The Sangan Cypress is an ancient cypress tree located in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran. The tree is located in the village of Sangan in the Khasha County, and it is about 30 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of 3 meters. The age of the tree is estimated to be around 3200 years.
The Sangan Cypress is registered as one of the natural national treasures of Iran. Cypress trees were sacred to Zoroastrians and were mostly planted by priests, and for this reason, after Islam, the people of the region called it the Mir Umar tree to prevent it from being destroyed. Later, it was named Sul. In the past, people used this tree as a place of pilgrimage and a place to ask for their wishes.
The Sangan Cypress is one of the tourist attractions of Sistan and Baluchestan Province. This tree is a symbol of the history and antiquity of Iran and is of great importance.
Here is some more information about the Sangan Cypress:
It is the second oldest cypress tree in Iran, after the Abarkuh Cypress.
The tree is located in a dry and arid region, but it has survived for centuries thanks to its deep roots and thick bark.
The tree is a popular tourist destination, and people come from all over to see it.
The tree is also a sacred site for Zoroastrians, who believe that it is a symbol of immortality
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