to 40 degrees north. The natural boundary of the region to the south is determined by the Kashfarud River, the eastern boundary by the Tajan River (from the confluence of the Hariroud River and the Kashfar River), and the natural western and southwestern boundaries by the last extensions of the Kopeh Dagh heights. It is bounded on the north and east by the Republic of Turkmenistan, on the west by the city of Mashhad, and on the south by the city of Torbat-e Jam. The weather in Sarakhs has been mild and dry in the past With the expansion of irrigated agriculture and the intake of “Dousti dam”. And now, during the summer months, even in spring, the maximum temperature is 50 degrees above zero and the lowest in winter is 15 degrees below zero. Landmarks The main historical site of Sarakhs is the partly restored Loghman Baba mausoleum in a field just north of the town. It was built in 1356AD (757AH). In Sarakhs district within 80 km of Sarakhs town are: Bazangan lake Mazdavand cave and reservoir Iran–Turkmenistan Friendship Dam Ribat Sharaf Caravanserai Khatun Bridge (five-arched stone bridge between Iran and Turkmenistan) Tomb of Baba Loghman Sarakhs Special Economic Zone Transport More than a century after the early proposals of a cross-border railway at this location, the railways of Iran and Turkmenistan were finally linked here in 1996. A bogie exchange is needed to overcome a break of gauge. This will be supplemented with a quicker SUW 2000 variable gauge axles track gauge changing facility (TSR). References Populated places in Sarakhs County Cities in Razavi Khorasan Province Iran–Turkmenistan border crossings Nishapur Quarter Populated places along the Silk Road