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Chaldran Battle Field
This is a reminder of the battle between Iran and the Ottomans in the north east of Siyah Cheshmeh. The historical background in brief is as follows:
Sultan Saleem Osmani sent a message to his contemporary Shah Esmail, stating that many of the cities ... |
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Shirin Va Farhad Tomb
This rocky mauloleum has been dug out on the skirts of the mountains having numerous chambers of stone. It dates back to the first millennium BC. and to the Orartoie era. |
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Zoorzoor (Barone) Church
This church is in the village of Barone in Zangar Valley, and in order to save it from damages, the church structure was hauled up on the mountain with the utmost care and concentration. This church dates back to the 10th century AD. |
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Bastam Castle, Qarah Ziyaedin
This fort dates to 7th century BC. and is located in the village of Qarah Ziyaedin. The said fort has been constructed in three places within a duration of 50 years. Built with strong stony walls, at the top of a high rock, it overlooks the surrounding ... |
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Boloor Abad Castle, Qarah Ziyaedin
This castle is on the fringes of the northern plains of Qareh Ziyaedin village. This castle is triangular in shape with an inner rectangular rampart. The width of the main rampart being 3 m. In front of the main wall, another one has been constructed ... |
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Darvazeh Sangi (Stony Gateway of Khoy)
This gateway or 'darvazeh' is located to the south of the ancient bazaar of Khoy, and was the original gateway of this city to the city of Salmas. Some attribute this relic to the Eilkhanian era and some to the Qajar period. The northern side of the ... |
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Khatoon Bridge
This bridge was constructed at 2 km. southeast of Khoy on the river which is 40 km. from Khoy - Salmas Road in the years 1170-1200 AH., under the orders of Ahmad Khan Donbeli. The bridge is made of brick and is 59.40 m. in length, 8.70 m. in width, and ... |
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Khoy Caravansaries
Two ancient inns are present in Khoy, one 24 km. west of Khoy worked in stone and from the Safavid period, the other is 41 km. west of Khoy and like the former on a variable plan, and built of sun dried bricks, related to the Qajar era. |
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Khoy Old Bazaar
The said bazaar is to the eastern part of the city parallel to Taleqani and Enqelab streets. This bazaar is a remnant of Safavid, Zandiyeh and the Qajar periods in 4th century AH. This bazaar is composed of various sections. Though it has been constructed ... |
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Qatoor Bridge
This bridge has been constructed in the recent years under new technologies. The bridge spans across a large valley, so as to allow the access of a railway line. The Qatoor Bridge is one of the important constructions in the middle-east, its length being ... |
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Shams-e-Tabrizy Minaret
This minarets is located in a garden surrounding the residence of Shams-ol-Moluk-e-Donbali in the northeast of the city of Khoy. There is a diversity concerning the origin of this minaret. It is believed that a person had been able to hunt rams within ... |
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Mahalzan Church
This church is 8 km. north of Khoy in the village of Mahalzan. The church is most probably related to the Mongol or Safavid periods. |
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Markhneh (Sorop Neshan) Church
This church is located in the village of Jamal Abad, and belongs to the Assyrian of this vicinity. The mode of architecture relates to the Sassanian period. |
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Molla Hassan Mosque
This mosque was constructed in the year 1316 AH. and from the aspect of architectural techniques can be considered unique. |
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Motaleb Khan Mosque
Situated in the central part of the city, this mosque is related to the Eilkhani era. After being destroyed, it was reconstructed in the Qajar period. It has beautiful plaster moldings and engravings. |
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