Top-Rated Archaeological sites in Iran 2024

Naqsh-e Rostam
in Marvdasht City

Naqsh-e Rostam

Naqsh-e Rustam (Naqsh-e Rostam) is an impressive necropolis that stands as a reminder of the once famous and powerful Persian Achaemenid Empire, which thrived between 500 BC and 330 ... MORE

Naqsh-e Rustam is an ancient necropolis, located in the village of Zangi-Abad, to the north of the city of Marvdasht in Fars province. This ancient site which is in a 6 km distance from Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid), has been a home to ancient Iranian rock reliefs from Elamite, Achaemenid, and Sassanid periods. It lies a few hundred meters from Naqsh-e Rajab, with four further rock reliefs, three of them celebrating kings and one a high priest.

Taq-e Bostan Rock Reliefs
in Kermanshah City

Taq-e Bostan Rock Reliefs

city: Kermanshah

The "Taq-e Bostan" (Bostan Arch) or "Taq-e Vostan" (Vostan Arch) is situated to the right of the city entrance of Kermanshah, and is to the north east of this city. This aggregate ... MORE

Taq-e Bostan series near Kermanshah is one of the unprecedented historical monuments in Iran and the world which is the first stone animation in the world with fine reliefs of the Ancient Iranian greatness and glory. It is in the heart of Zagros Mountain Range, where it has endured natural phenomena such as wind and rainfall for 1,700 years.

Mount Khajeh
in Zabol City

Mount Khajeh

city: Zabol

Kooh-e-Khajeh (Khawjeh Mount or Mount Khajeh) is one of the most valuable and historical relics of this province, and is located in the territory of Sistan. This hillock is at an elevation ... MORE

Kooh-e-Khajeh (Khawjeh Mount or Mount Khajeh) is one of the most valuable and historical relics of this province, and is located in the territory of Sistan. This hillock is at an elevation of 900 m. and is located in the midst of the Hamoon Lake, just like an island. On top of this hill are the remnants ...

Bandian Archaeological site
in Dargaz (Daregaz) City

Bandian Archaeological site

city: Dargaz (Daregaz)

The Bandian fire temple or Bandian Site-Museum (Archaeological site) is a Sassanid era sanctuary and temple where zoroastrians during the sassanids dynasty practiced their rituals ... MORE

The Bandian Fire Temple is an archaeological site near Dargaz in Razavi Khorasan Province near the medieval city of Abiward. The primary excavations were carried out to reveal precious remains of art and architecture of the pre-Islamic Iran, dating from the Sassanian period (224-651 AD) when the archaeological significance of Bandian was recognized.

Shapur cave in Tang-e Chogan
in Kazeroon City

Shapur cave in Tang-e Chogan

city: Kazeroon

In the Chowgan Valley (Chogan Valley near Kazerun in Fars Province) there is a rather large cave in which a huge statue of Shapour I (the second ruler of the Sasanid Empire) has been ... MORE

Shapur cave is located at the end of Chogan canyon in the four kilometer distance of Bishapur City near Kazerun town in Fars Province, the most important Sassanid capital in an 800 meter height from the ground and its entrance is about 30 meters.

Tang-e Chogan Bishapour Ancient City
in Kazeroon City

Tang-e Chogan Bishapour Ancient City

city: Kazeroon

Bishapur (Shapur's City) is an ancient city located 23km North-West of Kazerun (Kazeron) in Fars province. Just beside the ancient city of Bishapur, there are six bas reliefs of ... MORE

Bishapur (Shapur's City) is an ancient city located 23km North-West of Kazerun (Kazeron) in Fars province. Just beside the ancient city of Bishapur, there are six bas reliefs of Sassanid Era in Tang-e Chogan valley. Some inscriptions of Sassanid kings on the four corners around a river in this valley ...

Tall-e Takht
in Marvdasht City

Tall-e Takht

city: Marvdasht

The Tall-i Takht Citadel is an enormous unfinished platform built to one side of a natural hillock. It was probably built during the reign of Cyrus the Great but was abandoned after ... MORE

At the northeastern end of Pasargadae is the citadel, called Tall-e Takht, "throne hill". It probably dates to the reign of Cyrus the Great (r.559-530), although it may also be a bit older than Pasargadae itself.

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
in Shushtar City

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System

city: Shushtar

The Shooshtar Waterfalls (Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System) are considered to be an attractive historical site. They are located alongside a branch of the Gerger (Gar Gar River), ... MORE

Shooshtar Historical Hydraulic System (Shushtar Watermills) is an island city from the Sassanid era with a complex irrigation system located in Iran's Khuzestan Province. The site has been referred to as "A masterpiece of creative genius" by UNESCO.

Bahram fire temple
in Ray (Rey) City

Bahram fire temple

city: Ray (Rey)

Bahram Fire Temple (Rey Fire Temple or Mil Hill) dates back to the Sasanian Era and is located in Ray City (Shahr-e-Rey). 12 kilometers South East of Rey city toward Varamin, on the ... MORE

Bahram Fire Temple (Rey Fire Temple or Mil Hill) dates back to the Sasanian Era and is located in Ray City (Shahr-e-Rey). 12 kilometers South East of Rey city toward Varamin, on the high hills of Ghal'eh Noe Village, there remains the ruins of the palace or the fire temple. This fire temple is ...

Nushijan Citadel (Noushijan Tappe)
in Malayer City

Nushijan Citadel (Noushijan Tappe)

city: Malayer

Nushijan Citadel (Nooshijan Fire Temple or Noushijan Tappe) lies 20km northwest of Malayer and 60 kilometers away from Hamadan in Hamedan Province, in the district of Shurkat. In ... MORE

Nushijan Citadel (Nooshijan Fire Temple or Noushijan Tappe) lies 20km northwest of Malayer and 60 kilometers away from Hamadan in Hamedan Province, in the district of Shurkat. In this region three cycles of civilizations have been distinct. The first of which being in the second half of the 8th to ...

Hassanloo Hill
in Naqadeh City

Hassanloo Hill

city: Naqadeh

Teppe Hasanlu (Tappeh Hassanlou) is an archeological site of an ancient city located in northwest Iran in West Azerbaijan Province, a short distance south of Lake Urmia. This hillock ... MORE

Teppe Hasanlu (Tappeh Hassanlou) is an archeological site of an ancient city located in northwest Iran in West Azerbaijan Province, a short distance south of Lake Urmia. This hillock lies 12km to the north east of Naqadeh (Naghadeh) next to the Hassanloo Village. It is about 20m higher than Godar River ...

Sialk Hills (Tepe Sialk)
in Kashan City

Sialk Hills (Tepe Sialk)

city: Kashan

Approximately 6500-5500 years BC, a community with an interesting civilization was settled in this area and their tools were of stone and bone. There is a possibility that the former ... MORE

A joint study between Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization, the Louvre, and the Institut Francais de Recherche en Iran also verifies the oldest settlements in SialkHills to date to around 6000-5500 BC.

Konjan Cham Castle (Fort)
in Mehran City

Konjan Cham Castle (Fort)

city: Mehran

Konjancham Castle (or Konjan-Cham Fort) located 15 KM away from Mehran City (in Mehran-Ilam Road) was built in 1326 A.H. under the order of last governor of Ilam named Gholamreza Khan ... MORE

Konjancham Castle (or Konjan-Cham Fort) located 15 KM away from Mehran City (in Mehran-Ilam Road) was built in 1326 A.H. under the order of last governor of Ilam named Gholamreza Khan Abu Ghadereh and has been used as govenor’s winter castle. The building has a square from with 4 tower and interconnected ...

Atashgah (Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Isfahan)
in Isfahan City

Atashgah (Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Isfahan)

city: Isfahan

The Fire Temple of Isfahan (Atishgah or Atashgah) is the local name for a Sassanid-era archaeological complex (Zoroastrian Fire Temple) situated on a rocky mound that rises 86 meters ... MORE

The Fire Temple of Isfahan (Atashgah-e Esfahan) is a Sassanid era archaeological complex located on a hill of the same name (Atashgaah) about 8km west of city center of Isfahan.

Marivan Castle (Imam Castle)
in Marivan City

Marivan Castle (Imam Castle)

city: Marivan

Among the most significant castles and fortresses of Kurdistan Province, is the Qal’e Imam (Imam Castle or Khan Ahmad) which due to its location within the Marivan District, is also ... MORE

Imam Castle (Marivan Castle or Khan Ahmad) was developed and used by Baban and Ardalan Governors during Safavid Era. The strategic place of this castle and its political conditions that appeared by Safavid rise in the region are among the most important factors in the formation and development of this castle.

Ancient Ray (Shahr-e-Rey)
in Ray (Rey) City

Ancient Ray (Shahr-e-Rey)

city: Ray (Rey)

The ancient relics in the surrounding area of current Ray (Shahr-e-Rey) are remnants from the pre and post Islamic era. As an example we may point out the Tabrak Castle (Cheshmeh Ali), ... MORE

The ancient relics in the surrounding area of current Ray (Shahr-e-Rey) are remnants from the pre and post Islamic era. As an example we may point out the Tabrak Castle (Cheshmeh Ali), the center of Saljuqi city, the Naqareh Khaneh Tower (Naghare-Khane), Chal Tarkhan, the castle and rampart of Ray, ...

Noushabad Underground City (Oeei)
in Aran Va Bidgol City

Noushabad Underground City (Oeei)

city: Aran Va Bidgol

Just north of Kashan near Aran va Bidgol, in the small town of Nushabad (Noosh-Abad), lies a sprawling underground city. Despite its impressive scale, the ancient buried shelter was ... MORE

Just north of Kashan near Aran va Bidgol, in the small town of Nushabad (Noosh-Abad), lies a sprawling underground city. Despite its impressive scale, the ancient buried shelter was completely unknown until a decade ago, when an oblivious resident stumbled upon a tunnel while digging a sewage ditch ...

Farhad Tarash (Faratash)
in Bisotun (Behistun) City

Farhad Tarash (Faratash)

city: Bisotun (Behistun)

Farhad Tarash (Faratash or Farhad-Tash), which means carved by Farhad in the Persian language, is a slab approximately 180 meters long and 33 meters high located west of the Darius ... MORE

This 1200m vertical limestone wall is home to some of Iran’s most epic climbs. The bottom part of the wall was artificially smoothed in the 7th century for an inscription that Khosrow II never got around to chiselling. Some historians say this wall was carved so that Darius I could have his will inscribed on it.

Tomb of Cambyses II
in Marvdasht City

Tomb of Cambyses II

city: Marvdasht

A huge stone slab measuring 1.60 meters in height comprised of 5 broken pieces at a distance of 100 meters from Tall-e Takht near Pasargade in Marvdasht (Fars Province). Tall-e Takht ... MORE

A huge stone slab measuring 1.60 meters in height comprised of 5 broken pieces at a distance of 100 meters from Tall-e Takht near Pasargade in Marvdasht (Fars Province). Tall-e Takht or 'throne hill' is a citadel located at the heart of Pasargadae historical complex, the first dynastic capital ...

Maragheh Observatory
in Maraqeh (Maragheh) City

Maragheh Observatory

city: Maraqeh (Maragheh)

Maragheh Observatory was one of the largest and most famous Islamic observatory in the world with great observational instruments of high precision, related to the period before the ... MORE

Maragheh Observatory in East Azerbaijan Province was one of the largest and most famous Islamic observatory in the world with great observational instruments of high precision, related to the period before the telescope was invented.

Samen Underground City
in Malayer City

Samen Underground City

city: Malayer

The underground relics of Samen were discovered accidentally during a construction project in 2005. This Complex has been founded on a granite bed by hand and is completely under the ... MORE

The underground complex, located 400 km west of Tehran, is believed to be built sometime between the fall of the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC) and the early Parthian era (247 BC-224 CE).

Qoli Darvish Historical Site
in Qom City

Qoli Darvish Historical Site

city: Qom

Tappeh Gholi Darvish (Qoli Darvish Hill or Gholi Dervish Teppeh) is located southwest of the city Qom, close to Jamkaran complex. Qoli Darvish is one of the few explored mounds located ... MORE

The ancient site of Qoli Darvish Hill located southwest of the city Qom (near Jamkaran) was vacant for more than one thousand years, and then regained its previous glory.

Marlik Hill (Archaeological site)
in Roodbar City

Marlik Hill (Archaeological site)

city: Roodbar

MARLIK, an elite burial ground of the late 2nd-early 1st millennium BCE in the western Caspian Sea. On the eastern fringes of the Sefid Rood River in Roodbar (Gilan Province), is ... MORE

Marlik is an ancient site near Roudbar in Gilan Province (in northern Iran). This hill also known as CheraghAli Tappeh is located in the valley of Gowhar-Rud (crystal river), a tributary of Sepid Rud River. Marlik is the site of a royal cemetery, and artifacts found at this site date back to 3000 years ago.

Dahaneh-ye-Qolaman Hill
in Zabol City

Dahaneh-ye-Qolaman Hill

city: Zabol

This artificial hillock which has an elevation of 28 m. is located at a distance of 44 km. from the city of Zabol. In the excavations evidences of a comparatively large city with immense ... MORE

This artificial hillock which has an elevation of 28 m. is located at a distance of 44 km. from the city of Zabol. In the excavations evidences of a comparatively large city with immense and splendid constructions built of clay, have been revealed. To the northwest of this hillock, is the remnant of ...

Tabas Golshan Historical Citadel
in Tabas City

Tabas Golshan Historical Citadel

city: Tabas

Tabas Citadel (Kohan-Dej) is one of the oldest monuments that is located in Tabas, Vaez Tabasi Street, in the Southern Khorasan Province. It dates back to more than 1000 years ago. ... MORE

This Citadel (Also known as KohanDej or Tabas Fortress) is one of the oldest monuments in Tabas (Southern Khorasan Province). Much of the original fortress has been destroyed due to earthquakes and the wear of time. However, one can still see the perimeter of what at one time must have been a decent-sized outpost.

Timur Castle (Zahedan-e Kohne)
in Zahedan City

Timur Castle (Zahedan-e Kohne)

city: Zahedan

Timur Castle is a relic of the Mongol and Safavid eras and a part of Zahedan Kohneh Ancient city. The structure is located to the southwest of the old city of Zahedan (Zahedan-e Kohneh) ... MORE

Timur Castle is a relic of the Mongol and Safavid eras and a part of Zahedan Kohneh Ancient city. The structure is located to the southwest of the old city of Zahedan (Zahedan-e Kohneh) and in the Posht Ab vicinity of Zabol. Historical city of Zahedan-Kohne is located at the north part of Zahak basin ...

Zivieh Archaeological Hill (Ziviyeh Castle)
in Saqqez (Saghez) City

Zivieh Archaeological Hill (Ziviyeh Castle)

city: Saqqez (Saghez)

Zivieh Castle (Ziwiyeh Castle, The castle of Ziwiyeh Hills, Izirtu) is located 42km north east of Saqez in Kurdistan Province, and to the west of the Karaftoo Village and in an ancient ... MORE

Zivieh Castle (Ziwiyeh Castle, The castle of Ziwiyeh Hills, Izirtu) is located 42km north east of Saqez in Kurdistan Province, and to the west of the Karaftoo Village and in an ancient region. It was just by chance discovered in 1947. Articles found in this castle, reveal the progressive civilization ...

Iwan-e Karkheh Ancient City
in Shoosh (Susa) City

Iwan-e Karkheh Ancient City

city: Shoosh (Susa)

Iwan-e Karkheh (Eivan-e Karkhe) is a monument from the Sassanide period and is located 20km northwest of the ruined city of Shoosh (Susa). It is known as 'Kut Karkheh' or Ivan-e-Kharkheh ... MORE

Iwan-e Karkheh (Eivan-e Karkhe) is a monument from the Sassanide period and is located 20km northwest of the ruined city of Shoosh (Susa). It is known as 'Kut Karkheh' or Ivan-e-Kharkheh palace. A colossal rampart encloses the palace, and on each side there are entrances at regular intervals. ...

Qasre Abunasr
in Shiraz City

Qasre Abunasr

city: Shiraz

Ghassr-e Abu Nasr (Abu-Nasr Palace, Qasre Abunasr, Takht-e-Abunasr) or Takht-e Sulayman (Throne of Solomon) is the site of an ancient settlement situated in city of Shiraz in the Fars ... MORE

Ghassr-e Abu Nasr (Abu-Nasr Palace, Qasre Abunasr, Takht-e-Abunasr) or Takht-e Sulayman (Throne of Solomon) is the site of an ancient settlement situated in city of Shiraz in the Fars province. Six kilometers east of Shiraz, on top of a hill, ia a relic of an edifice made of brick and stone. As a result ...

Pari Hill (Pari Castle)
in Malayer City

Pari Hill (Pari Castle)

city: Malayer

Pari hill has an elevation of 15m and is located in the village of Pari (Pirouz) near Malayer in Hamedan Province. In this hill graves related to the first millennium BC. have been ... MORE

Pari hill has an elevation of 15m and is located in the village of Pari (Pirouz) near Malayer in Hamedan Province. In this hill graves related to the first millennium BC. have been found. In these graves, the dead bodies have been laid on their left or right arm, (depending on the position at the time ...

Gerdkooh Ancient Hill
in Qaem Shahr (Ghaemshahr) City

Gerdkooh Ancient Hill

city: Qaem Shahr (Ghaemshahr)

Gerdkooh Hills (Gerdkuh or Gerd Kuh ancient hills) with 5000 years history, consists of three hills, the tallest of which is 26 m in height. Their history has been estimated to date ... MORE

Gerdkooh Hills (Gerdkuh or Gerd Kuh ancient hills) with 5000 years history, consists of three hills, the tallest of which is 26 m in height. Their history has been estimated to date back to the iron age. The hills are located in Qaem Shahr (Ghaemshahr) in Mazandaran Province (north of Iran). In exploring ...

The Shahoor's Palace (Ardeshir II Palace)
in Shoosh (Susa) City

The Shahoor's Palace (Ardeshir II Palace)

city: Shoosh (Susa)

The ancient city of Susa (Shoosh or Shush) has been one of the oldest civilization centers and one of the most famous cities in the world. It was the capital of Elamite dynasty for ... MORE

The ancient city of Susa (Shoosh or Shush) has been one of the oldest civilization centers and one of the most famous cities in the world. It was the capital of Elamite dynasty for several thousand years old, as well as the Achaemenid Empire's winter capital. The remnants of Shahoor Palace (built ...

Estakhr Ancient City (Takht-e-Tavoos)
in Marvdasht City

Estakhr Ancient City (Takht-e-Tavoos)

city: Marvdasht

Estakhr Ancient City (Takht-e Taavoos) Located 7 km. from the remains of Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid), the ruins of the city of Estakhr known as Takht-e-Tavoos exists. It includes ... MORE

Estakhr Ancient City (Takht-e Taavoos) Located 7 km. from the remains of Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid), the ruins of the city of Estakhr known as Takht-e-Tavoos exists. It includes a stony gate, columns and walls dating back to the Achaemenian period. Many archaeological objects have been found at this ...

Qadamgah Temple (Badamyar)
in Tabriz City

Qadamgah Temple (Badamyar)

city: Tabriz

Qadamgah Temple (Ghadamgah Cave and currently Ghadamgah Mosque) is a 1200 year old cave located south of Azar-Shahr near the village of Badamyar in East Azerbaijan province. This cave ... MORE

Ghadamgah cave, a 1200 year old place (located in Badamyar, Azarshahr which is called qadamgah temple, too) is a location for Mithraism ceremony. This place was used as a temple in pre-Islamic periods. After Islam, it was used as a mosque.

Choqamish Hill
in Dezful City

Choqamish Hill

city: Dezful

Within a distance of 40 km. south east of Dezful a few clay hills have remained which are known as Choqamish. According to various studies and research work, it is believed that Choqamish ... MORE

Within a distance of 40 km. south east of Dezful a few clay hills have remained which are known as Choqamish. According to various studies and research work, it is believed that Choqamish Hill dates back to pre invention of calligraphy to about 34 centuries BC. The primitive culture of its inhabitants ...

Nasar (Nohesar) Archaeological Hill
in Semnan City

Nasar (Nohesar) Archaeological Hill

city: Semnan

This hill lies at a distance of 3 km. east of Semnan city. The remnants here are located in a huge mound in the north east of the current Nasar. It is apparent that the former city ... MORE

This hill lies at a distance of 3 km. east of Semnan city. The remnants here are located in a huge mound in the north east of the current Nasar. It is apparent that the former city was demolished in invasions, and the present village of Nasar has come up on these ruins. In the excavations made, a number ...

Kalat-e-Nadery Complex, Kalat
in Mashhad City

Kalat-e-Nadery Complex, Kalat

city: Mashhad

The walls of Kalat are 35 km. in length and 10 km. in width and located 180 km. north of Mashad. The remains of this area belong to the Nader Shah period. There are observation towers ... MORE

The walls of Kalat are 35 km. in length and 10 km. in width and located 180 km. north of Mashad. The remains of this area belong to the Nader Shah period. There are observation towers (constructed in the years 1155-1160 AH) around this city. Existing inscriptions are evident including one written in ...

Qarah Shirvan Hill
in Ardebil City

Qarah Shirvan Hill

city: Ardebil

It is located in the Kouraim Village, and the tombs in this vicinity belong to 700-800 years BC. These tombs are classified as elite, commons, and animals. MORE

It is located in the Kouraim Village, and the tombs in this vicinity belong to 700-800 years BC. These tombs are classified as elite, commons, and animals.

Other Archaeological Hills
in Ardebil City

Other Archaeological Hills

city: Ardebil

Other archaeological hills of the province are scattered all around the province like Onar in Meshkin Shahr, Sa'een in Sa'een village, Shams Abad in a village with the same name andâ€¦ MORE

Other archaeological hills of the province are scattered all around the province like Onar in Meshkin Shahr, Sa'een in Sa'een village, Shams Abad in a village with the same name andâ€¦

Alamdar Hill
in Abhar City

Alamdar Hill

city: Abhar

This little hillock is located to the north east of Imamzadeh Zeidolkabir, Abhar. Locals believe that this hillock has affect on a person having fever or temperature and that lying ... MORE

This little hillock is located to the north east of Imamzadeh Zeidolkabir, Abhar. Locals believe that this hillock has affect on a person having fever or temperature and that lying down on this hillock helps in making the temperature come down to normal.

Saeid Abad (Karsof) Hills
in Abhar City

Saeid Abad (Karsof) Hills

city: Abhar

These hills or hillocks are located south west of Soltanieh (Abhar). The said vicinity is a place of interest for archeologists who visit Sotanieh. MORE

These hills or hillocks are located south west of Soltanieh (Abhar). The said vicinity is a place of interest for archeologists who visit Sotanieh.

Khanjan Khani Hill
in Borujerd City

Khanjan Khani Hill

city: Borujerd

Located in the village of Dah Peer, this hillock shows evidences of earthen ware from the Sassanian period and pots bearing bones. On this hill, is a tomb, reputedly known as Sarmagu ... MORE

Located in the village of Dah Peer, this hillock shows evidences of earthen ware from the Sassanian period and pots bearing bones. On this hill, is a tomb, reputedly known as Sarmagu (this tomb belongs to a much respected personality of the area). In this region, there are stone columns related to the ...

Other Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills
in Bushehr City

Other Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills

city: Bushehr

Other ancient cities and ports are: Port of Mahruban 24 km. north of the port of Daylam or 'Bandar-e-Daylam' on the old road of Esfahan - Mahruban is another ancient port in the Bushehr ... MORE

Other ancient cities and ports are: Port of Mahruban 24 km. north of the port of Daylam or 'Bandar-e-Daylam' on the old road of Esfahan - Mahruban is another ancient port in the Bushehr province.

Koozeh Garan Hill
in Dareh Shahr City

Koozeh Garan Hill

city: Dareh Shahr

It is about 5.5 kilometers from Tikhan Hill, and is larger and older than it. Its antiquity dates back to the late 3rd millennium BC., but its first floor relates to the Sassanide ... MORE

It is about 5.5 kilometers from Tikhan Hill, and is larger and older than it. Its antiquity dates back to the late 3rd millennium BC., but its first floor relates to the Sassanide period. Some colored and engraved earthenware objects have been discovered in the basement of the building. Certain parts ...

Tikhan (Tiqan) Hill
in Dareh Shahr City

Tikhan (Tiqan) Hill

city: Dareh Shahr

It is located among the agricultural lands in Jamshid Abad Village north east of Dareh Shahr. In excavations carried out here, 4 storeys have been appeared. The earthenware objects ... MORE

It is located among the agricultural lands in Jamshid Abad Village north east of Dareh Shahr. In excavations carried out here, 4 storeys have been appeared. The earthenware objects obtained in the first floor are simple. Moreover, some flint blades and carved stones have been discovered there as well.

Qarah Tappeh Qom Rood Hill
in Qom City

Qarah Tappeh Qom Rood Hill

city: Qom

The Qarah Tappeh Qom Rood hill lies at a distance of 23 km. northeast of the city of Qom, and to the southwest of the Qom Rood Village. According to the present evidences, the primary ... MORE

The Qarah Tappeh Qom Rood hill lies at a distance of 23 km. northeast of the city of Qom, and to the southwest of the Qom Rood Village. According to the present evidences, the primary settlement in Qom Rood plains dates back to the 8th or 6th millennium BC. This vicinity has been a territory of research ...

Saremeran Archaeological Hill
in Esfarayen City

Saremeran Archaeological Hill

city: Esfarayen

This hill is located 500 m. south of Saremeran Village which is in the west of Esfarayen. The earthenware and remnants found in this hill belong to the early Islamic period. MORE

This hill is located 500 m. south of Saremeran Village which is in the west of Esfarayen. The earthenware and remnants found in this hill belong to the early Islamic period.

Kharman Hill
in Germi City

Kharman Hill

city: Germi

This archaeological hill is located in Sheikhlar Village in Germi. The objects found there date back to the Parthian period. In the vat-shape graves, beside the dead bodies often ceramic ... MORE

This archaeological hill is located in Sheikhlar Village in Germi. The objects found there date back to the Parthian period. In the vat-shape graves, beside the dead bodies often ceramic animal statues (20-25 cm) as well as ornamental stones, silver bracelet, ceramic objects, and earthenware, have been ...

Toorang Tepeh Hill
in Gorgan City

Toorang Tepeh Hill

city: Gorgan

This hillock is accounted as the most valuable in respect to archaeological fields, in Golestan province. The same is located 25 km. north east of Gorgan, covering a vast area and ... MORE

This hillock is accounted as the most valuable in respect to archaeological fields, in Golestan province. The same is located 25 km. north east of Gorgan, covering a vast area and overlooking a large blue pool. The same dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. In the archaeological and scientific finds ...

Hegmataneh Hill
in Hamedan City

Hegmataneh Hill

city: Hamedan

The ancient Hegmatanen hill is located at the entrance of Hamadan city. Relics discovered from this hill are, a golden tablet (from the times of Ariamaneh, the father of Arsham), the ... MORE

The ancient Hegmatanen hill is located at the entrance of Hamadan city. Relics discovered from this hill are, a golden tablet (from the times of Ariamaneh, the father of Arsham), the golden cup (related to Khashayar Shah, the offspring of Darius) dating to the 5th century BC. A sword and a goblet (of ...

Mosalla Hill
in Hamedan City

Mosalla Hill

city: Hamedan

This hill is to the east of Hamadan city, and at a short distance from Imam Khomeini Sq. The said hill covers an area of 400 x 600 sq. m. In the past, this vicinity was a place of ... MORE

This hill is to the east of Hamadan city, and at a short distance from Imam Khomeini Sq. The said hill covers an area of 400 x 600 sq. m. In the past, this vicinity was a place of worship and the temple of Hamadan was situated here. There is a strong possibility that this hill had a connection with ...

Pisar (Ali Abad) Hill
in Hamedan City

Pisar (Ali Abad) Hill

city: Hamedan

This hill lies at a distance of 2.5 km. north of the Hegmataneh hill. This hill is about 10 m. higher than the surrounding area, and due to presence of a river is divided into two ... MORE

This hill lies at a distance of 2.5 km. north of the Hegmataneh hill. This hill is about 10 m. higher than the surrounding area, and due to presence of a river is divided into two parts. The covering area is equivalent to 1 sq.km. Historically, this hill dates to the Achaemenian period. According to ...

Bistoon Archaeological Region
in Harsin City

Bistoon Archaeological Region

city: Harsin

The Behestan Mountains with a height of about 2,794 m. above sea level is located to the right of the of Kermanshah - Hamadan Road. This mountain in different periods was called by ... MORE

The Behestan Mountains with a height of about 2,794 m. above sea level is located to the right of the of Kermanshah - Hamadan Road. This mountain in different periods was called by the names of Boqestan, Begestan and Bistoon, and today is known as Bistoon. Bistoon is alongside the ancient Silk Road ...

Varkabood Hill
in Ilam City

Varkabood Hill

city: Ilam

This hill is located close to the Kashkan River 20 kilometers northwest of Ilam. Archaeologists have excavated a vertical hole in it and discovered several graves some of which have ... MORE

This hill is located close to the Kashkan River 20 kilometers northwest of Ilam. Archaeologists have excavated a vertical hole in it and discovered several graves some of which have been covered with rubble stones irregularly. Big rubble stones had been used for the ceiling of the graves. Discovered ...

Borj Hill
in Kangavar City

Borj Hill

city: Kangavar

Near the Jooda hill towards the Borj Valley there is a rather tall hill with the remnants of an old castle. The surface of the hill was covered with pieces of plain and glazed earthenware ... MORE

Near the Jooda hill towards the Borj Valley there is a rather tall hill with the remnants of an old castle. The surface of the hill was covered with pieces of plain and glazed earthenware which mostly belonged to the Sassanide and Parthian periods. Among the earthenware pieces green and blue colors ...

Hakvan Archaeological Hill
in Kazeroon City

Hakvan Archaeological Hill

city: Kazeroon

It is one of the archaeological hills of the Fars province, where many pieces of pre-historic ceramics and remains of a building dating back to the Achaemenian period have been found. ... MORE

It is one of the archaeological hills of the Fars province, where many pieces of pre-historic ceramics and remains of a building dating back to the Achaemenian period have been found. This hill is on top of a white rocky foundation which is 24 m. long and 10 m. wide in size. In this vicinity a few long ...

Other Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills
in Kermanshah City

Other Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills

city: Kermanshah

Other ancient areas of the province includes: the ancient Sassanide road in Bistoon area, the ancient city of Kambadneh between the Taq-e-Bostan and Kermanshah city, the Mambeh-e-Ab ... MORE

Other ancient areas of the province includes: the ancient Sassanide road in Bistoon area, the ancient city of Kambadneh between the Taq-e-Bostan and Kermanshah city, the Mambeh-e-Ab Hill in north west Kangavar, the Shalmaran hill 2 km. west of Kangavar, and Goudin Hill northwest of the Goudin Village ...

Rostam Abad Hill
in Kangavar City

Rostam Abad Hill

city: Kangavar

Near the Rostam Abad Village dwellings, 13 km. northeast of Kangavar, a large ancient hill is located. From its tombs, pre-historic vestiges have been discovered which are similar ... MORE

Near the Rostam Abad Village dwellings, 13 km. northeast of Kangavar, a large ancient hill is located. From its tombs, pre-historic vestiges have been discovered which are similar to those pre-historic vestiges of Nahavand. This vicinity is related to the beginning of the second millennium BC. In the ...

Baba Khani and Takhteh Cheraq Hills
in Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad) City

Baba Khani and Takhteh Cheraq Hills

city: Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad)

Located 1 km. to the north of 'Sang-e-Moosa', in the district of Chagni (Khoram Abad), there are two hillocks at a distance of 200 m. from each other. The eastern hillock is called ... MORE

Located 1 km. to the north of 'Sang-e-Moosa', in the district of Chagni (Khoram Abad), there are two hillocks at a distance of 200 m. from each other. The eastern hillock is called Baba Khani and the western hillock Takhteh Cheraq. On both these hills, numerous pieces of earthenware have been discovered. ...

Kargooneh Hill
in Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad) City

Kargooneh Hill

city: Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad)

This hillock is to the north of the village of Tashkan in the district of Chagni, Khoram Abad, on the skirts of the Sefid Kooh Mountains. From this hillock many tools, made of stone ... MORE

This hillock is to the north of the village of Tashkan in the district of Chagni, Khoram Abad, on the skirts of the Sefid Kooh Mountains. From this hillock many tools, made of stone have been discovered such as, knife blades, pieces of colored earthenware, some of which are related to the period of ...

Sarab Navehkesh Hill
in Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad) City

Sarab Navehkesh Hill

city: Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad)

Sarab Navehkesh hill is located in the center of Sarab Navehkesh Village, in the district of Chagni, Khoram Abad, placed to the south of a big spring is a large hillock. In its southern ... MORE

Sarab Navehkesh hill is located in the center of Sarab Navehkesh Village, in the district of Chagni, Khoram Abad, placed to the south of a big spring is a large hillock. In its southern sector a part of the walls made of boulders, mortar, large and smaller stones can be observed. This construction could ...

Choqa Sabz and Kaftarloo Hills
in Koohdasht (Kuhdasht) City

Choqa Sabz and Kaftarloo Hills

city: Koohdasht (Kuhdasht)

These two hillocks are situated in the village of Rumashkan (Kooh Dasht).Relics that have been discovered in the Choqa Sabz Hillocks co-relate with the vessels found in Shoosh I. The ... MORE

These two hillocks are situated in the village of Rumashkan (Kooh Dasht).Relics that have been discovered in the Choqa Sabz Hillocks co-relate with the vessels found in Shoosh I. The Kaftarloo hills are located at 5 km. north of the Choqa hill. In excavated areas, cooking pots, pots, both plain and ...

Gariran Hill
in Koohdasht (Kuhdasht) City

Gariran Hill

city: Koohdasht (Kuhdasht)

This hillock is situated 6 km. north west of the city of Alishtar and rises to an elevation of 20 m. Relics from this hillock are relevant to various civilizations before the birth ... MORE

This hillock is situated 6 km. north west of the city of Alishtar and rises to an elevation of 20 m. Relics from this hillock are relevant to various civilizations before the birth of Christ, till the Islamic period. Throughout this vicinity, designed and plain earthenware (similar to those found in ...

Marvdasht Archaeological Hills
in Marvdasht City

Marvdasht Archaeological Hills

city: Marvdasht

Scientific discoveries and researches indicate that different civilizations have been living in this vast plain. Many imprinted ceramic vessels along with implements and tools have ... MORE

Scientific discoveries and researches indicate that different civilizations have been living in this vast plain. Many imprinted ceramic vessels along with implements and tools have remained from those civilizations. These date back to 3500 BC.

Dash Tappeh Hill
in Miandoab City

Dash Tappeh Hill

city: Miandoab

This hillock lies alongside the village of Dash Tappeh in Miandoab. To the east of this hillock there is an entrance to the hillock which is made of lime stone and cement. Remnants ... MORE

This hillock lies alongside the village of Dash Tappeh in Miandoab. To the east of this hillock there is an entrance to the hillock which is made of lime stone and cement. Remnants of pieces of earthenware have been discovered here. The inhabitants believe that the holy prophet Zoroaster is buried within ...

Other Archaeological Hills
in Qazvin City

Other Archaeological Hills

city: Qazvin

The Haji Abad Hill to the south-west of Abyek, Nosrat Abad Hill to the south of Hassan Abad, Radekan Hill in the Radekan Village of Dodangeh, Qezachal hill in Zaqeh Village of Beshariat, ... MORE

The Haji Abad Hill to the south-west of Abyek, Nosrat Abad Hill to the south of Hassan Abad, Radekan Hill in the Radekan Village of Dodangeh, Qezachal hill in Zaqeh Village of Beshariat, Meshgin Hill in the village of Esmat Abad, Arash Hill (Aqa Baba) in the village of Aqa Baba, Keyvaren Hill in the ...

Koolqan Hill
in Qeshm Island City

Koolqan Hill

city: Qeshm Island

On one of the hills of Koolqan, is the remnants of a water canal, which is in suitable condition. The same has stone walls to the length of more than 100 m. which is an interesting ... MORE

On one of the hills of Koolqan, is the remnants of a water canal, which is in suitable condition. The same has stone walls to the length of more than 100 m. which is an interesting feature by itself. In another section of this hill is a graveyard with two rows of tombs at a regular intervals of 2 m. ...

Baba Gorgor Archaeological Hill
in Qorveh (Ghorveh) City

Baba Gorgor Archaeological Hill

city: Qorveh (Ghorveh)

The same is located in a village by the same name, 25 km. northeast of Qorveh. An Imamzadeh is also situated there and is a pilgrimage site for the inhabitants. In this vicinity a ... MORE

The same is located in a village by the same name, 25 km. northeast of Qorveh. An Imamzadeh is also situated there and is a pilgrimage site for the inhabitants. In this vicinity a few mineral water springs are present.

Barmi (Barmak) Hills
in Ramhormoz City

Barmi (Barmak) Hills

city: Ramhormoz

This hill lies to the south of Ramhormoz, near the village of Keymeh. In this hillock unscientific and illegal excavations have taken place. Articles such as statues of animals, designed ... MORE

This hill lies to the south of Ramhormoz, near the village of Keymeh. In this hillock unscientific and illegal excavations have taken place. Articles such as statues of animals, designed earthenware etc. have also been discovered.

Qorvaqeh (Qoorbaqeh) Hill
in Sahneh City

Qorvaqeh (Qoorbaqeh) Hill

city: Sahneh

In southeastern Sahneh at a distance of 2 km., there are two ancient hills. The larger hill is known as Qoorbaqeh (Frog) Hill. The second hill is smaller and is situated on the eastern ... MORE

In southeastern Sahneh at a distance of 2 km., there are two ancient hills. The larger hill is known as Qoorbaqeh (Frog) Hill. The second hill is smaller and is situated on the eastern side of the former. Its surface and surroundings are covered with plain and designed earthenwares. Its designed earthenwares ...

Alishar Hill
in Saveh City

Alishar Hill

city: Saveh

The same is situated in the center of the Alishar Village in the district of Razqan of Saveh. This vicinity has an old antiquity, and has been registered as an archaeological site ... MORE

The same is situated in the center of the Alishar Village in the district of Razqan of Saveh. This vicinity has an old antiquity, and has been registered as an archaeological site by the Cultural Heritage Organization.

Aveh Hill
in Saveh City

Aveh Hill

city: Saveh

The archaeological Aveh hill is in the village of Aveh within 10 km. of Saveh. From this vicinity vestiges such as earthenware generally from the pre-Islamic and post Islamic era have ... MORE

The archaeological Aveh hill is in the village of Aveh within 10 km. of Saveh. From this vicinity vestiges such as earthenware generally from the pre-Islamic and post Islamic era have been discovered.

Kolgah Zarri Hill
in Masjed Soleyman City

Kolgah Zarri Hill

city: Masjed Soleyman

The ancient hill of Kolgah Zarri is situated to the south of Masjed Soleiman city, in the vicinity of "Kolgah" region. This monument dates back to 3rd millennium BC. An engraving ... MORE

The ancient hill of Kolgah Zarri is situated to the south of Masjed Soleiman city, in the vicinity of "Kolgah" region. This monument dates back to 3rd millennium BC. An engraving inscription about the Prophet Abraham (AS), reveals the adherence of its inhabitants to the religion of this prophet at ...

Other Archaeological Hills
in Semnan City

Other Archaeological Hills

city: Semnan

Other historical hillocks of the province are named as, Kohan Tal hillock in Cheshmeh Malek village of Garmsar, Qul Abad hillock in Qiyas Abad village of Garmsar, Qareh Tappeh or hillock, ... MORE

Other historical hillocks of the province are named as, Kohan Tal hillock in Cheshmeh Malek village of Garmsar, Qul Abad hillock in Qiyas Abad village of Garmsar, Qareh Tappeh or hillock, Seh Tappeh, Atta Beig and Taleh Gol in Deh Soltan village of Garmsar, Tappeh Khajeh Mohammad Abad 8 km. south of ...

Sang-e-Chakhmaq Hill
in Shahrood City

Sang-e-Chakhmaq Hill

city: Shahrood

This hillock or hill is located 8 km. to the north of Shahrood and is related to the pre and post Islamic periods. The layers excavated in the eastern hillock are related to the period ... MORE

This hillock or hill is located 8 km. to the north of Shahrood and is related to the pre and post Islamic periods. The layers excavated in the eastern hillock are related to the period much before the revelation of earthenware. In this site evidences such as , mineral pitch, incense, oyster shells, ...

Kaz Abad Hills
in Shirvan Va Chardavol City

Kaz Abad Hills

city: Shirvan Va Chardavol

These large and small hills are located in Halilan Village northeast of the city. There are in eastern part of the large hill, vestiges of broken engraved jugs and carved stones with ... MORE

These large and small hills are located in Halilan Village northeast of the city. There are in eastern part of the large hill, vestiges of broken engraved jugs and carved stones with more than 3 thousand years of antiquity. There is a large graveyard in the north of this hill in which different types ...

Alvand Hill
in Takestan City

Alvand Hill

city: Takestan

It is located to the southeast of the Alvand Village, Takestan. Scattered around are earthenware related to the Safavid era. In this area marble tombstones with adornments and scripts ... MORE

It is located to the southeast of the Alvand Village, Takestan. Scattered around are earthenware related to the Safavid era. In this area marble tombstones with adornments and scripts related to the Safavid period have been discovered.

Dakan Hill
in Takestan City

Dakan Hill

city: Takestan

This hill is located to the south of the Takestan - Hamadan Road, in the Dakan Dodangeh Village. Earthenware found here is relevant to the pre-historic ages. MORE

This hill is located to the south of the Takestan - Hamadan Road, in the Dakan Dodangeh Village. Earthenware found here is relevant to the pre-historic ages.

Khando Hill
in Takestan City

Khando Hill

city: Takestan

The same is located to the southeast of Takestan. Attractive remnants such as plaster adornments of the Sassanide period have been discovered here. MORE

The same is located to the southeast of Takestan. Attractive remnants such as plaster adornments of the Sassanide period have been discovered here.

Nader Hill
in City

Nader Hill

This hill is found in the southwest of Aslandooz in Moqan. This is where Nader Shah's coronation ceremony was held about 300 years ago. It is about 30 m. high with a contour of about ... MORE

This hill is found in the southwest of Aslandooz in Moqan. This is where Nader Shah's coronation ceremony was held about 300 years ago. It is about 30 m. high with a contour of about 1500 meters. This hill used to be a residential site from 1000 BC. to about 400 years ago.

Geyan Hill
in Nahavand City

Geyan Hill

city: Nahavand

This hill is in Geyan, west of Nahavand city, and dates to the 4th-1st millennium BC. In the excavations made at this site, archeologists have defined five cycles of civilizations. ... MORE

This hill is in Geyan, west of Nahavand city, and dates to the 4th-1st millennium BC. In the excavations made at this site, archeologists have defined five cycles of civilizations. The fifth or lower most section is at a depth of 7.5-19 m. Here earthenware has been discovered light green or yellow in ...

Malakanieh Hill (Malakanieh Kooshk)
in City

Malakanieh Hill (Malakanieh Kooshk)

This historical hill is related to the 3rd millennium BC. and was used in the 8th to 10th centuries AH. The same is located at a distance of 1 km. from the Badangan Village in northwest ... MORE

This historical hill is related to the 3rd millennium BC. and was used in the 8th to 10th centuries AH. The same is located at a distance of 1 km. from the Badangan Village in northwest of Sisakht en route to Semirom. This site can be compared to the Shohada hills Dom Chenar, Tal-e-Mohrehie and Tal-e-Khosravi.

Mohrehei Hill
in City

Mohrehei Hill

The same is one of the pre-historic hills of the province and belongs to the 4th and 3rd millennium BC. from historical value point of view this hillock can be compared with the Dom ... MORE

The same is one of the pre-historic hills of the province and belongs to the 4th and 3rd millennium BC. from historical value point of view this hillock can be compared with the Dom Cheran hill in this region. This hillock is at a distance of 1 km. from the Saqareh Village of Yasooj.

Other Historical Hills
in City

Other Historical Hills

Dom Chenar at a distance of 400 km. from Dom Chenar Village in Yasooj. Tal-e-Shohada in north eastern Yasooj, Tal-e-Chega en route to Basht Charam and Tal-e-Gabr in the center of Choram ... MORE

Dom Chenar at a distance of 400 km. from Dom Chenar Village in Yasooj. Tal-e-Shohada in north eastern Yasooj, Tal-e-Chega en route to Basht Charam and Tal-e-Gabr in the center of Choram city.

Tal-e-Telesmy Hill
in City

Tal-e-Telesmy Hill

This hill is located south of Burazjan and to the north of which is a structure having strong walls made out of cobbled stones and gypsum in a length of more that 20 m. Most probabely ... MORE

This hill is located south of Burazjan and to the north of which is a structure having strong walls made out of cobbled stones and gypsum in a length of more that 20 m. Most probabely the main structure is of the Sassanian era.

Gerd Hill, Choram
in City

Gerd Hill, Choram

This hill is presently located in the center of Choram city. According to the Qajar documents, this hill was named as "Tal-e-Gerd Charam" and "Qaleh Tal-e-Gerd". Above this hill a ... MORE

This hill is presently located in the center of Choram city. According to the Qajar documents, this hill was named as "Tal-e-Gerd Charam" and "Qaleh Tal-e-Gerd". Above this hill a castle had been built, the architectural style of which belongs to the Qajar era. It has tall defense walls towers with ...

Other Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills
in Shirvan Va Chardavol City

Other Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills

city: Shirvan Va Chardavol

Other ancient cities and archaeological hills of the province are: Masbandan historical city in Sarabkalan village in Shirvan Va Chardavol, Mehrjandoq city in Dareh Shahr, Alikosh ... MORE

Other ancient cities and archaeological hills of the province are: Masbandan historical city in Sarabkalan village in Shirvan Va Chardavol, Mehrjandoq city in Dareh Shahr, Alikosh hill in Musian, Sargachleh hill in Dareh Shahr, Kalak Musivand hill in Abadsigan plain, Qal'eh Zaynal in Cham Kalan, Qalehgol ...

Other Historical Hills
in City

Other Historical Hills

Dom Chenar at a distance of 400 km. from Dom Chenar Village in Yasooj. Tal-e-Shohada in north eastern Yasooj, Tal-e-Chega en route to Basht Charam and Tal-e-Gabr in the center of Choram ... MORE

Dom Chenar at a distance of 400 km. from Dom Chenar Village in Yasooj. Tal-e-Shohada in north eastern Yasooj, Tal-e-Chega en route to Basht Charam and Tal-e-Gabr in the center of Choram city.

Giss Hill
in City

Giss Hill

This hillock is situated 3 km. to the south of Eivanaki of Garmsar. This hillock being enroute to caravans pass, was utilized as a watch-tower. This hillock overlooks the 'Rowbat Mari' ... MORE

This hillock is situated 3 km. to the south of Eivanaki of Garmsar. This hillock being enroute to caravans pass, was utilized as a watch-tower. This hillock overlooks the 'Rowbat Mari' or ancient caravansary, and are connected to each other by means of an underground passage 500 m. in length.

Shoosh Hills (Shahr-e-Shahi)
in Shoosh (Susa) City

Shoosh Hills (Shahr-e-Shahi)

city: Shoosh (Susa)

The eastern vicinity of the Shoosh hillocks are known as Shahr-e-Shahi. Numerous relics have been discovered here, relative to the Elamite, Achaemenian, Parthian and Sassanide periods. ... MORE

The eastern vicinity of the Shoosh hillocks are known as Shahr-e-Shahi. Numerous relics have been discovered here, relative to the Elamite, Achaemenian, Parthian and Sassanide periods. Besides which the remnants of roads, passages and dwellings have also been discovered here. The discovered relics, ...

Khosravi Hill
in City

Khosravi Hill

In the old geographical texts, the present city of Yasooj was named as Tal-e- Khosravi. This hillock which even today known as Tal-e- Khosravi is situated to the south of Yasooj city. ... MORE

In the old geographical texts, the present city of Yasooj was named as Tal-e- Khosravi. This hillock which even today known as Tal-e- Khosravi is situated to the south of Yasooj city. Besides this hillock all other remnants, in present Yasooj have been gradually ruined by the passage of time. Based ...

Tal-e-Khandaq Hill
in City

Tal-e-Khandaq Hill

Approximately towards the north of Burazjan and on the road leading towards Dalky, a few hills and spaces can be noted on either side of the road. On the right side the remains of ... MORE

Approximately towards the north of Burazjan and on the road leading towards Dalky, a few hills and spaces can be noted on either side of the road. On the right side the remains of a round castle along with a moat surrounding it is seen. Throughout the space around, a number of evidences exists such ...

Saein Qaleh Hill
in Zanjan City

Saein Qaleh Hill

city: Zanjan

Saein Ghaleh (Sain Qaleh) hillock is situated within the vicinity of Imamzadeh Yahya (a place of pilgrimage). This tapeh extends to an area of 60m. x 4 m. and stands 4 m. in height. ... MORE

Saein Ghaleh (Sain Qaleh) hillock is situated within the vicinity of Imamzadeh Yahya (a place of pilgrimage). This tapeh extends to an area of 60m. x 4 m. and stands 4 m. in height. The above mentioned area is said to have been a place for human settlement, in three different periods through out the ...

Judah Hill
in Kangavar City

Judah Hill

city: Kangavar

In the north of Kangavar in Kermanshah Province, there are the remnants of some ancient hills, the most famous of which is called the "Jooda hill" (or Juda). According to the inhabitants ... MORE

In the north of Kangavar in Kermanshah Province, there are the remnants of some ancient hills, the most famous of which is called the "Jooda hill" (or Juda). According to the inhabitants in past there used to be a Jewish cemetery at this site, thus the name. This relatedly large and elongated hill is ...

Zaranj Archaeological City
in Zabol City

Zaranj Archaeological City

city: Zabol

The ruins of Zaranj ancient city (Or Zarang) which was once the capital of Sistan, is located in the plains alongside the Hamoon Lake. Historical records and documents show that this ... MORE

The ruins of Zaranj ancient city (Or Zarang) which was once the capital of Sistan, is located in the plains alongside the Hamoon Lake. Historical records and documents show that this city in its own time was a thriving and flourishing one, even in the pre- Islamic period. Due to a change in the course ...

Arisman Ancient City
in Natanz City

Arisman Ancient City

city: Natanz

This historical site of Arisman with 6000 years of antiquity is located in the Arisman Village in the township of Natanz (in Isfahan Province). This historical site comprises of three ... MORE

This historical site of Arisman with 6000 years of antiquity is located in the Arisman Village in the township of Natanz (in Isfahan Province). This historical site comprises of three archeological vicinities and lie in the skirts of the Karkas Mountains and to the north of it. This area resembles a ...

Darakeh Hill (Kuhdasht)
in Koohdasht (Kuhdasht) City

Darakeh Hill (Kuhdasht)

city: Koohdasht (Kuhdasht)

Darakeh hill in Kouhdasht (Tappeh Darakeh) is one of the important hillocks from the pre-historic age in Lorestan Province. Situated 24 km. from the village of Abol vafa (Koohdasht). ... MORE

Darakeh hill in Kouhdasht (Tappeh Darakeh) is one of the important hillocks from the pre-historic age in Lorestan Province. Situated 24 km. from the village of Abol vafa (Koohdasht). This hillock was made of sun baked bricks and clay. From the central section of this hill, earthenware, brass and admiralty ...

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