This forms the axis of the holy city of Mashad and is one of the most important and greatest ‘aggregates’ in the world of Islam. Its importance is due to the presence of the shrine of His Holiness Imam Reza (AS), 148-203 AH, which contains valuable ...
The city of Mashad is situated 909 km. from Tehran in a plain between the two mountain ranges of Binalood and Hezar Masjed. Mashad enjoys a temperate, mountainous climate.
In the year 202 AH, after the martyrdom of Imam Reza (AS) in a place around Toos ...
Other historic castles of the province are as follows: Shewaz in Taft, Khormiz and Saryazd in Mehreez, Barjin and Rokn Abad in Maybod, Ebrahim Abad, Zarach and Qez Abad in Rastaq, Khidak, Kafer Qaleh and Fahraj in Bafq, and the historic castle of Nadooshan.
Monastery of Sheikh Ali Banyman is located in BidaKhid in Yazd. It comprises of a mausoleum, monastery and mosque that are regarded as valuable relics of the region. Within the mausoleum there are three tombs, one of which belongs to the reputable Gnostic ...
Amongst the natural features pertaining to tourism in Iran, are desert characteristics. Taking a stroll is these vast spaces, watching the wonders of the moving sands, the burning and dry salt marshes, historical monuments, brick colored buildings of ...
Bondar Abad Village (Bondorabad) is situated 37 kilometers north of Yazd and 7km to the Yazd-Naein Road. It has a warm and dry climate. Its historical ...
The historical vicinity of Zarach is located to the northwest of Yazd, and according to narrations, it is one of the constructions of "Zalzar". In keeping with historical facts, it is said that, Amin Mobarezeddin Mohammad and his sons were responsible ...
Gonbad-e Qabus tower is a majestic structure made of brick, with special technicalities and affects of art, related to the 4th century AH. This structure which is located on a hillock amidst the grand park of Gonbad Kavoos city, is the tomb of Shams-ol-Mali ...
This historical structure is to the southeast of Orumieh and the date 580 AH. can be noted on three inscriptions in the Kufic script placed on the entrance door. There is a possibility that the brick tower of Segonbad was constructed in the 6th century ...
The township of Maraqeh is located to the south of Tabriz and in the southern slopes of the Sahand mountains. The historical city of Maraqeh is 126 km. from the center of the province and has variable climate, such as in the higher areas being of mountainous ...
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