Historical qanats or subterranean canals are scattered all around the province. the existence of these qanats are indicative of special water supply systems in the past. Although these qanatas have lost their main function during the last centuries and ...
This graveyard is located 30 kilometers southeast of Ilam on the outskirts of Shah Nakhjir Mountain one of the extensions of Kabir Kooh. Archaeological studies indicate that the discovered vestiges belong to 2500-2600 BC. and 4600-4500 BC.
There are the remains of several water mills all over the province some of which are being operated now. The most important historical mills are Qoba, Kazem Bege Tanour, Kolai, Chegavazneh, and several other mills.
This castle is located on Mount Qolaqiran overlooking the beautiful forests of Sheshdar (Sheshdan). Its appearance and position of the summit above it, have created special beauty.
There is in Gorab Gorge a horseshoe-shaped mass of rubble stones with a flagstone within it. There is a symbol of an horseshoe on the flagstone that is believed to be the sign of the horse belonging to one of the Imams of Shiite sect.
On the outskirts of Anar Kooh in northern Ilam, there are some large stones naturally resting on each other. Local people believe that these stones are Shotor Saleh (Saleh camel) that has brought provisions for people during draught in ancient times. ...
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 ...
The people of the present province of Ilam were nomads with tribal decamping life style thus no city in true sense has arisen. Therefore, most of the Jame' Mosques of the province have been constructed in recent century. Vali Mosque of Ilam may be considered ...
This river originates from springs and watersheds around Aseman village 35 kilometers of northwestern Ilam. It flows among the Qalajeh and Kotehpifak Mountains towards the southeast of the province. After irrigating many villages, it enters the southern ...
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