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Seyed-ol-Shohada Mosque
This mosque is located in north Enqelab Street and belongs to Qajar era. It is tetrangular structure and to the height of 60 cm. it was constructed by stone and the rest with brick. It has single storey shabestan (or Nocturnal area), the pillars of which ... |
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Sorop Serkis Church
Sorp Serkis Church (Kelisa) dates back to the 4th century AD. , and is on the Cultural Heritage Organization records.
This old church has been located in Khoy. |
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Bulaq Bilvar Spring
The village of Bilvar is located to the north east of Khoy. Shoor Bulaq is located at about 700 m. to the south of the village near the river bank. This is also a mineral water spring with sulfurous and bicarbonated water content. |
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Eyo Oqli Mineral Springs
These springs are located north east of Khoy to the south of the road which termintes to the Eyo Oqli Village. One of these springs has more outflow in comparison to the other spring. The temperature of the water being 15° C and 22° C respectively ... |
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Andarkesh (Andar Qash) Median City
This historical city, which Batholomus called Darusha and Rawlinson named Daryasi, lies in the outskirts of Mahabad. The 'Roka' crypt which is located near the ruins of Andarkash bears strong resemblance to the style and mode of engraving of the Achaemenian ... |
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Bodaq-ol-Soltan Tomb
This tomb is located in the public graveyard of the city and belongs to one of the commanders of Shah Abbas Safavid. This mausoleum is a simple, small rectangular structure. |
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Boornik-e-Bozorg Cave
This cave is near Mahabad, and is about 500 m. long. It has many wide spaces including, crevices, halls, precipices and wells. The use of suitable safety appliances are compulsory when entering it. |
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Boornik-e-Koochak Cave
This cave is at close proximity to the above mentioned cave but is smaller in size and dimension. It has a platform for accessibility to its end. |
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Faqerqa Cave
In the village of Andarqash 18 km. from Mahabad right in the heart of the mountain a relatively large crypt has been formed (related to the first king of Medes). This cave is of unique architectural design and its height till ground level is about 10 ... |
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Rakad Cave
This cave located in the village of Andarqash, is similar in style and carving to the Achaemenian crypts of Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis) and Naqsh-e-Rostam. |
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Mahabad Jame' Mosque
This mosque is from the Safavid era and because of its unique architectural techniques is considered to be one of the most beautiful and historical structures of this province. This mosque has 18 pillars and 18 domes. |
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Gerav Spring
This spring is located in Mahabad - Sardasht Road. The spring flows out from two places close to each other. It is a gaseous spring, with scanty water. |
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Mahabad Rood River
This river is composed of two main branches and flows from the summits of Piran Shahr and Sardasht. After following its course it joins Lake Orumieh.
On this river a dam has been constructed, which supplies drinking water of the city as well as aides ... |
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Bam-e-Farhad Orartoie City
This ancient, historical city (1st millennium BC.) was known as Baam-e-Farhad in the heights surrounding the Sangar Village, 7 km. north of Maku. This city has no means of defense and belonged to the Orartoie tribe or clan. To the east of the city is ... |
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Baqcheh Jooq Palace
This palace is located at a distance of 8 km. between Maku and Bazargan border town and is situated in a vast garden covering about 11 hectares. This palace was built at the end of Qajar era under the orders of Iqbal-ol-Saltaneh Makui, one of the commanders ... |
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