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Mutaleliq Thermal Spring
This spring is one of the most reputed in the vicinity of Arasbaran, in the village of Aabish Ahmad (Kalibar). This water has been piped to a public bath in order to be utilized. |
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Peyqam Valley
This valley is from the north to south of the township of Kalibar. The River Peyqam also runs through its course in this area. The historical castle of Peyqam is in this vicinity too. Orchards and greenery enhance the beauty of this spot. |
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Saygram Daq Protected Zone
Extending to 72,000 hectares this protected area is located around Aras River in Kalibar township. It is registered as Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. It holds dense forests and is important for its biological diversity. |
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Oshtobin Village
This village is located on the borderline of Iran and the Republic of Azarbayjan, 14 km. from the Aras River. With its pleasant climate and natural beauty it stands in importance to the village of Kandowan in this province. A few ancient engravings can ... |
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San Sarood Castle
This ancient fort is located on a high, stony hillock 26 km. north of Marand. To the east of this, huge stone slabs can be observed related to the periods before the birth of Christ. |
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Sassanide Fire Temple
The remnants of this Sassanian fire-temple is full of ashes which the inhabitants use as a fertilizer. It is located in Gray hill northeast of the city. |
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Marand Jame' Mosque
Most probably originally this mosque was a fire-temple in Sassanian era. Due to upheavals this fire-temple was converted into a church. After the victory of the muslims, the same was changed into a mosque in the 3rd century AH. This mosque has oriental ... |
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Duogijan Cave
This cave is also of a stalagtite type in characteristic. The opening of the cave is about 3.5 m.. This cave lies west of Marand and one can gain access to it by car. |
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Kiyamaky Protected Zone
Covering an area of 84,000 hectares that is extending from the banks of Aras river and reaching a height of 3,347 m. in the mountains of Kiyamaki. |
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Kiyamaky Summit
Lying northwest of the province with an altitude of 3,347 m.is located in the vicinity of Jolfa. This region having a number of villages experiences cold weather with plenty of rainfall and snow. Green pastures cover the skirts and valleys. |
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Mishoo Mountain
In this mountainous region the highest peak is 2,855 m. high, standing to the north of the Lake Orumieh and south of the plains of Marand. Its famous peaks are Falak Daqi, Ali Alamdar, Kusababa and Ozun Boel. At northeast of this region, is the Yal pass ... |
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Kabood Dome
This dome is noted for its beauty, being a ten-sided prism like in shape. It is said to be the tomb of the mother of Hollakoo. This structure dates back to the 6th and 7th century AH. |
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Khajeh Nasir Observatory
This famous observatory was constructed in the year 657 AH. during the rule of Hollakoo Khan under the orders of the great Iranian scholar Khajeh Nasiroddin Toosi. Archeologists have excavated sections of this aggregate, the most important of which being ... |
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Mehri Temple
This temple is 6 km. southeast of Maraqeh in the village of Varjooy. This temple is below ground level (and has been dug out in the earth) having only one entrance. In the 8th century AH. it was approximately prone to some architectural changes. This ... |
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Modavar Dome
The architecture of this dome is very interesting and resembles a watch-tower. It has been constructed on very simple lines and could be said to be a defense tower. Like the dome, the doorway of this structure has colorful decorations. |
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