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Qom A'zam Mosque
This mosque is situated to the western front of the Astaneh of the Hazrat Ma'soomeh (AS). The same was constructed by the efforts of Ayatollah Borujerdi in the year 1374 AH. Due to its loftiness this mosque was named A'zam (Grand). It has three porches ... |
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Qom Jame' Mosque
The said mosque has been constructed on a rectangular plan. The main skeleton of the dome is related to the early mid 6th century and ranks second in antiquity to the old Jame' mosque of Qom. According to valid historical records the current dome dates ... |
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Saheb-ol Zaman Mosque, Jamkaran
The said mosque is located at a distance of 6 km. from the city of Qom, on the Qom - Kashan Road. The same receives pilgrims both nationally and internationally. Regarding the date of this mosque, there is a narration, according to which on a Tuesday ... |
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Sheikh Aba Salat Mausoleum
The same lies to the north east of Qom, and adjoins the former gateway of Ray. The brick made mausoleum is simple in style and a relic of the Safavid era. It is situated in the corner of a large vicinity, and is said to be the tomb of one of the scholars ... |
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Other Imamzadehs
Other Imamzadehs and pilgrimage sites of Qom province are as follows:
Imamzadeh Seyed Sarbaksh, in Azar Avenue related to the second half of the 8th century AH. Imamzadeh Abol Abbas Ahmad near Imamzadeh 'in heaven' related to the 8th century, Imamzadeh ... |
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Other Old Mosques
These are as follows: The Imam Hassan Mojtaba (AS) Mosque, on the Tehran - Qom Road, Takiyeh Aqa Seyed Hassan, in Ayatollah Taleqani Avenue, Takiyeh-ye-Yazdiha, in bazaar, Maidan-e-Kohneh Mosque, in the Old Square (Maidan-e-Kohneh-e- Qom), Hosseinieh-ye-Shohada, ... |
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Desert Attractions
The province of Qom is located along the western part of the desert, and a section of the Kavir (Desert) National Park is within the limits of this province. This characteristic has created a special background in respect to the said vicinity and is ... |
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Hozeh Soltan Lake
The said lake covers an area of approximately 2,400 sq.km. and is located to the east of the township of Qom. This lake is reputedly known by the names of Saveh, Qom and Shahi Lake. The length and width of the same is about 80 km. and 30 km. respectively.
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Kavir (Desert) National Park and Wildlife
A section of Qom province, specially the vicinity of the Qamar Rood village lies within the limits of the National Desert Park. The same is almost a virgin area, with valuable specimens of wildlife and various herbal species in the country. The Kavir ... |
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Kehak Cave
This historical cave is one of the beautiful caves of the province and is situated 30 km. south of Qom. The same accounts as one of the archaeological and natural relics of this province. This cave has many spectacular and interesting features. |
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Khasnak Mountain
This mountain with a height of about 2,777 m. is located 54 km. southwest of Qom and to the south of the Sanjgan village. The Zavarian and Salman rivers gain their sources in this elevation. The Qom - Arak railroad passes through the eastern and southern ... |
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Larha Mountain
The said mountain reaches a height of 3,109 m. and is located at a distance of 51 km. south of Qom. The Vasnoveh River gains a major portion of its water in this vicinity.The Lar mountains joins the Gorge Mountains in southwest. |
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Palangabi (Palang Abi) Mountain
The same with a height of about 3,154 m. is situated at a distance of 48 km. southwest of Qom. Various rivers such as the Ravanj, Dareh Baq and Azna take their sources here. The Palangan mountains join the Qaleaq summits from the east. |
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Qamar Rood River
The said river takes its source in the Zard Kooh of Bakhtiyari, and after following a long course, flows into the Salt lake. This river was primarily known as 'Darband'. In the vicinity of 'Akhteh Khoon', to the south west of Golpayegan, a dam has been ... |
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Qarah Chay River
This river takes its source in the wetlands of Haft Emarat, Bollaq Jak, Abbas Abad and Panjeh Ali in the borders of Arak, before flowing into the township of Arak. After irrigating lands here, and following an east-west direction, it enters the township ... |
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