Tourist Attraction

Andarkesh (Andar Qash) Median City

in Mahabad city | West Azerbaijan province
Tourist Attraction

Andarkesh (Andar Qash) Median City

Related to Mahabad city (West Azerbaijan Province)
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 crypts in Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamhid).
Mahabad Attractions & Tourist Information
Mahabad lies to the south of the province and Lake Orumieh. The center of which lies 873 km. from Tehran. In its mountainous terrain it experiences cold weather, whereas in the plains it is warmer. Mahabad was formerly known as Savojbolaq Mokri (Savojbolaagh-e Mokri). In ...
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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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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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