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Geleh Gileh Spring
This spring is in the village of Shahrestanak on Karaj - Chaloos Road, and at a distance of 100 km from Tehran. Naseri Palace is also close to this spring, which is considered to be the resting place for mountain climbers. Due to excess of water of this ... |
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Karaj River
This is one of the most saturated rivers of Tehran province which originates from Alborz Mountains and water spot of Mount Kharsang. This river is about 220 km. in length and Amir Kabir Dam has been constructed on its way. The surrounding environment ... |
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Kordan, Varian and Orangeh Valleys
These valleys are located near Karaj. After the construction of the Amir Kabir Dam, the only means of accessibility to the village of Varian is by canoe from the lake of the dam. Hotel Varian provides scope for canoeing and water skiing. This territory ... |
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Morad Cave, Gachsar
This cave is situated in Tehran - Chaloos Road in the district of Gachsar (Azadbar). From this vicinity its an hour of walking distance to the Morad Cave. Low temperature within the cave is as such that even till the months of May/June icicles can be ... |
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Taleqan Rood River
This river originates from Kandovan and Kahar Bozorg Mountains, and thence joins the Sefid Rood River. This river is 180 km in length, the upper banks of which provide sight-seeing and recreational areas. |
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Vardavard Forest Park
This park covers an area of 1,020 hectares within the limits of the Vardavard Mountains, located between the Karaj Freeway and Military Base (Sepah). |
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Morvarid (Pearl) Museum
This museum was formerly the palace of Shams Pahlavi (sister of the Shah) and is located in Mehr Shahr (Karaj). Valuable articles such as furniture, chandeliers, porcelains are exhibited here. |
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Ancient Ray
The ancient relics in the surrounding area of current Ray are remnants from the pre and post Islamic era. As an example we may point out the Tabrak Castle (Chechmeh Ali), the center of Saljuqi city, the Naqareh Khaneh Tower, Chal Tarkhan, the castle ... |
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Naqareh Khaneh Tower
The remenant of this eight panelled tower has remained on the top of the Naqareh Khaneh Mountain of Ray City. The Tower is the resting place and tomb of one of the monarchs of the Saljuqi Dynasty. |
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Tabrak Castle and Old Fortification
The rampart is a monument from caliphates of Abbasi Dynasty, situated in Ray city. It is made of stone and sun baked brick. The Tabrak Castle was used to be placed within the wall but by the orders of Toqrol Saljuqi it was completely destroyed. |
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Toqrol Tower
The tower is in the vicinity of Ray and probably it is the resting abode of Toqrol I of the Saljuqi Dynasty. This tower is in the form of panels and is 20 m. in height. In 1300 AH. it had gone under repair, but unfortunately most of its focal elements ... |
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Bibi Shahr Banoo Tomb
This enameled or glazed dome was the resting place of the mother of Hazrat Sajad (AS) the daughter of Yazdgerd Sassani III. It is located in the southern skirts of the Ray mountains, reputedly known as the mountain of Bibi Shahr Banoo. This dome is 33m. ... |
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Bibi Zobeideh Mausoleum
This mausoleum was constructed in the 9th century AH. There is a tablet affixed here which narrates the journey of Bibi Shahrbanu and her daughter Zobeideh Khatoon to the city of Karbala. |
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Hazrat Abdol Azim Shrine
Hazrat Abdol Azim embraces one of the important and largest places of pilgrimage for Shiite sect round the globe. This religious site is located in Ray. Hazrat Abdol Azim (AS) is one of the offspring of Imam Hassan (PBUH), who was martyred in the 3rd ... |
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Javanmard Qasab Mausoleum
This mausoleum is located in Mansoor Abad of Ray. Its a square shaped structure with each side 6 m. in length. In the midst of this mausoleum is a tetragonal platform with dimentions of 1x2x1. |
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