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Ohady Maraqehei Tomb
Dated 670-738 AH. he is reputed for his famous poem 'Jaam-e-Jam'. It is located in the midst of a verdant garden close to the building of Cultural Heritage Directorate. |
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Qafariyeh Dome
This dome is from the 7th century AH. and is square shaped. |
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Sorkh Dome
This is one of the most ancient tombs of the city known as Qermezi Gonbad. Its oriental architecture is worth mentioning. |
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Zahak Castle
The castle is situated 28 km. east of Ajabsheer on the eastern banks of the Lake Orumieh. According to historical evidences, this castle dates back to pre-Islamic period. |
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Imamzadeh Ma'soom Varjavy
This mausoleum is located in the village of Varjavy near an ancient graveyard. Some of the graves have the engravings of warfare equipment such as bows, arrows and swords. |
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Molla Rostam Mosque
This mosque has fine and suitable areas for nocturnal prayers both in summer and winter. From the architectural point of view including artistic measures it is extremely interesting. This structure is one of the very first to be erected during the reign ... |
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Alavian Dam Lake
This lake is situated behind the Alavian dam constructed on the Soofian Chay river. It is also a recreational area being only 3 km. from Maraqeh. The Sahand mountains can also be viewed from the said lake. |
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Goshayesh Valley
This valley is en route to the famous Kabootar Cave, 20 km. from the city of Maraqeh. |
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Kabootar ( Hampoeil ) Cave
This cave is 15 km. southeast of Maraqeh in the rocky structure of the mountains, south facing and from the river bed of Moordi Chay at an altitude of about 1,600 m. The opening of the cave measures 8 m. and its height is from 25-40 m. Near the entrance ... |
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Moordy Chay River
The Moordy Chay River takes its source in the southern slopes of the Sahand Mountains. The river bed has geological value being present from the third era of geology. Besides being important for other geological research. In the field of archeology giant ... |
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Soofian Chay River
This river takes its source in the south-western portion of the Sahand Mountains. After irrigating some areas in Maraqeh, it continues towards the township of Bonab. The Alavian Dam has been constructed on this river three kilometers from the city of ... |
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Varjooy Spring
This spring is 8 km. south of Maraqeh and has mineral properties such as iron, calcium bicarbonate and gases. The water is used for bathing purposes. |
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Maraqeh Museum
This museum is in the vicinity of The Cultural Heritage Directorate and the mausoleum of Ohadi Maraqehei in the city of Maraqeh. This museum houses thousands of valuable hand written books, antiques specially pieces relative to the Ilkhanan era (Mongols). ... |
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Dokhtar ( Qiz Qalasi ) Castle
The castle is located south of Pol-e-Dokhtar of Mianeh and the caravansary or ancient inn of Jamal Abad, one of the masterpieces of architecture. |
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Dokhtar Bridge
This bridge was constructed on the Qezel Ozan River 20 km. southeast of Mianeh. In the year 1946 in order to prevent the army entering into Azarbayjan, the bridge was covered with mines by the Democrats (Communists) of Aazarbayjan. |
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