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Arak Bazaar
A part of this bazaar dates back to 1228 AH. The structure is outstanding from the architectural point of view. All its main sections are constructed in the form of straight rows, branching off at right angles to these rows. The latter being generally ... |
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Baqer Abad Bridge
This bridge belongs to the contemporary period, and was built during the Russian invasion to Iran. It is located on the old Arak - Esfahan Road. The main bridge was destroyed in a flood, and it was reconstructed again. The construction material used ... |
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Chahar Fasl (Four Seasons) Bath
The said bath dates back to the Qajar period, and had two separate sections for ladies and gents. The tile-work of the clock room and spinal designed columns of this area, including the layout of the bath are interesting features. The said structure ... |
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Dolf Abad Archaeological City
Within 22 km. to the north of Arak (district of Tehran), the remnants of an underground city called Dolf Abad can be observed. The ruins indicate that this was a thriving city in the past. |
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Haj vakil Castle
Haj Vakil Castle was one of the buildings which had been used as the location of a carpet-weaving factory of an American Zigler Company. At that time the carpets which were reputedly known as Sarooq, had been woven in Arak and used to be exported to ... |
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Sepahdari School
The same is a structure of the Qajar period, and the date of its construction coincides with that of bazaar under the orders of Sepahdar A'zam. This school was converted into the first school of religious sciences in this city. Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah ... |
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Shah Zand Cave
This cave is 35 km. to the south west of Arak. From ancient times this cave was a sacred and pilgrimage site for the Zoroastrians and annually many Zoroastrians from all over the country as well as India visit this cave for pilgrimage. On the walls of ... |
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Imamzadeh Mohammad Abed
The said also reputedly known as Imamzadeh Mashad Miqan is one of the famed pilgrimage sites of this province. This tomb is near the village of Mashad Miqan, 12 km. north of Arak. It is a remnant of the Saljuqi era. Its dome has roman arches and its ... |
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Imamzadeh Shah Hadi Shahveh
The said structure consists of a porch, mausoleum, dome, courtyard and a few family vaults. Here 6 persons have been laid to rest, these were the off springs of Imam Ali Ebne Abu Talib and Imam Kazem (AS). The construction of this mausoleum dates to ... |
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Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Mohsen
The same is a four-sided structure constructed of slabs of stone and brick. Its dome is large but has a slight gradient. The interior view of the structure is octagonal. To the southern and eastern front of the mausoleum are two arches. The southern ... |
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Shah Qarib and Shah Qalandar Mausoleum
The Anjadan Village has a long historical antiquity, and is located 37 km. to the east of Arak. This mausoleum (which is related to the Esmaeili sect), as well as the Chehel Dokhtaran Mausoleum are situated in the said village. These structures date ... |
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Other Mausoleums and Imamzadehs
Other Imamzadehs of the province are: Imamzadeh Yahya and Fazl-al-Reza in Mahalat, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Esmail in Nimvar, Imamzadeh Yujan in Yujan Village of Khomein. Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Essaq in Delijan, Imazadeh Aoon Ebn Ali in Delijan, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh ... |
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Anjedan Caves
These caves are located 40 km. to the east of Arak around the Anjedan Village, and beside the natural and historical attractions of this village have special charm of their own. Other caves of this vicinity are the Assily, Miyanlanoon or Kolucheh Bala, ... |
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Emarat Wetland
The same is located to the southwest of Arak, and has an important role in the environment of the region and is an important place for tourism in the province. In addition to maintaining the water of the Shera River and irrigating the agricultural lands, ... |
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Haftad Qoleh Protected Area
Expanding over 82.125 hectares, it is located in Arak and Mahalat. This region includes a complex of heights, hills and plains with steppe coverage. Its mountainous regions have rare species of wild flora. These are effective in preserving soil texture ... |
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