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Abadan Museum
The said museum is located in Ahmad Abad Avenue of Abadan. It is a single storeyed building with a dome similar to that of the Danial-e-Nabi Mausoleum. This museum was inaugurated in 1959 and was prone to damage during the imposed Iran - Iraq war. Its ... |
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Zoroastrian Graveyard
In the eastern mountainous region of Ahvaz, there are some engraved crypts right in the heart of mountain, which was supposed to be the burial place for Zoroastrians of Ahvaz in the pre-Islamic era. The present appearance and condition of crypts reveals ... |
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Hoor-ol-Azim Wetland, Sosangerd
The length of this wetland is 100 km. and its width is between 15-75 km. It is limited from west by the Tigris River and form the east by the flat plains of Iran. Throughout, the Hoor is covered by reeds. The depth of the water towards the sides is shallow ... |
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Dehloran Mineral Water Spring
This spring is located at a distance of 120 km. on the Andimeshk - Dehloran Road. Its mineral content is of a calcium bi-carbonate composition and is useful in the treatment of skin, joint and rheumatoid disorders. |
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Ein Khosh Spring
The said spring is located at a distance of 13 km. on the Andimeshk - Ahvaz Road. Its mineral content is of a calcium bi-carbonate composition. It has therapeutic effects on rheumatoid and joint disorders. |
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Arjan Ancient City
The ancient city of Arjan is situated at a distance of 10 km. north of Behbahan. Today, only hillocks from this city have remained which belong to the Sassanide period. Previousely, this city used to have six gates which were named as, Ahvaz, Ray Shahr, ... |
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Arjan Castle
The Arjan Castle in Behbahan township has been constructed at the top of Sanglakh Mountain stuck to a colossal slab of stone. Rain water was used to be collected in water reservoirs of this castle through this slab of stone. The structural architecture ... |
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Behgovar City (Effects of Teshoon Plain)
To the west of the Behbahan plains, amidst the small and scattered meadows, there are the ruins of 'Behgovad' or 'Behgovaz'city which was used to extend 20 sq.km. in area. |
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Kasra Bridge
This bridge is a relic of Sassanide period, and was constructed on the Taab River en route from Behbahan to Imamzadeh Ja'far. Now a days in summer, with depression of water surface level of the river, the remnants of this bridge can be observed. |
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Mele-ye-Peer Gol-e-Sorkh Water Reservoir
En route Behbahan to Kheir Abad, there are the remnants of three rectangular water reservoirs made of gypsum and mortar. At present it is devoid of ceilings and accessories. Most probabely this relic belongs to the late Safavid era. |
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Pol-e-Dokhtar Arjan Bridge
There are remnants of a bridge and dam on Taab River in the district of Arjan of Behbahan township. It is similar to the great bridge of Shooshtar, but in smaller dimensions. To the south corner, there are evidences of four pillars and a part of dam. ... |
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Tak Ab Gorge
The Tak Ab Gorge is located 20 km. northeast of Behbahan, and is also known as 'Darband-e-Pars'. In the natural terrain of this gorge, parts of the gravel walk or flagstones (for the royalty) from the Achaemenian era have been remained. On the top of ... |
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Tang-e-Sorook (Soolok) Engraving
The said engravings are 50 km. north west of Behbahan and are related to the Parthian period. |
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Tang-e-Takab Inscriptions
The same is located at a distance of 9 km. north of Behbahan. Not far from the entrance of the gorge, there are a few inscriptions in simple Nasta'liq script engraved on rocks. The first inscription is four-sided and reveals the endeavours of the Behbahan ... |
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Imamzadeh Shah Mir Ali Hossein
The said is situated to the south of Behbahan. The portal leading to the area of the tomb, has three inscriptions on each side. In the older section are inscriptions dating 1053 AH coinciding with the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid II. |
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