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Hoor-ol-Doraq Wetland
This is a comparatively vast wetland which lies in the south western territories of Khuzestan. Crossing Shadegan, the Jarahi River adjoins this wetland. Birds, reeds, papyrus and salt are found here. A kind of herb which favors humidity and locally is ... |
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Shadegan Wetland
Shadegan wetland extends over an area of 296,000 hectares, and its surface is covered by great varieties of vegetations. It creates a suitable habitat for a number of migrating waterfowls, which fly to this area from north Europe, Canada and Siberia ... |
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Acropol (Shoosh) Castle
The Acropol or Shoosh castle was constructed by a group of French archeologists in the year 1897 AD in the highest region of the city. The same is very similar to the Bastille in France. This castle has been constructed by Dezful artists and by means ... |
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Apadana (Dariush) Palace
This palace was constructed by the order of Darius (Dariush) the Achaemenian on the top of Elamite hillocks and is knwon as Dariush (Apadana) palace. The walls of the palace are made of sun baked bricks with a brick worked facade, and the pillars are ... |
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Choqazanbil Temple (Ziggurat)
Choqazanbil is situated at a distance of 45 km. south east of Shoosh, and is the only remnant of an ancient city, that was constructed approximately in 1300 BC. This city which was at the vicinity of 2 km. from Dez river, was known as "Ontashgal". The ... |
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Ivan-e-Karkheh Palace
This is a monument from the Sassanide period and is located 20 km. northwest of the ruined city of Shoosh. It is known as 'Kut Karkheh' or Ivan-e-Kharkheh palace. A colossal rampart encloses the palace, and on each side there are entrances at regular ... |
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Karkheh River Bridge, Dehloran Road
This bridge is also known as the old Karkheh Bridge or Naderi Bridge. The same is located in Dehloran Road, to the north of the new steel bridge. The ancient bridge was constructed of stone, mortar and slabs of sculptured stone. The remnants of which ... |
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Shaoor (Ardeshir) Palace
The remnants of this palace is situated along the western banks of the Shaoor River, opposite the mausoleum of the Prophet Danial (PBUH). This palace has a square shaped hall with lateral installations. The columns or pillars are made of stone, and its ... |
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Shoosh Hills (Shahr-e-Shahi)
The eastern vicinity of the Shoosh hillocks are known as Shahr-e-Shahi. Numerous relics have been discovered here, relative to the Elamite, Achaemenian, Parthian and Sassanide periods. Besides which the remnants of roads, passages and dwellings have ... |
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Danial-e-Nabi Mausoleum
The same is located on the eastern banks of the Shaoor River. This mausoleum is the resting abode of one of the prophets of the Israelites. The premises has two courtyards, which are surrounded with chambers and porches. The mausoleum is located at the ... |
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Shoosh Mosque
The remnants of this structure is located on the ancient Shoosh hillock. This mosque consisted of a nocturnal area, with column, a central courtyard and an outer enclosure. The walls were made of sun baked bricks. It also had a large pillared hall, and ... |
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Shoosh Museum
The Shoosh Museum is situated amidst a garden near the ancient Shoosh Castle, and opposite the Danial-e-Nabi Mausoleum. The construction of this museum coincided with the excavations at Shoosh. Thereby the bricks discovered there and in Choqazanbil were ... |
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Bara'-ebne Malek Tomb
The same lies to the north of Shooshtar. It is opposite the Salasel Castle, and is one of the oldest tombs of the Islamic period in Iran. Bara'-ebne-Malek Ansari was one of the disciples of the Prophet Mohammad (AS). Bara'-ebne-Malek was martyred during ... |
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Dastova Archaeological City
The ancient city of Dastova is located 3 km. south of Shooshtar, alongside the Dariyoon stream. According to evidences, Dastova city was constructed during the Parthian rule by 'Shilhak Inshushinak'. But in the early Islamic era, this city became deserted ... |
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Gotvand Village
Gotvand, is the center of the Gotvand district in Shooshtar. The Karoon River flows from north to south of the same, and the Gotvand Dam has been constructed in the north upon this river. This region experiences a moderate and dry climate, and the most ... |
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