This Sassanide castle is constructed on the Sam Mount having two towers. The security chambers are built in the heart of rocks. There is also the remains of a fire-temple, which seems to have been changed to a mosque after the dominance of the Arabs. There are several old oriental plane trees around the castle, some of them are 500 years old, some springs with refreshing water and the roots of aloes-wood, which were used in ceremonies are also present.
Shirvan & Chardavol is located in the northeast of Ilam 737 kilometers from Tehran enjoying a mild mountainous climate and it is one of historical places of Ilam province.
Other ancient cities and archaeological hills of the province are: Masbandan historical city in Sarabkalan village in Shirvan Va Chardavol, Mehrjandoq city in Dareh ...
These large and small hills are located in Halilan Village northeast of the city. There are in eastern part of the large hill, vestiges of broken engraved jugs ...
This graveyard is located in the historical area of Halilan. There are several graves in this area which have been illegally excavated and vestiges stolen.
There are eight archaeological hills belonging to different historical periods, some of which have been officially registered by The Cultural Heritage Organization.
Mooshkan village located in the central part of Shirvan Va Chardavol township between the mountains, enjoys a dry and moderate climate. the Chardavol River passes ...
Falak-ol-Aflak castle (in Khorram abad) is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it ...
Tons of Steps but worth visiting! Rudkhan Castle is an ancient brick and stone medieval castle located 25 km southwest of Fuman city (Fooman) north of Iran in Gilan ...
The aggregate of the Takht-e-Soleiman monument (Takht-e-Soleyman or Azar Goshnasp Fire Temple) is placed on a natural high land, about 20 m. above the surrounding ...
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province. In 1090 AD, Alamut Castle was seized as a mountain fortress under the ...
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