Kooh-e-Khajeh (Khawjeh Mount or Mount Khajeh) is one of the most valuable and historical relics of this province, and is located in the territory of Sistan. This hillock is at an elevation ...MORE
Kooh-e-Khajeh (Khawjeh Mount or Mount Khajeh) is one of the most valuable and historical relics of this province, and is located in the territory of Sistan. This hillock is at an elevation of 900 m. and is located in the midst of the Hamoon Lake, just like an island.
On top of this hill are the remnants ...
Shahr-e Sukhteh (Shahr-e Sookhteh or Burnt City) is an ancient city located at a distance of 60 km. from Zabol and 6 km. from the Rostam Castle, and is comprised of hillocks with a ...MORE
An archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age urban settlement, associated with the Jiroft culture. It is located in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, the southeastern part of Iran, on the bank of the Helmand River, near the Zahedan-Zabol road. It was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2014.
This artificial hillock which has an elevation of 28 m. is located at a distance of 44 km. from the city of Zabol. In the excavations evidences of a comparatively large city with immense ...MORE
This artificial hillock which has an elevation of 28 m. is located at a distance of 44 km. from the city of Zabol. In the excavations evidences of a comparatively large city with immense and splendid constructions built of clay, have been revealed.
To the northwest of this hillock, is the remnant of ...
Karkooy Fire Temple (Also known as Karkousha or Karkoo) is located in Karkooy or Karkouyeh Village (Hirmand County) at a distance of 25 km from Zabol, in the middle of marshy lands ...MORE
Karkooy Fire Temple (Also known as Karkousha or Karkoo) is located in Karkooy or Karkouyeh Village (Hirmand County) at a distance of 25 km from Zabol, in the middle of marshy lands of Sistan, and close to Iran/Afghanistan borders. Its special features and architectural design reveal the fact that the ...
These mountains are the folds formed due to the pressure in a north-south direction. To the west of which is the wilderness or Loot Desert and to the east the plains of Sistan. The ...MORE
These mountains are the folds formed due to the pressure in a north-south direction. To the west of which is the wilderness or Loot Desert and to the east the plains of Sistan. The Palang Kooh Mountains overlooking the plains of Sistan are a prominent feature in this region. The accumulation of basalt ...
Hamun lake (Daryache Hamoon or Sistan Lake) is valued for its natural phenomena both from the national and international point of view. This region holds its own in respect to being ...MORE
Hamun lake (Daryache Hamoon or Sistan Lake) is valued for its natural phenomena both from the national and international point of view. This region holds its own in respect to being a habitat for rare animal and plant species.
Besides being an axis for the food chain of the vast desert region, having ...
Hirmand or Helmand River accounts as the only vital water way in Sistan va Balouchestan Province, and takes its source in the Baba Mountains of Afghanistan. After following a long ...MORE
Hirmand or Helmand River accounts as the only vital water way in Sistan va Balouchestan Province, and takes its source in the Baba Mountains of Afghanistan. After following a long course enters the Hamoon Lake, and the water requirements of the plains of Sistan are provided by this river.
Other water ...
The Sistan plain is one of the plains of Iran which is placed on an average of 475-500 m. above sea level. This is an alluvial plain enriched by the Hirmand River and its overflow ...MORE
The Sistan plain is one of the plains of Iran which is placed on an average of 475-500 m. above sea level. This is an alluvial plain enriched by the Hirmand River and its overflow in the surroundings.
Qasem Abad Tower (Ghasemabad minaret or Mil-e Ghasem-Abad) is located in Ghasemabad Village nearZabol in Sistan and there is a strong possibility that the same be a relic from the ...MORE
Qasem Abad Tower (Ghasemabad minaret or Mil-e Ghasem-Abad) is located in Ghasemabad Village nearZabol in Sistan and there is a strong possibility that the same be a relic from the Saljuqi period. The upper portion of this minaret as well as its entrance is in a state of ruin.
Mil-e Ghaasemabad was ...
The ruins of Zaranj ancient city (Or Zarang) which was once the capital of Sistan, is located in the plains alongside the Hamoon Lake. Historical records and documents show that this ...MORE
The ruins of Zaranj ancient city (Or Zarang) which was once the capital of Sistan, is located in the plains alongside the Hamoon Lake. Historical records and documents show that this city in its own time was a thriving and flourishing one, even in the pre- Islamic period. Due to a change in the course ...
Shah-ali Mosque (Masjed-e Shaah Ali) mosque was constructed under the orders of Malek Shamseddin Ali, in the year 847 AH. In this mosque two epigraphs can be noted. One displays the ...MORE
Shah-ali Mosque (Masjed-e Shaah Ali) mosque was constructed under the orders of Malek Shamseddin Ali, in the year 847 AH. In this mosque two epigraphs can be noted. One displays the name of the founder of the mosque, by the name of Shah Ali and one of the Mulok family of Sistan. The second engraving ...
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