In the village of Egriqash (Andarqash or Eyriqash) 18 km. from Mahabad right in the heart of the mountain a relatively large crypt has been formed (related to the first king of Medes).
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This 'tower of silence' is located near Eqriqash in a place called Fakhrgah (or Faghreghah) and is very likely to be the tomb of a Median prince. Within this cave there are three sites that most probabely one of them belongs to Fra Atis.
This historical city, which Batholomus called Darusha and Rawlinson named Daryasi, lies in the outskirts of Mahabad. The 'Roka' crypt which is located near the ruins of Andarkash bears ...MORE
This historical city, which Batholomus called Darusha and Rawlinson named Daryasi, lies in the outskirts of Mahabad. The 'Roka' crypt which is located near the ruins of Andarkash bears strong resemblance to the style and mode of engraving of the Achaemenian crypts in Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamhid).
This tomb is located in the public graveyard of the city and belongs to one of the commanders of Shah Abbas Safavid. This mausoleum is a simple, small rectangular structure.MORE
This tomb is located in the public graveyard of the city and belongs to one of the commanders of Shah Abbas Safavid. This mausoleum is a simple, small rectangular structure.
This cave is near Mahabad, and is about 500 m. long. It has many wide spaces including, crevices, halls, precipices and wells. The use of suitable safety appliances are compulsory ...MORE
This cave is near Mahabad, and is about 500 m. long. It has many wide spaces including, crevices, halls, precipices and wells. The use of suitable safety appliances are compulsory when entering it.
This cave located in the village of Andarqash, is similar in style and carving to the Achaemenian crypts of Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis) and Naqsh-e-Rostam.MORE
This cave located in the village of Andarqash, is similar in style and carving to the Achaemenian crypts of Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis) and Naqsh-e-Rostam.
This mosque is from the Safavid era and because of its unique architectural techniques is considered to be one of the most beautiful and historical structures of this province. This ...MORE
This mosque is from the Safavid era and because of its unique architectural techniques is considered to be one of the most beautiful and historical structures of this province. This mosque has 18 pillars and 18 domes.
This spring is located in Mahabad - Sardasht Road. The spring flows out from two places close to each other. It is a gaseous spring, with scanty water.MORE
This spring is located in Mahabad - Sardasht Road. The spring flows out from two places close to each other. It is a gaseous spring, with scanty water.
This river is composed of two main branches and flows from the summits of Piran Shahr and Sardasht. After following its course it joins Lake Orumieh.
On this river a dam has been ...MORE
This river is composed of two main branches and flows from the summits of Piran Shahr and Sardasht. After following its course it joins Lake Orumieh.
On this river a dam has been constructed, which supplies drinking water of the city as well as aides in the generation of hydroelectricity power. There ...
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