Two ancient inns are present in Khoy, one 24 km. west of Khoy worked in stone and from the Safavid period, the other is 41 km. west of Khoy and like the former on a variable plan, and built of sun dried bricks, related to the Qajar era.
To the west of Koohdasht is a long valley called Sartorhan which joins the Goor Mountains in the southern limits. Two tribes by the names of Kushki and Karavand inhabit this valley. In the western section the valley is mountainous, whereas, to the south ...
The Veizanhar Mountains (Rumashkan), in the district of Koohdasht has three deep valleys. At the end of the western valley, there is a cave dug out of the mountain. The view from this point is wonderful. The height of the opening of the cave is nearly ...
The Golshan bath is in the ancient network of Lahijan, and is relevant to the reign of Fath Ali Shah. It comprises of two cloak rooms or sarbinehs. The larger one for public use and the smaller for the elite.Internally it is an irregularly octagonal ...
One of the ancient houses of Langerood is the Darya Beigi house, one of the reputed families of Gilan. It is a double storeyed structure, and the rooms on the upper floor have latticed sash windows. This house has two large wooden doors with spikes and ...
This ancient, historical city (1st millennium BC.) was known as Baam-e-Farhad in the heights surrounding the Sangar Village, 7 km. north of Maku. This city has no means of defense and belonged to the Orartoie tribe or clan. To the east of the city is ...
This ancient fort is located on a high, stony hillock 26 km. north of Marand. To the east of this, huge stone slabs can be observed related to the periods before the birth of Christ.
Imamzadeh Abdolah is located in Naqareh Khaneh village. Surrounding this Imamzadeh are ancient graves with engraved tomb stones. Some of which are engraved with riders on horseback with swords, symbols such as the sun and stars can be observed here. ...
Oun-enb-e Ali Mausoleum (Emamzadeh Own ibn Ali) situated in the township of Masooleh in Gilan Province. According to existing documents, this is the resting abode of Mohammad Hanifeh, the offspring of Imam Ali (AS). The mausoleum is an ancient octagonal ...
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