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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kheraf Khaneh comprises of a series of crypts which have been made within the rocks on the outskirts of the city. There is a strong possibility that these crypts used to belong to Zoroastrians of the Medes and Parthian eras. According to public opinion, ...
At the vicinity of Shooshtar there are a number of mineral water springs, out of which the mineral water spring of Gorab Village is famous. This vicinity was held sacred. People who have suffered from any pain used to gather here. The water is useful ...
This old castle is in the aggregate of historical monuments of Bistoon located en route from Biston to Sonqor, Koliaie and the Dinvar Ab river bed. The castle is mainly made of stone and gypsum, but abundant broken brick and earthenware pieces have been ...
It is located to the southeast of the Alvand Village, Takestan. Scattered around are earthenware related to the Safavid era. In this area marble tombstones with adornments and scripts related to the Safavid period have been discovered.
This hill is located to the south of the Takestan - Hamadan Road, in the Dakan Dodangeh Village. Earthenware found here is relevant to the pre-historic ages.
This spring is one of the most important springs of the Qazvin province. Thousands of people travel to this site to enjoy its therapeutic effects. After the earthquake in 1990, the volume and temperature of the water has significantly increased.
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