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Mashekl Lake
This lake lies near the borders of Iran and Pakistan, and the Mashekl or Mashkeed Rivers flow into this lake. In addition to the tributaries of the Seemish and Rakhtak rivers, that flow from the eastern slopes of the borderline mountains. This lake is ... |
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Qal'eh Jani Village
This village is in the district of Seeb and Sooran, and is located in the plains, with a warm and dry climate. The Makshid River flows from the north of this village. This vicinity is well known for its mat weaving, and the presence of an ancient castle ... |
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Dahaneh-ye-Qolaman Hill
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 ... |
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Karkooy Fire Temple
This fire-temple is located in Karkooy in Sistan. Its special features and architectural design reveal the fact that the same is related to the Sassanide era. |
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Kooh-e-Khajeh Hill
Kooh-e-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 ... |
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Qasem Abad Tower
This minaret is located in Makran (Qasem Abad) of Zabol 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. The said minaret was constructed ... |
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Shahr-e-Sookhteh (Burnt City)
This ancient city is located at a distance of 60 km. from Zabol and 6 km. from the Rostam Castle, and is comprised of hillocks with a maximum elevation of 50 m. This vicinity was one of the vital centers of Asian civilization in the bronze age, and dates ... |
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Zaranj Archaeological City
The ruins of this ancient city 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 ... |
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Shah Ali Mosque
The said 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. ... |
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Hamoon Lake
This 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 ... |
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Hirmand River
This river accounts as the only vital water way in Sistan, 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. ... |
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Sistan Mountains
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 ... |
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Sistan Plain
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. |
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Robat Shoorgaz Caravansary
The above mentioned is located on the Zahedan - Nosrat Abad Road, and is related to the Saljuqi and Safavid periods. |
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Saam Castle
The said castle is located within a distance of 28 km. in Zahedan - Zabol Road, and its structure is in a form of an irregular trapezium. This castle has two entrances, one to the north, and the other to the south with a watch tower. This relic belongs ... |
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