Ancient relics Ardabil

Ardabil

Ardabil - Province

ns. Ardabil was the largest city in Azarbaijan, and remained so until the Mongol invasion period. Shah Ismail I started his campaign to nationalize Iran's government and land from here, but consequently announced Tabriz as his capital in 1500CE. Yet Ardabil remained an important ... More

Ardabil

Ardabil - City

Ardabil County (Persian: شهرستان اردبیل‎) is a county in Ardabil Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Ardabil. At the 2006 census, the county's population (including portions that were split off to form Sareyn County) was 542,930, in 131,950 families, excluding thos... More

Ardabil's Gelim ( Kilim )

Ardabil's Gelim ( Kilim ) - Ardabil

nds. Ardabil rugs feature motifs that are very similar to Caucasian rugs, but with more motifs and objects woven into the borders. The colors are also lighter. The patterns are predominantly geometric and the most common layouts on Ardabil rugs are medallions, multiple connected ... More

Ardabil Jajim Rug ( Jajem )

Ardabil Jajim Rug ( Jajem ) - Ardabil

agers Ardabil province is produced. Jajim ankletis produced in the rural Khalkhal city. It is used in yarns made ​​of wool. Jajim dimensions of about 90 to 120 cm, which is to weave it takes about a month. Reference : Ardabil.irib.ir - wikipedia.org ... More

Ancient city of Asak

Ancient city of Asak - Omidiyeh

is an ancient and abandoned city which is located on the south side of Omidiye city, near Asiyab village, also on east south of Hendijan and in Kiyan mountain. Asak city is famous because of a war between Azareghe khawarij and Abidol Lahenbe Ziyad army which was happened in this region. ... More

Shemi ancient area

Shemi ancient area - Izeh

nd an ancient cemetery. The statue of Parti Sardar is in the height of 285 and in the width of 70 cm and made of Bronze. This statue is shown at the Iran Bastan museum. In 1936 Mark Orel Eshtain observed this region and found out the presence of a broken marble statue's pieces and also a... More

Hegmataneh Ancient City ( Hill )

Hegmataneh Ancient City ( Hill ) - Hamedan

e few ancient cities in the world that is still alive and important. Herodotus (Greek historian) claimed that the construction had been built by Diyako as well as he attributed the first building to Diyako -the first median king- (728 BC) and also he said, it had seven-colored walls and... More

Ancient City of Goor

Ancient City of Goor - Firuzabad

Ancient City of Goor also Gour or Gur is located 100km south of shiraz, Fars Province, next to city of Firooz Abad. This city is believed to be founded during Achaemenid dynasty. It was encircled by Alexander, but because of its robust fortification and dedicated defenders he couldn't b... More

Meybod Ancient Ice House

Meybod Ancient Ice House - Meybod

aw an ancient yakh dan (ice house) in Meybod. Another example of how they coped in the desert heat before electricity. It is located opposite the beautiful caravan serai and when standing in front of it you can see the top of a cone-shaped roof. Inside the yakh dan there is an enormous... More

Ancient village of Majarshin

Ancient village of Majarshin - Osku

s the ancient and historical village that has a green positive nature and is mountainous. The Majarshin is considered as a treasure of monuments, landscapes and tourist attractions. The village currently has a population of approximately 1300 people. Majarshin was originally Mirza neshin... More