Golestan



Golestan Climate

In accordance with certain factors such as geographical location, influenced by the latitude and geographical elevation; the Alborz Mountain Ranges, its distance from the sea, the desert areas south of Turkmenistan, local winds and forest density, brings about a variable climate. In the northeast...

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Golestan History and Culture

The history of human settlements in the territory of Gorgan dates to a millennium B.C. The evidences of the ancient city of Jorjan are near the current city of Gorgan. This was one of the important cities of Iran, located on the Silk Road. The Gorgan of today was known as Astar Abad, one of the...

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Golestan Political Map

Townships

 



 

Ali Abad
The township of Ali Abad is situated in south of the province and is limited by Semnan Province in the south, Gonbad Kavoos at the north and Gorgan at the north and west. Ali Abad is at a distance of 45 km. from Gorgan and 420 km. from Tehran. Its climate is a...

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Golestan Palaces and Edifices

Aqa Mohammad Khan Palace, Gorgan
This palace was built by Aqa Mohammad Khan-e-Qajar and is situated in the south of Gorgan. Its architectural affects are related to the 12th century A.H.

Ekhtesasi (Exclusive) Palace, Gorgan
The same is located in Gorgan Park and is in two floors with...

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Golestan Towers

Gonbad Qaboos Tower, Gonbad Kavoos
The same is a majestic structure made of brick, with special technicalities and affects of art, related to the 4th century A.H. This structure which is located on a hillock amidst the grand park of Gonbad Kavoos city, is the tomb of Shams-ol-Mali Qaboos Ebne...

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Golestan Castles and Forts

Eskandari Dam (Defense Wall), Gorgan
The said defensive wall is reputedly known by the names of "Qezel Allan", "Eskandar" (which is also known as "Firoozeh" Dam) and is located to the north of Gorgan and Gonbad. The same stretches from a west to east direction. Alongside this wall are defensive...

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Golestan Historical Bridges

Aq Qala Bridge, Gorgan
The Aq Qala Bridge is placed at the distance of 18 km. to the north of Gorgan and at the beginning of Gorgan River and Aq Qala city. This bridge is 74 meters in length and in both sides has refuges with 1.5 meters height and consists of four arches. The Aq Qala Bridge was...

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