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Bahram-e-Choobin Gorge, Dareh Shahr This narrow and high valley is one of the most important and strategic points of the region, located in the western side of the Dareh Shahr - Pol-e-Dokhtar Road. This gorge, which is also called the Bahram Hunting Field, contains several historical monuments in its entrance and on the hard rocks like the ruins of a Sassanid castle which is built of stone and gypsum with stone stairs and four connected water reservoirs which are worth seeing. Chamangir Mountain, Ilam Located 22 kilometers southeast of Ilam, this mountain is 2,578 meters high. The Chardavol and Korab Rivers originate in this area. This mountain extends from the southeast to Sivan and from northwest to Qolarank Mountain which is one of the summits of Kabir Kooh. Dinar Mountain, Dehloran Dinar Kooh is 1,955 meters high, and is located 25 kilometers north of Dehloran. It is curved from north to south and then extends to the northwest encompassing the Abdanan region in the eastern foothills. Several rivers originate from this mountain. Kabir Mountain, Mehran This mountain range is a part of the Zagross Mountain Range. It extends from Mehran to Khoram Abad in Lurestan Province). Its summit is 2,790 meters high. Many rivers originate from this mountain range. Majeen Gorge, Dareh Shahr There are many crevices and caves one of them is known as the Kulkani Cave. The entrance of the cave is 30 meters long and there is a small pond built of stone and Sarouj (plaster of lime and ashes or sands). In addition, there are 12 other caves similar to the dwellings of pre-historic man. Some vestiges like earthenware pieces and other objects belonging to the mid 1st millennium B.C. have been discovered in this cave. Mansht Mountain, Ilam It is located 6 kilometers northeast of Ilam with an altitude of 2,629 meters. The Moort and Asazengan Rivers originate from this mountain. Its southern foothills are covered with oak forests. Qalajeh Mountain, Ilam It is located 41 kilometers northwest of Ilam with a summit of 2,050 meters high. The Abchika and Abaseman Rivers originate from its outskirts in the north and south. Some parts of this mountain are covered with oak forest. Qolarang Mountain, Ilam Located 11 kilometers north of Ilam, this mountain is 2,473 meters high. The Abaftab and Abzanguan Rivers originate from it. It joins the Manasht Kooh in the west and the Chamangir Kooh in the southeast and is a part of the Kabir Mountain Range. Vaveileh Gorge, Dehloran There are several remains of historical monuments including Shiaq (Shiakh) Castle and ruins of the city of Samaria. Its antiquity is estimated to the pre-historic period. Other Altitudes and Gorges, Ilam Other heights and mountains of the province are: Allah Khoda, Bayeh, Talvar, Jamalgir, Chopoq Babakhan, Chakbureh, Sefid, Somkhar, Kotehpifak, Maladshadeh, Geno, Sameleh, Ahooran, Bankool, Sorkh Khani, Sarkab, Shohreh Rool, Shalam, Malikheh, etc. in Ilam; Bonhar, Darvand, Ravandi, Sargach, Marzoo, Haft Kolak etc. in Dareh Shahr; Belijan, Choqal Zard, Siyah Kooh, Zalooab, Chanjer, Sorkh, Sekoorand, Siyah, Kalak, Siyah Ardalan, Yekshabeh, etc. in Mehran; Barikehab, Barak Kroy, Botehanesh, Poshteh Golab, Alikesht, Khargahi, Dalperi, Kalavandi, Kolonarmeh, Gutebeh, Mamaleh, etc. in Dehloran. |
