Khuzestan



Khuzestan Castles and Forts

Acropol (Shoosh) Castle, Shoosh
The Acropol or Shoosh castle was constructed by a group of French archeologists in the year 1897 A.D. in the highest region of the city. The same is very similar to the Bastille in France. This castle has been constructed by Dezful artists and by means of bricks...

Details...  [Khuzestan Castles and Forts]
 

Khuzestan Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills

Arjan Ancient City, Behbahan
The ancient city of Arjan is situated at a distance of 10 km. north of Behbahan. Today, only hillocks from this city have remained which belong to the Sassanid period. Previously, this city used to have six gates which were named as, Ahvaz, Ray Shahr, Maidan, Kialin...

Details...  [Khuzestan Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills]
 

Khuzestan Temples

Bard Neshandeh Temple, Masjed Soleiman
Bard Neshandeh is one of the places of worship in ancient Iran where religious rituals were held in an open area. The structure of this relic belongs to the Parsee and Achaemenian periods, while the embossment works on stones dates back to the Parthian era...

Details...  [Khuzestan Temples]
 

Khuzestan Political Map

Townships

 



 

Abadan
The township of Abadan is located to the southwest of the province, and experiences short winters and long warm summers, along with a high percentage of humidity. Abadan is a delta shaped island, with its base facing towards the Persian Gulf and its head towards...

Details...  [Khuzestan Political Map]
 

Khuzestan History and Culture

The Province of Khuzestan is one of the centers of ancient civilizations, dating back to 6,000 years in Shoosh (Susa). In the 4th millennium B.C. the powerful Elamit government was founded in Susa, and was overthrown in the 1st millennium B.C. by the Assyrians.
In the year 640 B.C., Shoosh came...

Details...  [Khuzestan History and Culture]
 

Khuzestan Climate

In the elevated and mountainous regions of the province, a moderate summer and cold winter are experienced, but in the skirts of the mountains semi-desert like conditions prevail. In plains and inferior regions of south and southeast, a variable climate ranging from semi-desert to coastal desert...

Details...  [Khuzestan Climate]
 

Khuzestan Geographical Position

 



 

The Province of Khuzestan is situated in the southwest of Iran, and covers an area of 63,238 sq. km. The various townships of the said province are as follows: Abadan, Andimeshk, Ahvaz, Eazeh, Baq-e-Malek, Mah Shahr, Behbahan, Khorram Shahr, Dezful, Dasht-e-Azadegan, Ramhormoz...

Details...  [Khuzestan Geographical Position]
 




LovelyIran.com Iranian Travel agent delivers consumers everything they need for researching, planning, and purchasing a whole trip. The company provides direct access to one of the broadest selections of travel products and services through its Web site. Serving many different consumer segments — from families booking a summer vacation to individuals arranging a quick weekend getaway, LovelyIran provides travelers with the ability to research, plan, and book their comprehensive travel needs. LovelyIran -branded Web sites feature airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rental, cruises, and many other in-destination services from a broad selection of partners. LovelyIran can be found on the Web at www.lovelyiran.com.

 


©2011 LovelyIran Travel Agency inc. All rights reserved

Zip code 56588 - 71876 At the corner of lane 50 , Ehsan Squ. Shahid Rajaee Blv. Shiraz, Iran.

+98 711-6257505 (8 line)



Sister Sites:

MyLovelyRugs.com| MyLovelySkis.com | MyLovelyDeserts.com | MyLovelyMountains.com | MyLovelyNomads.com | MyLovelyBirds.com | LovelyQeshm.com

LovelyIran Information: About Us | Resources | Site Index

 

Iran Tour Packages - Iran Tour Operator