Lurestan



Lurestan Historical Caves

In the heights of the Zagross mountains, due to the sedimentation of limestone, many crevices and caves composed from such materials have been created. Some of these caves have streams or natural springs within them.
The important caves of the province are:

Doosheh Cave, Khorram Abad
The...

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Lurestan Historical Graveyards

Cheshmak Graveyard, Pol-e-Dokhtar
This Graveyard is located in the narrow valley of Cheshmak in a vicinity known as Michaku, and is related to the Parthian era. The graves are in rows, in a north-south direction and at a distance of 4 to 5 m. from each other. Each grave is 4.5 to 5m. in length...

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Lurestan Tombs

Baba Taher Mausoleum, Khorram Abad
The said stands south of Khorram Abad, in a vicinity by the same name. This tomb is an ancient one, and the main structure is octagonal. The tomb is in the center of the structure, on which is a wooden 'zarih' or a mesh-like railing. It is believed that the said...

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Lurestan Old Bazaars

Mirza Seyed Reza Bazaar, Khorram Abad
This is a covered bazaar (with a roof), and was constructed in the year 1301 A.H. in Khorram Abad. The same was a center of commercial activities even for the cities around Khorram Abad. The bazaar has two 'alleys'- the eastern alley comprises of 24 shops and...

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Lurestan Fire Temples

Mehri Fire Temple, Khorram Abad
This temple is located to the south west of Khorram Abad and at a distance of 8 km. from Khorram Abad - Koohdasht Road. There is a crypt dug out in the mountain in Baba Abbas Valley, which at present is a protected military area. Surrounding this crypt are a few...

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Lurestan Towers

Khorram Abad Tower, Khorram Abad
This cylindrical and brick minaret is a relic of the 5th century A.H., located near the old city of Shahpour Khast. The same is also known as the minaret of Khorram Abad as it stands to the south west of this city. The vicinity surrounding this relic has been...

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Lurestan Inscriptions and Epigraphs

6th Century Inscription, Khorram Abad
Located to the south-east of the Khorram Abad - Khuzestan Road and to the north of the ruins of Shahpour Khast, are rectangular engraved blocks. These blocks date back to the 6th century A.H. On the western surface of the block there are five lines engraved...

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