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| |    | Ahwaz is situated in the central portion of the province and has a warm and humid climate. Ahwaz is the center and largest city of the province and is located 874 km. from Tehran. In ancient times it was called "Hormozd Ardeshir" and then "Soq-ol-Ahwaz". Later on it was known as "Naseri". Some historians have mentioned it as "Algeenis". There is a strong possibility that the city of Ahwaz is located on the site of the old city of "Taryana". Ardeshir Sassanid I rebuilt Taryana and named it "Hormozd Ardeshir". During his reign and that of his successors, the city prospered, and instead of Susa became the capital of "Suziana" (Khuzestan). At the time that the Arabs gained control of Suziana, Hormozd Ardeshir was renamed to Soq-ol-Ahwaz, which means the market of Khuzis or Hoories.
Copyright: Mehdi Ghanavati During the period of Omavi and Abbasides Caliphs, Ahwaz city flourished and became the center for the cultivation of sugar-cane. But at the end of the 3rd century A.H. due to upheavals of Saheb-ol-Zanj it witnessed a decline. Later on efforts were put for recapturing its fame, but in the mid 9th century A.H., the destruction of its large dam further more intensified the decline of the city from the former position that it was used to enjoy. The construction of the Suez Canal, improved trade and shipping on Karoon River, and reformation of Bandar-e-Naseri as a port during the Qajar era, once again caused flourishing of Ahwaz, and its name was changed to Naseriyeh. During Pahlavi period, the city was re-gained its old name, i.e., 'Ahwaz'. At present it plays an important role regarding the cultural, economical and industrial fields in Iran as well as being one of the highly populated areas of the province..
Annual Ahwaz Temperature average: | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
| 14.1 | 13.3 | 16.8 | 23.7 | 31.6 | 36.1 | 37.3 | 36.3 | 33.1 | 28.5 | 19.9 | 14.2 |
 |  |  | | | | Choqazanbil is situated at a distance of 45 km. south east of Shoosh, and is the only remnant of an ancient city, that was constructed approximately in 1300 B.C. This city which was at the vicinity of 2 km. from Dez River was known as "Ontashgal". The same is a reminder of the new Elamit civilization. It was surrounded by three interconnected sun brick made ramparts with the main entrance situated in the eastern side of the largest rampart. The palaces and tombs of the Elamit monarchs are situated between the first and second ramparts. Between the second and the third ramparts, the remnants of the water supply and purification system for city is observed. The water purification system of Choqazanbil was to provide drinking water for citizens, and is obviously accounted as one of the most ancient water supply systems. In the center of the third rampart, the main temple (Ziggurat) is placed. This square shaped structure is constructed at the dimensions of 105x105 sq.m., along four main directions. |
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 |  |  | | |  | Shaoor (Ardeshir) Palace, Shoosh | | | | The remnants of this palace are situated along the western banks of the Shaoor River, opposite the mausoleum of the Prophet Danial (P.B.U.H). This palace has a square shaped hall with lateral installations. The columns or pillars are made of stone, and its walls are of sun baked bricks. This palace was constructed during the reign of Ardeshir II, and was used as his residential palace as well as a seat of power. | | |
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 | General Information: Ahwaz Bank and exchange office: Bank Tejarat , Ahwaz Br. Azadegan St. Second Floor of Center Branch No.880 Ahwaz 14108 Tel.: (0611) 2219539 - 2222050 Fax: (0611) 2222303 Tlx.: 612126-612029 TJAH IR. Manager : Mr. Kh. Shakhi Tavi SWIFT: BTEJIRTHAWZ Ahwaz Main post office Palestine street, close to pole felezi (Ahwaz bridge) Internet & Phone: There are cafe nets and places to make international phones along the Palestine street. just take a 5 minutes walk ineither direction and you come by a couple at least. Ahwaz Travel agency:Iran Air Branch Manager : Hassan assad Address: Ahwaz - Shahid Chamran St. No.10 Email: Assad@IranAir.com Sales Office: Navaserzadeh@IranAir.com Sales office Tel: 0611 3365684 , 3365682 Management Office Tel: 0611 3365680 , 3365681 Airport Tel: 0611 4440400
Ahwaz Restaurants:Ghoncheh Restaurant, Prad Street 513952. Kenar Rud (Riverside) Restaurant, on the west bank of the river, a pleasant 300-meter walk north of the suspension bridge, popular on Fridays and holidays. It’s quite good for sea-and river-fish and the nearest thing to a tourist eating place in town, 332421. Khalij Fars Restaurant, Amanieh Street 330043. Khayyam Restaurant, 24-meter Street, at the east-end of the suspension bridge, where delicious fried white fish with boiled rice is served in addition to other dishes 2222453. Moqaddam Restaurant, Enghelab Street 73515. Pol Restaurant, Naderi Street 226279. Shamshiri Restaurant, Amanieh Street 334252. Taq-e Bostan Restaurant, Amanieh Street 332928. Ziba Restaurant, Naderi Street 214123. Restaurants at Oxin Hotel and Fajr Grand Hotel, 442133-4 and 220091-5. Balut Fruit Ice Cream Hall, though a long trek out of the center (and not marked in English), is very good for fruit ice cream and samosas. The usual sandwich bars and several good chelo kababis around Shohada Square, the bus terminal area, and the Ahwaz Railway Station. Ahwaz Getting There and Away: Flights: IranAir has daily flights to and from Tehran . There are also flights to Kuwait on Saturdays and to Dubai on Wednesdays. There are flights by Aseman and Iran air to closer by cities of Isfahan and shiraz every other day. fares for domestic flights vary between 30 to 40 $ per person . booking in advance is recommended. Bus: There are bus departure and arrival to technically allover the Iran . fares vary, there are always multiple departures to and from Tehran, Isfahan , shiraz and mashed. fares vary between 6 to 10$ based on the route. Train : There are departures to and from Tehran at mid day everyday. Ferry: There are departure and arrival from Ahwaz to and from Kuwait few times a week. booking in advance is required. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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