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Historical MonumentsPalaces and Edifices
Castles and Citadels
Historical Bridges and Caravansaries
Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills
Inscriptions and Engravings
Fire Temples
Tombs
Old Schools
Old Bazaars
Old Public Baths and Water Reservoirs
Historical Caves
Other Historical Monuments Palaces and Edifices Abunasr Palace (Takht-e-Abunasr), Shiraz Six kilometers east of Shiraz, on top of a hill, is a relic of an edifice made of brick and stone. As a result of archeological excavations, these remains have been estimated to date back to the Parthian period but it was also used in the Sassanid period. Probably in the pre-Islamic era Takhat-e-Soleiman or the palace of Abunasr was located where the present city of Shiraz is today. This palace has been registered in the list of National Heritage monuments.
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Achaemenid Royal Palace, Sarvan Village Opposite the Saravan Village, there are ruins relevant to the Achaemenian Dynasty. The 90 cm. base pillars with the same ornamental engravings of the Takht-e-Jamshid pillars, are scattered around the ruins. The mentioned monuments are the remainders of the Achaemenian Kingdom Palace.
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Ardeshir-e-Babakan Palace, Marvdasht This rather large monument is made of stone and has three domes with many rooms. The ornaments and carvings on top of the interior doorways are similar to those in Takht-e-Jamshid. This palace has been registered on the list of National Historical Sites.
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Baq-e-Eilkhani Edifice, Shiraz It dates back to the time of Mohammad Qoli-Khan, a leader of the Qashqei tribe. The garden in which it is located (about 6,000 sq.m.) dates back to the Qajar period.
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Baq-e-Nazar Pavilion, Shiraz A pavilion that is located in Baq Nazar, a beautiful garden with tall and ancient trees, dates back to the Karim Khan period. There is a charming pavilion built by Karim Khan, known as Kolah Farangi. The ceramic work on the exterior of this building is quite unique. There are paintings by well known artists of the Zand period on the walls.
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Mirror Palace (Dokhtar Palace), Rastaq Village, Darab This palace is situated 8 km. from the Rastaq Village. Placed in a deep valley, it is surrounded by mountains from the three sides. To the west of the palace is a rim of mountains which have a special luster, in such a way that the image of every thing can be seen on it. The antiquity of the palace belongs to the 3rd century A.D.
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Pasargadae, Marvdasht This palace is 600 meters to the northeast of the Koorosh (Cyrus) Shrine. The area of this palace is 2,620 square meters and includes a large hall (with eight columns) in the middle and four terraces in four directions and two rooms in the corners. To the east of the palace is Pasargadae, composed of a large hall with eight columns. There is a doorway on the north, east and western side of this hall. In the northern doorway, there is an impression of a winged human with two wings directed towards the sky and two wings to the bottom, whereas the hands are raised towards the sky in a gesture of prayer.
This edifice with 3,427 square meters area is located 15 km. northwest of the palace. The main hall has 30 columns made of white stone. A mass of black and white stones have been used as construction material. One of the characteristics of Pasargadae is the canals made of white stone, which were used, for irrigation.
There are equally other remains distributed in the province, some registered as national heritage monuments. These include the ruins of the Achaemenian Dynasty (Saravan Village), the Dokhtar Palace (Rastaq Village) dating back to the 3rd century A.D., the restored Sassanid Palace (Sarvestan) dating originally back to the time of Bahram Gour (year 420 A.D.), Ardeshir Babakan Palace (Marvdasht).
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Persepolis, Marvdasht On top of the rocky mountain of Rahmat in the plain of Marvdasht, the ruins of Takht-e-Jamshid palace are pre-eminent. Construction of these palaces started at the time of Darius I (521 B.C.) and was not completed in less than a period of 150 years. Takht-e-Jamshid is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The entrance of the complex is formed by a two-ramp stairway composed of 110 rather wide and short steps. On top of the stairways is the main entrance or The Great Gate, marked by two statues of a bull with a human head and a pair of wings. There are two exits, one to the south and the other to the east. The south exit or gate connects to the Apadana Palace.
Takht-e-Jamshid is 125 thousand sq.m. in area, and is composed of the main sections:
 Official reception halls and palaces
Smaller and more private palaces
Royal treasury
Private fort and special fortification
Various edifices or palaces that have been built are as follows:
The Small Palace or the Gate of All Nations
The Apadana Palace
The Palace of Darius,(one of the primary palaces constructed on the Takht-e-Jamshid rock, which was also called the "Tachar" Palace.)
Hall or palace of a Hundred Columns
The Semi-finished Gate or palace
Treasury of Takht-e-Jamshid
The Three Doorway or Consultation Palace or Hall
The stone well
Tombs of Ardeshir II and III
The Palace of Khashayar Shah (called Hadish)
Takht-e-Jamshid was set ablaze by Alexander the Greek (330 B.C.) after which only ruins have remained. From these ruins, the Apadana Palace, at the main entrance, with 36 columns and three balconies (12 columns in each) in the north, south and eastern sections of the palace have been remained. The northern and eastern terraces are connected to the gardens opposite. The height of the platform in the Apadana Palace is 16 m. and the height of its columns is 18 m.
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| | Sassanid Palace, Sarvestan, Shiraz | | Located 9 km southwest of Sarvestan, it is a large monument made of stone and gypsum. This monument dates back to the Sassanid period and to the time of Bahram-Gour (420-438 A.D.). Mehrnevsi, his well-known minister ordered the construction of this palace. Since 1956, major renovations took place. This monument has been registered on the list of National Monuments of Iran. | | Other Ancient Palaces and Edifices, Fars | The other palaces and edifices include the Kiaros Palace and the Baq Neshat edifice.
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Castles and Citadels | | Charoo Castle, Lar | It is considered to be a well-known castle because of the Esmaili influence (the followers of Hassan Sabah). It is 15 km west of the Barm-Shoor Lake and located on top of the Chero Mountain. The antiquity of this castle goes back to 5th century.
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| | Dokhtar Castle, Firooz Abad | Dating back to the 3rd century, this historical site is found in a mountainous area overlooking the Firooz Abad plain. Many tourists come to visit this site. Tourists can reach the summit by existing mounting facilities.
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| | Eizad Khast Castle, Abadeh | The ruins of this ancient castle are at a distance of 141 km from Esfahan. In this castle small houses and narrow alleys dating back to the Sassanid period can still be distinguished. The square building which in the Sassanid era was supposed to be a fire temple and praying quarter was later on, in the 9th century A.H. changed into a mosque.
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| | Ejdeha Peykar Castle, Lar | This castle is built on a hill to the west of the Lar Township. The structure is composed of three sections: The stone wall, the upper tower and the middle tower. It dates back to the pre-Islamic period. Its been inhabited until the 20th century and was bombarded at the time of Reza Shah.
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| | Estakhr Castle, Marvdasht | The Estakhr Mountain is to the extremity of the southwest of the Marvdasht plains; on top of which the famous Estakhr Castle was constructed in the Azododoleh-ye-Deilami period. In this place a large pool (Estakhr) was made, but unfortunately at present, only a very tall ancient cypress tree dating back to a century can be seen among the ruins of the stony building of the castle.
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| | Kaka Castle, Mamasani | This castle is located 8 km. from the hilly village of Kalgeh and is surrounded by the Ena and Sejak Gorges from which the Fahliyan River crosses by. It is believed that this castle once belonged to the Esmailians and its antiquity dates back to 6th century A.H. This castle is situated in the Mamasani Township.
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| | Karim Khani Citadel, Shiraz | It used to be the main residential palace of Karim Khan-e-Zand and his dynasty in Shiraz. Surrounded by high brick walls, there are four towers, each at a corner of the complex. This place was used as a prison for thirty five years until 1971. Although damaged as a result of misuse, renovations are taking place. This monument is a good representative of the architectural style which was typical of the Zand period.
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| | Qabr Castle, Jahrom | This castle is located 50 km. from Jahrom city, at the top of a mount in an altitude of 400 m. To the west of this castle is a small spring. Beside the spring there is a narrow zigzag route, which terminates to the tower of the Qabr Castle.
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| | Qadamgah Castle, Lar | Located northwest of the ancient city of Lar, this castle is built on a platform surrounded by steep slopes. It dates back to the pre-Islamic period and was used for defense purposes. today only ruins (the northern wall and two smaller towers) remain as in the Safavid period, this place was destroyed.
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| | Sefid (White) Castle, Mamasani | This castle is located 15 km. north of Noor-Abad, it dates back to the Ilamite era. It is believed that in 5th century, it was one of the famous castles of Esmailians and in the year 654 A.H. it was destroyed by Holakoo Khan the king of the Mongols.
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| | Zahak Castle, Fasa | On top of a hill near Fasa, there exists a castle belonging to the Sassanid period. Ceramic objects have been found at this site.
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| | Other Castles and Forts, Fars | The other historical castles of the province include: Mohrak and Tabar (Khorsheh) Castles in Jahrom, a building known as grave the of Nader Shah's mother in Lar, Gahvareh-ye-Deev in Shiraz, Dimeh Mil of Jahan Ahmad Shah in Noor Abad, Soleiman Prison Tower in Shiraz and Rooy Reneh (Rooineh).
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Historical Bridges and Caravansaries | | Abbasi Bridge, Lar | This bridge was built on the east of the Shoor River during the Safavid period. It had seven columns, possibly most of which are still remain. This bridge has been basically repaired many times.
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| | Ali-ebne Hamzeh Bridge, Abadeh | This bridge is located between Shiraz - Esfahan. It was built on Khoshk River of Shiraz, in the Al-e-Boyeh era and has been repaired for many times. The final repair and construction works have been performed in the Karim Khan Zand period (1185 A.H.).
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| | Band-e-Amir Bridge, Marvdasht | In the south-east of the Marvdasht plains, and across the Korr River, a very fortified dam was made, the bridge of which is called Band-e-Amir. This bridge, being an important monument of the early centuries of Islam, related to the Azododoleh-ye-daylami period.
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| | Sassanid Caravansary, Firooz Abad | This caravansary is located at 3 km. south of the Sassanid Fire Temple in Firooz Abad. It probably dates back to the Sassanid era. It consists of a large court surrounded by many rooms. The rooms are made with the characteristic architecture of the Sassanid era. They are blocked on three sideds, and the other side opens to the court of the caravansary.
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| | Sassanid Road, Firooz Abad | | The road between Firooz Abad and Darabgerd was discovered in 1960 by Professor Wandenbuerg. Here, some buildings are seen which belong to the Sassanid era, e.g., Kerateh and Zaq Fire Temples. | | Other Historical Bridges, Caravansaries and Roads, Fars | Other historical bridges are the following: Khan Bridge (Marvdasht), Peerin Bridge (Peerin Valley) and Abguineh Bridge (Kazeroon).
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Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills Bishapour Ruined City, Kazeroon This city was built by Shapour I and included palaces with a large fire-temple and inscriptions of the Pahlavi script. The main palace has a hall with many corridors and various verandas and gardens. The plan of the hall is 20 sided.
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Ancient City (Takht-e-Tavoos), ShirazLocated 7 km. from the remains of Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid), the ruins of the city of Estakhr known as Takht-e-Tavoos exists. It includes a stony gate, columns and walls dating back to the Achaemenian period. Many archaeological objects have been found at this site, which belong to the Sassanid, Parthian and Islamic eras.
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Firooz Abad Ancient City, Firooz Abad It is located to the northwest of the present city of Firooz Abad. The remainders of the old fortification of the city, stony and brick-made buildings have covered the area. The remains of the ancient city of Firooz Abad constitute one of the most valuable historical sites of Iran.
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Hakvan Hill, Kazeroon It is one of the archaeological hills of the Fars Province, where many pieces of pre-historic ceramics and remains of a building dating back to the Achaemenian period have been found. This hill is on top of a white rocky foundation which is 24 m. long and 10 m. wide in size. In this vicinity a few long spears were discovered with royal emblems such as a crown on them.
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Hassan Qazi Ancient City, Safarbeg Village This city is located 3 km northeast of the Safar Beig Village. The main residential areas of the city along with towers and fortifications still remain. This city is probably the same Touj city that was conquered by Kalam-ebne Abalhesar, Commander of Omar-ebne Khatab which became the center of Muslim activities.
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Marvdasht Archaeological Hills, Marvdasht Scientific discoveries and researches indicate that different civilizations have been living in this vast plain. Many imprinted ceramic vessels along with implements and tools have remained from those civilizations. These date back to 3500 B.C.
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Takht-e-Soleiman, Marvdasht Over the mountain to the north of the Passargadae plain, there is a beautiful area with large stony-white walls, in which many artifacts have been found. Thus, witnessing the reality that this place had been inhabited even before the Achaemenian period, and was most probably used as a praying site. The discovered objects belong to 4000 B.C. Teimoorian Hill, Kooshk Village, Shiraz This hill is located 1 km. west of the Kooshak Village in Arsanjan. Since 2500 B.C. up to the Islamic period, dead bodies used to be buried in this hill. In some of these graves many interesting objects such as ceramic dishes (red or gray in color) with black patterns as well as jewelry (i.e. rings, necklaces, pins) and animal shaped ceramic statues have been found.
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Other Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills Other ancient cities and archaeological hills includes: The ancient city of Cheshmeh-ye-Sardo in Noor Abad, Qasr-e-Bahram Archaeological Hills in Dehbid - Shiraz Road, Rigei and Siyah Archaeological Hills in Darab, Hassan Abad Castle and Kamin Archaeological Hills in Hassan Abad, Shafa Archaeological Hills 17 km. from Persepolis and Jari archaeological hills at 16 km south of Persepolis.
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Inscriptions and EngravingsIlamite Period Embossed Inscriptions, Seteloo Village, Lar In the Saravan Mountains and on top of a hill by the river, there exist a few carvings that belong to the Ilamite (Ilami) period. The same shows two symbolic figures: A man and a woman, each with a pair of horns on their head. A man is sitting on a throne, on which a snake has coiled. He is holding the head of snake. This man is offering the water of life to another man who is sitting next to him. Three people are standing to their right side, and two to their left, with long robes. A group of 27 people, with short robes are standing in front of them observing them obediently.
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Korangoon Inscriptions, Noor Abad, Mamasani To the north-west of Fahliyan, and to the south of the Seteloon Village, located 20 km. north-west from Noor Abad, on the top of Korangoon Mountain, there are engraved monuments known as "Sagmetro" or "Naqareh Khaneh" (the place where drums are beaten at stated intervals in a shrine). The antiquity of these monuments dates back to the 3rd century B.C.
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Naqsh-e-Rajab Engraving, North Persepolis, MarvdashtTo the north of Persepolis, there are carvings of Ardeshir Babakan and Shapour I. This carving consists of three embossed pictures of Ardeshir Babakan, Shapour I, as well as the emblem of his dynasty besides other great personalities of the Ardeshir era.
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Naqsh-e-Rostam Engraving, Haji Abad, Marvdasht In the same direction as the historical site of Naghsh-e-Rajab and at the termination of the Haji-Abad Mountain, there are many historical ruins belonging to the Achaemanian, Ilamite and Sassanid periods. These sites include: The stone carvings on the lower slopes (Sassanid), tombs of the Achaemanian Kings on the top of the hill and the square-shaped monument (Zoroastrian inscription) on the right side. This complex no doubt is a major tourist attraction site especially for those interested in archaeology and history
Details of the carvings are as follows:
The impression shows Nerssi (296-304 A.D.), the elder son of Shapour I as being designated the King by Anahita (Nahid).
This carving is located at the lower portion of the tomb of Darius the Great and consists of two similar seats. The upper image shows Bahram II (277-293 A.D.) fighting the enemy.
Representing the conquest of Shapour I (242-271 A.D.) against Valerian the Roman Emperor. In this carving Shapour I is sitting on a horse and Valerian kneeling by the horse. Ceriyadis (the challenger of Valerian) is standing in front of the horse, and the king of Iran with streched hands, offers him a ring, to rule east roma country.
This carving shows the conquest of Hormozd II, the Sassanid Monarch.
A picture of Bahram II defeating the enemy.
This famous carving is of great importance. It shows a person who is standing. To his left, a head and face can be seen.
A representation of Ardeshir Babakan (226-242 A.D.), this carving shows him being designated as the King by Ahura Mazda.
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Naqsh-e-Shapour Engraving, Kazeroon It has remained as a part of a thriving city. The ruins of Shapour exist in the Chogan Valley, a few kilometers away from Kazeroon. In the Chogan Valley, on the precipice of the mountain and on both sides of a river, many carvings can be distinguished:
Two men on their horses standing face to face and a third person bending on his knees stretching his hands as though begging for forgiveness.
It seems to be an impression of Shapour on a horse, with curly hair and a crown of a monarch. Above Shapour's head there is an angel with a horn. On two sides of the carvings, are two arches, in each of which three people are carved. It seems that Shapour is apparently receiving people with gifts for him.
This shows Shapour with two armed soldiers on their horses. One of them is giving a ring to the other.
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Other Inscriptions and Engravings, Fars The other carvings and inscriptions of the province includes: Naqsh-e-Bahram in Noor Abad, Naqsh-e-Shapour in Darab, Tangab Embossments, Tang-e-Boraq Pahlavi inscription in Passargadae and Takht-e-Gohar or Takht-e-Rostam in north Persepolis.
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Fire Temples
Achaemenid Fire Temples, Haji Abad, Kazeroon At the vicinity of Naqsh-e-Rostam, on two sides of the Haji Abad Mountain, two small stony towers exist which belong to the Achaemenian period. On top of these towers some holes are seen which were supposed to be the fire places. On much higher spots of the mountain, at different altitudes even more fire holes have been observed. In the bottom of the rocky mountain, there were cavities dating back to the Sassanid era mainly used for placing bones of the dead.
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Faraz Mara Avar Khozaya Fire Temple, Kazeroon This fire temple is situated in the old Kazeroon - Firooz Abad Road, and was constructed by Mehr Nersi in the Sassanid era.
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| | | | Firooz Abad Fire Temple, Firooz Abad | It was made of well-carved stones on a large foundation, upon which the fire temple was situated. On the top of this structure a dome was placed overlooking the city. At present only the tower has been remained.
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| | Jareh Great Fire Temple, Kazeroon | This place was the location of one of the five fire temples which were constructed by Mehr Nersi in areas between Kazeroon and Farash Band. The length of each side of this fire temple is more than 14 m. long. The great Jareh Fire Temple belongs to the Sassanid era.
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| | Kazeroon Fire Temple, Kazeroon | This fire temple is situated at 10 km. south-east of Kazeroon. At present, from these monuments, except for three stands and two semi-ruined domes, nothing is left. This structure was constructed by Mehr Nersi.
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| | Pasargadae Fire Temple, Marvdasht | At the distance of 1500 m. away from the Exclusive Palace of Koorosh, on the eastern plains of Morqab, two bits of white rocks, opposite a short hill at a distance of 9 m. from each other, are located. They are called Pasargadaes Qorbangah (Altar) or fire temple.
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| | Sassanid Grand Fire Temple, Firooz Abad | At the distance of 30 km. south of Firooz Abad, there are the ruins of a monument which probably used to be the greatest aggregate of fire-temples of the Sassanid era. The exterior wall is 85 m. long and 40 m. wide. Inside the fortification, where the fire-temples and residences of Zoroastrian priests, along with under ground pathways that can still be observed.
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| | Other Fire Temples, Fars | Other fire temples of the province includes: The Azarakhsh and Azarjoo Fire Temples in Darab, Kenar Siyah Fire Temples in Firooz Abad, Qadamgah Fire Temples in Jahrom, Ab-Bakhshan fire holes in the Naqsh-e-Rostam Mountain, Kariyan Fire Temple, Samikan Fire Temple in Shiraz and Farash Band Fire Temple in Firooz Abad.
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Tombs | | Goor-e-Dokhtar Tomb, Kazeroon | Dating back to the Achaemenian period, the Goor Dokhtar Tomb is located in the Jereh Village. This historical monument is composed of a rectangular room with a gable roof standing on a platform with three steps. The presence of segregated sections at the top and bottom of the Goor Dokhtar construction, was for placing dead bodies, indicates a dual burial system.
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| | Hafiz Tomb, Shiraz | Hafiz is one of the most famous Gnostics and poets of Iran, who was born in Shiraz in 726 A.H. and passed away 65 years later. The tomb of Hafiz also known as Hafizieh is located north of Shiraz and comprises of two gardens. Many people still come to pay homage to this master of poetry. The mausoleum itself is located in a lovely garden, and has an atmosphere of peace and calm that is quite unique.
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| | Jamasb Grave, Koradeh Village, Jahrom | Located close to the Karadeh Village, at the distance of less than 2 km., on the top of a comparatively low mountain, a cubical stony platform exists. Each side of this cube is 5.5 m. wide and 6 m. high. This stony platform is known as Jamasb Tomb.
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| | Khajoo-e-Kermani Tomb, Shiraz | The tomb of Kamal-edin Abu Ata known as Khajoo (689-756 A.H.) is located in the Allah Akbar Gorge close to the Qoran Gate of Shiraz. It is the tomb of a famous Iranian poet and Gnostic. This memorial was completely renovated in recent years.
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| | Koorosh Kabir (Great Cyrus) Shrine, Shiraz-Esfahan Rd. | On the Shiraz - Esfahan Road and in the Morqab plains, this rectangular monument is built on a six-storey platform. On the top floor, which is 3 m. high, there are two tombs, one belonging to Koorosh, and the other to his wife Kassandan mother of Kamboujieh. These two graves are interconnected by a meter long and 35 cm. wide corridor.
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| | Sa'di Tomb, Shiraz | Sa'di, a keen traveler and famous Gnostic, was a known poet of the 7th century A.H. he was born in Shiraz and passed away between the years 695-691 A.H. In 1942, the present building was constructed by the Association for National Arts and the tomb of Sa'di was placed in an octagonal mausoleum with high dome and interesting tile works.
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| | Shah Shoja' Mozafari Tomb, Shiraz | In Takht-e-Zarabi and to the west of Tekiyeh-ye-Haft Tanan, the tomb of the most reputed monarch of the Mozafar Dynasty, i.e., Abolfovares Shah Shoja' son of Amir Mobarezedin exists. In 1971 a memorial was constructed on his grave which is of special value from architectural and historical point of view.
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| | Sheikh Kabir (Ebne Hanif) Tomb, Shiraz | Abu Abdollah Sheikh Mohammad Ben Hanif, known as Sheikh Kabir was one of the greatest gnostics and Sheikhs of Shiraz. At present the tomb stone of the Sheikh is located behind the Vakil Bazaar, in a room furnished by tiles. In the Atabakan period, Atabak Zangi Ben Modood, repaired this tomb and later on it was renewed again.
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| | Sheikh Roozbehan Tomb, Shiraz | This building which is a tomb of one of the known Iranian Gnostics is located in the east Shiraz. At present only a small part of this tomb has remained and the tombs of the Sheikh along with those of his sons and grand children are located within the area. In 1967 a new structure was constructed on these graves.
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| | Sibveyh Tomb, Shiraz | Abu Bashar Amrobne Osman known as Sibveyh was one of the most famous scientist of the time. He is the author of the book "Alketab". His tomb is located in Sang-e-Siyah to the north of Kazeroon Gate of Shiraz. Recently an interesting structure has been constructed on his tomb.
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| | Other Tombs, Fars | Other historical tombs of province include: Shah Da'ie Ala Allah mausoleum, Sheikh Mohammad Lahiji mausoleum, Seyed Mir Mohammad mausoleum, Sheikh Aqta' mausoleum, Seyed Tajedin Qarib mausoleum in Shiraz, Imamzadeh Bareiz in Lar, Sheikh Moniredin shrine in Mamasani.
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Old Schools | | Aqa Baba Khan School, Shiraz | Dating back to the Qajar period, it is near the Vakil Bazaar and Jame Mosque. The same belongs to the Karim Khan Zand period. The construction of building was begun by haji Mohammad Hossein Khan and finally in 1862, the construction was completed by Aqa Baba Khan Hossein.
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| | Khan School, Shiraz | This historical monument is situated in Shiraz city. This building was constructed by Allah Verdi Khan and his son in the Shah Abbas period. This place, which used to be a theological school, has been restored several times.
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Old Bazaars | | Moshir Arcade, Shiraz | Golshan or Moshir Caravansary is located near Vakil Bazaar, which is relic of Mirza Abol Hassan Moshir-ol-Molk. This arcade was repaired in 1970. Its rooms have been used as an exhibition hall for the demonstration of local handicrafts of Fars, thus called "Sarayeh Honar" (Art House).
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| | Qeisariyeh Bazaar, Lar | This bazaar which is located in the old city of Lar, was built during the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid. It has been registered on the list of National Cultural Heritage sites of Iran. The building was once repaired in 1310 A.H. by Fathali Khan Garashi and has been restored recently by National Cultural Heritage Organization.
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| | Vakil Bazaar, Shiraz | This bazaar is located in Darb-e-Shahzadeh (Gate of Prince), near the Vakil Mosque. It has five entrances with two rows of shops (Hojreh), situated north-south and east-west direction and perpendicular to each other. It displays a beautiful architecture with wide corridors and high ceilings along with openings which allow air circulation and penetration of light.
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| | Other Old Bazaars, Fars | Bazaar-e-Nov of Shiraz is also considered as one of the oldest bazaars of Fars Province, which was constructed in the late Qajar era.
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Old Public Baths and Water Reservoirs | | Afif Abad Bath, Shiraz | It is situated to the north of the Afif Abad Garden, museum or edifice. The interior walls have been ornamented with characteristic plaster works and painting of men and women of the Qajar period.
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| | Baq-e-Neshat Bath, Shiraz | This bath located to the north of Baq-e-Neshat Garden, is composed of two rooms each with a small dome. One of the domes is erected on pillars with intricate spirals which open out to the garden. The paintings on the walls are quite refined and delicate.
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| | Seyed Ja'fari Water Reservoir, Lar | This reservoir which has an interesting dome is one of the oldest water reservoirs in Lar. The diameter of the dome is 14 m. with a height of 10 m. The water level reaches 20 m. and it is distributed through a system of channels, which was built in the Safavid period.
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| | Vakil Bath, Shiraz | It is located near the Vakil Mosque. Due to change in the conditions of public baths, it has lost its original shape. The Vakil Bath is a monument of the Zand period.
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Historical Caves | | Sheikh Ali Cave, Haji Abad, Kazeroon | At the distance of 5 km. east of Naqsh-e-Rostam and along the ruins of Estakhr, there is a cave in which inscriptions in Pahlavi script are written. These are in commemoration of nine monuments built by the order of Shapour I and contemplate his ability in handling arms. There is very narrow path by the cave that leads to the tomb of Sheikh Ali, a Gnostic.
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| | Tang-e-Chowgan Cave, Kazeroon | In the Chowgan Valley there is a rather large cave in which a huge statue of Shapour I has been carved. The length of cave entrance is about 16 m., with a height of less than 8 m. The height of statue is 7 m. high and its shoulders are 2 m. wide, and its hands are 3 m. long. It is said that in addition to this giant statue of Shapour I, the tomb of this great man is also situated in this cave most probably.
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Other Historical Monuments | | Darvazeh Qoran (Qoran Gate), Shiraz | At the entrance of the Shiraz city and in the Allaho Akbar Gorge, about 1000 years ago a gate was built on top of which Karim Khan Zand consequently built a small room containing a Qoran. In 1938 due to road developments the old monument was destroyed. About ten years later the gate was restored and ever since it is known as the Qoran Gate.
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| | Other Historical Monuments, Fars | Other historical monuments of the province include: The Emarat Building in Rostam Village in Mamasani, Divan Khaneh edifice in Shiraz and Dahan Shir in Lar.
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Religious Monuments | Old Mosques
Mausoleums and Imamzadehs
Old Churches |
Old Mosques | | Atiq Jame' Mosque, Shiraz | This mosque was built in celebration of the conquest of Shiraz by Saffarid Amroleiss in the year 276 A.H. and was completed in 281 A.H. It has been restored many times. The height of the building and its various nocturnal areas (Shabestans) with beautiful tile work on the ceilings, gives a unique charm to this place.
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| | Nasirol Molk Mosque, Shiraz | This mosque is situated at the end of the Lotfali Khan-e-Zand Street. Nasirol Molk, who was one of the elites of Shiraz, is the founder of this mosque. This mosque is unique for its tile work and architecture. The construction work of mosque began in 1293 A.H. and was finally terminated in 1305 A.H., by Mohammad Hassan Me'mar and Mohammad Reza Kashi Paz Shirazi.
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| | Noe (Shohada) Mosque, Shiraz | In the old times it was called the Atabak Mosque. Its construction work began in 598 A.H. by Atabak Sa'd-ebne-Zangi and was completed in 615 A.H. This very large mosque has a ceiling that is 40 m. high and 25 m. wide supported by 12 lower sections. Its building has been recently restored.
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| | Vakil Mosque, Shiraz | It is one of the most valuable monuments dating back to Zandieh period. Its construction was completed in 1773 A.D. The said premise with an area of 3600 Sq.m. has been furnished with large stones. Its nocturnal area or Shabestan (night prayer hall) with an area of 2700 sq.m. contains 48 similar tall pillars of stone with a beautiful ceiling and a marble altar that is considered to be one of the master pieces of the Zandieh era.
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| | Other Old Mosques, Fars | Other old mosques of the province include: The Nayreez Jame' Mosque, Darab Jame' and the Sangi Mosque.
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Mausoleums and Imamzadehs | | Abesh Khatoon Mausoleum, Shiraz | In Shiraz, near the Qasab Khaneh Gate there is a semi-ruined structure known as "Abesh Khatoon". Abesh Khatoon was the queen of the last king of the Atabakan of Fars, i.e., Menko Teimoorqa Aan, the 11th son of Holakoo Khan Mongol. The inscriptions of this building belong to the Safavid era. This place is registered as a National Heritage Site.
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| | Bibi Dokhtaran Mausoleum, Shiraz | This square building is situated in Sebaq, Shiraz. The dome is placed at the center of structure. It is said that Om-e-Abdollah is buried there. This placed is registered as a National Heritage Site.
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| | Chehel Tanan Mausoleum, Shiraz | At the south of Haft Tanan Blvd. and to the east of Jahan Nama Garden, the Chehel Tanan Mourning Place exists, related to the Karim Khan Zand period. In this place 40 tomb stones can be observed. These belong to 40 Gnostics.
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| | Haft Tanan Mourning Place, Shiraz | Karim Khan Zand built a beautiful edifice in a garden at the foot of the Chehel Maqam Mountain. There are seven tombs in this place that is for which the present name stands for, meaning Seven Bodies.
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| | Imamzadeh Shah Hamzeh, Kazeroon | This tomb is located in Kazeroon Bazaar. It is said that the tomb is of Hamzebne Mosabne Jafar. This Imamzadeh is one of the most respected pilgrimage sites for the inhabitants of Kazeroon.
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| | Imamzadeh Shah Mir Ali Hamzeh, Shiraz | This Imamzadeh is located near the Qoran Gate of Shiraz. It is known that the original structure is of the Azododoleh-ye-daylami period and was repaired and reconstructed in Teimoorian, Safavid, Zandieh and Qajar eras.
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| | Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Ala-edin, Mamasani | This Tomb is located 2k m. from Noor Abad, in the Kazeroon - Khuzestan Road. It is a part of a complex, and comprises of two Imamzadehs. The Imamzadeh opposite to it because of having an iron door is known as "Darb-e-Ahanin". Imamzadeh Ala Edin with a high dome was constructed in 1025 A.H, at the time of Shah Abbas the Great.
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| | Seyed Ala-edin Hossein Shrine, Shiraz | This pilgrimage site which is located in the south-east of Shiraz is the shrine of Shah Cheraq's brother. The main construction, with tile work adornments belong to the Safavid era.
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| | Shah Cheraq Mausoleum, Shiraz | A place of pilgrimage but also worth visiting for its unbelievable mirror work, it contains the tomb of the brother of Imam Reza (P.B.U.H.) who died in the 8th century. The first construction of it is attributed to Atabak Sa'ad Ebn-e-Zangi. In the 8th century A.H. it was repaired and developed by the mother of Ishaq Injoo. In the early 10th century A.H., it was again repaired. But late in the century, an earthquake ruined it so it underwent renovation once more. In the year 1243 A.H., during the reign of Fathali Shah Qajar, some sections were added to it. In the year 1958 its dome was reconstructed. This shrine is one of the most famed places of pilgrimage for the followers of the Shiite sect in Iran and in the world.
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| | Other Mausoleums and Imamzadehs, Fars | Other mausoleums and Imamzadehs of province include: Shah Da'ie Ala Allah Mausoleum, Sheikh Mohammad Lahiji Mausoleum, Seyed Mir Mohammad Mausoleum, Sheikh Aqta' Mausoleum, Seyed Tajedin Qarib Mausoleum in Shiraz, Imamzadeh Bareiz in Lar.
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Old Churches | | Christian Church, Shiraz | This church is situated in the Armenian sector of Sarjooy. The main hall and paintings with plaster work and ornaments date back to the Safavid period.
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Tribal Areas and Special Villages
Handicrafts, Music, and Foods |
Museums | | Afif Abad Military Museum, Shiraz | The Golshan garden, also known as Afif Abad Garden has a beautiful building that was converted to a museum in 1988. This museum has a collection of military artifacts in the ground floor and on first floor there are beautiful reception halls and rooms decorated with paintings, which are worth seeing.
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| | Narenjestan Museum, Shiraz | Built in 1881, this magnificent building located in a beautiful citrus garden which dates back to the Qajar period. It was restored in 1967. This museum contains some of the objects which date back to 3000 years ago. Furthermore, its photographic and slide archives on ancient monuments of Iran is considered to be one of the best in the country.
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| | Natural History and Technology Museum, Shiraz | This museum is a new double storied building which consists of two sections. The natural history section was inaugurated in 1974 and the technology section was inaugurated in 1986. by the Shiraz University.
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| | Pars Museum, Shiraz | The Kolah Farangi pavilion located in the midst of the Nazar Garden in Shiraz, was converted to a museum in 1852 and was restored in 1901. In this museum eleven paintings by Aqa Sadeq, a well known artist of that time, is on display. The building is composed of a central hall with a dome and four alcoves. In the eastern side, Karim Khan Zand was originally buried. Valuable objects can also be seen in this museum.
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| | Persepolis Museum, Marvdasht | It is situated in the Khashayar Shahs Harem. It was inaugurated in 1938 under the name of Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis). In this museum objects from the pre-historic, Achaemenian and Islamic periods are all collected in three different sections and are on exhibit.
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| | Shah Cheraq Museum, Shiraz | Inaugurated in 1966 in the main court of Shah Cheragh, this museum has many valuable Qorans and calligraphy as well as ancient objects.
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| | Shohada Museum, Shiraz | The museum building consists of two stories. In ground floor, there is a permanent exhibition museum which consists of paintings and calligraphy of contemporary artists and poets and shohadas (martyrs). In the first floor there is a temporary exhibition museum which consists of paintings and calligraphy of art students.
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Tribal Areas and Special Villages | | Tribal Area,Fars | The Fars Province is a home to many tribes that comprise of about 10 thousand families in total. These tribes are the Qashqaie, Khamseh, Boyer-Ahmadi and Mamasani. The life styles of these tribes have always attracted tourists to Iran. The summer residing quarters (cooler regions) where Qashqaie tribes move to frequently in summer is in the extreme northern sections of the Kamfirooz region, extending from Tavileh Band and Garmeh to Brujen.
The Khamseh tribes make use of the lands to the east of this area, from Marvdasht to Bovanat. On the other hand, in winter, the Qashqaies migrate to the southern parts of the province, as their winter residing quarter, such as, Firooz Abad, Maymand, Bushgan, etc. At the same time, the Khamsehs occupy vast areas in the east and southeast of the province including Fasa, Jahrom, Darab and Lar.
The Mohammad Abad Village (in Eqleed), Dozdkar Village(in Sepeedan), Bardaneh Village(in Darab) and other villages such as Khosrow-va-Shirin, Qotb Abad and Qalat subdivision have charming rural settings surrounded by interesting plants and watersheds or springs.
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Handicrafts, Music, and Foods | | Handicrafts and Souvenirs, Fars | Gelim, coarse carpet, rug, carpet and hand made woven products with colorful designs well representing the tribal aspects of the Fars Province. The most famous handicraft of the Shiraz is Khatam (inlaid work). Other handicrafts are felt carpet, local shoes, leather and wooden products, local pastries, and other handicrafts.
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| | Local and Regional Foods, Fars | In different cities, villages and tribal areas of the province, special kinds of food are prepared. These are known as various Aash (vegetable Shorba) such as Shalqam,Anar, Meat Aash, Yogurt, Kashk, Yasorak, Reshteh, Macaroni, Spinach, Qooreh, Kardeh, Dooq and Kaleh Pacheh Aashes; different Abgoosht(meat Shorbas) such as cabbage, Macaroni, Adasi and simple Abgoosht. Other dishes consists of Polow Babooneh, Havij Polow, Koofteh Helew, Dampokht, Meigoo Polow, Kalam Polow Shirazi, various Khoreshts or curries, Boranies and so many varieties which would be quite interesting and fun for new comers to taste.
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| | Local Music and Dances, Fars | Music and dances of the Fars province whether it is rural/tribal or traditional music are composed of pleasant sounds and happy songs. The Stick dance and Helli are some of tribal dances in the province.
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Altitudes and Gorges
Protected Zones
Gardens and Recreation Places
Rivers
Springs
Waterfalls |
Lakes and Wetlands | | Arjan Lake and Wetland, Shiraz | Covering about 2000 hectares in area, it is located 60 km south of Shiraz at the vicinity to Shiraz - Bushehr Road. The recreational Arjan Lake due to its proximity to historical sites such as the Bishapour and Shapour Cave and its accessibility through communication roads between Khuzestan and Bushehr provinces with Shiraz, it is one of the major site attraction for domestic and international tourists. Because of its unique ecological characteristics, UNESCO has registered it as a Biosphere Reserve.
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| | Kaftar Lake (Shadkam Lake), Eqleed | With an area of about 48 sq. km., it is located at southeast of Eqleed. This lake is considered as a valuable habitat for migratory birds with a beautiful and memorable landscape.
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| | Maharloo Lake, Shiraz | This lake with an area of 600 sq.km. is located 27 km. southeast of Shiraz. The lake water is used for extraction of normal salt. It is considered a suitable and valuable habitat for migratory birds and wild animals.
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| | Parishan (Famoor) Lake, Kazeroon | This lake is formed 3 km. away from Ayaz Abad Village and at a distance of 12 km to the southeast of Kazeroon. It is protected by Department of The Environment. The maximum observed water area is 18 sq.km., with an average water depth of 1.6 m. The lake is used for fish cultivation. Because of its ecological value, this lake has been registered as a wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Convention). Especially in spring and autumn the landscape is magnificent with interesting vegetation and wildlife. Many migratory birds use this wetland as their wintering habitat.
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| | Tashak and Bakhtegan Lake, Nayreez | These lakes are situated northwest of Nayreez. The mountainous areas among them, along with various islands especially in Tasht Lake (Pelicans and Nargess islands), have created a precious natural aggregate. This region is a home and suitable habitat to many resident and migratory birds (e.g. bustard, owls, etc.). This wetland is a potential eco-tourism destination in Fars province.
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Altitudes and Gorges | | The mountains of the Province of Fars mostly with a southeast-northwest slope are part of the Zagross Mountain Chain. The highest summit in Fars is 3,943 m. (Sefid Kooh) and it is situated in the northeast of the province. Some other summits, which could be more or less attractive for professional hikers, are the following: Kooh-e-Gar (3,109 m.), Kooh-e-Toudaj (3,150 m.), and |
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