Hamun Lake is an endorheic lake system located in southeastern Iran and southwestern Afghanistan. It is the third-largest lake in Iran and the seventh-largest terminal lake in the world. The lake is fed by the Helmand River, which originates in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan. The lake is divided into three main parts: Hamun-e Puzak, Hamun-e Sabari, and Hamun-e Helmand. Hamun-e Puzak is the...
Attractions in Iran
Tempe Castle (Bent castle) is a historic castle in the city of Tempe, Florida. It was built in 1860 by Samuel Waters Temple and used as a commercial and defensive center for the city. Tempe Castle was besieged by the Union Army during the American Civil War in 1864, but was defended by Confederate forces. Tempe Castle fell to the Union Army in 1865 with the end of the American Civil War and was...
Aband Waterfall is a waterfall in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran. It is located in the Khash County, about 100 kilometers from the city of Zahedan. The waterfall is about 20 meters high and 50 meters wide. Aband Waterfall is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful scenery and its abundance of wildlife. The waterfall is home to a variety of animals, including birds, monkeys, and...
Dambigan Hill is a mountain in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran. It is located in the southern part of the province, about 100 kilometers from the city of Zahedan. The mountain has an elevation of 3,110 meters above sea level. Dambigan Hill is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful scenery and its abundance of wildlife. The mountain is home to a variety of animals, including...
Qasrqand Castle is a ruined castle in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran. It is located in the Qasr-e Qand County, about 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from the city of Qasr-e Qand. The castle is built on a hilltop and has a commanding view of the surrounding area. It is made of mudbrick and has a square shape. The castle has four towers and a gatehouse. The interior of the castle is divided into several...
Espehke Mudbrick Castle is a historical castle in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran. It is located in the Khash County and in the village of Espehk. Espehk Mudbrick Castle was registered in the National Heritage List of Iran in 1976.Espehk Mudbrick Castle is a mudbrick castle that was built in the 10th century AH. It has an area of approximately 1,000 square meters and has four towers and one...
Hewdan petroglyphs are a collection of historical rock paintings located in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. These rock paintings are located near the village of Hewdan, in Saravan county, about 100 kilometers from nikhshahr city. The Hewdan petroglyphs date back to the Sassanid period (3rd to 7th centuries AD) and include images of Sassanid kings, warriors, animals, and religious scenes. These...
Kheyrabad Castle is a historical castle in the Saravan County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran. It is located in the Dezk region, 35 kilometers from Saravan. Kheyrabad Castle is built on a hill about 70 meters above sea level and has an area of approximately 1,000 square meters. It was built during the Safavid period and was also used during the Qajar period. Kheyrabad Castle is not in good...
Dzek Castle is a historical castle in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran. It is located in the Mirjaveh County and in the village of Dzek. Dzek Castle is a mudbrick castle that was built in the 10th century AH. It has an area of approximately 1,000 square meters and has four towers and one main gate. Dzek Castle was used in the past as a military fortress and a government center. Dzek...
Kente Castle is a historical castle in Kend District, Sistan and Baluchistan Province, Iran. It is located in the village of Kente, and dates back to the Sassanid period (224-651 AD). Kente Castle in IranOpens in a new window The castle is a large mudbrick structure with four towers and one gate. The walls are about 1 meter thick and have a defensive ditch. Inside the castle, there are...