Plund desert, a gem in the heart of the desertAs mentioned in the previous answer, Plund desert is located 40 km northwest of Ferdous city in South Khorasan province. The area of this desert is about 1000 square kilometers and it is limited to the Hezar Masjid mountains from the north, Bakharz mountains from the south, Dasht Lot from the east, and Siahkouh desert from the west.Biodiversity:Despite its...
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Jame Qain Mosque, a jewel in the heart of the desertQain Jame Mosque, also known as Yaqoubi Jame Mosque and Pamnar Mosque, is one of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in Iran. This mosque is located in the center of Qain city in South Khorasan province.The date of construction of Qain Grand Mosque goes back to the Seljuk period. This mosque has been restored many times throughout its history. It was...
Peshte Siah geosite, a black land in the heart of the desertPushte Siah geosite, which is also known as the Black Land and Peshte Siah volcanic craters, is one of the strangest and most amazing natural attractions in Iran. This area is located 20 kilometers southeast of Pikoh village and in the northernmost part of Naybandan Wildlife Sanctuary.Black ridge is covered by a wide range of black volcanic...
Fort Forg, a strong fortress in the heart of the desertForg Castle shines like a jewel in the heart of the South Khorasan desert. This strong fortress, which is a relic of the past, is located in the village of Forg, 5 km from the city of Medan.The construction date of Forg Castle dates back to the Safavid period. At that time, this area was inhabited by different tribes and nomads. Forg Castle was built...
Birjand Kolah Ferangi Citadel, a jewel in the heart of the desertBirjand Kolah Ferangi Citadel, which is also known as Hossam Al-Dawlah Citadel, Bibi Arous Palace and Sarkar Citadel, is one of the most important historical and cultural attractions of Birjand city in South Khorasan province.This citadel was built at the end of the Zandiya period and the beginning of the Qajar period. The architecture of...
Band Dara, a gem in the heart of the desertDara dam is a historical dam near the city of Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province. This dam, built in the heart of the mountain, collects river water and stores it for agriculture and other uses.The date of the construction of Dara Dam dates back to the end of the Zandiya period and the beginning of the Qajar period. At that time, South Khorasan...
Akbariye Garden, a gem in the heart of the desertAkbariyeh Garden, also known as Delgosha Garden, is one of the most beautiful Iranian gardens located in the city of Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province.This garden was built in the Qajar era by the order of Shaukat al-Molk, the then ruler of Birjand. Akbariyeh garden has been built in an area of about 4.5 hectares and has two sections, the...
Birjand Castle, also known as the Lower Shahr Castle and Te Deh Castle, is the largest historical building in the city of Birjand, which is located in the South Khorasan province of Iran.This castle is located on the highest point of the hill of the western slopes of Birjand city. The construction date of this castle goes back to the Safavid period and it was completely renovated and used in the Qajar...
Kal Jeni Valley, mysterious and amazingKal Jeni Valley is a deep and narrow valley near Azmeighan village in South Khorasan province of Iran, which has become one of the popular tourist attractions due to its unique features.Several factors have played a role in the formation of this valley. Millions of years of water and wind erosion, torrential rains and tectonic movements have turned Kal Jeni Valley...
Golshan Tabas Garden, a jewel in the heart of the desertGolshan Tabas Garden, also called Tabas Gulshan Garden, is located right in the heart of the desert, in the city of Tabas. This garden shines like a gem in the middle of the desert and brings freshness and vitality.Gulshan Garden was built in the Zandiya period by the order of Fath Ali Khan, the ruler of Tabas. This garden has an area of about 7000...