Kandavan village, the rocky wonder of IranKandavan village is located in East Azarbaijan province and at the foot of Sahand mountain. This village is known as one of the wonders of Iran due to its unique architecture, where the houses are carved from the heart of the rocks.Rock architecture:Kandwan houses, also known as Karan, are carved out of cone-shaped rocks called tuff. These houses are 700 years old...
Historical Places
Tabriz Grand Mosque: A journey in the history of AzerbaijanJame Mosque of Tabriz, which is also known by the names of Kabiri Mosque and Friday Mosque, seems to be a window to the ups and downs history of Azerbaijan. This old mosque dates back to the Seljuk era and has witnessed important events in the history of this land over the years.Magnificent architecture:The architecture of Jame Mosque in Tabriz...
Tabriz Citadel Mosque: a gem of Ilkhani architectureTabriz Citadel Mosque, also known as Alisha Mosque, shines like a turquoise gem in the heart of Tabriz city. This mosque, which is a relic of the proud era of the Mughal patriarchs, attracts many tourists every year with its magnificent architecture and stunning decorations.A turbulent history:The construction of Tabriz Citadel Mosque was started in 716...
The blue mosque, the turquoise gem of TabrizThe Blue Mosque, also known as the Jahanshah Mosque and the Mozafaria Mosque, is the only survivor of the huge Mozafaria complex in Tabriz. This mosque was built during the rule of the Karakoyunluhs and by the order of Sultan Jahanshah in the year 845...
Al Yaqoub Mausoleum: a relic of a famous family in the history of IranAl Yaqoub Tomb, which is also known as Yaqoubian Tomb, is a relic of the ups and downs of Iran's history, which is located in the city of Tabriz in East Azarbaijan province. This tomb dates back to the Qajar period and it has been around 200 years.History:Al Yaqub Mausoleum was built in 1227 AH by the order of Haj Mirza Yusuf Khan...
Khoi Municipal Building: A gem in the heart of history and architectureKhoi Municipality Building, which is also known as Khoi Municipality Palace, is a relic of the ups and downs of Iran's history, which is located in the center of Khoi city in West Azarbaijan province. This building dates back to the first Pahlavi period and it has been around 90 years.History:Khoi Municipality building was built in...
Surp Sarkis Church: a gem in the heart of your historySurap Sarkis Church, which is also known as Holy Sarkis Church, is a relic of the ups and downs of Iran's history, which is located 3 km from Khoi city in West Azarbaijan province. This church dates back to the 4th century AD and it has been around for 1600 years.History:Surp Sarkis Church is attributed to Sarkis Gabadokian, one of the Christian...
Sassanian petroglyphs of Khan TakhtiThe Sassanid petroglyph of Khantakhti, which is also known as the Khantakhti relief, is a relic of the ups and downs of Iran's history, which is located in the Khantakhti region of Fars province. This petroglyph dates back to the Sasanian period and it has been around 1700 years.Issue:This petroglyph depicts a scene of the victory of Bahram II, the Sassanid king, over...
Museum of Petroglyphs of Iran: a treasure of rock artThe Museum of Petroglyphs of Iran, which is also known as the Museum of Petroglyphs of Maragheh, houses a treasure of Iranian rock art. This museum is located in the city of Maragheh in East Azarbaijan province and in the area of Aghalar tomb.History:The Museum of Iranian Petroglyphs was established in 2002 with the aim of preserving and preserving the...
Qaban Mako historical castle: a gem in historyHistorical Qaban Castle, known as Qaban Castle or Kapan Castle, is a relic of the ups and downs of Iran's history, which stands out on a hill overlooking the city of Mako in West Azarbaijan province. The history of this castle goes back to the Timurian period and it has been around 600 years.Journey into the depths of history:By passing the Mako-Bazargan road...