Haniryoko (2024)

06/09/2023

Meeting with Professor Naghizadeh, a dignified professor of Meiji Gakuin Faculty

26/10/2021

Arfa Mt. with 2735-meter heights is near the village of the same name Arfa Deh in Savadkooh,Mazandaran,Iran. Arfa Mountain is a beautiful peak that must be reached through the heart of the forest.

26/10/2021

Arfa Deh jungle boasting beautiful scenery is a favorite destination for visitors in summer and autumn.
The jungle lies in the heights of Mazandaran province and is located near Savadkuh county.
Arfadeh jungle is covered with green vegetation.

23/10/2021

Reza Abad desert is located near the Khar Turan National Park, also known as Turan Wildlife Refuge, 200 km south-west of Shahroud in Semnan province, central Iran.
The desert is 100 metres away from a village of the same name – a perfect example of a desert, tourist village.
Reza-Abad has been the winter place of Choudari or Choubdari nomads, the Afghan tribes who migrated from Herat to the edge of desert, before the construction of current houses. The nomads still live there in tents.
Sand dunes in various forms, black nomadic tents, brick dome houses, herd of camels and clear skies are among the attractions of this desert region.

14/10/2021

The Tomb of Hafez commonly known as Hāfezieh, are two memorial structures erected in the northern edge of Shiraz, Iran, in memory of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez. The open pavilion structures are situated in the Musalla Gardens on the north bank of a seasonal river and house the marble tomb of Hafez. The present buildings, built in 1935 and designed by the French architect and archaeologist André Godard, are at the site of previous structures, the best-known of which was built in 1773. The tomb, its gardens, and the surrounding memorials to other great figures are a focus of tourism in Shiraz.
Hafez was born in Shiraz in 1315 and died there in 1390. A beloved figure of the Iranian people, who learn his verses by heart, Hafez was prominent in his home town and held a position as the court poet.This small, dome-like structure is a surface of over 19,000 square meters.

02/10/2021

The Mangrove forests of Qeshm or Hara forests of Qeshm, are the mangrove forests on the southern coast of Iran, particularly on and near the island of Qeshm in the Persian Gulf. Dominated by the species Avicennia marina, known locally as the "hara" or "harra" tree, the forests represent an important ecological resource. The "Hara Protected Area" on Quesm and the nearby mainland is a biosphere reserve where commercial use is restricted to fishing (mainly shrimp), tourist boat trips, and limited mangrove cutting for animal feed.
The hara forest on Qeshm and the opposite mainland covers an area of approximately 20 km by 20 km, with many tidal channels. In 1972 the Hara Protected Area was established to preserve suitable conditions for the growth and maintenance of the forests.
The area is a major habitat for migratory birds in the cold season, and for reptiles, fish, and varieties of arthropoda and bivalves. Green (or hooked) turtles and venomous aquatic snakes are also indigenous to the forests. Bird life includes , flamingos, pelicans, and angler eagles. Another important feature of these forests is the appropriate and suitable seabed conditions for the ovulation of fish in the Persian Gulf.

01/10/2021

The start point of the Asalem to Khalkhal nature trail is the village of Lake Tashun, which is 10 km away from the city of Asalem. Asalem is one of the western coastal cities of Gilan province, which is 90 km away from Rasht.
Then the route reaches the village of Nav and less than half an hour from the fish pond to a beautiful waterfall called Daryabin or Daryabon can be reached and finally reaches the village of Andabil in the east of Khalkhal in Ardabil province.
We walked from Asalem to Khalkhal, that is, from an altitude of 330 meters to an altitude of 2100 meters, but most hikers walk this route vice versa. The simple reason is that it is less difficult to descent more than to ascent.
The appropriate time period for traveling to Asalem to Khalkhal starts in May and continues until the first half of autumn. The tracked distance is about 31 km, which was done in two days.

30/09/2021

Alimestan known as Alimastan is a village in Chelav Rural District, in the Central District of Amol County, Mazandaran_Province, Iran. The Alimastan jungle is nicknamed 'Iran Green Gold'. Alimestan village is known for its scenery, which attracts Iranian and international nature photographers.
The forests of Alimestan are the place where the plant “Alima” grows, which grows in May, and as it turns out, the name of Alimestan forest is taken from it.
From Alimestan village to the peak you have four and a half to five hours of forestry and mountaineering. From the peak, you can see Damavand mount to the Caspian Sea. Above, the whole forest and all the surrounding pastures, under your feet and the view of Damavand peak in front of you.
The peak is about 2510 meters high and is one of the best mountaineering options in winter. If you are a mountaineer, this peak with all the natural attractions around it will be the best option for your mountaineering trip. Along the entire eastern slope, Damavand Peak recites a hadith of strength in front of your eyes.
Perhaps most interesting of all is the Naqsh-e-Rostam area, which surprises all climbers. Before reaching the summit, two large meteorites can be seen that have created holes 10 meters deep. The natives of the region have beautiful legends about these holes. They believe that these pits are the place of Rustam’s knees, who knelt in this area and drank sea water.
Mid-spring and early autumn may be the best season to visit Alimestan, but the beautiful winter scenery can not be overlooked, provided that all the principles of winter travel are observed.

24/09/2021

Filband is a village in Bandpey district, Babol County, Mazandaran Province, Iran.
This village is located at an altitude of about 2,300 metres above sea level. Filband on the eastern side of Mazandaran is known as the roof of the province.
In this village, winter begins very soon and ends late.
The combination of high mountains and dense forests which pass through a large amount of white clouds has turned the village into a beautiful tourist destination.
The skies of Filband open up hidden and new aspects of nature to the tourists in the tranquillity of the clouds and the silence of nature.
Because of the high altitude and hard access of the village in the past, it was difficult to reach it, and as such, it called the Filband in the local dialect, which means difficulty and fatigue.

19/09/2021

Saravan Swamp is a small and beautiful pond located in northern Iran in the 15 kilometer distance of Rasht city at the entry of Saravan Forest Park which is incredibly beautiful and covered by various plant species. This pond has a wooden platform and two swan shaped boats for wandering on the water .

19/09/2021

Saravan forest park, which lies at the western side of Rasht-Tehran freeway, is among the world’s unique forest parks in terms of hosting rare plant species.
The park is 6,700 km in length and about 2 km in width. Seventeen kilometres away from the northern city of Rasht, it stands about 50 to 250 metres above the sea level.
Due to the presence of rare plant species as well as its genetic reserves and splendid perspectives, the park enjoys a higher significance compared with other forest parks in Gilan province and is deemed as one of the major tourist attractions of the province.
The vegetation of the park is divided into two natural and planted sections. The natural section includes oak, hornbeam and fig trees along with alder, and the planted part is home to various types of pine and golden cedar.
Among other attractions of Saravan Forest Park one can refer to its rural heritage museum , which is the first of its kind in the region. With an architecture dating back to one hundred years ago, the museum reconstructs an ancient lifestyle in the region.

19/09/2021

Shah Moallem Peak, also known as Masouleh Dagh, is one of the natural tourist attractions of Gilan province and the sights of Fooman. The height of this peak is estimated at 3050 meters. This natural phenomenon, which is located in the northwest of Masouleh, has a special place and importance among climbers due to the difficulty of the route and the indescribable beauty of its scenery.

09/09/2021

Masuleh is a village approximately in 60 km southwest of Rasht and 32 km west of Fuman. It is 1,050 meters above sea level in the Alborz mountain range, near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea.
The first village of Masuleh was established around 1006 AD, 6 km northwest of the current city, and it is called Old-Masuleh. People moved from Old-Masuleh to the current city because of pestilence and attacks from neighbouring communities.
Masouheh-Rood-Khan is the river passing through the city, with a waterfall located just 200 meters away from the village. It's cut-off by snow during the winter months. Fog is the predominant weather feature of Masuleh.
Masuleh’s architecture is unique. The buildings have been built into the mountain and are interconnected.The spectacular architecture of Masuleh is popularly known as "The yard of the building above is the roof of the building below".
Yellow clay coats the exterior of most buildings in Masuleh. This allows for better visibility in the fog.
Buildings are mostly two stories (1st floor and 'ground' floor) made of adobe, rods and bole. A small living room, big guest room, winter room, hall, WC and balcony are usually found in 1st floor. A cold closet, barn and stable are located on the floor below, which are connected to the upper floor by several narrow steps inside the building.
Currently, the economy of Masuleh depends on Tourism industry. The people who live in Masuleh speak in Taleshi with Masulehi dialect.

09/09/2021

Saqalaksar Dam is located 15 kilometers south of Rasht behind an embankment dam in Saqalaksar Village. The word Saqalaksar means “place where birds gather to drink water.” In the past birds like strokes and starlings frequently gathered at the lake. Saqalaksar Village is a picturesque area where tourists can see villagers hard at work in rice paddies. Water of Saqalak-sar Dam Lake is given by air precipitation and spring wellsprings of that district. Saqalaksar Dam Lake covers an area 600 meters long and 500 meters wide. The depth of the water is 64 meters. The lake has fifteen hectares territory.

07/06/2021

To go hiking on the way from Siahkal to Deylaman , first you must go Gilan city . After Lahijan is Siahkal road, which is full of trees. The locals call this area “Sikal”. “Si” means a mountain with a steep slope, and”Kal” means a village. In this way, we go to see the village next to the mountain. When you move south from Siahkal to Deylaman, the forest hiking begins. The 45-kilometer route from Siahkal to Deylaman starts from Siahkal Basij Square. When we enter Deylaman road, we will reach Lounak waterfall with a 20 km drive. This twin waterfall is 6 meters high.
The magical nature of dense forests, beautiful waterfall of Lounak, the wild river, the enchanting ridges of the forest and the foggy scenery, and the tall and beautiful beech and alder trees pe*****te deep into the soul of every traveler, and all these heavenly attractions are natural wonders of Iran.

01/06/2021

Manesht and Qalarang protected zone is located in Ilam province. This area is about 30,000 hectares.
Manesht and Qalarang protected zone has always been considered due to its oak forest cover and beautiful landscapes and wonderful valleys and being located between the protected areas of three cities of Ilam, Shirvan Chardavol and Ivan.
Wells are located in the "Doquleh" area of Manesht are known as "Sar Tezan" and "Mel Tezen", which were dug at the top of Manesht_Mountain at an altitude of 2400 meters about one hundred years ago by the people. Also, within the protected area, two wind pumps have been installed in the habitats of Doquleh and Bankul for the use of wildlife and native tribes of the area.

01/06/2021

Jahan Nama Protected Zone is situated in the southern heights of Gorgan and the southeast of Kord Kooy. In 1973, it was claimed as a protected place with 30,650 hectares in area. Some important regions like Torkat, Chalestan, Cholqoleh, Aq Reza, Chakel Geda, Landeh Kooh, Talou, Khoshdasti, Landou and Maqzi, are around this protected area. The most important varieties of wildlife are: wild goat, wild sheep, vension, panther, wolf, beer, owl, eagle, shoulca, weasel, and porcupine and its important plants are:
Rosh, Azad, Barberry, Sorkhdar, Kolahe Mir Hassan, Bolandmaza Namdar, Borage Cowslipe, Ras, and Darmaneh.
The most important rivers and springs of this protected place are:
Sefid Rood, Tarkan, Mahzi, Chaar Baq, Ziyarat, Marsang, Sbumargah, Shahpasand, Haji Abad, Gachian, Mord Cheshmeh, Vara, Khosh Dasti, Kalichal, Qormehtou, Pazeebon.
Ancient relics of the said area are:
water tank, ancient center of Kamarsarak and Jelingbling, Imamzadeh Razi and Marzieh, and the tower western of Radkan.

01/06/2021

Farakhin Lake(Nowshahr, Mazandaran province).
Farakhin Lake in the south of Nowshahr city and north of Viser village at an altitude of 790 meters is hidden in the heart of Hyrcanian forests (Kojur forest). Its largest diameter is about 140 meters.

28/05/2021

One of the most amazing sights in the West Azerbaijan is Dalamper lake .
The lake is located almost at the zero point of territory of three countries Iran, Iraq and Turkey.
Dalamper is located in 45 kilometers southwest of Urumia and 35 kilometers from Oshnavieh and the water comes from the snow slopes of the Dalamper Mountains. The Dalamper mountain is about 3500 meters. This mountain has several thousand years glaciers.
This lake is beautiful in all seasons.
However, in the winter the route and the ambient temperature make it almost impossible to access the lake.
The best time to travel to this area is from May to early July than has more beauty.
Access path:The nearest village is Lake Dizaj .
Animal species include brown bears, wolves, foxes, jackals, mountain goats, eagles, owls and harpers.
There are 620 types of herbs in this area.This indicates the pristineness of the area.
The security of this region is relative and depends on conditions of the day.But in general, the area is safe in daytime.
For a more relaxed trip in this area, it is advisable to get help from local leaders and if you plan to camp near the lake, be sure to coordinate with the security authorities in the area.

28/05/2021

The purpose of World Turtle Day, May23, sponsored yearly since 2000 by American Tortoise Rescue, is to bring attention to, and increase knowledge of and respect for, turtles and tortoises, and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive. World Turtle Day is among the most effective of species awareness days in increasing the search for information on turtles online.
World Turtle Day is celebrated around the globe in a variety of ways, from dressing up as turtles or wearing green summer dresses, to saving turtles caught on highways, to research activities. Turtle Day lesson plans and craft projects encourage teaching about turtles in classrooms.
Founded in 1990, American Tortoise Rescue is the founding sponsor of World Turtle Day. The term "WORLD TURTLE DAY" is trademarked by Susan Tellem of Malibu, California.
Featured in Chase's Book of Annual Events,the day was created as an annual observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.

28/05/2021

Omar Khayyam was a popular Iranian poet, mathematician and astronomer, his famous quatrains were translated to many different languages and that adds to his fame. The exact date of his death have not been specified and it is known to be within the years 506 - 530 AH.
The Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam is located in Nishapur. It is a modern monument made of white, marble stone designed by the architect Hooshang Seyhoun . This structure is a high tomb made of iron and stone, consisting of ten bases, which have geometrical shapes and are connected to each other.The stones have created a nice facade attracting the eyes of any beholders. Although the tomb witnessed many calamities, it is not ruined and can host avid tourists from around the world.
Khayyam mentioned in his will that he liked his graveyard to be in a place full of blossoms and the architect designed his current tomb in a way that apricot blossoms fall on the grave stone in spring, it makes a really eye catching view.

28/05/2021

Fritillaria imperialis, the crown imperial, imperial fritillary or Kaiser's crown, is a species of flowering plant in the lily family Liliaceae, native to a wide stretch from the Anatolian plateau of Turkey, Iraq and Iran to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India and the Himalayan foothills.It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental and reportedly naturalized in Austria, Sicily, and Washington State, USA.The common names and also the epithet "imperialis", literally "of the emperor", refer to the large circle of golden flowers, reminiscent of an emperor's crown.
It is an impressive plant that grows 3-4' tall. Each bulb produces a thick, stout, upright, ramrod-straight flowering stem which rises to 4' tall. Lance-shaped green stem leaves (to 6" long) with wavy margins appear in whorls around the lower 1/2 of the stem. Each stem is topped in spring with a crown of orange or red, drooping, bell-shaped flowers topped by a small pineapple-like tuft of leaf-like bracts. Yellow-flowered varieties are also available in commerce. All parts of the plant have a skunky odor.

28/05/2021

The historical complex of Bisotun is located at the foot of Bisotun mountain, 30 km northeast of Kermanshah.
The Bisotun historical complex has some important antiquities such as the statue of Hercules, inscriptions and relief of Darius, relief of Mehrdad II, Farhad Tarash, Shah Abbasi Caravanserai and a number of other works. The inscription and the relief of Darius belong to 520 BC and are on the UNESCO World Heritage List .
This historical and archeological site includes the works of various periods from prehistoric to post-Islamic:
Hunters Cave and Markher Cave, from prehistoric times, 40 to 70 thousand years ago.
Medes shrine, from the Median period.
Darius (Bisotun) inscription and relief, from the Achaemenid period, 520 BC.
Statue of Hercules, from the Seleucid period, 150 BC.
Sang Blash and Goodarz & Mehrdad Ashkani reilief, from the Parthian period.
Sassanid Palace, Farhad Tarash and Sassanid bridge, from the Sassanid period.
Ilkhanid caravanserai, from the Ilkhanid period.
Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, inscription of Sheikh Ali Khan Zanganeh and Safavid Bridge, from the Safavid period.
The inscription of Biston, which is dedicated to the victory of Darius I of the Achaemenid dynasty, is one of the most important historical documents in the world. The inscription of Biston, 8 meters height and 22 meters long, has been carved in three languages of ancient Persian, Elamite and Akkadian (New Babylonian) with cuneiform.
A 6-meter-long and 3-meter-height Biston relief above the Biston inscription depicts Darius defeating Gaumat the Magian (false Bardia) and capturing the rebels. The image of Ahuramazda is above the heads of the captives, which gives Darius the Great the ring of power.
Farhad Tarash is a large and semi-functional carving that has created on a wall 36 meters high and 200 meters long at the foot of Mount Bisotun.

28/05/2021

The Tomb of Ferdowsi is a tomb complex composed of a white marble base, and a decorative edifice erected in honor of the Persian poet Ferdowsi located in Tus, Iran, in Razavi Khorasan province. It was built in the early 1930s,under the Reza Shah.
The internal walls of the tomb are adorned with sculptures depicting scenes from the "Shahnameh". Each side wall of the building is approximately 30 m. x 30 m. each of the four sides have stairways lead up to it. The lenght of each side of the main buildings foundation is about 16 m. , worked with marble it is adorned by verses from the Shahnameh in the Nasta'liq script. Above the southern stone, a symbol of the Ahuramazda embossment, a replica from Achaemenian buildings is in sight.At the vicinity of the tomb of this great Iranian poet, is the resting place of a contemporary poet Mehdi Akhvan Saless. Ferdowsi, the influential Persian poet and author of the Persian epic, Shahnameh died in 1020 AD in the Tus, Iran (Persia), in the same city in which he was born. The basic structure of the tomb is rectangular with a large garden surrounding the structure and interacting with the structure in the Persian style of gardening known as Char-bagh (or Chaharbagh translating to four gardens in Persian) which resembles the tomb of Cyrus the Great, is built in style of Achaemenid architecture. The construction of the mausoleum as well as its aesthetic design is a reflection of the cultural, and geo-political status of Iran at the time.

13/05/2021

Asiab kharabeh (broken watermill), also known as Jolfa Water Mill, is a historic site in East Azerbaijan, Iran with ruins and a waterfall.
In the past, there were a few water mills here that used the waterfall to work. But now only the ruins remain and that’s where the place takes its name.
Asyabkharabeh Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area. This waterfall, which obtains its water from springs around the area, is about 10 meters in height.
The waterfall leads to other minor waterfalls in the pit of the valley. The area boasts cold and pleasant weather.

13/05/2021

The Chapel of Chupan is a small, historic Armenian church building in a mountain valley west of Jolfa near the Aras River in East Azerbaijan, Iran. It was built in the 16th century and rebuilt in 1836. It is part of Iran’s “Armenian Monastic Ensemble” UNESCO World Heritage site listing.

13/05/2021

Railway metal Bridge and the Memorial Statues of the Three Martyrs
Julfa iron Bridge in East Azarbaijan dates back to Qajar period (1913). The bridge is a suspension bridge and is expandable and contractible during different seasons. When the Aras River reaches its highest tide, the bridge is stile 2.5 meter above the water level.
There are three busts near the bridge, showing three martyrs who were killed when protecting the borders of Iran. The Soviet forces were trying to access Jolfa through the bridge, but these three men defended the bridge bravely for two days and postponed the attacks of the Soviet forces on August 1941.

13/05/2021

The Saint Stepanos Monastery (Persian: Kelisā-ye San Estepānus), also known is an Armenian monastery located about 15 km northwest of the city of Jolfa in the province of East Azarbaijan, northwestern Iran. It is situated in a deep canyon along the Araxes, on the Iranian side of the border between Iran and Nakhchivan. It was originally built in the ninth century, and was rebuilt during the Safavid era, after being damaged through wars and earthquakes. It is part of the Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran, which are inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

13/05/2021

Kandovan is an extraordinary ancient village in the province of East Azarbaijan, near the city of Tabriz, Iran. With its at least 800 years existence, this remarkable place is inhabited by 670 people and offers scenic beauty for its travelers. With homes carved inside rocks, some of them 700 years old, the Kandovan village is said to have been partially formed by volcanic remains from a strong Mount Sahand eruptions hundreds of years ago. The intriguing architecture of this village seems to defy all rules and travelers are usually fascinated by its incredible slopes and irreverent paths. Recently a hotel was built, inspired by and connected to the “style” of the village. The “Rocky Hotel” features beautiful cave interiors with very comfortable living spaces.

30/04/2021

The Naryn Castle or Narin Castle is a mud-brick fort or castle in the town of , Yazd province,Iran. Structures like these constituted the government stronghold in some of the older (pre-Islamic) towns of central Iran. Some of these castles incorporate mud bricks of the Medes period and of the Achaemenid and Sassanid dynasties.
The ruins of the structure stands 40 meters (130 ft) high from its base. Although built some 2,000 years ago, it contains what seems to be a type of plumbing system (made out of a kind of mortar called sarooj) which was built into its massive walls. it has a terrace high on top of the structure whose circulation is provided by two helical stairwells (whose walls have caved in, making it inaccessible). The structure also has a large underground chamber (filled now by rubble), possibly a prison. Four towers surround the entire compound, and a large gate furnishes access to a large courtyard. The structure seems to have been the victim of numerous earthquakes throughout the ages.
Some believe that the Narin castles are descendants of ancient fire-temples; some of the castles in Narin and Meybod, in province, are also called nareng castles (orange castles), possibly by folk etymology.
This building has been built as an old fortress with 3 different floors, each for a different class of society. Although all outer gates have been destroyed the inner castle still exists. You can still see some of the outer walls.

30/04/2021

Shahzadeh Garden, located at 35 km southeast of Kerman city, has been constructed in Qajar dynasty during 11-year old sovereignty of Abdolhamid Mirza Naseroldoleh. Shahzadeh Garden is the ninth Iranian garden that has been registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Shazdeh Garden meaning Prince’s Garden is a historical Persian garden located near (6km away from) Mahan in Kerman_province, Iran.
Shazdeh garden is 5.5 hectares with a rectangular shape and a wall around it. It consists of an entrance structure and gate at the lower end and a two-floor residential structure at the upper end. The distance between these two is ornamented with water fountains .Water fountains can be seen over the land flowing from the upper ends toward lower ends on a water cascade style at Shazdeh Garden. These fountains look very beautiful and have been provided impetus by the natural incline of the place. The clever use of the natural climate of the land can be seen in this garden which is the primary aspect of every Persian garden.
The garden itself consists of a variety of pine, cedar, elm, buttonwood and fruit trees which benefit from the appropriate soil, light breezes and qanat water enable such an environment in contrast to its dry surroundings. As a result of the 6.4% slope along the garden, and its 407 meter length, a height difference of about 20 meters occurs. This natural slope has led to divisions in the garden defining the nature of the garden. The water enters the Garden at the upper end and while irrigating the trees and plants along its way, flows down through a series of steps and falls.

30/04/2021

Kalut Shahdad desert in Kerman is a natural occurrence which its scientific name is Yardang that recently is becoming more popular in iran tourism. The erosion of air and water has created such this amazing structures over the years and every season brings a new face to the big rocks. The wind and rain flowing from the city of Kaluts change these structures.
In all areas of Kalut Shahdad desert, not even a simple plant grow. The dryness and poor soil and other factors cannot be the reason for this issue, because the soils of the surrounding villages are same as Kalut Shahdad desert. The only reason for this is the severe winds that spill over the desert throughout the year and can pull everything out of the soil.
Historians and archaeologists believe that Kalut Shahdad desert has had a legacy from the second and third millennium BC. It is Special for: Named the warmest place on earth. Part of the plain of Lut is its name in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. An attractive option for deserting, especially in the fall. There are some emotional excitements about Safari in this area.

29/04/2021

This archaeological site known as Shahar Yeri is located 65 Km from Ardabil and 31 Kilometers in east of Meshkin shahr next to Qarasu river.
The area of this historic region is 400 hectares is constituted of three parts namely military fortress, temple and Qosha tappeh. The fortress and temple dates back to 1450 BC and Qvsha hill dates back to 7 thousand years BC. The most important part of this place is its temple with more than 300 standing stones with figures of human with the face (no mouth, except one of them), a hand and sword, the height of these stones are ranging between 35 cm to 250 cm. Some belives this place was built in the purpuse of an astronomical reasons.
In west of these stones, if you walk down about 200 meters, there is a cave which has been named Qara Kubhal by local people, it is belived this cave had a spring and people before visiting this temple needed to clean and wash themselves.
Shahar Yeri is the most vast historical area of Ardabil province and it is one of the most important ancient site in the Northwest of Iran. This place was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran with the number of 6162.

29/04/2021

Cheshme Ali Inscription and Hill (Spring of Ali) is an old historical site in northern part of Rey, Tehran. This site is situated in the vicinity of some other ancient monuments such as Tughrul Tower, Rashkan castle, Rey Castle and Ebn-e Babooyeh. In the past carpet sellers believed that if people wash their carpets in this spring, it will have lighter colors because of its mineral water. Cheshme Ali Inscription is just above the spring. The inscription was carved during the rule of Fath Ali Shah, the second Qajar King. The inscription shows Fatah Ali Shah’s crowning, while he is sitting by the spring and a few men surrounding him in both sides. A group from Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and, Tourism of Tehran University and the University of Bradford excavated the Cheshme Ali Hill to estimate the cultural history, documenting, and explaining changes in the past lifestyle. Some remnants from Parthia, Sassanid and Islamic era to Timurid Empire have been discovered in this site too.

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