Kermanshah Province

Region · 🇮🇷 Iran

Population 1,952,434

Area 24,953 km²

Time zone Asia/Tehran

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Kermanshah Province Essentials

Kermanshah Province serves as a historical corridor between Mesopotamia and the Iranian plateau. This selection features the UNESCO-listed Bisotun inscriptions, detailing the reign of Darius the Great, and the Sassanid-era rock reliefs at Taq-e Bostan. Architectural highlights include the Qajar-period tilework of Tekkiye Moaven-ol-Molk and the ancient Taq-e Gara stone arch. Natural landmarks like the Piran Waterfall, Iran's tallest, complement millennia-old sites like the Anubanini relief and the rock-cut tomb of Dukkan-e Daud.

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Best of Kermanshah Province

Kermanshah Province offers a journey through Iran's diverse history, from the Sassanid rock carvings of Taq-e Bostan to the ancient Anahita Temple in Kangavar. The region features significant archaeological sites like Gowdin Hill and Chogha Gavaneh, alongside Qajar-era architectural gems such as the Moaven al-molk and Biglar Baigi Tekiehs. These sites showcase intricate tilework, mirror halls, and the Zagros Paleolithic Museum, which documents the earliest human habitation in the Middle East.

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Ancient Persian Sites

Located in the Kermanshah province, these sites span millennia of Iranian history. Taq-e Bostan features intricate Sassanid rock reliefs depicting royal investitures and hunting scenes. The Anahita Temple in Kangavar serves as a massive stone monument dedicated to the ancient water goddess. Gowdin Hill provides archaeological evidence from the Bronze Age, while the Bisotun Caravanserai illustrates the region's importance on historical trade routes. The Moaven al-molk Tekieh showcases exceptional Qajar-era tilework depicting Persian history and religious narratives.

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Natural Wonders

Kermanshah Province features a diverse range of geological formations and water features within the Zagros Mountains. The region is home to the Piran waterfall, the tallest in Iran, and the Quri Qaleh Cave, recognized as one of the largest water caves in Asia. The landscape is defined by high-altitude viewpoints like Marzi Poshteh and the Sirwan River, which carves through the Hawraman valley. These sites showcase the province's limestone karst topography and significant river systems.

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