Sitios persas antiguos en la provincia de Kermanshah

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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Taq-e Bostan

A series of large rock reliefs carved into the Zagros Mountains, dating from the Sassanid Empire. The site features depictions of royal investiture ceremonies and hunting scenes, showcasing the artistic and political power of Persian kings between the 4th and 7th centuries.

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Anahita Temple

The Anahita Temple is the name of one of two archaeological sites in Iran popularly thought to have been attributed to the ancient Iranian…

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Gowdin Hill

Godin Tepe is an archaeological site in western Iran, located in the valley of Kangavar in Kermanshah province.

Moaven al-molk Tekieh

A Qajar-era religious complex renowned for its exceptionally detailed tilework. The polychrome tiles depict a wide range of subjects, including Quranic stories, scenes from the Battle of Karbala, and portraits of ancient Persian kings and mythical heroes.

Illkhanid caravanserai

A historical roadside inn situated on the ancient trade route between the Iranian plateau and Mesopotamia. Originally constructed during the Ilkhanid period and later renovated under the Safavids, it features a traditional four-iwan plan with vaulted chambers surrounding a central courtyard.