Kirmanşah Eyaleti

Kirmanşah Eyaleti'ndeki Gezilecek Yerler

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.

Kermanshah Province Essentials — Harita

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Bisotun inscription

The Behistun Inscription is a multilingual Achaemenid royal inscription and large rock relief on a cliff at Mount Behistun in the…

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B

Taq-e Bostan

A series of large rock reliefs from the Sassanid Empire featuring the investiture of Ardashir II and Khosrow II. The site includes intricate carvings of royal boar and deer hunts set within two arched alcoves at the base of the Zagros Mountains.

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Piran waterfall

Piran waterfall or Rijab waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Iran, and is located in Sarpol-e Zahab County Kermanshah Province.

D

Taq-e Gara

A stone archway and monument dating to the Sassanid or Parthian era. Situated along the historic Silk Road, it likely served as a checkpoint or commemorative gate on the primary route between Ctesiphon and the Iranian plateau.

E

Tekkiye Moaven-ol-Molk

A Qajar-era religious complex renowned for its exceptionally detailed tilework. The colorful tiles depict a wide range of historical and religious scenes, including Persian kings, Quranic narratives, and traditional Iranian folklore.

F

نقش برجسته آنوبانینی

Dating back to approximately 2300 BC, this rock relief depicts the Lullubi king Anubanini celebrating a victory. It is one of the oldest surviving rock carvings in Iran, predating the Achaemenid Empire by centuries.

G

گور دخمه دکان داوود

A rock-cut tomb from the Median or early Achaemenid period. Carved into a cliffside, the site features a burial chamber and a relief depicting a figure in a traditional priestly or royal prayer pose.