Aug. 8, 2021 The first phase of the project to renovate the ancient Motamedi Mansion in Aradan, northern province of Semnan, was completed, said head of Garmsar’s 5 Cultural Heritage Department, Mahvash Kamali, ISNA wrote.

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Iranica Desk same name, the tower is a historical tomb which dates back History one of the most significant historical monuments and tourist hundreds of years. Today, the identity of the person or per- attractions in Khorasan Razavi Province. he city of Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi sons buried in this monument is still unclear. A number of archeologists and architectural experts be- Although the year of its construction is not known, similar- Province, which is home to the holy shrine of Imam lieve that the tower was built during the Timurid Dynasty, ities can be found between the tower and Goharshad Mosque TReza (PBUH), the eighth Shia Imam, is the center of Introduction which ruled Iran from 771-911 AH (after hejira). in Mashha d, which dates back to the 9th century AH. religious pilgrimage in Iran. Some researchers suggest that the reason for attributing the One of the metropolises of the country, the city is also of This building is the tomb of unknown people about whom history of the tower to the Timurid Era is the use of square Architecture special historical and cultural importance due to its ancient there are various narratives. Some believe that the female mo- and patterned tiles in its construction. history and civilization. tifs and paintings on the tower show the identity of the buried Another group of historians and scholars say the historical The ancient brick building has a tomb-like tower, with a Mashhad has become a health tourism hub in recent years person. They say this is the tomb of Gohar Taj, sister of Gohar- tower dates back to the first half of the 9th century AH. Con- height of over 17 meters. as well, chtn.ir wrote. shad, the wife of Shahrokh, the ruler of the Timurid Dynasty. sidering the type of architecture and decorations used in the The architecture and tile decorations of the building are The religious and cultural characteristics of Mashhad draw Another group attributes it to an Indian girl who died while tower, others believe that the tower dates back to the Ilkhanid very beautiful. The monument is made of brick, and deco- millions of pilgrims and travelers to the city every year. traveling to Mashhad on a pilgrimage. Era (654-736 AH). rated with azure and turquoise tiles which are cut into various One of the famous historical and cultural attractions of the Others believe that this building is the mass grave of im- Regardless of the uncertainties, it is obvious that the design- shapes, including rectangles, polygons and cruciform stars. province, which is located in the city of Tous, an ancient city portant and distinguished people. ers and constructors of this historical monument tried to estab- Inside the building, there is a tombstone with a length of near Mashhad, is Akhangan Tower. It is a historical monu- No matter who is buried there, Akhangan Tower has been lish one of the best and most unique buildings of their era. 110cm, a width of 50cm, and a height of 40cm. The interior ment visited by many tourists every year. registered as a historical monument on Iran’s National Heri- By using the patterns and architectural styles of the Ilkha- of the tower was built without any patterns and decorations, Situated 22 kilometers from Mashhad, near a village of the tage list. nid Period, they created an architectural masterpiece which is while its exterior is decorated with many tiles.

Traveling to Iran in summer, it’s something to try

If you would like to travel to Iran in summer, you should know that it is a four Heyran Road: If you like to drive through a spectacular road, try Heyran season country. In any season Iran has its own attractions. Many people think it’s Road connecting Astara to Ardebil in Ardebil Province. There are a few famous very hot in Iran during summer. That’s true but there are many cool areas even lakes in this region such as Neor, Marmisho and Zarivar. during summer in the country. Lake Urmia: The most famous lake of the region is Lake Urmia which is lo- In summer time you should avoid the southern part of Iran which is very hot. cated between the East Azarbaijan and West Azarbaijan Province. It is known as The temperature in the region can even reach 55°C. This article will introduce the second saltiest water in the world after Dead Sea in Jordan. some of the best regions you can visit in Iran during the hot season. These places Historical attractions: Sheikh Safi Al-din Mausoleum with its gilded interior are located in the northern, northwestern and western parts of Iran, toursofiran. design is located in Ardebil Province. In 2010, it was registered on the UNESCO com wrote. World Heritage List. Takht-e Soleiman, an archeological site in West Azarbaijan Province, was the most important religious center in Sassanid Period. Tabriz Grand Northern Iran Bazaar in East Azarbaijan Province, as the largest covered bazaar in the world, is a place to wonder and communicate with local people. Additionally you can visit Kan- This region encompasses Tehran, Mazandaran, Gilan and Golestan provinces. dovan which is an ancient rock-hewn village in the skirt of Sahand Mount. If you want to travel to Iran in summer, it has a good variety of attractions in this region. There are quite a lot of forests, lakes and waterfalls to visit in this area. If Western Iran you like rural areas, you have chosen the right region. The western part of Iran contains several provinces including Hamedan and Lorestan. This region is a great mix of nature and history. Hamedan: The city of Hamedan was the first capital of Persia with the his- tory which dates back to 1, 200 BCE. In addition to its historical aspects, the natural features are very remarkable.

iranasia.com Heyran Road Assassins in this region. The most important castle in this region is called Has- san Sabah Castle. Hyrcanian Forests: Hyrcanian forests form a unique forested massif that stretches 850km along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hyrcanian forests are the survivors of last Ice Age. These forests are very rich in terms of natural phenomenon and wildlife. There are many lakes, waterfalls and rivers in these forests. Masuleh Village: If you are looking for a unique experience in rural areas, there are many beautiful villages to welcome you. Masuleh in Gilan Province, is the most famous village in this region with a very special architecture. Masuleh which is home to some of the most stunning landscape in the country, is a one- thousand-year-old stepped village and a major touristic destination in Iran. Javaherdeh Village: Javaherdeh in Mazandaran Province, is one of the dreamiest villages in Iran which has rugged and colorful houses and charming views. If you will be lucky, you’ll see the fog and the images that clouds make cloob.com over the village. Mount Damavand Mount Damavand: Located 50km to the east of Tehran, Mount Damavand Northwestern Iran

with height of 5,610 meters is the highest peak in Iran. It’s a semi-dormant vol- iranparadise.com cano. It takes four-six days to climb the mountain. Mount Damavand is the 12th This region includes Ardebil, East Azarbaijan, West Azarbaijan, Zanjan and Alisadr Cave most prominent peak in the world, and the second most prominent in Asia. It is Qazvin provinces. It has the remarkable diversity in everything. It’s very rich in the highest volcanic mountain in Asia. history, diverse in ethnic groups and notable in nature. Alisadr Cave: Alisadr Cave, in Hamedan Province, is the biggest water cave Alam Kuh: As the second highest peak (4.850 meters) in Iran, Alam Kuh Sabalan Peak: As the third highest (4811 meters) peak in Iran, Sabalan is in the world which worth to visit. It’s a great tourist attraction for people inter- is located in the border of two different climates (semi-arid and humid). It is located in Ardebil Province. When you reach the peak, you will face a breathtak- ested in the wonders of nature. It has too many water halls and wide variety of at the heart of Alborz Mountain range and it takes two-three days to climb the ing view. There is a lake, as big as the football pitch on the summit. beautiful features such as stalactites and stalagmites with various forms. mountain. Sarein: Sarein is a small city in Ardebil Province. The climate and hot springs Alvand Peak: Alvand is a subrange of the Zagros Mountains in western Iran Alamut Valley: Alamut is a region in the western edge of the Alborz Moun- are the first attractions to tourists who travel to this city from different parts of located 10km south of the city of Hamadan. It is 3,450m in height and has a tain, between the dry and barren plain of Qazvin in the south and the densely Iran and the world. There are nine hot springs in Sarein, with ‘Gavmesh Goli’ cat-shaped cliff. Unlike what others might think, Alvand Peak is not the tallest forested slopes of the Mazandaran Province in the north. Having spectacular being the hottest and most famous. The climate is by far a great asset, and many peak in this mountain range and Yakhchal Peak with an altitude of 3,580m is the landscapes, Alamut Valley was the home to Assassins) Nizari Isma’ili sect of Iranians from Tehran and other big cities escape to the tranquility and good highest peak in Alvand mountain range. For the lovers of light climbing, Alvand Shia Islam who lived in the mountains of Persia(. There are still the castles of weather that Sarein has to offer. Peak is the best option.