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Historical Places
Other Old Houses, Gilan PDF Print E-mail
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Other ancient houses of the province which are mostly relevant to the Qajar period are: The houses of Haj Mirza Ahmad Abrishami (Rasht), Ayatollah Aqa Roodbari (Rasht), Dewan Beigi (Rasht), Mohammad Sadeqi (Lahijan), Dawoodzadeh (Rasht), Haj Seyed Hashem Bahrani (Rasht) and Sardar Mowtamed Rashti.
 
Monajem Bashi House, Langerood PDF Print E-mail
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The said is located in the Feshkalay locality, near the Sabzeh Maidan square in Langerood. This house belongs to the Monajem Bashi household, and is composed of the interior and exterior segments, private quarter, a mosque, bath and stables.Between the entrance and hall is a vestibule, which is connected to the upper floor by stairs.
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Darya Beigi House, Langerood PDF Print E-mail
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One of the ancient houses of Langerood is the Darya Beigi house, one of the reputed families of Gilan. It is a double storeyed structure, and the rooms on the upper floor have latticed sash windows. This house has two large wooden doors with spikes and knockers. Flanking the doors are mantles with ancient mirrors.
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Other Archaeological Regions, Gilan PDF Print E-mail
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Other such sites in Gilan province are : Rostam Abad, comprising of archaic cemetries; the archaeological sites of Haleemjan and Shahran Villages, comprising of Shahpeer, Lameh Rafeen, Rak and Lat; Daylaman consisting of Qaleh Kuti, Koohpas and Hassan Mahaleh which have a long past history; Amarloo consisting of Asiabar, Damesh, Kherschak, Karafschal and ....... Besides which are Gardkool, Patape Goor at a distance of 12 km. from Tonekabon (Roodbar), related to the first millennium BC; the Imam Vasman archaeological site comprising of Boneh Zamin, Chakrud, Siyah Kooh, Imam, Semam and Kojid.
 
Marlik Archaeological Region, Roodbar PDF Print E-mail
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On the eastern fringes of the Sefid Rood River in Roodbar,is a beautiful valley called 'Gowhar Rood'. Nestling in this valley are both large and small archaeological hillocks. Amongst which are the 5 hillocks of Marlik, Zainab, Beejar, Peelaqaleh and Jazemkool. These are vital and valuable remnants. Marlik is a natural hillock and its rocky structure reveals rich composites of iron sulphate.
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Other Bridges, Gilan PDF Print E-mail
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 These are the follwings: The Lishavandan Bridge (Qajar period), Gaz Roodbar Bridge in the old Somiehsara Road (Qajar era), the old bridge of Shafa Rood in Talesh (Qajar period), the Kheshti Bridge in Lahijan, the Kheshti Tajan Gookeh Lahijan Bridge (Qajar period), and the Kheshti Niyakoo Bridge en route from Lahijan to Rasht (Safavid period).
 
Titi Caravansary, Lahijan PDF Print E-mail
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On the way from Lahijan to Daylaman is a small and ancient caravansary constructed of brick, stone and gypsum. The same dates back to the Safavid era. Its founder was Khanom Titi, an aunt of one of the Safavid rulers. The exterior walls are constructed of pebbles and mortar, and its interior sections of brick and gypsum. A part of the entrance is an octagonal vestibule with a spherical brick ceiling. It has two balconies overlooking the yard.
 
Tamijan Brick Bridge, Roodsar PDF Print E-mail
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The same is located at a distance of 6 km. south west of Roodsar, and is on the Tamijan River, and related to the Safavid period. The foundation is made of brick, the floor is of stone and has four wide arches. Its length is 60 m. with a width of 5 m. There are a few chambers within the bridge, so as to shelter travellers
 
Qazian Bridge and Mian Poshteh Bridge, Anzali PDF Print E-mail
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The Mian Poshteh Bridge is the bridge connecting the provinces of Azarbayjan and Gilan. It was constructed in Mian Poshteh and Qazian during the reign of Pahlavi I. Its length is 210 m. with a width of 10 m. and is of concrete. The same is one of the spectacular works of engineering in the current century.
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Loshan Historical bridge, Loshan, Roodbar PDF Print E-mail
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Prior to the construction of the present Qazvin - Rasht Highway, and the new concrete bridge, the old Loshan bridge was the only means of connection across the Shah Rood River. Some researchers claim that it was built in the times of Khosrow Khan Gorji, the governor of Gilan during the reign of Fath Ali Shah Qajar.
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Lat (Shah Abbasi) Caravansary, Rasht PDF Print E-mail
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Also known as Shah Abbasi by the local inhabitants, this caravansary lies 35 km. south of Rasht. The same is devoid of any inscriptions, but according to historical texts, it was built in the year 1246 AH. It has a square shaped yard with seven platforms and chambers. Its brick and mortar entrance is located in the east wing
 
Kheshti Bridge, Langerood PDF Print E-mail
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The same was built by Haj Aqa Bozorg Monajem Bashi during the reign of Fath Ali Shah Qajar, and was the old route from Lahijan to Langerood. This bridge spans over the Langerood River. It is 37 m. in length, with two arches supported by thick pillars.
 
Other Tombs, Gilan PDF Print E-mail
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Other tombs of the province are as follows: the Mir Shah Mahmood tomb in Lasht Nesh; Baba Vali in Daylaman; Mir Shamsedin Lahiji in Lahijan; Aqa Seyed Hossain Kiya in Astaneh Ashrafieh; Aqa Seyed Marandi in the east of Manjil; Peer Hassan and Peer Masoud in the north east of Lahijan; Soltan Mahmood Shah Dinvari in Khotbeh Sara; Soltan Mohammad Kiya in Lahijan; Peer Mahaleh Mausoleum in the Rankoo village of Roodsar; Aqa Seyed Ebrahim in Roodsar; ; Molla Aaqel Mausoleum in Lahijan; Aqa Seyed Qasem, to the east of Koochesfahan; Seyed Ali Qaznavi in Lahijan; Mir Shamseddin in Lahijan, Mir Nezameddin and the tomb of Dr. Heshmat in the Cheleh Khaneh locality of Rasht.
 
Sheikh Zahed Gilani Tomb, Lahijan PDF Print E-mail
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This historical structure is situated in the Sheikhanvar village of Lahijan. The same is relevant to Tajeddin Ebrahim or Sheikh Zahed Gilani. The structure covered with earthenware tiles is of a pyramid shape, with a pointed dome and ceiling of plaster work. The only inscription on the wooden chest on the tomb reveals the date of 832 AH.
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Seyed Sharaf Shah Tomb, Rezvan Shahr, Bandar Anzali PDF Print E-mail
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The said is located in the village of Darsara, 5 km. to the east of Rezvan Shahr. Due to holding the great gnostic and poet of the 8th century in high esteem, the vicinity has come to be known as Seyed Sharaf Shah or Seyed Sharafeddin. The structure is a large one and is constructed of brick and marble. There is another tomb in this village which is believed to be that of the mother of Seyed Sharaf Shah.
 
Peer Qotbeddin Tomb, Astara PDF Print E-mail
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The same is located at a distance of 3 km. north west of the city of Astara. This personality is a great and honored gnostic. The structure is an archaic one and has been constructed of brick. There is a slab of marble in its anteroom, which is beautifully engraved with floral design and displays the date of 942 AH.
 
Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali Tomb, Rasht PDF Print E-mail
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The tomb of Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali, reputedly known as Sardar-e-Jangal is located in the south of Rasht. This simple and at the same time beautiful monument is held in high respect of all who visit the vicinity.
 
Kashefol Saltaneh Tomb, Lahijan PDF Print E-mail
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 The said tomb is located on a hillock overlooking the tea plantations of Lahijan. Haji Mohammad Mirza, reputedly known as Kashef-ol-Saltaneh, impersonated as an army general set off for India. Here he learned the tea planting expertise and brought back saplings of the same to Iran.
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Aqa Sheikh Abolvajieh Tomb, Lahijan PDF Print E-mail
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The same is located in the Zalkeh Village of Lahijan. It is a rectangular structure with four porches on the four sides. There are four columns facing the entrance. These have been carved exquisitely according to traditional design. The tomb has a chest dating 948 AH. Sheikh Abolvajieh was a great gnostic of his times who lived in the early 9th century AH.
 
Apeer Jangali Tomb, Astaneh Ashrafieh PDF Print E-mail
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The tomb of this gnostic lies in Bazkia Goorab, between Astaneh Ashrafieh and Lahijan. The mausoleum is an archaic brick structure. Its flooring is of green ancient tiles and its court-yard covered with rounded arches, with an indiscreet dome under the ceiling. Other spectacular features of this structure is its intricate work of vaulted gypsum and earthenware.
 
Dr. Mohammad Moein Tomb, Astaneh Ashrafieh PDF Print E-mail
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Dr. Mohammad Moein, a great personality in the field of Persian literature was the compiler of the Persian Encylopaedia. This tomb attracts those devout to the literature of the land.