Other Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills, Hormozgan

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Other Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills, Hormozgan

Another ancient city worth mentioning in the province is the city of Soroo which lies to the west of the current city of Bandar Abbas, forming one of its localities.

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Historical Places, Hormozgan

Ancient Quay, Bandar Laft

In Bandar Laft there is the remains of an ancient quay, which is most probably related to the Medes, Achaemenians and Sassanids. This pier is 130 m. in length and has a solid flooring, to the...

Kolah Farangi Pavillion, Bandar Abbas

This pavilion is a relic of the Safavid era and is located in the vicinity of the ancient pier in the Taleqani Blvd. of Bandar Abbas. Due to the fact that this edifice has an imprint of...

Other Ancient Cities and Archaeological Hills, Hormozgan

Another ancient city worth mentioning in the province is the city of Soroo which lies to the west of the current city of Bandar Abbas, forming one of its localities.

Natural Attractions, Hormozgan

Hormoz Island, Bandar Abbas

The same lies like an oyster shell amidst the waters of the Persian Gulf, covering an area of 41.9 sq. km. Hormoz Island is located to the southeast of Bandar Abbas and lies within 10 nautical miles...

Genoo Thermal Spring, Bandar Abbas

This spring is situated at a distance of 34 km. northeast of Bandar Abbas and alongside the Bandar Abbas - Sirjan Road. The water from this spring which is calcium sulfuric in nature is used for...

Protected Wildlife Zones, Hormozgan

The Persian Gulf and Oman Sea have embedded hundreds of water species and in addition these waters form rich sources of sea food. Besides which this area is also a wildlife refuge, both for...

Religious Places, Hormozgan

Qeshm Jame' Mosque, Qeshm

The said mosque was constructed in the year 1202 AH., and is a memorial of 'Sooqiyeh' the spouse of the ruler of the times in Qeshm. The mosque has a rectangular shaped nocturnal area, with...

Malek-ebne Abbas (Ali) Mosques and Tower, Bandar Lengeh

This ancient mosque is located near the sea and in the western sector of the city of Bandar Lengeh. The same was constructed by Haj Mohammad-ebne-Abbas in the year 1280 AH. The minaret of the mosque...

Barkh Mosque, Qeshm

The original construction of this mosque can be related to the early Islamic period, coinciding with the times of the conquests of the ports and islands of Iran by Amr-ebne-Aas. This relic was built...

Art And Cultural Places, Hormozgan

Qebleh Do'a Ceremony, Bandar Abbas

This ceremony is performed when the rain fail to fall. The chief prayer leader arranges such that the congregation assembles at the public place for prayers or (Mossallah) for this event. Groups of...

Handicrafts and Souvenirs, Hormozgan

The handicrafts of Hormozgan province are as follows, earthenware pots known as 'hableh', textiles worked with laced gold or silver braids known as 'golabatoon', bedding sheets, rugs,...

Other Ceremonies, Hormozgan

Other ceremonies held in Hormozgan province are, the Iranian new year or Norooz ceremony, Chahar Shanbeh Soori or (the last Wednesday function of the year), Eid-e-Fitr (the celebration after the...