Local Music and Dances, Ilam

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Local Music and Dances, Ilam

The musicians of the province use several kinds of local musical instruments. Some of these instruments are double tone, unlike other Iranian instruments which are monotone, and can be played in harmony with other instruments. These musical instruments are used in wedding ceremonies, war and mourning rituals. Choobi is a local dance which is performed individually or collectively. In addition to the artistic aspect, in the past, the local music was used for fighting and sport readiness. The local music is rich and diverse in melodies and rhythms and commonly used by Kurds and Lors. The music which is used in mourning ceremonies is another kind of local music. The people of Ilam specially nomads have a special skill in composing local songs.

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Historical Places, Ilam

Jam Namesht Bridge, Dareh Shahr

This bridge of 18 arches has been constructed on the Seimareh River 4 kilometers north of Dareh Shahr opposite the Chamkalan Village. The antiquity of this bridge dates back to the Sassanide...

Keroeat (Boy and Girl) Bridge, Shirvan Va Chardavol

This Sassanide bridge located in the Chashmbur Village and registered by The Cultural Heritage Organization.

Dareh Shahr Fire Temple, Dareh Shahr

There is a fire-temple in the city of Dareh Shahr which is a four-arched building which is locally called Taaq. Originally the building was constructed by rubble stone and gypsum, and has recently...

Natural Attractions, Ilam

Qalajeh Mountain, Ilam

It is located 41 kilometers northwest of Ilam with a summit of 2,050 meters high. the Abchika and Abaseman Rivers originate from its outskirts in the north and south. Some parts of this mountain is...

Siyah Gav Binary Lake, Abdanan

This lake is located 8 kilometers from Sarab Baq in Abdanan. It is surrounded by plains and not very high mountains. It has beautiful landscape in spring and autumn which is worth seeing.

Chamangir Mountain, Ilam

Located 22 kilometers southeast of Ilam, this mountain is 2,578 meters high. the Chardavol and Korab Rivers originate in this area. This mountain extends from the southeast to Sivan and from...

Religious Places, Ilam

Imamzadeh Seyed Mohammad Abed (Peer Mohammad), Mehran

This Imamzadeh, which is locally known as Peer Mohammad, is located in Gonbad Village. the said is the son of Imam Musa Kazem (PBUH) and the brother of Imam Reza (PBUH) and is one of the important...

Jaber Mausoleum, Dareh Shahr

The same resembles the Shrine of Daniel the Prophet in Susa with a northern entrance. It is 15 m. long and 9 m. wide with 8 pillars. There is an adytum in its southern wall which is 180 cm....

Imamzadeh Seyed Ebrahim, Dehloran

Imamzadeh Seyed Ebrahim (AS) is one of the grandsons of Imam Baqer (PBUH) located 7 kilometers far from Zarrin Abad. The same belongs to the Saljuqii period and is geometrically designed in a...

Art And Cultural Places, Ilam

Handicrafts and Souvenirs, Ilam

The Ilam province is a tribal region and its handicrafts specially embossed Kilim is famous nationally. The most important handicrafts of the province are: wickerwork, coarse carpet, silk products,...

Local Music and Dances, Ilam

The musicians of the province use several kinds of local musical instruments. Some of these instruments are double tone, unlike other Iranian instruments which are monotone, and can be played in...