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Historical Places


Arsacidian Goodarz the 2nd Inscription, Bistoon

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 06:36 administrator
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To the east of the Miteridat embossment, on the same rock, is the engraving of one of his successors named as, Goodarz II (46-51 AD.). This Impression depicts the victory of Goodarz II on his rival Mehrdad, and also shows the presence of two riders armed with spears. In the hand of an angel is a wreath of flowers, which is a sign of victory.
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Anubanini Inscription, Sar Pol-e-Zahab

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 05:14 administrator
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 In the vicinity of Sar Pol-e-Zahab, there is an Anubanini impression engraved in the breast of a rock. The same is alongside an inscription written in Akadi script and this relic is present even up to this date. The two embossments of this rock are related to 2800 years BC., engraved in the breast of the a mountain reaching an elevation of 35 m. high., and it is attributed to Semitic monarch known as "Anubanini".
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Other Fire Temples, Kermanshah

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 05:13 administrator
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The other fire temples of the province are as follows:
Kaikavoos rock tomb in north Sahneh, related to the Medes and the Medes platform in Bistoon related to the first millennium BC.
 

Parthian Temple, Bistoon

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 05:13 administrator
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To the north of the Dariush engraving in Bistoon, are the remnants of a structure from the Parthian period. The same is a temple or a worshiping site built during the Parthian period, coinciding with the construction of another relic in Bistoon. This Parthian temple which is situated opposite the slab of Parthian impressions, comprises of two platforms.
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Goor Dakhmeh Darband, Sonqor

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 05:11 administrator
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This large rectangular shaped crypt is a historical remnant in the city of Sonqor, from the times of the Meads. The outstanding features of the same are its impression and guide lines of Ahoura Mazda, that is a sun with wings displayed on the facade of the crypt.
 


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