Other Old Schools, South Khorassan

This aggregate was central nucleolus of Akbarieh Village in the Past. It was constructed as a multi-purpose complex as governmental and residential. Some parts of this building belonged to Alam...

Shokat-Abad Garden and Edifice-Birjand

Covering an area of 8.5 hectares, it is located in 10 k.m. east of Birjand on the road to Zahedan. The edifice has been built in southern and eastern parts of the garden as resident of...

Ebne Hessam Khosfi School-Khosf

This school is also located in the historical texture of the city founded by Late Molla Ali Khosfi. It has a central yard with nice brick-work.

Natural Attractions, Khorassan-South

Karkhkhonic River-Qaen

This river passes through northern parts of the province eastward. Other important rivers of the province are Fakh Rood, Ali-Abad and Khoshab.

Band Darreh Lake-Birjand

This place is the most important mountainous recreational areas of the province 8 kilometers far from Birjand dates back to Qajar time. The area of this lake is about 3 hectares and is made of...

Arak and Karang Protected Area-Birjand

Locating in southwest of Birjand, this Protected area is one of the forest and beautiful areas of the region with verdant vegetation including herbal medicine. There live some wildlife like...

Religious Places, Khorassan-South

Imamzadeh Zeid-ebne Moosa

This is also well known as “Zeidulnar’ is located in Afreez village of Birjand . The main structure is an eight paneled tower made of brick. One of the inscriptions here is...

Qaen Jame' Mosque, Qaen

This mosque was constructed in the year 796 AH and was repaired in the year 1086 AH by Safkosh during the period of Shah Soleiman Safavid. The structure is made of stone and brick and the...

Religious and Pilgrimage Sites

There are several old mosques and pilgrimage places dating back to Safavid and Qajar time with interesting architecture, decoration and ornaments. Thses sites are Chahar Derakht Jame’...

Art And Cultural Places, Khorassan-South

Museums

The museums of the province are Shohada (Martyrs), archeological and anthropological museums in Birjand, Nationally Honored Persons Museoum, National History Museum, Vaghf Museum all in...

Local Music and Dances, South Khorassan

Local music and dances in South Khorassan Province are very old with rhythmic characteristics. These dances are performed in group forms. The songs of the region are full of sympathy and love...

Handicrafts and Souvenirs, South Khorassan

The most important handicrafts of the Province are high quality Carpets with unique designs (especially in Mood Village which are mostly exported), rugs, mat-making, silk cloth, pottery, earthenware...

Wonderfull Villages, Khorassan-South

Hendualan Village-Birjand

This old and historical village is located in the northeast of Birjand in a plain area. There is an old mosque in this village dates back to more than 1,000 years ago. Moreover, a pilgrimage...

Tabas Messina Village-Birjand

This village, was also called Annab (Jujube) Tabas, is located in east of Birjand and southeast of Assadieh City. There are 4 neighborhoods in the village and contains many historical monuments...

Shakhan Village-Birjand

Located in a eye-catching valley 100 kilometers northeast of Birjand Township and has a long history. It has 4 neighborhoods and Shakkhan River crosses it and is used for rotation of water mill...