Band Darreh Lake-Birjand

Provinces of Iran

Ardebil

Bushehr

Chaharmahal Va Bakhtiyari

Kohkiluyeh Va Boyer Ahmad

Sistan Va Baluchestan

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Desigend By Akbar Nemati

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 some materials like brick, stone, mortar and limestone with brick façade. This weir is charged by rainfall and water is used for agricultural activities. There are two other weirs namely Omarshah and Chardeh in this mountain all belong to Qajar time and are used as recreational areas.

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Khorassan-South Tourism Attraction

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Historical Places, Khorassan-South

Other castles of the Province

Other important castles of the province are Foorag, Hose Gholam Kesh casle and Kas Hassan Sabah all in Birjand.

Tombs and Graveyards

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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

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...

Dermian Protected Area-Sarbisheh

This Protected Area is located southeast of Birjand and is a part of Sarbisheh Township with different species of flora and fauna with specific natural characteristics and eco-tourism potentials.

Birjand Rood

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Religious Places, Khorassan-South

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’...

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...

Art And Cultural Places, Khorassan-South

Museums

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Local and Regional Foods, South Khorassan

Various cities and villages of Khorassan province have a variety of local foods such as many types of ‘Aash’. ‘Ishkkeneh’ and other dishes.

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...

Wonderfull Villages, Khorassan-South

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...

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...

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...