Shakhan Village-Birjand

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Desigend By Akbar Nemati

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 stones attractive for tourists. There is also an old mourning place in this village.

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Khorassan-South Tourism Attraction

Khorassan-South weather forcast

HUMIDITY: 19 %

VISIBILITY: 8 KM

PRESSURE: 0 MM

SUNRISE: 5:31 am

SUNSET: 7:45 pm

TEMP: 28°C

Day: Monday

LOW: 24°C

HIGH: 38°C

Day: Tuesday

LOW: 24°C

HIGH: 41°C

Historical Places, Khorassan-South

Pordeli House-Birjand

It is one of the beautiful houses of Birjand dates back to Qajar time. Its façade is decorated very nice based on local architecture techniques as well as those Azerbaijan.

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...

Mood Castle and Garden-Birjand

This building has an area of 60,270 square meters in 40 k.m. east of Birjand. There is a long wall with 20 round towers. Moreover, a 10 meter ditch surrounds it for defense purpose. The main...

Natural Attractions, Khorassan-South

Thermal Springs of the Province

Garmab (Boiling water) in Fadashak, Garmab in Nasreddin village. Kaltorsh in Kalateh, Kaltorsh in Nehbandan Road, mineral water in Tonak village, Siah Mineral Water in Kalateh Soleiman, Gooab...

Chahardeh Waterfall

This waterfall is located in a valley with same name in Bagheran heights in the north of Birjand. In the first and highest waterfall water comes down 7 meters.

Other heights of the Province

Other heights and summits of the province are Shahkooh 2,732 meter west of Nehbandan, Golrak Mountains 2,481 meters, Zeen-Abad 2,419 meters, Bazoo 2,350 meters, Baran 2,518 meters, and….

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’...

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...

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...

Art And Cultural Places, Khorassan-South

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...

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

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...