The same is located in an east-west valley on steep slope overlooking the northern front of the Takht Mountains 63 km. south of Marivan. The village houses are generally made of stone and stair like fashion, with beams covering the ceilings. These houses are arranged such that the roof of one house is the courtyard of the other.
The climate of this region in spring and summer is very pleasant and it is very cold in winter.The Oramanat Takht Village is one of the attractive rural areas of Kurdestan which besides its panoramic views, has valuable tourism capacities because of the annual performance of an ancient and wonderful ceremony of Peer Shahriar. The inhabitant of this territory and their language is known as Hevarami. The Urami dialect is one of the famous Kurdish languages. Ancient fire temples, remnants of this region indicate that the inhabitants were Zoroastrians before converting to Islam. The Sirvan River flows from the deep valleys of this region and enters Iraq. The border areas of the Sirvan river are called Ravar. Here the lands are covered with walnut, pomegranate, fig and mulberry trees. In spite of difficult climatic conditions the inhabitants abide by their traditions. The tombs of Peer Shahriar Urami, writer of the book Acquaintance of Peer Shahriar is one of the creditable pilgrimage sites of the people, which was a Zoroastrian celestial before the advent of Islam. The inhabitants of the Uraman Takht are Sonni moslems from the Shafei sect. From other sacred sites, mention can be made of the Oihang and Abdollahi mosques, the tomb of "Loskeh Hijij" which is highly respected by the people of this region and other people of Kurdestan.
The same is located 8 km. south of Sanandaj and was a seat of government. It was constructed during the Safavid period by Helu Khan. At present only its ruins have remained.
This castle is located 42 km. north east of Saqez, and to the west of the Karaftoo Village and in an ancient region. It was just by chance discovered in 1947. Articles found in this castle, reveal...
The same is located at a distance of 12 km. from the Qamechoqay village of Bijar, and to the north of the Bijar - Takab Road. This archaic castle can be accounted for as a matchless one in the...
The same is located 10 km. to the north of Sanandaj in mountain valleys of the "Sateleh and Tirgara" region. The length of the dam lake is 11 km. and it extends for about 934...
The Zarivar Lake is the most important and unique attraction in the west. This lake is situated at an altitude of 1,285 m. from sea level, and its width and length being 2 and 4.5 km....
Other ancient mosques of the province are: the Darolaman Jame' Mosque (Sanandaj), Khosrow Abad Jame' Mosque (Bijar), Do Minareh Mosque (Saqez), Jame' Mosque of the Qajar era...
The same is also the Jame' Mosque of Sanandaj, and was constructed by the late Amanollah Khan in the year 1227 AH. Besides being well fortified, this mosque has a large nocturnal area. On...
Hajar Khtoon is the sibling of Imam Reza (PBUH). Its tomb is located in Taleqani Avenue (Sanandaj), near the Hajar Khastoon Mosque. This pilgrimage site has two courtyards, a relatively large mosque...
The province of Kurdestan has only one archaeological and anthropological musem. The said is in Salar Seyed Edifice in the city of Sanandaj. Various relics from the region of Kurdestan, as well...
At present, throughout the rural and urban regions of the province a great number of inhabitants are engaged in producing different handicraft articles. The most important of these are,...
Kurdish music so to speak spells notes well intermingling with the life, culture, historical, music and religious beliefs of the people. The Hooreh or Ahoura melody is a distinct example of...
The village of Salavat Abad or Naman is located 15 km. east of Sanandaj and the Salavat Abad River flows from the south. Altitudes such as Mount Kacheh Resh in the north west, mount Lul in the...
The same is located in an east-west valley on steep slope overlooking the northern front of the Takht Mountains 63 km. south of Marivan. The village houses are generally made of stone and stair like...
This village is located 60 km. of Sanandaj - Marivan Road (28 km. from Sarv Abad of Sanandaj). The said village is famous for a volume of the Holy Qoran in the 'Kufic' script. Which is...
