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Bakhshi Castle, Orumieh

Saturday, 05 January 2008 16:40 administrator
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 This castle is on a deformed conical shaped mountain near the coast of Lake Orumieh overlooking a green plain. To the east of the said mountain there is an inscription written in the Elamite script. In excavations made in this castle some earthenware, copper and metal vessels have been discovered. Some huge pots have also been discovered which were used at that time to bury the dead bodies in them.
 

Shirin Va Farhad Tomb, Siyah Cheshmeh

Saturday, 05 January 2008 16:37 administrator
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This rocky mauloleum has been dug out on the skirts of the mountains having numerous chambers of stone. It dates back to the first millennium BC. and to the Orartoie era.
 

Segonbad Tomb, Orumieh

Saturday, 05 January 2008 16:28 administrator
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 This historical structure is to the southeast of Orumieh and the date 580 AH. can be noted on three inscriptions in the Kufic script placed on the entrance door. There is a possibility that the brick tower of Segonbad was constructed in the 6th century AH.
 

Sangar Rocky Tomb, Maku

Saturday, 05 January 2008 16:23 administrator
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 The said mausoleum lies 7 km. west of Mkau - Bazargan Road and near the village of Farhad. This structure dates back to 700 BC. This mausoleum has been dug out in the breast of the mountain comprising of three chambers. Near this remnant, is another relic of a stone wall and a fort standing on top of the mountain having towers.
 

Qarlidom Rocky Tomb, Orumieh

Saturday, 05 January 2008 16:11 administrator
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 This mausoleum is to the north of Darreh-ye-Band. It is devoid of artistic decorations and belongs to the Otartoie tribes dating to the first Millennium BC.
 
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