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Wetlands, West Azarbayjan PDF Print E-mail
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 The ponds and wetlands of this province cover an area of more than 700 sq. km. Some of these are 'sweet water'and some 'salty water'. A wide range of birds are provided with a natural habitat around these areas. To name a few of these wetlands: the wetlands of Sheitan, Yaadgarloo, Joohud Abad, Jeyzar Gardeh Qeiya and Hassanloo covering an area of 1,480 hectares around Naqadeh. The wetlands of Aaq Gol, Ishq Abad, Gareh Bolaq, Sari Soo extending 5,966 hectares around Mkau. The ponds of Gareh Gol and Yeseryel Abad cover an area of 460 hectares around Miandoab. 
Bukan, Mahabad, and Yusof Kandi Lakes, the stagnant water around Aras River and lake Orumieh each have beautiful aspects and landscapes and provide areas with special characteristics for birds and wildlife. A scope for fishing and hunting is also provided. 
 
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HUMIDITY: 67 %
VISIBILITY: 9.99 KM
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SUNRISE: 6:57 am
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Historical Places, West Azarbayjan
Khoy Old Bazaar, Khoy
 The said bazaar is to the eastern part of the city parallel to Taleqani and Enqelab streets. This bazaar is a remnant of Safavid, Zandiyeh and the Qajar periods in 4th century AH. This bazaar...
Dash Tappeh Hill, Miandoab
 This hillock lies alongside the village of Dash Tappeh in Miandoab. To the east of this hillock there is an entrance to the hillock which is made of lime stone and cement. Remnants of pieces of...
Other Castles, West Azarbayjan
 Other historical castles are named as Goevarchin Castle (Salmas), The Bakhdak Castle (Milan village of Miandoab), and the Ravaz Castle in Maku.
Natural Attractions, West Azarbayjan
Mahabad Rood River, Mahabad
This river is composed of two main branches and flows from the summits of Piran Shahr and Sardasht. After following its course it joins Lake Orumieh.
On this river a dam has been constructed,...
Orumieh Lake, West Azarbayjan
 The province of West Azarbayjan has the largest lake of Iran in its territory, known as Lake Orumieh. This lake is at an altitude of 1,267 m. from the sea level, with a length of 130-140 km,...
Wetlands, West Azarbayjan
 The ponds and wetlands of this province cover an area of more than 700 sq. km. Some of these are 'sweet water'and some 'salty water'. A wide range of birds are provided with a...
Religious Places, West Azarbayjan
Imamzadeh Barkeshloo Mausoleum, Orumieh
This mausoleum is in a village 12 km. from Orumieh and dates back to the Zandiyeh period or early Qajar era. From the architectural point of view this mausoleum is uniquely interesting.
Marserkis Church, Orumieh
 This church is on the slopes of the mountains, 12 km. west of Orumieh. This church was built under the orders of Shirin (the wife of the Sassanian ruler Khosrow Parviz), who was a Christian...
Marqoor Yaqoos (Johoodlardaqi) Church, Orumieh
This church is located out side the Orumieh city on the slopes of the Marqoor Yagoos Mountain. The structure of the said is probably related to the Sassanian era. 
Art And Cultural Places, West Azarbayjan
Natural History Musem, Orumieh
 The province of West Azarbayjan has two Natural History Museums. One in the University of Orumieh and the other in the Environmental Directorate (regional office of the Department of The...
Orumieh Museum, Orumieh
The said museum was constructed in the year 1967 in this city. It comprises of various sections exhibiting ancient, historical articles, two segments which are devoted to anthropology and a library.
Miandoab Museum, Miandoab
 This museum was inaugurated in the year 1968 and has brought about a wide collection of relics from the past. Articles such as bronze and other metals related to the pre-historic ages,...
Wonderfull Villages, West Azarbayjan
Tribal Area and Special Villages, West Azarbayjan
 The province of West Azarbayjan has its own special attractions regarding rural and tribal spaces or settlements. These are counted as valuable area for sight-seeing specially for tourists....