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Imamzadeh Esmaeil, Abhar

This Imamzadeh is located between the towns of Abhar and Takestan, he is said to be a descendent of Hazrat Ali Ben Abitaleb (AS). The facade of the Imamzadeh is octagonal, but internally it is square in shape and generally made of brick. It comprises of intricate architectural techniques and fine mirror work. The dome is finished in tile work and right around the mausoleum verses from the Holy Qoran can be noted. Architectural evidence show that this structure was built in the 9th century AH. and the artistic works probably date back to the late Safavid era.

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Historical Places, Zanjan

Zolfaqary Edifice, Zanjan

The historical complex of the Zolfaqary edifice is located in the central network of the old part of the Zanjan city. This comprises of the so called interior buildings (which mainly sheltered...

Qeidar Nabi Mausoleum, Abhar

This mausoleum is that of Qeydar Ben Esmail Ben Ebrahim one of the prophets of the Bani Israili clan. The construction of this structure dates back to 719 AH. and the dome of which was built in the...

Zanjan Old Bazaar, Zanjan

This Bazaar is located in the ancient network of the city and consists of two portions such as the Bazaar-e-Bala or upper section and the 'Bazaar-e-Paieen' or 'lower' section...

Natural Attractions, Zanjan

Qezel Ozan River, Zanjan

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Sajas Rood River, Khoda Bandeh

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Abhar Rood River, Abhar

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Religious Places, Zanjan

Imamzadeh Esmaeil, Abhar

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Imamzadeh Seyed Ebrahim Mausoleum, Zanjan

The above mentioned, is the mausoleum of Ebrahim Bin Moosa Bin Jaffar or Ebrahim Bin Mohammad Ben Abdollah Ben Alhasan Ben Alabas Ben Ali. The structure was renovated and repaired in the year...

Abhar Jame' Mosque, Abhar

This mosque has been constructed by Mohammad Bin Abubakr in the year 90 AH. It is divided into two eastern and western portions and has two gateways. In past the water of this mosque came...

Art And Cultural Places,Zanjan

Local Music and Dances, Zanjan

From ancient times the music of Azarbayjan owed its fame to the presence of the 'Ashiqs' who were self made artisans contributed to the local music by composing lyrics and displaying...

Zanjan Anthropological Museum, Zanjan

This museum is located in the historical site of the beautiful edifice of the Rakhtshooy Khaneh in the renowned locality of Baba Jamal Charoqi of Zanjan. This is a remnants of the Qajar era and the...

Handicrafts and Souvenirs, Zanjan

These plain knives and a variety of pocket knives and switch blades, carpets, 'Charoq' (a local type of women shoe) filigree work, silver and a variety of 'Kilim' (a coarse...