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Naz Island is the only place tourists can wade on foot or by car one km into the Persian Gulf waters. After 22 km from Qeshm, you reach Naz Island. It is one of the key tourist attractions of Qeshm Island. Naz Island which is around three hectares in area does not have a sandy beach and is surrounded by rocky [...]
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The salt in Namakdan Cave is among the best common salt which is rich in magnesium and can be used for medical purposes. In the southwest of the island there is a dome-like mountain, 237 meters above sea level. It has salt caves which are among the island’s most beautiful natural attractions. Strands of salt on the [...]
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The historic Kharbas Caves of Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf are one of the outstanding works of rock-cut architecture. There are indications – including multiple historical structures surrounding the caves and rock catacombs [man-made subterranean passageways for religious practice] which are scattered all across the island – that the caves date back to the [...]
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Stars Valley on Qeshm with a historical background of about two million years have been created as a result of soil, stone and sand erosion caused by the wind, rain. The valley is a rare natural masterpiece on the beautiful island of Qeshm. The northern side of Qeshm Island is close to Berke-ye Khalaf Village have shown its strange geological feature. Residents of [...]
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Mangrove forests of Qeshm island are among the unique natural attractions on the southern coast of Iran. The floating forests spread over an area of 7,500 hectares, a green strip in northwestern coasts of Qeshm. The forests also surround the port village of Laft in the Central District of Qeshm. Grey or white mangrove, three [...]
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Qeshm Island Global Geopark with a total area of over 30,000 hectares is situated in the west of Qeshm Island. It was the Middle East’s first Geopark which made it to the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) supported by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2006. This Geopark spans several areas including Hara Forests, Salt Dome, Salt Cave, mineral springs, [...]
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Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf has multiple attractions to absorb more domestic and foreign tourists. Qeshm, an Iranian island with a total area of about 1,500 square kilometers, is located in the Strait of Hormuz. It is the world’s biggest dependent territory whose area is larger than 22 countries [combined]. The island, which comprises [...]
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Iranians around the world celebrate Yalda, which is one of the most ancient Persian festivals. The festival dates back to the time when a majority of Persians were followers of Zoroastrianism prior to the advent of Islam. On Yalda festival, Iranians celebrate the arrival of winter, the renewal of the sun and the victory of [...]
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Gahar is located beside the Oshtorankouh massif in Zagross range in the province of Lorestan.It is 2360m above the sea level,1700m long and 500m wide. Depth of the lake is 28m maximum. Gahar lake is among the best sample of lakes that has been appeared due to the landslide.This lake has been located among Oshtorankooh mountain chain and has a [...]
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More than a thousand meters above sea level on the slopes of the Alborz mountain range in Gilan, northern Iran, a remarkable village dating back to 1006 AD bustles with life. The unique ochre-brown structures of Masuleh follow the slope of the mountain that the village nestles on—or rather, grows from—giving the village its most unusual quality: the roofs [...]
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