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Semnan

Semnan Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. It is in the north of the country, and its center is Semnan. The province of Semnan covers an area of 96,816 square kilometers and stretches along the Alborz mountain range and borders to Dasht-e Kavir desert in its southern parts.

Counties of the province include Semnan, Aradan, Damghan, Shahrud, Mehdishahr, Meyami, Sorkheh, and Garmsar. In 1996, the province had a population of about 501,000, and in 2005 Semnan city had a population of 119,778, and the city of Shahroud, which accounts for being the largest city of this province, had a population of 231,831.

The province is divided into two parts: a mountainous region, and the plains at the foot of the mountains.

Semnan can be divided into sixteen sectors from the old days of Avesta. During the Medes and Achaemenid periods, it accounted for being one of the largest provinces of the empire.

During the Islamic era, Semnan was part of the historical region of Gomess or Komesh, and the Silk Road paved its way from the midst of this region. Needless to say, the province was witness to numerous wars.

The Cultural Historical Heritage Organization of Iran lists 470 sites of historical and cultural heritage such as palaces, forts, castles, caravansarais, ab anbars, and badgirs, in Semnan. In addition to these there are various religious and sacred places as well.

Tourist attractions:

Ghasr-e Bahram Caravanserai

Ghasr-e Bahram Caravanserai

 Ghasr-e-Bahram is a square shaped Caravanserai that has four tall semicircle towers and two northern-southern gates. The place is one of the best tourist spots in Semnan and thousands of people who come to visit Semnan from USA, UK, Canada, and all over the world.


Darband Cave

Darband Cave

 One of the largest caves in Iran, Darband Cave has many secrets to tell you. The ancient most relic found in the cave is related to the 5th century AH. The most valid and on record being a gold coin embossed with the ‘Kufic’ script related to the late “Saljuqi period” or the beginning of the Mongol invasion.


Shirband Cave

Shirband Cave

 

Darvar Village

 Darvar Village

 Darvar is one of the beautiful villages in Iran. Having mountains in its surroundings, the village gives a spectacular view to its visitors. The beauty of this village attracts thousands of tourists from across the world.


Kalateh rodbar Village

Kalateh rodbar Village

 


Shahcheraghi Dam Lake

Shahcheraghi Dam Lake

 


Tepal forbedden huntin area

Tepal forbedden huntin area

 


 parvar Protected Area

 parvar Protected Area

 


  Gholghol Springs

Gholghol Springs

 


Abr Forests ( Cloud Forest )

Abr Forests ( Cloud Forest )

 Abr Forest (Cloud Forest) is a thick forest near Semnan city where clouds can be seen most of the times. The forest is full of steep hills and a river also runs in there.


Bayazid Bastami Mosque

Bayazid Bastami Mosque

 


pahne Bath

pahne Bath

 


Ibrahim Khan Home

Ibrahim Khan Home

 


House of Tadayon

House of Tadayon

 

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