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Explore Purnak in Iran
Purnak in the region of Āz̄ārbāyjān-e Gharbī is a place in Iran - some 431 mi or ( 694 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital city .
Time in Purnak is now 02:58 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Fatah Kandi, Qaban Basan, Hajji Sufi, Tappeh Bashi, and Aqamir Kandi. Since you are here already, consider visiting Fatah Kandi . Where to go and what to see in Purnak ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Avarayr
The Battle of Avarayr also known as Battle of Vartanantz, was fought on May 26, 451 AD on the Avarayr Plain in Vaspurakan, between the Armenian Army under Saint Vartan and Sassanid Persia. Although the Persians were victorious on the battlefield itself, the battle proved to be a major strategic victory for Armenians, as Avarayr paved way to the Nvarsak Treaty (484 AD), which affirmed Armenia's right to practice Christianity freely.
Located at 39.34 45.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Avarayr Plain
The Avarayr Plain is the location of the Battle of Avarayr in 451, and is described as being along the banks of the Ṭłmut River, apparently the Armeno-Persian frontier at that time. At the time, the Avarayr plain was part of the Armenian region of Vaspurakan. The plain is located today in northwestern Iran near the border with Nakhichevan.
Located at 39.34 45.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Poldasht County
Poldasht county is a county (Shahrestan) in West Azarbaijan province in north-western Iran. Its capital is the city of Poldasht. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 38,586, in 8,758 families. The county is subdivided into two districts: the Central District and Aras District. The county has one city: Poldasht. The historical Church of Saint Stephanos, in the village of Dare Sham, in the Gechlart area of Poldasht, draws tourists and the faithful from Iran and around the world.
Located at 39.35 45.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Showt County
Showt County is a county in West Azerbaijan Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Showt. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 51,476, in 11,769 families. The county is subdivided into two districts: the Central District and Qarah Qoyun District. The county has one city: Showt.
Located at 39.22 44.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Garabaghlar Mausoleum
Mausoleum in Garabaghlar village – is a mausoleum located in Garabaghlar village of Sharur Rayon of Azerbaijan, about 30 kilometers far from the north-western part of Nakhchivan. The mausoleum, built in the first half of the 14th century is partially demolished and has a cylindrical form with twelve semicircular facets. The mausoleum, which has a circular form in the inner part, is 30 meters high.
Located at 39.42 45.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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