Delve into Jahan Tighabad in Iran
Jahan Tighabad in the region of Golestān is located in Iran - some 198 mi or ( 319 km ) North-East of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Jahan Tighabad is now 06:02 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Shoghal Tappeh-ye 'Olya, Gamishli Yelqi, Jahan Tighabad, Emamabad, and Toqor Tappeh. While being here, you might want to check out Shoghal Tappeh-ye 'Olya . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Jahan Tighabad ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Tureng Tepe
Tureng Tepe ("Hill of the Pheasants") (alternatively spelled in English as Turang Tappe/Tape/Tappa/Tappeh) is an archaeological site in northeastern Iran, in the Gorgan plain, approximately 17 km northeast of the town of Gorgan. The oldest remains on the site date to the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods. The Bronze Age settlement portion of the site dates from approximately 3100-2900 BC through 1900 BC.
Located at 36.93 54.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Behkadeh Raji
Behkadeh Raji is the first leper colony, which was built as an economically self-sufficient, independent village. It was built in 1961 on initiative of Farah Pahlavi in Iran. The aim of the village concept was to not only achieve optimal care of lepers by the coexistence of healthy and diseased but also information and dialog with the public about leprosy sufferers. This is the same Colony that Forough Farrokhzads film Khaneh siah ast is about.
Located at 36.83 54.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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