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Dowkaneh Destination Guide
Discover Dowkaneh in Iran
Dowkaneh in the region of Kermānshāh is a place located in Iran - some 256 mi or ( 412 km ) South-West of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Dowkaneh is now 06:23 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Kamarab, Haft Cheshmeh, Dashtelah-ye Sofla, Dashtelah-ye 'Olya, and Karbala. When in this area, you might want to check out Kamarab . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Dowkaneh ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Sefid Kooh
Sefid-Kooh is a mountain ten km to the south of Kermanshah, Iran. Its highest peak is 2805 above sea level. The watershed of the mountain is the separating line between two districts of Kermanshah, i.e. Dorood-Faraman and Sarfiroozabad of Mahidasht.
Located at 34.20 47.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Essaqwand Rock Tombs
The Essaqwand Rock Tombs are three rock-hewn tombs located 25 km southwest of Harsin in Kermanshah Province, Iran. On top of the middle tomb there is the bas-relief of a man with his profile toward the viewers. He is holding his hands in prayers in front of him. There is also a torch and a fire altar in front of him. Behind the fire altar there is another man, holding up something in his hands.
Located at 34.25 47.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Kermanshah Airport
Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport is an airport in Kermanshah, Iran.
Located at 34.35 47.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Mount Behistun
Mount Bisotoun is a mountain in the Kermanshah Province is located in the middle of the western part of Iran. It is located 525 kilometers from Tehran. It is well known for its rock relief in which the great Achaemenian King, Darius the Great, had the narrative of his exploits engraved around B.C. 500.
Located at 34.39 47.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Behistun Palace
Behistun palace is a ruined Sassanid palace located in Bisotun, 20 kilometres Kermanshah, Iran. It faces the cliff with the much older Behistun inscription, across the ancient road running between Behistun mountain and Behistun lake. The palace has long been regarded in Persian tradition as a residence of Shirin, queen of Khosrau II, the Sassanid Shah of Persia who reigned from 590 to 628, shortly before the Muslim conquest of Persia.
Located at 34.39 47.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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