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Moradlu-ye 'Olya Destination Guide

Delve into Moradlu-ye 'Olya in Iran

Moradlu-ye 'Olya in the region of Āz̄ārbāyjān-e Gharbī is located in Iran - some 434 mi or ( 698 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital .

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Local time in Moradlu-ye 'Olya is now 11:21 AM (Wednesday) . 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: Fatah Kandi, Qaban Basan, Bayan Chowli, Aqamir Kandi, and Ag Otluq. While being here, you might want to check out Fatah Kandi . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Moradlu-ye 'Olya ? 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.

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Located at 39.34 45.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: 450s conflicts, 451, 5th century in Armenia, Battles involving Armenia, Battles involving the Sassanid Empire

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.

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Located at 39.34 45.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Battlefields, History of Armenia

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.

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Located at 39.35 45.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Counties of Iran, Counties of West Azerbaijan Province, Poldasht County

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.

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Located at 39.22 44.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Counties of Iran, Counties of West Azerbaijan Province, Showt County

Parchy

Parchy (also, Parchi) is a village in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. The word Parchy can also be used as a term to describe promiscuous women who tend to strive for men's attention: Zeltzin and Tomisha are so parchy that their lives revolve around going to every basketball game.

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Located at 39.50 45.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Nakhchivan, Populated places in Azerbaijan