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Afkhamabad Destination Guide
Delve into Afkhamabad in Iran
Afkhamabad in the region of East Azarbaijan is a city in Iran - some 335 mi or ( 540 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital .
Current time in Afkhamabad is now 04:22 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Torshkuh, Akhi Jahan, Afkhamabad, Mosul, and Tabriz. While being here, make sure to check out Torshkuh . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Afkhamabad ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University
Shahid Madani University of Azerbaijan, commonly called only Azerbaijan University, was founded on 1987 in Tabriz as a branch of Tehran Teacher Education University. On 1988 Azerbaijan University became an independent university . The initial objective of the university was to training teachers in different area for the fulfillment of Iranian government educational development policies. The major concern of the university was focused on training teachers for high schools and technical schools.
Located at 37.81 45.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Abarshahr
Abarshahr was a satrapy (province) of the Sassanid Empire. The population was supported by the Hari river, which was used for irrigation. Strabo cited the regions abundant wine-production. Cities in the region were Candac, Artacauan, and Apameia, and Pushang, among others. The capital was a vital point of administration and of communications toward Bactria, India, and Sagistan. The region was involved in the Indian and Chinese trade. Its governor bore the unique title of kanarang.
Located at 37.76 45.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Khorkhora
Gamichi is a village in Urmia Lake shore in East Azerbaijan Province in Iran.
Located at 37.87 45.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Bavil
Bavil is a village outside the metropolitan of Tabriz, Iran, in the East Azerbaijan Province. The village itself is officially divided into a north and a south part named Olya and Sofla, respectively. It was named after a French settler.
Located at 37.93 46.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Sahand University of Technology
Sahand University of Technology (SUT)(دانشگاه صنعتي سهند- تبریز) is one of the best and prestigious engineering schools in Iran. Located in the northwest of Iran, 20 km southwest of Tabriz in Sahand satellite city, offering both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The university offers 2 Associate degrees, 11 bachelors degrees, 45 masters degrees, and 21 Ph. D degrees in 8 colleges. It is named after the nearby mountain of Sahand.
Located at 37.93 46.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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