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Gamishli Destination Guide

Delve into Gamishli in Iran

Gamishli in the region of Golestān is located in Iran - some 173 mi or ( 279 km ) North-East of Tehran , the country's capital .

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Local time in Gamishli is now 09:38 AM (Saturday) . 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: Piji Hajji, Zabol Mahalleh-ye Pa'in, Kuy-e Farahbakhsh, Dahaneh-ye Do, and Gamishli. While being here, you might want to check out Piji Hajji . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gamishli ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Abaskun

Abaskun was a port that existed in the Middle Ages on the southeastern shore of the Caspian Sea in the area of Gorgan. In his Geographia, Ptolemy mentions a river Sokanda in Hyrcania, which may have given the name to the city. The exact location of Abaskun remains unclear; most likely, it was situated near the mouth of the Gorgan River. According to Arab geographers, Abaskun was within a one- or three-day journey from Gorgan.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 37.02 54.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Caspian Sea, History of Iran, Khwarazmian dynasty

Great Wall of Gorgan

The Great Wall of Gorgan is a series of ancient defensive fortifications located near Gorgan in the Golestān Province of northeastern Iran, at the southeastern part of the Caspian Sea.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 37.07 54.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: 1st-century architecture, Archaeological sites in Iran, Archaeology of Iran, Buildings and structures in Golestan Province, History of Iran, Iranian architecture, Walls