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Explore Ali Akbar in Iran
Ali Akbar in the region of Kermānshāh is a town in Iran - some 254 mi or ( 408 km ) South-West of Tehran , the country's capital city .
Current time in Ali Akbar is now 11:34 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Faraman, Estadabad, Karbala, Baghdad, and Basra. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Faraman . Where to go and what to see in Ali Akbar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 13 km away
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 17 km away
Kermanshah Airport
Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport is an airport in Kermanshah, Iran.
Located at 34.35 47.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 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 20 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 20 km away
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