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Delve into Homayun Kosh in Iran
Homayun Kosh in the region of Kermānshāh is located in Iran - some 216 mi or ( 348 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Homayun Kosh is now 10:12 AM (Sunday) . 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: Homayun Kosh, Karimabad, Afsharan, Qarah Gowzlu, and Karbala. While being here, you might want to check out Homayun Kosh . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Homayun Kosh ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Temple of Anahita at Kangavar
The Anahita Temple is the name of one of two archaeological sites in Iran popularly thought to have been attributed to the ancient deity Anahita. The larger and more widely known of the two is located at Kangāvar in Kermanshah Province. The other is located at Bishapur. The remains at Kangavar reveal an edifice that is Hellenistic in character, and yet display Persian architectural designs.
Located at 34.50 47.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Godin Tepe
Godin Tepe is an archaeological site in western Iran, situated in the valley of Kangavar in Kermanshah Province. Discovered in 1961, the site was excavated from 1965 to 1973 by a Canadian expedition headed by T. Cuyler Young Jr. and sponsored by the Royal Ontario Museum. The importance of the site was due to its control over the early lapis-lazuli trade between Badakhshan in Afghanistan and the Mesopotamian flood plain.
Located at 34.52 48.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Darakeh
Darakeh is a neighbourhood located north of the provincial capital of Tehran, Iran. It is near Evin and Velenjak, and it has a very beautiful hiking area. Its population in 2005 was 1.000.000.
Located at 34.45 47.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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