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Shamsek Destination Guide

Delve into Shamsek in Iran

Shamsek in the region of Kermānshāh is a city in Iran - some 229 mi or ( 369 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital .

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Current time in Shamsek is now 05:03 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: Gheybollah, Gavanban, Abbasabad, Karbala, and Baghdad. While being here, make sure to check out Gheybollah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shamsek ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Dinavar

Dinawar was a major city in the 8th-11th centuries, located to the northeast of Kermanshah in western Iran. The ruins of the city is now located in Dinawar District, in Sahneh County, Kermanshah Province. In the early Islamic times, it was called Mah al-Kufa, the element Mah probably originating from the fact that in the Seleucid period, the city was located in the heartland of Media. Dinawar historically has produced many scholars including Ebn Qotayba and Abu Hanifa Dinwari.

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Located at 34.58 47.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Populated places in Kermanshah Province, Sahneh County