Touring Bashmaq in Iran
Bashmaq in the region of Kordestān is a city located in Iran - some 265 mi or ( 427 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital city .
Time in Bashmaq is now 09:49 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Irab, Karbala, Baghdad, Sulaymaniyah, and Mosul. Being here already, consider visiting Irab . Check out our recommendations for Bashmaq ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Ziwiyeh
The castle at Ziwiyeh which has been ruined through digging for archaeological purposes, was an ancient and strong building situated on the top of a mount above the wide Ziwiyeh Cave, Iran. It is located in an altitude of 1,835 m above sea level in Kurdistan province of Iran on the south of Lake Urmia. Artefacts found there belong to the 9th century BC (belonging to Medes era) and have been kept in some museums.
Located at 36.26 46.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Ziwiye hoard
The Ziwiye hoard is a treasure hoard containing gold, silver, and ivory objects, also including a few Luristan pieces, that was uncovered on the south shore of Lake Urmia in Ziwiyeh, Kurdistan Province, Iran, in 1947. These objects provide a link between the cultures of the Iranian plateau and the Scythian art forms known as the "animal style".
Located at 36.26 46.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Karaftu
The Cave of Karaftu is situated 64 km from Seqiz (and 12 km from the village of Kereftu). Strategically, this site connects the ancient road from Syria and Iraq, leading through Iran to Afghanistan, i.e. it is on the Silk Road. Throughout history, and yet till today, many caravans have passed through this road, endowing particular importance to this region.
Located at 36.27 46.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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