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Gurbaba 'Ali Destination Guide

Touring Gurbaba 'Ali in Iran

Gurbaba 'Ali in the region of Kordestān is located in Iran - some 257 mi or ( 414 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital city .

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Time in Gurbaba 'Ali is now 10:35 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Zaki Beg-e Sofla, Tappeh Bur, Suleh Kan, Qal'eh Kohneh, and Bardeh Rah Sheh. Being here already, consider visiting Zaki Beg-e Sofla . Check out our recommendations for Gurbaba 'Ali ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

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.

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Located at 36.27 46.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Populated places in Kurdistan Province

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.

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Located at 36.26 46.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Castles in Iran, Iranian architecture, Kurdistan Province

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".

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 36.26 46.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Iran, Kurdistan Province, Scythians, Treasure troves of Asia