Explore Sheykh 'Ali in Iran
Sheykh 'Ali in the region of Kordestān is a place in Iran - some 276 mi or ( 443 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital city .
Time in Sheykh 'Ali is now 08:37 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Chenar, Nurabad, Karbala, Baghdad, and Sulaymaniyah. Since you are here already, consider visiting Chenar . Where to go and what to see in Sheykh 'Ali ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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
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