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Discover Loj in Iran
Loj in the region of Māzandarān is a town located in Iran - some 83 mi or ( 134 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Loj is now 01:21 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Pazan, Khoshkeh Chal, Jur Deh, Tehran, and Sanandaj. When in this area, you might want to check out Pazan . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Loj ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ovan Lake
Ovan lake (also known as Evan lake) is a small alpine lake in Alamut region of Arburz range, in Qazvin province of Iran. The centre point of the lake is approximately located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:36|28|58.98|N|50|26|37.39|E| | |name= }}. The only tributary that flows into the lake, is a stream with the same name, Ovan, coming down from northern mounts. The north of the lake is also surrounded by three small villages, namely from east to west: Varbon, Ovan and Zar-abaad.
Located at 36.48 50.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
East Alamut District
East Alamut District is a district in Qazvin County, Qazvin Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 12,519, in 4,128 families. The District has one city: Moallem Kalayeh. The District has three rural districts (dehestan): Alamut-e Bala Rural District, Alamut-e Pain Rural District, and Moallem Kalayeh Rural District.
Located at 36.47 50.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Alamut Castle
Alamut was a mountain fortress located in the South Caspian province of Daylam near the Rudbar region in Iran, approximately 100 km (60 mi) from present-day Tehran, Iran. The name means "Eagle's Nest. " Under the leadership of Hasan-i Sabbah, Alamut became the site of intense activity for the Shi'a Nizari Ismai'li, along with a smaller subgroup known as the Assassins, between 1090 and 1256 AD. During the medieval period, the castle functioned as the major stronghold of the Nizari Ismaili state.
Located at 36.44 50.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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