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Silikan Destination Guide

Delve into Silikan in Iran

Silikan in the region of Qazvīn is located in Iran - some 64 mi or ( 103 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital .

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Local time in Silikan is now 11:49 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Salaj Anbar, Pa'in Balan, Khoshkeh Chal, Owchan, and Tehran. While being here, you might want to check out Salaj Anbar . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Silikan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 36.44 50.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: 840s architecture, Alamut, Castles in Iran, Iranian architecture, Medieval legends, Qazvin Province

Alamut River

The Alamut River is a river of northern Iran. It flows through the southern Alborz mountain range into the Shah River. The Taliqan and Alamut rivers conjoin to form the Shah River.

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Located at 36.40 50.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Rivers of Iran

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.

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Located at 36.47 50.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Districts of Iran, Districts of Qazvin Province, Qazvin County