The most important handicraft of the province is earthenware and ceramics, and a place called ‘Lalejin’ (30 km. north of Hamadan) is famous for this handicraft. Besides earthenware and ceramics, there are the followings-carpet and ‘Kilim’ weaving (or a coarse carpet), clothing (mainly to do with the nomads), ‘jajeem’ (or a loosely woven woolen material), leather work, ‘geeveh’ (a local foot-ware), sweet-meats and grape syrup.
About Hamedan (Hamadan)
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Alvand Summit – Hamedan
The mountainous region of Alvand embrace the important summits of the province. The Quri chay and Qarah Chay Rivers take their sources in the northern slopes, and the Yujari Chay and Khoram Abad Rivers take their sources in the south western skirts. ...
Ekbatan Dam Lake – Hamedan
This lake is located to the south east of Hamadan, and covers an area of about 60 hectares, its maximum and minimum depth being 32 and 18 m. respectively. Artificial forests have been planted around the dam, and the lake is utilized for military ...
Dokhtar Castle – Hamedan
Though this castle is in ruins, the ramparts and structure can still be seen. Some of the gate ways and staircases have been made of polished stone. This reveals that the city prospered during those times. The important military conditions of this ...
Pisar (Ali Abad) Hill – Hamedan
This hill lies at a distance of 2.5 km. north of the Hegmataneh hill. This hill is about 10 m. higher than the surrounding area, and due to presence of a river is divided into two parts. The covering area is equivalent to 1 sq.km. Historically, ...
Imamzadeh Mohsen (Kooh) – Hamedan
This Imamzadeh is located in the village of Farajin (Hamadan). Since it is situated in one of the pleasant valleys in the slopes of the Alvand Mountains it is also known as Imamzadeh Kooh. The structure dates back to the Mongol era (8th century AH.) ...
Avicenna Tomb – Hamedan
Avicenna, or (Hojjat-ol-Haq Sheikh-ol-Rais Sharaf-ol-Molk Abu Ali Hossein Ebne Abdollah Ebne Sina), was the great philosopher, scholar, physician of Iran (370-428 AH.). This tomb is located in Bu Ali Sq. Hamadan. The present structure was ...
Imamzadeh Abdollah – Hamedan
The same is located in the square by the same name. The structure is a 24 sided one and spherical in shape. Its facade has 12 arches and 12 supporting pillars. The lower portion of the structure, that is till a height of 90 cm. it has been ...
Tomb of Esther and Mordechai – Hamedan
Tomb of Esther and Mordechai, Pronounce as Ester and Mardkhay monument or tomb is one of the most important shrines of the Jewish people of Iran and the world. This monument is registered as one of Iran’s cultural heritage relics. The existence of ...
