Koohdasht Plain – Koohdasht

The above mentioned hill is one of the important hillocks from the pre-historic age. Situated 24 km. from the village of Abol vafa (Koohdasht). This hillock was made of sun baked bricks and clay. From the central section of this hill, earthenware, brass and admiralty metal vessels have been found....

The ancient valley of Shirez is located in the 45 kilometer distance to the north of Koohdasht and on the way of Simreh River. It has a beautiful nature and several springs running with plenty of water, pointy and sharp rocks and plenty of wild fruits. The topographic environment of this district...

Mirmelas cave is located in the approximate distance of 18 kilometers to north east of Koohdasht of Lorestan. Paintings and images on the southern and northern walls of this cave mostly indicates scenes of battles, hunting, man and animal. Animal images such as deer, cow, dog, fox and particularly...

The above mentioned bridge is situated on the old road of Tehran to the ancient city of Shahpour Khast. This bridge has been constructed on Kashgan river. At the lower end of the bridge its pillars from the Sassani era have remained. Of the 11 pillars only a part of 4 pillars are left to be seen....

Situated on the peaks of Do Shah in Koohdasht, are two castles with the same name. One of which is a relatively large castle of which a portion of its southern ramparts adjoin the mountainside, and parts of the remaining wall are also evident. Its entrance is on the southern side and within the...

This valley lies between two mountains, 80 km. south west of Khoram Abad towards Koohdasht. In the mountains of Sefid Kooh is a crypt which has pillars and a wall constructed around it. It is believed that this was used to be the place of worshippers of the Mehri sect or Mitraism. Two passages join...

This Mausoleum is located 25 km. west of Koohdasht, on the skirts of the Bareh Kazem mountains. The inhabitants of this area follow the Dervish principles. This tomb is that of 'Abol Vafa', one of the seven disciples of the Dervish 'Soltan Isaq' (A descendent of Imam Moosa Kazem, the 7th Imam of...

Changary is a name of a mountain, which extends from the north-east of Koohdasht till the Seimareh River. On the peak of this mountain are the remnants of a few castles, the most important of which being the above mentioned. This castle overlooks the plains of Koohdasht. The remnants of this castle...