There is a small island situated opposite Bandar Laft, between Laft and Khamir, known as Andarabi Island.
To the south east of this island is the above mentioned pilgrimage site. Presently, this island is devoid of inhabitants, but the site is held in great respect by fishermen and navigators.
About Qeshm (Gheshm) Island
Qeshm (or Gheshm), formerly also known as Kishm, is an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz. Qeshm Island is located a few kilometers off the southern coast of Iran (Persian Gulf), opposite the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Bandar Khamir.The average temperature on the island is approximately 27 °C (81 °F). The warmest months are June through August, and the coldest from October to January.Historical records concerning the Qeshm ...
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Qeshm Geo Park – Qeshm
Along Qeshm Island, there are mountains whose height is rarely ever more than three hundred meters. The length of these mountains from east to west of the island almost equals the length of Qeshm Island which is about one hundred and ten ...
Kharbas Village – Qeshm
The ancient village of Kharbas is on Qeshm Island and located on the fork road of Qeshm -Dargahan. Nestling in the heights of this village are historical evidences revealing architectural effects in the rocks.Some believe this to be the place of ...
Sinkoo Village – Qeshm
This village is on the coastal area, and is one of the important and oldest villages in the township of Qeshm. It has a warm and dry climate.Due to the cape and suitable vegetation coverage, wild life and birds such as herons and gulls form an ...
Kharbez Archaeological City and Caves – Qeshm
This ancient city is related to the Sassanid era, and till the 4th century AH. was a thriving city. Earthenware and other evidences have been found through surveys made here. The estimated length of this city is 7 km. and sweet-water was utilized ...
Kharbez Water Reservoir – Qeshm
The above mentioned is located near the archaeological city of Kharbez, southwest of the Qeshm Island, between the city and a temple known as Mehri. This large reservoir is a remnant from the Sassanid era. The same was in a state of ruins, but in ...
Stars Valley – Qeshm
Stars Valley on Qeshm with a historical background of about two million years have been created as a result of soil, stone and sand erosion caused by the wind, rain and shower. The valley is a rare natural masterpiece on the beautiful island of ...
Barkh Mosque – Qeshm
The original construction of this mosque can be related to the early Islamic period, coinciding with the times of the conquests of the ports and islands of Iran by Amr-ebne-Aas.This relic was built under his command in the Koosheh Village of ...
Shah Shahid Pilgrimage – Qeshm
The same is located near the ancient city of Kharbez, beyond the Mehri Temple and on the edge of a precipice. It comprises of two inter-connecting rooms constructed of sun baked bricks and clay, with an area of 4 m x 3 m.