Saqez (Saghez) Attractions

Sirvan River – Saqez

This is the longest river in Kurdestan province and its main branches are the Gavrood and Qeshlaq Rivers. The Gaveh Rood takes its source from the Kan Kabood Mountains of Saqez and Qeshlaq River from the Peer Mahmood Mountains. Its different ...

Sefid Rood River – Saqez

The length of the same is less than Zarrineh Rood River and so is its water capacity. This river is well known as "Tatahoo" in Saqez taking its source from the Mangoor and Tarjan altitudes and finally flowing into the Orumieh Lake. The ...

Saqez Plains – Saqez

In the limits of the township of Saqez, there are several plains, of which the most important are the Saheb, Qeh la Koon, Leh Garmee and Kool Tappeh. The same covers about 700 hectares of this township and is 1,650 m. above sea level n an ...

Zivieh Archaeological Hill – Saqez

The said hill was originally a castle, located 42 km. northeast of Saqez. In 1946 Ayub Ranbu obtained legal permission for archaeological activities in the vicinity of Zivieh. During these excavations which prolonged over a period of 12 years, in ...

Zevieh Castle – Saqez

This castle is located 42 km. north east of Saqez, and to the west of the Karaftoo Village and in an ancient region. It was just by chance discovered in 1947. Articles found in this castle, reveal the progressive civilization of this ...

Karaftoo Historical Cave – Saqez

The said is located in a castle by the same name between Divandareh and Saqez, 20 km. north of this route. This relic accounts for being a reputed and important one in the province of Kurdestan. The cave structure is related to the ...