If you are one of those people who are in history and would like to get to know more about the historical and cultural places of Iran, be sure to include a trip to 6 sightseeing of Khodabande city and visiting its sights in your plans. Khodabande is a historical city located in Zanjan province and due to its high altitude above sea level, it has very cold weather in winter. Today we are going to talk about the city of Khodabande and its sights in Hey Persia blog. If you are also eager to learn more, join us.
Where is the city of Khodabandeh?
Khodabande is a historical and mountainous city located in the south of Zanjan province. This city dates back to the end of the fourth millennium and the beginning of the fifth millennium BC. As mentioned, due to the geographical location of Khodabandeh city, its climate is mountainous and its people speak Azerbaijani Turkish. The distance between Tehran and Khodabandeh is 306 km and it takes less than 3 hours and 35 minutes to reach it.
6 sightseeing of Khodabande city
In this section, we will introduce you to some of the most important sights in Khodabande
1- Kersaf dam lake
Kersaf Dam Lake, which is also as Amir Dam, is located in the southwest of a village with the same name, Kersaf. According to the ancient works found around it, archaeologists believe that the dam was in the Sassanid period and restored in the Qajar period.
2- Zarin Ghar
Another interesting place in Khodabandeh is Zarin Ghar. This cave, which is as Zarin Rood, Zarin Abad and Dudza, was by the people after the earthquake that occurred in Zanjan province in 2004. Zarin Ghar is a multi-story dry-water cave, only two of which have identified so far, and it is located along Katle Khor and Ali Sadr caves.
3- Sejas Grand Mosque in 6 sightseeings of Khodabande city
Sejas is an old city that was after the Mongol invasion and never regained its glory. There is a mosque in this city that was from the destruction of the Mongols. This mosque was in the Seljuk period and registered as a national monument on 12 Bahman 1353. Jame Mosque of Sajas is very valuable in terms of plastering and inscriptions. An interesting thing happened in the building of the mosque, which a new aspect of the mosque to be recognized by everyone.
The appearance of the building was in the Seljuk period according to its architectural style, but near the altar of Jame Sajas Mosque, a part of the brickwork façade has fallen, and behind it you will notice another façade with special decorations, which is visible from below and shows that under this layer, there was another layer which is the main layer and it was in the Sasanian period.
4- Katlekhor cave
Katle Khor Cave is another interesting place in Khodabande city, which is located in the low mountains of Katle Khor. Katlekhor cave dates back to the Jurassic period. This cave is the first limestone cave in the world in terms of the quality of crystals, lamps and the number of floors, which was into operation by the private sector after 5 years. Based on the evidence, it is that the Katle Khor cave is a 7-story cave, only 3 of which have been discovered, and it finally reaches the Ali Sadr cave. Although Ghar Ali Sadr and Katle Khor are very similar. But Katle Khor cave is an almost dry cave, while Ali Sadr cave is a water cave. The next issue is the limestones of Katlekhor Cave, which are purer than Ali Sadr Cave.
5- Tomb of Kedar Nabi of 6 sightseeing of Khodabande city
Among the sights of Khodabande city, which is also located in the city center, is the tomb of Kedar Nabi. This building was by “Bulgar Khatun” wife of Arghun Shah Ilkhani in 719 AD, but its blue dome was added about 30 years later in 751 AD.
6- Cheshme Balkhi Balaghi
Balakhi Balaghi spring is in the city of Garmab, and it is actually a small lake of 8 thousand square meters that was by the activity of natural water springs. This lake is as a fish spring due to the presence of many small fish. Balkhi Balaghi in Turkish means fish and spring. Balkhi Balaghi means fish spring! This spring is located in the eastern Hanub of Khodabande city in Garmab village and is considered one of the sightseeing places of Khodabande.
6 sightseeing of Khodabande city
In this article, we tried to introduce you to the ancient city of Khodabandeh and its sights. If you want to travel to this beautiful historical city, you can join us at Hey Persia Travel Agency.
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