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Vali Castle: A timeless masterpiece of history and art in Ilam
Aug 09, 2025 05:30Vali Castle, once the residence of the governor of Poshtkuh and now home to the Ilam Museum of Anthropology, is one of the province’s most captivating historical treasures. During the 8-year imposed war against the Islamic Republic, starting in 1980, the structure sustained partial damage.
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Kafari Gorge: A hidden gem in Iran’s Zagros mountains
Aug 09, 2025 05:18Pars Today – Kafari Gorge, located in the west of Ilam Province, Iran, is one of the most captivating yet lesser-known areas of the region, boasting both natural beauty and ancient history.
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Simareh, the “Hidden Pompeii” of Iran that opens a window to the ancient world
Aug 09, 2025 04:42Pars Today – Simareh, once known as Madaktu, showcases its Elamite roots and the grandeur of a Sassanid city, with palaces, temples, workshops, and early Islamic mosques remarkably well-preserved.