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northwestern Iran, the provincial tourism chief has said.The budget will be spent on nine projects in the areas of tourism, cultural
marketed as a top travel destination for summertime.As a way to distribute travel fairly in the country and to develop tourism capacities
throughout the country, the northwestern province as well as some other provinces will be introduced as summertime holiday destinations, he
million) has been allocated to the projects, the official added.St
Thaddeus Monastery is one of the oldest surviving Christian monuments in the country
It is situated in Chaldoran county some 20 kilometers from Maku, adjacent to the borders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey.The ancient
It bears verses from the Old and New Testament in Armenian calligraphy as well.Together with St
All three sites are located in West Azarbaijan and are of high significance from historical and cultural perspectives
They bear credible testimony to interchanges with the ancient regional societies in particular the Byzantine, Orthodox and Persian.UNESCO
has it that the churches bear examples of the outstanding universal value of the Armenian architectural and decorative traditions.Takht-e
It is situated in the southeastern highlands of West Azarbaijan province overlooking a lake with a backdrop of a snowcapped mountain
range.The historical ensemble was established in a geologically anomalous location as the base of the temple complex sits on an oval mound
roughly 350 by 550 meters
Inspired by natural context, the rich harmonious composition draws local and foreign travelers who want even for minutes to revel in its
peaceful atmosphere.West Azarbaijan embraces a variety of lush natural sceneries, cultural heritage sites, and museums including the UNESCO
sites of Takht-e Soleyman and Qareh Klise (St
Thaddeus Monastery), Teppe Hasanlu, and the ruined Bastam Citadel.The region was home to several ancient civilizations
generals, Atropates, who established a small kingdom there
