Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari Province
June 16, 1999 - 0:0
Part 1 ---Location and Area: This province, measuring 16,533 square kilometers in area, is located in central part of Zagross Mountain Chain in the southwest of the country. It is bordered on the north and east by Isfahan Province, on the west by Khouzestan Province, on the south by Kohkilouyeh-Boyerahmad Province and on the northwest by Lorestan Province. Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari Province, with breathtaking landscapes, deep valleys, and natural springs, serves as the permanent reservoir of two great Zayandeh-Roud and Karoun rivers, from which about 11 billion cubic meters of water runs to Khouzestan and Isfahan industrial provinces.
The five major towns in this province are Shahr-e Kord, Boroujen, Farsan, Lordegan and Ardal. Shahr-e Kord: Shahr-e Kord, the center of the province, is 520 kilometers from Tehran. It is 2,150 meters above the sea-level and is regarded as one of the highest towns of the country. Some of the most important tourist attractions in this city are as follows: 1. Atabakan Mosque: This mosque is the oldest religious building in the region.
It is among the main buildings in the old section of the town. It was built at the beginning of 7th century A.H., following the style of Islamic mosques built in the first few centuries A.H., when the local Atabakan Lor Bozorg dynasty ruled. The building was repaired during Safavid and Qajar dynasties. The valuable wooden door of the mosque is regarded as one of the important historical and cultural assets of the country due to its engravings.
The mausoleums of Halimeh & Hakimeh Khatoun, two daughters of Imam Mousa Kazem (AS), are situated beside Atabakan Mosque. 2. Azadeh House: The place has been named after Haj Mehdikhan Azadeh Chaleshtori, who resided in this house. The house, built in 1206 A.H., is regarded as one of the oldest residential buildings in the province. Three different architectural styles dating from Zandieh Dynasty and the next rulers along with plaster decoration, wall paintings and engravings can be observed in this house.
3. Sotoudeh House: The building which is presently called Sotoudeh House is in fact the last remaining one of the buildings of Arg-e Chaleshtor, dating back to the period from the end of Safavid Dynasty to the end of Qajar Dynasty. The building was the residence of the ruler. The foundation of the building was completed in 1323 A.H. The building has valuable engraved stone plinths and paintings.
4. Zamankhan Bridge: This bridge, which is over Zayandeh-Roud River, is 22 meters long and 13 meters high above the river. The bridge has been built on stone foundations on the order of Zamankhan, chief of one of the Qashqaee tribes, which moved as nomads to this region at that time. Following several repairs, the bridge was last repaired in 1322 A.H. 5. Tang-e Sayyad Sanctuary: The sanctuary, measuring 27,000 hectares in area, is located 10 kilometers from the center of the province, between Shahr-e Kord and Boroujen. The region is covered with plants, and wild animals such as goats, rams, leopards, wolves and foxes as well as birds such as Caucasian partridges, Chil partridges, Dull-yellow partridges and eagles live in this sanctuary.
The five major towns in this province are Shahr-e Kord, Boroujen, Farsan, Lordegan and Ardal. Shahr-e Kord: Shahr-e Kord, the center of the province, is 520 kilometers from Tehran. It is 2,150 meters above the sea-level and is regarded as one of the highest towns of the country. Some of the most important tourist attractions in this city are as follows: 1. Atabakan Mosque: This mosque is the oldest religious building in the region.
It is among the main buildings in the old section of the town. It was built at the beginning of 7th century A.H., following the style of Islamic mosques built in the first few centuries A.H., when the local Atabakan Lor Bozorg dynasty ruled. The building was repaired during Safavid and Qajar dynasties. The valuable wooden door of the mosque is regarded as one of the important historical and cultural assets of the country due to its engravings.
The mausoleums of Halimeh & Hakimeh Khatoun, two daughters of Imam Mousa Kazem (AS), are situated beside Atabakan Mosque. 2. Azadeh House: The place has been named after Haj Mehdikhan Azadeh Chaleshtori, who resided in this house. The house, built in 1206 A.H., is regarded as one of the oldest residential buildings in the province. Three different architectural styles dating from Zandieh Dynasty and the next rulers along with plaster decoration, wall paintings and engravings can be observed in this house.
3. Sotoudeh House: The building which is presently called Sotoudeh House is in fact the last remaining one of the buildings of Arg-e Chaleshtor, dating back to the period from the end of Safavid Dynasty to the end of Qajar Dynasty. The building was the residence of the ruler. The foundation of the building was completed in 1323 A.H. The building has valuable engraved stone plinths and paintings.
4. Zamankhan Bridge: This bridge, which is over Zayandeh-Roud River, is 22 meters long and 13 meters high above the river. The bridge has been built on stone foundations on the order of Zamankhan, chief of one of the Qashqaee tribes, which moved as nomads to this region at that time. Following several repairs, the bridge was last repaired in 1322 A.H. 5. Tang-e Sayyad Sanctuary: The sanctuary, measuring 27,000 hectares in area, is located 10 kilometers from the center of the province, between Shahr-e Kord and Boroujen. The region is covered with plants, and wild animals such as goats, rams, leopards, wolves and foxes as well as birds such as Caucasian partridges, Chil partridges, Dull-yellow partridges and eagles live in this sanctuary.