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Asad-abad
It is locate in the West of the province, with cold climate
and numerous springs. Seyed Jamaleddin Asad-abadi,
political militant, was born here.
Bahar
It has cold climate, 22 km North-west of Hamadan.
Agriculture is the most economical activity. In past,
Bahar was the seat of the rulers of Kurdistan and Lorestan.
it is named Bahar after the name of the tribe "Baharlou"
, settled in it. Bahar is major center for producing
crafts. Dolat Castle and Laljin Village are among points
of interest.
Hamadan
(center of the province)
It is located 336 km West of Tehran. Its foundation is
attributed to King of the Medes, dating back to 700 BC. In
Ekbatana, the ancient name for Hamadan, was majestic
palace containing seven castles encircling each other. The
palace was called "Hagmataneh". Achaemenid,
Parthian and Sassanid kings had palaces in the city. In
Seljuk period, it was capital for 50 years.
Harsin
More than half way up from Nour-abad to Kermanshah road,
Harsin owes its fame mostly to the rich treasure of "Lorestan
Bronzes", uncovered in 1928.
Third century AD Sassanian town built around high citadel
mound, Harsin is near partially leveled mountain, with
unfinished bas-relief.
Near a spring, at the foot of the mountain is podium ,
built for fire alter.
Kabutar-ahang
It is located 50 km North of Hamadan in vast beauty plain.
In past, large number of pigeons (kabutar in Persian) were
attracted to the plain.
Laljin Village
Pottery is the major industry in the village.
Twenty-four km from Hamadan and off the road of Kermanshah
is the region's major pottery center.
Half of the population is engaged in pottery, millions of
pieces every year.
Malayer
Malayer, with mild cold climate, is situated between
Alvand range and Lorestan mountains in the South of the
province. Its former name was "Dolat-abad" and
it dates back to Median period. Old bazaar, Noushijan Hill
and Gourab Castle are among its interesting places.
Nahavand
This historical city is located in the South of the
province. Its golden ages was during Achaemenid and
Sassanid period. Yazdgerd III, the last of Sassanid
dynasty, built a castle in Nahavand for residence in
summer. Hill of Gian (4th century BC), Hajj Aqa Torab
Bath, Baba Pir mausoleum and Qara Choqa fire-temple are of
its interesting places.
Toiserkan
It is located on the South of Alvand mountain, with cold
climate. It dates back to 2700 years ago and among its
interesting ancient places are: Baba-Kamal ancient Hills,
Shahrestaneh, Manjan & Lavar, Dome of Heiqouq, Sheikh
Ali Khan School, mausoleum of Zeid ebn Al and old bazaar.
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