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Ancient Site of Shahar Yeri
The largest historical area in Ardabil Province.
Address:
Near Qara Su river, 31 kilometers east of Meshginshahr, 65 kilometers from Ardabil, Meshginshahr county, Ardabil province , Iran
Visiting time:
Free
Weekly holiday:
Does not have
Annual holidays:
Does not have (since there are no walls or fences)
Entrance fee(Iranian):
1
Intrance fee(Foreigners):
1
About: Ancient Site of Shahar Yeri
This archaeological site known as Shahar Yeri is located 65 Km from Ardabil and 31 Kilometers in east of Meshkin-shahr next to Qarasu river.
The area of this historic region is 400 hectares is constituted of three parts namely military fortress, temple and Qosha tappeh. The fortress and temple dates back to 1450 BC and Qvsha hill dates back to 7 thousand years BC. The most important part of this place is its temple with more than 300 standing stones with figures of human with the face (no mouth, except one of them), a hand and sword, the height of these stones are ranging between 35 cm to 250 cm. Some belives this place was built in the purpuse of an astronomical reasons.
In west of these stones, if you walk down about 200 meters, there is a cave which has been named Qara Kubhal by local people, it is belived this cave had a spring and people before visiting this temple needed to clean and wash themselves.
Shahar Yeri is the most vast historical area of Ardabil province and it is one of the most important ancient site in the Northwest of Iran. This place was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran with the number of 6162.
General Specifications
Name
Ancient Site of Shahar Yeri
Age
Estimated till 9000 years ago
Special features
Has strange petroglyphs, in the shapes of mouthless humans.
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring
Duration of visit
One hour
Necessary equipment
Good walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and good camera
Nearest tourist attractions
Inscribed tombstones
Special Offer
The guard and guide of this ancient site has plenty of knowledge about it.
Perfect activity for a rainy day?
Access route
Address
Near Qara Su river, 31 kilometers east of Meshginshahr, 65 kilometers from Ardabil, Meshginshahr county, Ardabil province , Iran
Facilities
Access to public transportation
Access for the disabled with wheelchair
Parking
Safekeeping
WC
Buffet
Restaurant
Residence
More details
0
Other Features
This ancient site has been made of a military fort, a temple and Qoshatepe.
Ancient Site of Shahar Yeri
