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Eshkaft-e Salman Ancient Site
First appearance of women illustrated next to men on stone reliefs.
Address:
At the endof a valley, 3 kilometers southwest currentIzeh city, Khuzestan province, Iran
Visiting time:
Free
Weekly holiday:
Does not have
Annual holidays:
Does not have
Entrance fee(Iranian):
1
Intrance fee(Foreigners):
1
About: Eshkaft-e Salman Ancient Site
Eshkaft-e Salman (Tarisha Temple) has embraced the greatest cuneiform script of modern Ilam. Eshkaft-e Salman is located in the south of Izeh and includes four embossing from Elamite era and remains of a building of Atabakan. This place has been the temple of worshipping Tarisha, one of Elamite gods. Apart from inscriptions, this area includes a mineral spring and cave from the heart of a mountain. There are four embossing in Eshkaft-e Salman, two of which are inside the cave and the other two are outside the cave. The greatest cuneiform script of Elamite era exists in this cave that has been there since Elamite prince, the native king Ayapir or Ayatem. Presence of women along with men for the first time can be seen in the embossing of this cave.
General Specifications
Name
Eshkaft-e Salman Ancient Site
Age
Elamite era
Builder
The rulerof Ilam at the time.
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring
Duration of visit
One hour
Similar relics and places
Behistun Inscription, Persepolis and Kul e Farah
Nearest tourist attractions
Miangaran wetland
Special Offer
If you visit during the rainy seasons, you can watch the rain torrents pouring down in cascades over the ancient cliffs which adds a unique beauty to this historic place.
Access route
Address
At the endof a valley, 3 kilometers southwest currentIzeh city, Khuzestan province, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Parking
WC
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
Safekeeping
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Eshkaft-e Salman Ancient Site
