Introducing Kermanshah
By far the largest and busiest city in central west Iran, Kermanshah developed in the 4th century AD astride the Royal Road to Baghdad. Its strategic position has brought both prosperity and attack. Most recently it suffered missile damage during the Iran–Iraq War. Briefly renamed Bakhtaran in the 1980s, the city is a melting pot of Kurds, Lori and other Iranians. Though not a major tourist draw, its backdrop of glowing red-rock mountains is impressive and, if you’re passing through, don’t miss Taq-e Bostan.
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Last updated: Apr 17, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
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RE: Weather in July/August and other questions
by mtrezaei 28 May 2012
July and August are the hottest months in IRAN and it depends on cities you want to see. For example Shiraz and Kerman and Yazd are very…
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RE: Kordestan
by almondy23 22 May 2012
You mean Kordestan? There is no need to worry about the 'safety situaiton' it is equally as safe as anywhere in Iran. I just travelled…
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RE: Travel Insurance
by archaeobabe 31 December 2011
Thanks for all the replies everyone - it seems to be a problem that a lot of people have faced. Spent a few days in Tehran and then…
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