Mazāqīneh
Mazāqīneh is a locality in Central Western Iran, Western Iran and has an elevation of 1,863 metres. Mazāqīneh is situated nearby to the locality Shahīd Beheshtī, as well as near the area Tappeh Ḩājjīneh.Places of Interest
Highlights include Tomb of Esther and Mordechai and Avicenna Mausoleum.
Tomb of Esther and Mordechai
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The Tomb of Esther and Mordechai is a tomb located in Hamadan, Iran. Iranian Jews and Iranian Christians believe it houses the remains of the biblical Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, and it is the most important pilgrimage site for Jews and Christians in Iran. Tomb of Esther and Mordechai is situated 3½ km west of Mazāqīneh.
Avicenna Mausoleum
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Afshin khani, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Mausoleum of Avicenna, also known as the Tomb of Abu Ali Sina, is a mausoleum and history museum complex, located at Avicenna Square, in the city of Hamadan, in the province of Hamadan, Iran. Avicenna Mausoleum is situated 3½ km west of Mazāqīneh.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hamadan and Ecbatana.
Hamadan
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Hamadan is one of the oldest cities in Western Iran, and some believe the world. The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024.
Ecbatana
Locality
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Ecbatana was an ancient city, the capital of the Median kingdom, and the first capital in Iranian history. It later became the summer capital of the Achaemenid and Parthian empires. Ecbatana is situated 3½ km northwest of Mazāqīneh.
Tafrijan
Village
Tafrijan is a village in, and the capital of, Alvandkuh-e Sharqi Rural District of the Central District of Hamadan County, Hamadan province, Iran. Tafrijan is situated 3½ km southeast of Mazāqīneh.
Mazāqīneh
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Mazaqineh”, “Mazdaqīneh”, and “Mozdgīneh”
- Location: Central Western Iran, Western Iran, Iran, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.78708° or 34° 47′ 14″ northLongitude
48.54999° or 48° 33′ eastElevation
1,863 metres (6,112 feet)Open location code
8H6CQGPX+RXGeoNames ID
124509
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In Other Languages
“Mazāqīneh” goes by many names.
- Persian: “مزاقینه”
- Persian: “مزدگينه”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Shahīd Beheshtī and Tappeh Ḩājjīneh.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bāgh-e Behesht and Mozdgīneh.
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