Ḩeşar Emām
Ḩeşar Emām is a locality in Central Western Iran, Western Iran and has an elevation of 1,773 metres. Ḩeşar Emām is situated nearby to the locality Valī‘aşr, as well as near Ecbatana.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Baba Tahir Mausoleum and Tomb of Esther and Mordechai.
Baba Tahir Mausoleum
Photo: Hosein ronasi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Baba Tahir Mausoleum َ in its current form was designed by the architect Mohsen Foroughi during the Pahlavi era and is located in Baba Tahir Square in Hamadan.
Tomb of Esther and Mordechai
Photo: Simorg, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan)
Shrine
Photo: Alied159, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan) is a shrine.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ecbatana and Hamadan.
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.
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.
Maryanaj
Neighborhood
Maryanaj is a city in the Central District of Hamadan County, Hamadan province, Iran. Maryanaj is situated 5 km west of Ḩeşar Emām.
Ḩeşar Emām
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Hesar Emam” and “Ḩeşār Khān”
- Location: Central Western Iran, Western Iran, Iran, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.81556° or 34° 48′ 56″ northLongitude
48.51278° or 48° 30′ 46″ eastElevation
1,773 metres (5,817 feet)Open location code
8H6CRG87+64GeoNames ID
131455
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Ḩeşar Emām” goes by many names.
- Persian: “Ḩeşar”
- Persian: “حصار امام”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Valī‘aşr and Ḩeşār ‘Alīābād.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Emāmzādeh ‘Abdollāh and Mādar.
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