Ḩeşār-e Ḩajj Shams‘alī
Ḩeşār-e Ḩajj Shams‘alī is a locality in Central Western Iran, Western Iran and has an elevation of 1,891 metres. Ḩeşār-e Ḩajj Shams‘alī is situated nearby to the locality Amīr Kabīr, as well as near Shahīd Beheshtī.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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 northwest of Ḩeşār-e Ḩajj Shams‘alī.
Avicenna Mausoleum
Scenic viewpoint
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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 3 km northwest of Ḩeşār-e Ḩajj Shams‘alī.
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 Ḩeşār-e Ḩajj Shams‘alī.
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 4 km southeast of Ḩeşār-e Ḩajj Shams‘alī.
Ḩeşār-e Ḩajj Shams‘alī
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Ḩeşār-e Āqā Shams‘alī”, “Hesar-e Hajj Shams`ali”, and “Hesaré Haj Shams Ali”
- Location: Central Western Iran, Western Iran, Iran, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.7767° or 34° 46′ 36″ northLongitude
48.53968° or 48° 32′ 23″ eastElevation
1,891 metres (6,204 feet)Open location code
8H6CQGGQ+MVGeoNames ID
131469
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In Other Languages
“Ḩeşār-e Ḩajj Shams‘alī” goes by many names.
- Persian: “حصار آقا شمسعلی”
- Persian: “حصار حاجّ شمسعلی”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Amīr Kabīr and Shahīd Beheshtī.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Golgūn and Shīr Sangī.
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