Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī
Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī is a locality in Central Western Iran, Western Iran and has an elevation of 1,773 metres. Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī is situated nearby to the locality Manūchehrī, as well as near Ḩeşār-e Valī‘aşr.Places of Interest
Highlights include Tomb of Esther and Mordechai and Baba Tahir 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 southeast of Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī.
Baba Tahir Mausoleum
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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. Baba Tahir Mausoleum is situated 2½ km southeast of Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī.
Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan)
Shrine
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Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan) is a shrine, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maryanaj and Ecbatana.
Maryanaj
Neighborhood
Maryanaj is a city in the Central District of Hamadan County, Hamadan province, Iran.
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 southeast of Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī.
Hamadan
Photo: Amirr1367, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Hesar-e Motahhari”
- Location: Central Western Iran, Western Iran, Iran, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.82333° or 34° 49′ 24″ northLongitude
48.48676° or 48° 29′ 12″ eastElevation
1,773 metres (5,817 feet)Open location code
8H6CRFFP+8PGeoNames ID
7394215
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In Other Languages
“Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī” goes by many names.
- Persian: “حصار مطهری”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Manūchehrī and Ḩeşār-e Valī‘aşr.
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Highlights include Alvand and Mādar.
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