Shahīd Beheshtī

Shahīd Beheshtī is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,873 metres. Shahīd Beheshtī is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tomb of Esther and Mordechai and Avicenna Mausoleum.

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The is a tomb located in , . 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. is situated 3½ km northwest of Shahīd Beheshtī.

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 , in the province of , . is situated 3 km west of Shahīd Beheshtī.

Museum
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is situated 3½ km northwest of Shahīd Beheshtī.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hamadan and Ecbatana.

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is one of the oldest cities in , and some believe the world. The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024.

Locality
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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. is situated 3½ km northwest of Shahīd Beheshtī.

Village
is a village in, and the capital of, Alvandkuh-e Sharqi Rural District of the Central District of Hamadan County, province, . is situated 3½ km southeast of Shahīd Beheshtī.

Shahīd Beheshtī

Latitude
34.78311° or 34° 46′ 59″ north
Longitude
48.54652° or 48° 32′ 48″ east
Elevation
1,873 metres (6,145 feet)
Open location code
8H6CQGMW+6J
Geo­Names ID
8346300
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In Other Languages

“Shahīd Beheshtī” goes by many names.
  • Persian: “شهید بهشتی”

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