Bāhonar
Bāhonar is a park in Central Western Iran, Western Iran and has an elevation of 1,757 metres. Bāhonar is situated nearby to the locality Kūy-e Farhangīān, as well as near Ḩeşār ‘Alīābād.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tomb of Esther and Mordechai and Baba Tahir Mausoleum.
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. Tomb of Esther and Mordechai is situated 3½ km south of Bāhonar.
Baba Tahir Mausoleum
Photo: Hosein ronasi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Baba Tahir Mausoleum َ, also known as the Tomb of Baba Taher, is a mausoleum, located in Baba Tahir Square in the city of Hamadan, in the province of Hamadan, Iran. Baba Tahir Mausoleum is situated 2½ km south of Bāhonar.
Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan)
Shrine
Photo: Alied159, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan) is a shrine, which is situated 2½ km south of Bāhonar.
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. Ecbatana is situated 3 km south of Bāhonar.
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.
Maryanaj
Neighborhood
Maryanaj is a city in the Central District of Hamadan County, Hamadan province, Iran. Maryanaj is situated 5 km west of Bāhonar.
Bāhonar
- Type: Park
- Also known as: “Bahonar”
- Location: Central Western Iran, Western Iran, Iran, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.83119° or 34° 49′ 52″ northLongitude
48.51562° or 48° 30′ 56″ eastElevation
1,757 metres (5,764 feet)Open location code
8H6CRGJ8+F6GeoNames ID
8346374
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In Other Languages
“Bāhonar” goes by many names.
- Persian: “باهنر”
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Localities in the Area
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