Shohadā

Shohadā is a park in , and has an elevation of 1,787 metres. Shohadā is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Tomb of Esther and Mordechai and Avicenna Mausoleum.

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 southwest of Shohadā.

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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 3½ km southwest of Shohadā.

The َ, also known as the Tomb of Baba Taher, is a mausoleum, located in Baba Tahir Square in the city of , in the province of , . is situated 3 km west of Shohadā.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ecbatana and Hamadan.

Locality
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 2½ km southwest of Shohadā.

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

Village
is a village in, and the capital of, Alvandkuh-e Sharqi Rural District of the Central District of Hamadan County, province, . is situated 7 km southeast of Shohadā.

Shohadā

Latitude
34.81398° or 34° 48′ 50″ north
Longitude
48.54275° or 48° 32′ 34″ east
Elevation
1,787 metres (5,863 feet)
Open location code
8H6CRG7V+H4
Geo­Names ID
8346418
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In Other Languages

“Shohadā” goes by many names.
  • Persian: شهدا

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