Emām Ḩoseyn
Emām Ḩoseyn is a traffic circle in Central Western Iran, Western Iran and has an elevation of 1,806 metres. Emām Ḩoseyn is situated nearby to the locality Ecbatana, as well as near the village Tafrijan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tomb of Esther and Mordechai and Avicenna 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 2½ km west of Emām Ḩoseyn.
Avicenna Mausoleum
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Afshin khani, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 2½ km southwest of Emām Ḩoseyn.
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.
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.
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 6 km southeast of Emām Ḩoseyn.
Emām Ḩoseyn
- Type: Traffic circle
- Also known as: “Emam Hoseyn”
- Category: transportation
- Location: Central Western Iran, Western Iran, Iran, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.80262° or 34° 48′ 9″ northLongitude
48.53855° or 48° 32′ 19″ eastElevation
1,806 metres (5,925 feet)Open location code
8H6CRG3Q+2CGeoNames ID
8346422
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In Other Languages
“Emām Ḩoseyn” goes by many names.
- Persian: “امام حسين”
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