Hesar ghasaban

Hesar ghasaban is a neighborhood in Central Western Iran, Western Iran. Hesar ghasaban is situated nearby to the locality valiasr (dizaj) town, as well as near sadeghiyeh.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Baba Tahir Mausoleum and Tomb of Esther and Mordechai.

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.

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 Hesar ghasaban.

Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan)

Shrine

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Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan) is a shrine.

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. Maryanaj is situated 2½ km west of Hesar ghasaban.

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 Hesar ghasaban.