Cave Attractions In Takab

Takab or Tekab also known as Tikan Tapa is a city and capital of Takab County, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 43,702, in 10,078 families. The city's inhabitants are predominantly Iranian Azerbaijanis who speak the Azerbaijani language. The famous historical complex Takht-e Soleyman is situated to the North-East of the city. Takht-e-Soleyman was one of Takab's oldest Zoroastrian fire temples during the Sassanid Dynasty and had the name Azargoshnasp. The Karaftu Cave is also situated in Takab near Saqqez.
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Cave Attractions In Takab

1. Karaftu Caves Karaftu
The Karaftu caves are an ensemble of artificially cut rock chambers located in Kurdistan Province, Iran. The cave complex dates back to the 3rd or 4th century BC and is of major importance due to its Greek inscription; one of the very few examples preserved in situ in Iran.
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Journey through Iran

In late 2013 I had the chance to travel through Iran for around 5 weeks, a great possibility to see more of a country that captivated my attention in previous years. Mostly making headlines for all the wrong reasons, there had to be more to a country with such a long and diverse history.

This travel video is a modest attempt to show some of the diversity that exists in Iran. It was edited in early 2014 and should be seen in a different (political) context than today's. The economic sanctions, that have recently been eased, were still very much in place. Many people were struggling to make a living, yet there always seemed a way to make things happen.

The openess and welcoming attitude of the Iranian people were probably the things that most impressed me. Walking the ancient bazaars was a great way to meet people and talk about daily life. Almost everywhere I went, I was received with a smile and in many cases a fresh cup of tea.

The video starts with a brief introduction of Iran's modern history. It then shows some different aspects of society, from the rural areas to the cities, from the country's broader economic picture to the role of religion.

It is by no means an attempt to give a full overview of Iran. You would have to read dozens of books, watch countless documentaries, and do more research. The best advice I can give if you want to learn more about this fascinating country, however, is to visit for yourself. No doubt, you will be surprised.

Copyright of all footage: Hoffer Media

Best of IRAN's less seen attractions Part I

Places in order of appearance:

01. Roads and scenic views in Zanjan, Yazd, West Azerbaijan and Kurdistan provinces.
02. Mount Damavand (Highest in Iran)
03. Darbandsar ski slope north of Tehran
04. Scenic view in Qazvin province
05. Alamut castle, village and surrounding mountains
06. Dome of Soltaniyeh (Second largest in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site)
07. Chelebi Oghlu Tomb in Soltaniyeh
08. Molla Hassan Kashi Mausoleum in Soltaniyeh
09. Dragon Temple (Dash Kasan)
10. Takht-e-Suleiman Zoroastrian fire temple and lake (A UNESCO world heritage site)
11. Cave of Karaftu in Kurdistan
12. Zendan-e-Suleiman volcano and ancient temple
13. 2000 years old Narin castle in Meybod
14. Safavid era bazaar and water reservoir in Metbod
15. Chak Chak fire temple and pillgrimage
16. Some Persian traditional wall paintings in Yazd
17. General views of city of Yazd
18. 800 years old Jame mosque of Yazd with tallest minarets in Iran
19. Desert architecture in city of Yazd
20. Zoor-Khaneh (Persian traditional gym) in Yazd
21. Towers of silence in Yazd
22. Hotel Fahadan (Yazd)

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Cave Attractions In Takab