Zabol

The Sistan plain is one of the plains of Iran which is placed on an average of 475-500 m. above sea level. This is an alluvial plain enriched by the Hirmand River and its overflow in the surroundings.

This fire-temple is located in Karkooy in Sistan. Its special features and architectural design reveal the fact that the same is related to the Sassanide era.

Kooh-e-Khajeh is one of the most valuable and historical relics of this province, and is located in the territory of Sistan. This hillock is at an elevation of 900 m. and is located in the midst of the Hamoon Lake, just like an island. On top of this hill are the remnants of a fire-temple and a...

This river accounts as the only vital water way in Sistan, and takes its source in the Baba Mountains of Afghanistan. After following a long course enters the Hamoon Lake, and the water requirements of the plains of Sistan are provided by this river. Other water reserves also depend on the capacity...

This artificial hillock which has an elevation of 28 m. is located at a distance of 44 km. from the city of Zabol. In the excavations evidences of a comparatively large city with immense and splendid constructions built of clay, have been revealed. To the northwest of this hillock, is the remnant...

This minaret is located in Makran (Qasem Abad) of Zabol and there is a strong possibility that the same be a relic from the Saljuqi period. The upper portion of this minaret as well as its entrance is in a state of ruin. The said minaret was constructed on a rock basis and overlooks the old part of...

This ancient city is located at a distance of 60 km. from Zabol and 6 km. from the Rostam Castle, and is comprised of hillocks with a maximum elevation of 50 m. This vicinity was one of the vital centers of Asian civilization in the bronze age, and dates to the 4th and 3rd millennium BC....