Shahar Yeri Historical Site

When it comes to historical monuments and structures in Iran, no doubt people would automatically think of Persepolis and its glorious columns and stone reliefs. However, as globally recognized and celebrated Persepolis is, there is more to Iran’s ancient historical structures than that. One of these less known locations is Shahar Yeri Historical Site in the Ardabil Province. This place which is a must-see for ancient history enthusiasts is located in Meshginshahr City 60 Km west of Ardabil’s capital city. The site is approximately 400 hectares and includes ruins of a castle, a temple and a cemetery. There are a number of strange-looking statues and some carved stones which stand out in the site.. The structures in Shahar Yeri Historical Site is said to be at least 6000 years old. Some of the statues which were built in the human form would undoubtedly capture your attention as they are quite uncanny. For example, these human-resembling statues do not have any mouths, something which could be as baffling for the common eye as it is intriguing for the archeologist. This one-of-a-kind collection is absolutely worth the visit and if you are planning to visit Iran and particularly the Ardabil Province, you should give it a chance.

 

The northwestern province of Ardabil is quite the package when it comes to its tourism value. The mountainous climate, the scenery, the cultural and historical sites available and the variety of customized tours and accommodation services makes this area one of the best choices for people who are interested in visiting Iran. Some of Ardabil tourist attractions which display the great scenery and the natural wonders of this mountainous region would be Mount Sabalan Crater Lake, Alvares Ski Resort and Shorabil Lake. Moreover, there are a number of historical and culturally significant places in Ardabil as well which could provide invaluable insight regarding the region’s heritage and ultimately Iran’s rich ancient history. A couple of these locations to mention are Ardabil Anthropology Museum, Sheikh Safi Al-Din Shrine and of course the very Shahar Yeri Historical Site. Visiting all these amazing places could be done as efficiently and as easily as possible thanks to the Ardabil tour packages and Ardabil hotels; The Ardabil tours which include Ardabil day tours as well offer a great list of activities and sight-seeing options you can choose from. Back to the mysterious Shahar Yeri Historical Site, another important issue would be how you want to reach the place. If not as part of a tour packages, to visit this historical wonder, you can either go to the Meshginshahr City in the western part of the provincial capital, and then visit the site or go straight to the Shahar Yeri Region 65 km Ardabil’s capital city; in the former case, travelling to Meshginshahr city which is 60 km away from Ardabil’s capital city would cost you 20 dollars and in under an hour you would possibly get to visit the city’s other interesting locations such as its mineral water hot springs, promenades and a number of ancient castles, and then take another 10 dollar taxi to visit the site whenever you want. However, to go straight to the site from Ardabil’s capital city would take slightly more than an hour and would cost you around 23 dollars.

 

 

        

12/16/2017 7:20:51 AM