Most cities of the Province
especially Hamedan, Nahavand and Toyserkan
are very ancient. Herodot,
Greek historian Called Hamedan as Ekbatan and said that
Diaeco (founder of Median dynasty) has built it.
Achamenidae called Hamedan Hegmataneh (place to
assemble) and chose it as their capital. As you read in
history of Iran, Hamedan was the first capital of the
first government in Iran. Archeological excavations in
Gyan Hill (Nahavand), site of Habakuk the Prophet and
his immigration to Tuyserkan (about 700 BC), Babakamal
historical hill in Tuyserkan, Nooshijan historical hill
near Malayer show the antiquity of these three cities.
Various cultural and historical monuments
in Hamedan cause that in the
date of April 21th , 1991 in the Nation Supreme
Council of Architecture&
Urbanism meeting,This city has
recognition as one of the six historical and
cultural cities of the country.
Natural and Environmental Attractions
Alisadr Cave
Alisadr cave is one of the rare samples
of boatable watercaves and most
wonderful phenomenon in the world. In
the distance of 75 kilometers north west
of Hamedan. It is located in Alisadr
village...
Natural History
Museum
The Natural History Museum of Hamedan
was founded by the endeavor of Ga’far
Mohammad Alizadeh and has been managed
by him up to the present time. This
museum have been designed…
Alvand Mountain
Mount Alvand Range is one of the natural
and attractive features of Hamedan
Province, which is located in the
southern part of Hamedan and north of
Tuyserkan. Alvand, the highest peak with
an...
Buali Sina
Medicinal Plants Garden
Since a long time ago, Hamedan Province
was one of the main centers for growing
medicinal plants, There were famous
herbal medicine
medicine and herbalists. Many people...
