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Urmia Lake Restoration Program
Urmia (; ) is the largest city in West Azerbaijan Province of Iran. In the Central District of Urmia County, it is capital of the province, the county, and the district. The city is situated near the borders of Iran with Turkey and Iraq. The city lies at an altitude of above sea level along the Shahar River on the Urmia Plain. Lake Urmia, one of the world's largest salt lakes, lies to the east of the city, and the border with Turkey lies to the west. The city is the trading center for a fertile agricultural region where fruits (especially apples and grapes) and tobacco are grown. Even though the majority of the residents of Urmia are Muslims, the Christian history of Urmia is well preserved and is especially evident in the city's many churches and cathedrals. An important town by the 9th century, the city has had a diverse population which has at times included Muslims (Shias and Sunnis), Christians (Catholics, Protestants, Nestorians, and Orthodox), Jews, Baháʼís a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Segonbad
Segonbad (; ; "Three Gonbads") is a historic structure located in the town of Urmia, northwestern Iran. The monument has three inscriptions in the Kufic script placed on the entrance door. Segonbad is a remnant of the Seljuk Empire, Seljuk era. Building The current building has two floors and there are vents on all four sides. The first floor is called the crypt, which has an arched cover and is thus separated from the second floor.References *External links Tishineh Monuments and memorials in Iran Buildings and structures in Urmia Persian words and phrases Seljuk arch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
