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Ahwaz

Ahwaz

Tourist Info

TouristInfo

About City

Archeologists Heaven

Founded either by Ardeshir(l) in 230 or by his grandson Hormizd(l), located on the banks of Karoun river, the city due to the construction of irrigation system and dams, prospered to a large extent and took precedence over its rival cities, Susha and Sushtar. during the 20th century and afterwards, the city turned into a major center for oil excavation and oil wells.

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Famous Tourist Sights

Famous Tourist Sights

An ancient city with a modern aura, since there are lots of historical and natural attraction in Ahvaz, we just named some of the most famous ones.

  • Shrine of Ali Ibn Mahzyar Ahvazi
  • Pol-e Siah (Black Bridge)
  • Pol-e Sefid (White Bridge)
  • Saray-e Ajam (Ajam Historical Building)
  • Eye-catching Houses: Dadras House, Nafisi House, Mapar House
  • Abdol Hamid Bazaar

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Less Known Tourist Sights

Less Known Tourist Sights

As tourists don’t have too much time to discover all the city, they skip some attractions, so if you plan to stay more, we suggest you to visit this sites as well.  

  • Monument of Moein- al Tojar
  • Christians Catholic Church
  • Kaveh Bazaar
  • Lashkar Abad

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Museums

Museums

  • The Contemporary Museum of Art
  • Ahwaz Museum of Science and Nature
  • Haft Tappeh Museum
  • Carpentry Museum

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Natural Landscapes

Natural Landscapes

  • Karun River
  • Kianpars Nature Bridge
  • Seventh Bridge Waterfall
  • Island Park
  • Bamdej Wetland

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Tourist Attractions around Ahwaz

Tourist Attractions around Ahwaz

As Ahwaz is located in Khouzestan and we have lots of tourist sites in this province, we suffice to name some of the most important ones: 

  • Khung Azhdar
  • Eshkaft-e Salman
  • Tchogha Zanbil Ziggurat
  • Shushtar historical Hydraulic system
  • Dezful Bridge
  • Abadan Museum
  • Dez Dam

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Tourist Attractions around Ahwaz

Tourist Attractions around Ahwaz

  • Haft Tepe
  • Tomb of Daniel
  • Sheyvand Waterfall
  • Shush Castel
  • Shimbar
  • Karun3 Dam
  • Karkhe Dam
  • Twobiroun Valley
  • Haft Tanan mountain
  • 8th Bridge

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Local Foods

Local Foods

Southern people mostly like Spicy and Chilly foods. here you can see a list of most delicious dishes in Ahvaz: 

  • Ghaliye Mahi
  • Emgeshet
  • Nafleh
  • Sabouri Fish
  • Pakoura
  • Falafel 
  • Sambouseh
  • Khoresht-e-Bamiyeh
  • Dal Adas

Ranginak, Mohlebie, Moasel and Panirak are also yummy dessert in Ahwaz.

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Recommended Restaurants & Café

Recommended Restaurants & Café

In Ahwaz, there is a variety in choosing the type of food and restaurant from traditional to modern and here you can notice some well-known ones:

  • Emperatour Restaurant
  • Green Cactus Restaurant
  • Ghoso Ghazah Restaurant
  • Shahneshin Restaurant
  • Dorehami Cafe
  • City Cafe
  • Qaf Cafe
  • Rhino Cafe
  • Melorin Cafe
  • Sahel Cafe 

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Souvenirs & Handicrafts

Souvenirs & Handicrafts

Ahvaz has both Edible and Handicraft souvenir.

Khorma (Date), Shire Khorma, Ranginak, Halva Shekari, Keliche and Spices are the most delicious and well-known edible souvenir. and followings are their handicrafts:

  • Turnery
  • Reed pen
  • Carpet weaving (Asfshar Gelim)
  • Cloak weaving
  • Ihram weaving
  • Bouriya weaving
  • Kapou weaving

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