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Sorkh Deh Tomb, Rock-cut tomb in Harsin County, Iran.

The Sorkh Deh Tomb stands carved into rock formations between Shams Abad and Sorkh Deh villages along the left bank of Gamasiab river.

Dating back to the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE, this burial chamber displays both Achaemenid and Seleucid architectural influences during ancient Persian civilizations.

The tomb structure, registered as Iranian National Heritage in 2003, represents traditional Persian burial practices and architectural achievements of ancient Iranian civilizations.

Located 19 kilometers from Es-hagh Vand tombs, visitors can access the site through the Shamsabad asphalt road, approximately 800 meters north of Sorkheh Deh village.

The rock-cut tomb, also known as Otaq-e Farhad, maintains its original structural elements at coordinates 34°16'3"N and 47°24'24"E in Kermanshah Province.

Location: Harsin County

Official opening: 4 century BCE

Architectural style: Achaemenid architecture, Seleucid architecture

GPS coordinates: 34.26750,47.40667

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:54

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