Kermanshah

Kermanshah stands at 1350 meters elevation in a fertile valley along the Qareh Su River, connecting the Mediterranean region with Central Asia.

The city originated in 390 CE when Sassanid ruler Bahram IV established a settlement that grew into a major administrative center for the region.

The local population speaks South Kurdish and maintains traditional music traditions that influenced both Iranian and Turkish musical development through generations.

The city serves as an agricultural center with mechanized irrigation systems producing wheat, barley, corn, fruits, and vegetables throughout the surrounding valleys.

The Behistun Inscription near Kermanshah contains text in three ancient languages, providing a key to understanding early Persian writing systems.

Location: Central District

Elevation above the sea: 1,350 m

Website: https://kermanshah.ir

GPS coordinates: 34.31667,47.06861

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29