Eshaqvand Tombs

Three rock-hewn chambers carved into solid stone contain decorated entrances and interior spaces, featuring distinct architectural elements and detailed stone carvings.

The tombs were constructed between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE, incorporating design elements from both Achaemenid and Seleucid architectural traditions.

The central tomb displays a stone relief depicting a figure in prayer position next to a fire altar, suggesting connections to ancient Persian religious practices.

Located 25 kilometers southwest of Harsin at coordinates 34.2484°N 47.4484°E, the site requires transportation arrangements from Kermanshah Province.

Each of the three chambers contains specific architectural features that demonstrate the evolution of burial practices across multiple Persian dynasties.

Location: Harsin County

Official opening: 4 century BCE

Architectural style: Achaemenid architecture, Seleucid architecture

GPS coordinates: 34.24840,47.44840

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:43