Total Eclipse 1999 NAHAVAND Where is NAHAVAND? NAHAVAND is an ancient city located 150 km south of HAMEDAN in the south of the province. It was one of the ancient centers of the pre-Aryan tribes and its golden age was during the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods. Yazdegerd III, the last of the Sassanid rulers, built a castle in NAHAVAND as a summer residence. NAHAVAND was the site of the final war between the Iranian Sassanid troops and Arab Muslim warriors. There are still remains of ancient NAHAVAND on the slopes of a hill. Precious objects unearthed in the "GIAN HILL" region reveal that prehistoric civilized people with highly developed arts and culture lived in this region. Out side NAHAVAND NAHAVAND Achaemenid and Sassanid remains have also been found in the "GARA GHOGHA" village in the vicinity of NAHAVAND. This city has old neighborhoods with urban establishments to meet the people's requirements. NAHAVAND is a cold city that produces agricultural products like grains, fruits and famous handicrafts like rugs. The sights of the city are as follows: Hill of GIYAN, dating back to the 4th century Bath of Hadj Agha Torab Mausoleum of Baba Pir Fire-temple of Ghara Choqa Hill of GIYAN dating back to the 4th century Bath of Hadj Agha Torab Mausoleum of Baba Pir Fire-temple of Ghara Choqa

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