(dating
back to the 18 th century) with beautiful brickwork’s and plasterworks are of more
importance. In the suburbs of Kermanshah, relic surviring from circa 900 BC on the hill of
Ganj Darreh (a district of Hersin) and Three catacombs dating back to the Median age, near
Deh-Nou, Ishaqvand village, are very impressive.
Cave
of Qori Qal'eh, Paveh |
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History
Evidence indicated that this province has been
the home of man since the Paleolithic and Neolithic age. Considering the historical
monuments found in Kermanshah, it was very glorious in the Achaemenid and Sasanian eras
and was highly regarded by the kings of those times. In the Islamic period, especially in
the Safavid period, it made greatprogress. Kurds, Lors, Arabs and Turks are propels living
in this province. In addition to the inhabitants of the towns and villa-gees, there are
many nomadic societies throughout the province. The predominant language is Farsi but
other languages are also spoken.From the Paleolithic time to the present, this district
has been the home of many peoples.
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According to historical
documents, It has been always an important center. Considering its great antiquity and its
various historical monuments, this city can represent a remarkable part of the history of
Iran. Of the historical monuments in the city itself. Pol-e-kohne (meaning old
bridge) having the herring bone arches made of bricks, and jame mosque. |
