Kermansha city is one of the major historic tourist attractions in western Iran. It is one of Iran’s oldest cities at the foot of the Zagros Mountains. It is at an altitude of approximately 1200 m above sea level and has a moderate mountain climate.
Kermansha is a land of magnificent mountains, kind Kurds, Persian mythology and delicious sweets.
Located near Iran’s Kordestan province, the city is one of Iran’s largest Kurdish-speaking cities.
The history of Kelmansha
The area around Kermansha is considered a cradle of prehistoric culture. Archaeological excavations discovered early human skeletal ruins in several caves throughout the state.
They also discovered the first Neolithic villages around 10,000 years ago, to prove that people would build a settlement here. In fact, the oldest prehistoric village in West Asia was discovered west of Karmanshire.
Kermansha was already occupied by prehistoric people, known in the Paleolithic and early Stone Ages. However, the city really developed under the king of Sassanid in the 4th century.
Below is the spectacular historic charm of Kermansha.
Taq-e Bostan
Taq-e Bostan is located 5 km from Kermanshah, west of Iran. Located in the heart of the Zagros Mountains, it has endured natural phenomena such as wind and rain for 1,700 years.
Some of the best and most preserved examples of sculptures from the Persian Sassanid period, the sculptures contain images of the investment rituals of Aldecyl II and Shapur III.
Like other Sassanid symbols, Taq-e Bostan and his bottom savings emphasize power, religious tendencies, glory, honor, the vastness of the courts, the spirit of games and fighting, festivals, and joys of the Sassanid era.
The Sassanid Kings chose a beautiful setting to rescue the bus along the Silk Road. Ancient caravan route.
Anrelief is adjacent to sacred spring, pouring into a large pool at the foot of a mountain cliff.
Bisotun
The Bisotun World Heritage site is a well-known location in the history of ancient Iran and Southwest Asia, with an uninterrupted archaeological sequence from prehistoric times to the 20th century.
The Bisotun inscription carved into the limestone on the hillside of Bisotun (the hillside south of Pal Mountain) is the largest, most famous and first known Iranian inscription.
The brown glaze and lead layers on the first line of the inscription appear to be part of previous coverage with unknown coatings used to enhance sustainability.
Mount Bisotun was generally very prominent because it was located not only in its religious role, but also along ancient trade routes that linked the west and center of Iran to Mesopotamia.
The Bisotun inscription is the most notable historical writing to record the victory of Darius I, documenting the Gaumata, the Central Magician, the Rebellion, and the reestablishment of his own words in three languages: Akkadian, Ellamite, and former Persian.
Bisotun was engraved on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2006.
Anahita Temple
The Anahita Temple in Kangaval is the largest stone structure in Iran after Persepolis and is located in Kangaval city, Kangaval city.
The ancient people believed that the water goddess Anahita was the guardian angel of springs and water, and a symbol of fertility, friendship and love, so they built this temple to honor and respect her.
As a relic of the close bond between Persian and Greek culture, this ruin of Kermansha’s charm stands on a platform on the top of the hill.
Kermanshah, a city of creative gastronomy
The UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) is a project launched by UNESCO to identify cities that use creativity as a means of sustainable urban development. Believing that food and gastronomy fully reflect the creativity of the local culture, Kermanshah was registered as the 37th creative gastronomy city in 2021.
There are about 80 different foods, 11 different breads, 20 different sweets, and a variety of snacks, but there is a wide range of fun dishes, so it’s no mistake to say that Kermansha is a foodie paradise.
The state has over 100 different foods, breads, sweets and snacks prepared. A good reason for this broad food choice is that the carmanshire is on the roads passing from south to north, east and west. Therefore, you can find obvious traces of different cultures in Kermanshahi Cuisine.
Here is a list of dishes and pastries to try at Kermanshah.
Dande Kebab
Kebabs are a very popular and favorite food, and there is a wide variety around Iran. Dande Kebab (Lamb Ribs Kebab) is one of the original and most delicious Kebabs in the state of Kermanshah.
What makes Dande Kebab special is the exceptional sauce made with tomato paste seasoned with lemon juice, salt and pepper, and of course the generous portion of the saffron that blooms.
The meat is repeatedly soaked in this wonderful sauce during the cooking and preparation process. This delicious kebab is served in both fresh flatbread and rice.
Khoresh-e Khalal
Khoresh-e Khalal is a special dish of the rituals and celebrations of Kermanshah. This delicious stew has the magical power to satisfy any flavor. Made with chopped lamb meat, almond slices, saffron and burberry. You can enjoy this toothy koresh with rice.
Ash-e Abbas Ali
Karmanshah is cold during the winter, so on cold winter days, the people of Karmanshahi cook different types of “ashes” or thick soups. Ash-e Abbas Ali is one of Kermanshah’s most popular winter dishes, which has the story behind its name.
People believe that in the olden days there was a man named Abbas Ali who prepared thick soups and ashes of this kind at a mosque and distributed them to the poor.
Karane
Kalaneh is a kind of stuffed flatbread, and is officially a perfect meal in the Kurdish region of Iran. In Kermansha, Karane is filled with wild spring plants, and in other seasons it is filled with green onions and baked on surges, a vast, convex griddle.
Kalaneh is served with fresh dough, a Persian yogurt drink.
Kermanshah pastries
Kermanshah is famous for three major sweet snacks: Kak, Nan Khormaei and Nan Berenji. These delicious and authentic pastries are comfortable for all tastes, so you can buy them as souvenirs for friends and family. Everyone appreciates these gifts for their charming unique flavours.
Nan Bellenzi is a kind of traditional cookie with a delicate texture. The main ingredients of Nan Bellenize are rice flour, solid oil, rose water and saffron.