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Bahram Choobin Gorge

Bahram Choobin Gorge Bahram Choobin Gorge - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Bahram-e Choobin Gorge is a historical and tourist site in the mountains of Kabir Kuh near Sheykh Makan village in Darreh Shahr County in Ilam Province. The gorge is named after Bahram Chobin, a political leader of late Sasanian Empire and as its leader for about a year (r. 590-591). Based on historical accounts, Bahram Chobin took refuge in the gorge during the rebellion against Khosrow II. Read more on Wikipedia

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