Izeh
Izeh (Persian: ایذه), formerly known as Izaj and Malemir, is a city in the Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran.
Understand
Izeh has temperate weather in spring and summer, although in winter it is usually the coldest city in the Khuzestan province. Izeh is populated by Bakhtiari, a tribe living in the northern part of the Khuzestan area. It is an agricultural rather than an industrial city. The foremost product is rice (locally called Berenj) that mostly comes from Susan, Sheyvand, Meydavood and Chitanbe. Izeh also has mines of rocks and minerals. It is famous for its dam and ancient monuments that are located in Kolfarah, Eshkaft Salman, Khongazhdar and other places.
It had an estimated population of 129,105 in 2005.
Get around
Izeh itself is quite compact and walking is the bes option. However, many sights are located in the surrounding, quite hilly countryside and walking might not be an option. Opting for a taxi is often the best choice. There's no proper public transport in Izeh, but the adventurous might try to use a shared minibus.
See
- 🌍 Kul-e Farah. Archaeological site and open air sanctuary, located in the in the Zagros mountain valley. There are six large rock reliefs, crafted by the ancient Elam civilization around 650 BC.
- 🌍 Eshkaft-e Salman. Rock reliefs within a majestic grotto, during the winter and spring season a waterfall sometimes cascades over the high cliff-face.
- 🌍 Tagh-e Tavileh. Ruins of a palace dating back to the Ilkhanate khanate, around 1300 AD.
- 🌍 Kushk Noorabad. Ruins of a manor from the Qajar Empire, which served as the seat for local nobles.