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Roshtkhar (Khorasan Razavi)

Historical background

Archaeological analysis proved us that we had inhabitants in this area before the beginning of recorded history. There are lots of things which remain from Kharazmshaheyan, Teymoreyan and Safaveyan. During 12 and 13 century this city was the center of attention for government.

Geographical and Natural situation of Roshtkhar

This province has 4360sqms from north and north east it limited to Torbat-heydareyeh, from southwest and south it limited to Gonabad and from east, south east it limited to Khaf province. The attitude of this city is 1140m from the sea level. This province has 2172 Hectare wooden lands. Keeping sheep, bees, and chrysalis is very popular in this area.

Souvenir

We did not have any special souvenir and handy craft in Roshtkhar, but colorful rugs that are made in this area can be a best example for souvenir. Silk made scarf and clothes of this area are very beautiful.



Tourist guide and attraction


Mosque and temple of Shah Sanjan

25 kilometers far from paved road of Torbat-Heydareyeh to Khaf near the Sangan village there are ruins of mosque and temple of Rokn-o-Den Mahmood Sanjani. He was the religious leader in 6 century. This architectural complex is consists of two buildings which located in the western corner od shah Sangan temple and eastern corner of mosque. The only thing which remained from this building is a vast porch. According to architectural documents this building is belong to 9 century.


Roshtkhar comprehensive mosque

This mosque is located in the eastern part of Roshtkhar. Some believe that this building is a kind of Khanghah, but what is important is that the foundation of this building belongs to Kharazmshaheyan and during Teymoreyan it repaired. There are also altars on column of its dome. Today the only thing which remains from this building is just a porch and a shabestan in the south west corner of it.

Old house of Gharaie

The old house of Hajj Sultan Gharaie so called Haji Khan Yavar is located in Imam Khomeini Street . This building was built during Ghajareyeh period. It consists of a porch with six columns and also tile and brick decorations.


Historical town of Jeezd

12 kilometers far from Roshtkhar-Khaf road in the southern part of Akbarabad village we come across with ruins of this area (so called old castle of Jizd ). According to historical documents in 737 Hejri this town destroyed by an earthquake. Some hills and surrounding walls of this town is just remained for us


Garmab Park

With its beautiful natural life it is located 25 kilometers far from Sadatabad village. There are lots of great waterfalls, pistachio trees, oak trees and warm springs in it.


Salar bridge

20 kilometers far from new road of Torbat-e-heydareye to Roshtkhar there is a bricked bridge which represent the Ghajareyeh period. A person who dedicated this bridge to people of this town is Hasan Khan Yavar.


Karimabad castle

It is located 6 kilometers far from southern part of Roshtkhar and belongs to Ghajareyeh period. The outside view of this building is consists of two towers. The facilities inside are remained ok. The gypsum decoration and painting on gypsum are some of its specifications.


Central reservoir of jungle

It is located in Jangal one of the Roshtkhar districts 90 kilometers far from it. Because of its capacity people call it central reservoir. The entrance of it is banned now. It belongs to Ghajareyeh period.


Akbarabad reservoir

Near Akbarabad village 13 kilometers far from the south east of Roshtkhar there is a reservoir which belongs to Ghajareyeh period. Inside it has a circle form space and it paved by brick.


Natural sceneries of Shaed Yaghobi dam

This dam is located on Salar River and its purpose is to watering the lands. The mistrials of this dam is consists of sands, soils with clay centre.


Zeergharghab country valley

It is located 8 kilometers far from northern part of Roshtkhar. This mountainous area has a nice weather with seasonal rivers. This area with its fantastic sceneries attracts lots of people every year.


Sheykh Abdal tomb

It is located in Roshtkhar, 20 kilometers far from its northern part. The architectural style of this building shows us that this building is belonging to Teymoreyan period. This building is more like a mosque rather than a tomb.


Tomb of Sheykh Imam Gholi

In Roshtkhar sangan village in the northern part of Sanjan there is a tomb which belongs to Imam Gholi. Because he predicted the triumph of king Nader in his attack to Harat the king ordered to build a tomb for him. He was a religious leader of his age. The outside view of this building is Hexagon and its internal view is in shape of rectangular. The dome of this building is destroyed. 8 porches with different sizes are located around it. The decoration of it is bricked.


Tomb of Seyed Ghavam-o-Dean

It is located one kilometer far from northwest of Foogh village, 20 kilometes far from Rooshtkhar province. According to native people believes, he is one of the ancestors of Imam Mosa (peace be upon him). The architectural style of this building shows us that it belongs to 9 th century.


Handy caraft and art in Roshtkhar province

Small factories produce variety of things. Colorful darpets and rugs are some of them. The spedific handy craft of this area is Fert Bafi which is very important.



 

 












 



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