Eslamabad-e-Gharb home to capital of Iran’s oak forest
Eslamabad-e-Gharb, in Kermanshah Province, which contains oak forests dating back a thousand years, is nowadays popular among tourists around the world. Head of the Cultural Heritage Department of this county claims that Eslamabad is the fifth village that travelers to the holy shrines of Iraq pass through during the lunar months of Muharram and Safar, given to the popularity this region has gained.
“Various historical sites such as Sarab-e Harasam, a tourist destination village and Shian Dam, which is a tourist complex, has been built on this route to welcome the shrine visitors on their way back,” he added.
He highlighted the fact that this county owns 350 historical sites and only 287 of them have been registered.
“In the center of Eslamabad village there is an ancient hill called Chogha Gavane, which due to researchers, dates back to 4,000 years ago,” he said, pointing out the three Fire Temples of Eslamabad are located in Palangard, Milmilaga and Shian villages.
He noted the importance of natural attractions, as an example of which are the oak forests of the region.
“The forest of oak trees starts from Sorkhak and Barzeh villages to 30 kilometers away, black drainage basin and can attract a lot of attention from nature lovers,” he added, saying that brochures are being published to introduce this village.