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Damghan and Semnan

Damghan and Semnan are both located in the province of Semnan, a neighbouring province to Tehran towards the east. Damghan is today mainly famous for its pistachios, but it used to be a significant city in the middle ages. Its famous mosque, Tari-Khane, probably the oldest known mosque in Iran, still stands today, and dates back to the 9th century.  Semnan, the capital of the province, is also worth visiting and has great recreational, cultural and historic value.  

Bazaar in Semnan

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Patio and Mosque

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