The Anjedan Village, a district of Arak (40 km. east of Arak) is very attractive due to natural beauties, magnificant caves, hunting grounds, and historical relics. As this village after the Mongol invasion, was the center of settlement and activities of the Esmaili sect, a few tombs belonging to the heads of this cult have been remained which are related to the Safavid era, such as the mausoleum of Shah Qarib and Shah Qalandar, which have entrance doors with beautiful adornments of holy verses of Qoran.
The Anjadan Village has a long historical antiquity, and is located 37 km. to the east of Arak. This mausoleum (which is related to the Esmaeili sect), as well as the Chehel Dokhtaran Mausoleum are situated in the said village. These structures date back to the Safavid era, and the same were held in great respect of the above mentioned sect.
Anjedan Caves
TThese caves are located 40 km. to the east of Arak around the Anjedan Village, and beside the natural and historical attractions of this village have special charm of their own. Other caves of this vicinity are the Assily, Miyanlanoon or Kolucheh Bala, Taq Reche, Giveh Kesh and Shoqal Darreh Caves. Out of the above mentioned caves, Assily and Taq Reche caves are more site seeing and important.
The Assily Cave is 73.5 m. in length, and during the rainy season the scene of its stalactites and stalagmites are worth seeing. This cave is located 5 km. to the west of Anjedan. The Taq Reche ave also to the presence of two old trees near the opening of the cave renders a special beauty.
Written by : M.A.Ghaffari , Posting id :6558 , Date : 2010/08/02-01:00:00 CDT , Report