Where is Qeshm Global Geo-park of Iran?
Qeshm Island is the largest island in Iran and the most populous island in the Persian Gulf which is near the Hormuz Island. It has preserved its old and traditional texture so that you feel like you are in a completely new country along with its beautiful nature. The salt domes, caves and limestone mountains have surrounded Qeshm Island. And, due to its proximity to Bandar Abbas, it is one of Iran free industrial trade zones in Persian Gulf.
History of Iran Great Island of Qeshm
Qeshm island has been inhabited since the time of Islam and even from the time of the Median kings. Gradually, various governments ruled the island, among which we can mention Aale Bouyh, the Mongols and the Ilkhanids. Then, the Europeans for a while, especially the Portuguese, ruled it, and this domination took shape to some extent during Safavid period. From Safavid period, the island again returned to Iran.
Is the Seventh World Wonder in Qeshm Island?
The mangrove forest in Qeshm Island is one of the special attractions of Iran and one of the unique manifestations of nature that you have to see by boat in the salty waters of the Persian Gulf. This attraction, which is world famous, is a natural heritage of Iran. The charm of the mangrove forest is when these trees are submerged in water, and as the water level drops and Harra forest emerges from the water and amazes any viewer. The Mangrove forest locates in the northwest of the island which is one of the five forests of Hormozgan province. This attraction is one of the biosphere reserves of Iran which can be considered as the seventh wonder of the world.
Satrs Valley of Qeshm Island Persian Gulf
Stars Valley is one of the mysterious nature travel destinations of Qeshm Island and Iran. Its magical and wonderful effects with its strange shapes and every time it evokes a new image in your mind. The Valley of the Stars is about 15 meters deep. As you enter this valley, silence covers you and the further you go, which immerse you as you get in more in its astonishing beauty. Seeing this valley, you would remember the Kaluts of central desert of Iran, Lut Desert in Shahdad Kerman.
Qeshm Historical Portuguese Fort Persian Gulf
The Portuguese fort, which is one of the tourist attractions of Qeshm Island, that belong to 1507. With the conquest of the Persian Gulf islands, Albuquerque dominated the maritime trade route between India and Europe. So, the Portuguese dominated this important sea waterway for 110 years. For about a century, the Portuguese built forts and fortifications, including the forts of Hormuz, Qeshm and Lark. Finally, in 1623, one of the Safavid generals captured the Portuguese fort and other bases at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. This right-angled fortress has an area of more than two thousand square meters and its materials are a combination of limestone and gypsum with local mortar.
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