Meshginshahr is considered as one of the historical city of Iran. There are many historical attractions in the city such as Yeri City and the old castle of Meshginshahr, which has a great historical importance. The city of Meshginshahr, formerly known as Khiav, is a lush and hilly place, and today its green nature attracts many tourists in the form of Ardabil tour. Travelers of the city of Meshginshahr can also visit the historical region of Yeri city. This historic site is located in the northwest of Pirazman village and next to the Qaresu River. The area of Yeri City is 400 hectares and consists of three parts of the Ghosha Castle, Military Castle and the Temple. The main temple of the Yeri City contained over 300 human-shaped stones in the form of the face of a person (without mouth), hands and sword. Yeri is one of the prehistoric regions of Iran, which is the widest ancient area of Ardabil province. In the first excavations in this region, graves from the Iron Age were discovered, the potteries are the most important discoveries from the Chalcolithic period. These potteries are very similar to the pottery of the ancient regions of Haji Firuz and Dalma, some of which are designed and some of which are embellished like elegant baskets. In addition to the excavations in Yeri, a number of two-layer potteries have been found, which is like the second layer of pottery to be used for repairing broken pieces. There are several historical periods from the Iron Age 1, Iron Age 2, and Copper-Stone, as well as the remains of the castle belonging to the Iron Age, on the site of the ancient Yeri. On your trip to this ancient city visit other historic sites and the remnants of past such as temples, castles, ancient caves and gates. If you are planning your next trip to Iran, Keep in touch with Alaedin Travel experts to book your tour, hotel and airline tickets.
