Damghan, a city with 7,000 years history, is located 360 km northeast of Tehran in Semnan Province. Its historical name was Qoomes. During the 3rd century B.C. the invading Greeks named it Hecatompylos or a city with one hundred gates. Relics related to Tootom worship have been unearthed in this ancient city. Damghan's historical Tappeh Hessar contains important monuments including Tarikhaneh Mosque, built over a fire temple. The structure was erected before the birth of Christ.Besides the city is enriched with many other monuments, each representing a special period of our history.
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Of historical treasures in Damghan one must refer to the valuable Tappeh Hessar which was constructed before the birth of Christ. Professor Hertzfeld (1931-1933) and Dr. Schmidt (1933-1938) were the first archaeologists who explored the Tappeh.Of historical treasures in Damghan one must refer to the valuable Tappeh Hessar which was constructed before the birth of Christ. Professor Hertzfeld (1931-1933) and Dr. Schmidt (1933-1938) were the first archaeologists who explored the Tappeh.....
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