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[[File:Waterfall Laton.jpg|thumb|Lawton Waterfall (Gilan Province) The tallest waterfall in Iran]]
[[File:Waterfall Laton.jpg|thumb|Lawton Waterfall (Gilan Province) The tallest waterfall in Iran]]
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[[File:PICED BY ROOHOLLAH YEGANEH (105).jpg|thumb|Taram Waterfall (Neyriz - Fars)]]
[[File:PICED BY ROOHOLLAH YEGANEH (105).jpg|thumb|Taram Waterfall (Neyriz - Fars)]]
[[File:Pitniani waterfall.jpeg|thumb|Poonehzar waterfall, Fereydunshahr, Isfahan]]
[[File:Pitniani waterfall.jpeg|thumb|Poonehzar waterfall, Fereydunshahr, Isfahan]]
There are an estimated 392 '''waterfalls in Iran''', 287 of which are substantial. Among them:
'''There is an estimate of 392 waterfalls in Iran''' which 287 of them are substantial.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Luxury Properties {{!}} Best Properties in Iran, Luxurious Building Materials & Building Professionals|url=https://luxuryproperties.ir/blog/item/401/a-tour-of-the-10-most-famous-waterfalls-in-iran|access-date=2022-01-25|website=luxuryproperties.ir}}</ref> The most important ones are as below:


* Shahlolak Waterfall, is a permanent waterfall in [[Charmahin]], Isfahan
* Shahlolak Waterfall, is a permanent waterfall in [[Charmahin]], Isfahan
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* Ceredit Waterfall, the wildest waterfall in Iran located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Ceredit Waterfall, the wildest waterfall in Iran located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Asiab Kharabeh Waterfall, Eskander Waterfall (known as Malek Kian Waterfall), Maharan Waterfall all three are located in the East Azerbaijan Province
* Asiab Kharabeh Waterfall, Eskander Waterfall (known as Malek Kian Waterfall), Maharan Waterfall all three are located in the East Azerbaijan Province
* Sibiye-Khani Waterfall is located in [[Lerd, Ardabil|Lerd tourist village]], [[Khalkhal County|Khalkhal county]] in [[Ardabil province]].
* [[Shalmash waterfall|Shalmash Waterfall]]  located in the West Azerbaijan Province
* Nashtrood Waterfall located in Alborz, Karaj Province
* [[Shalmash Falls|Shalmash Waterfall]]  located in the West Azerbaijan Province
* Nashtrood Waterfall is located in Alborz, Karaj Province
* Goorgoor Waterfall, Sardabeh Waterfall located in Ardabil
* Goorgoor Waterfall, Sardabeh Waterfall located in Ardabil
* Khezr Waterfall, Kord Ali Waterfall, Takht-e Soleiman Waterfall, Bibi Seydan Waterfall, Poonehzar Waterfall of Fereydunshahr, Semirom Waterfall located in Isfahan
* Khezr Waterfall, Kord Ali Waterfall, Takht-e Soleiman Waterfall, Bibi Seydan Waterfall, Poonehzar Waterfall of Fereydunshahr, Semirom Waterfall located in Isfahan
* Cham Av Waterfall located in Ilam
* Cham Av Waterfall is located in Ilam
* [[Sangan Waterfall]], Imamzadeh Davood Waterfall, Osun Darband Waterfall, Dogholu Waterfall, Pich Adaran Seasonal Waterfall all located in [[Tehran]]
* [[Sangan Waterfall]], Imamzadeh Davood Waterfall, Osun Darband Waterfall, Dogholu Waterfall, Pich Adaran Seasonal Waterfall all located in [[Tehran]]
* Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall  located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Tunele Koohrang Waterfall located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Tunele Koohrang Waterfall is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Darreh Eshgh Waterfall located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Darreh Eshgh Waterfall is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Karoudy Kan Waterfall located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Karoudy Kan Waterfall is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Niakan Waterfall located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* Niakan Waterfall is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
* [[Shevi Waterfall]] located in Khuzestan Province (It is the largest natural waterfall in the Middle East and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iran)
* [[Shevi Waterfall]] located in Khuzestan Province (It is the largest natural waterfall in the Middle East and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iran)
* Ortokand Waterfall, Akhlamad Waterfall located in Khorasan Razavi
* Ortokand Waterfall, Akhlamad Waterfall located in Khorasan Razavi
* [[Margoon Waterfall]], Tarom Waterfall located in Fars
* [[Margoon Waterfall]], Tarom Waterfall located in Fars
* Varvar Waterfall located in Anbarabad in Kerman
* Varvar Waterfall is located in Anbarabad in Kerman
* Sarand Kuh Waterfall (Darin) in Anbarabad in Kerman
* Sarand Kuh Waterfall (Darin) in Anbarabad in Kerman
* Raeen Waterfall in Kerman
* Raeen Waterfall in Kerman
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* [[Yakhi Waterfall]], [[Shahandasht Waterfall]], Amiri waterfall, Harijan Waterfall, Amol Waterfall, Ij or Dah Gholoo Waterfall in Mazandaran [3] [4] [5]
* [[Yakhi Waterfall]], [[Shahandasht Waterfall]], Amiri waterfall, Harijan Waterfall, Amol Waterfall, Ij or Dah Gholoo Waterfall in Mazandaran [3] [4] [5]


Many of Iran's waterfalls, such as: Akhlamad, Afrineh, Ganjnameh, Niasar, Shushtar, Bishe, Gharah Su, Semirom, Vashi Strait, and Shahlolak Charmahin have a historical history and economic use. These waterfalls are great places for many tourist visits in Iran. Most of them are assisted by water grids.
Many of Iran's waterfalls, such as Akhlamad, Afrineh, Ganjnameh, [[Niasar Waterfall|Niasar]], Shushtar, Bishe, Gharah Su, Semirom, Vashi Strait, and Shahlolak Charmahin have historically had economic use. These waterfalls are great places for many tourist visits in Iran. Most of them are assisted by water grids.


During the rule of the [[Sassanids]] the Shushtar waterfalls were the first facilities of water industry in the world. Shushtar waterfalls and Ganjnameh waterfall in Hamedan, along with historical inscriptions of Cyrus, have been historically registered in [[UNESCO]], showing the glorious peak of the ancient Iran.<ref>{{Cite web|title=آبشارهای ایران {{!}} کتاب‌ها {{!}} انتشارات ایران‌شناسی|url=https://www.iran-shenasi.com/book/910-%D8%A2%D8%A8%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C%20%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86|access-date=2022-01-25|website=www.iran-shenasi.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Waterfalls of Iran|url=https://sites.google.com/view/iranwaterfalls/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=sites.google.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
During the rule of the [[Sassanids]] the Shushtar waterfalls were the first facilities for the water industry in the world. Shushtar waterfalls and Ganjnameh waterfall in Hamedan, along with historical inscriptions of Cyrus, have been historically registered in [[UNESCO]], showing the glorious peak of ancient Iran.<ref>{{Cite web|title=آبشارهای ایران {{!}} کتاب‌ها {{!}} انتشارات ایران‌شناسی|url=https://www.iran-shenasi.com/book/910-%D8%A2%D8%A8%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C%20%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86|access-date=2022-01-25|website=www.iran-shenasi.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Waterfalls of Iran|url=https://sites.google.com/view/iranwaterfalls/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=sites.google.com|language=en-US}}</ref>


The tallest waterfalls in Iran
== Tallest waterfalls ==


The tallest permanent waterfalls<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-21|title=آبشارهای ایران: فهرست کامل آبشارهای ایران با آدرس و عکس|url=https://www.alibaba.ir/mag/iran-waterfalls/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=مجله علی بابا|language=fa-IR}}</ref> that are above 80 meters in height:<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-18|title=بلندترین آبشارهای ایران {{!}} 15 آبشار بلند ایران + عکس|url=http://www.kojaro.com/2021/6/13/191945/tallest-waterfalls-iran/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=کجارو|language=fa-IR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-21|title=بلندترین آبشارهای ایران|url=https://www.eghamat24.com/blog/16816/the-highest-waterfall|access-date=2022-01-27|website=وبلاگ اقامت 24|language=fa-IR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-20|title=waterfalls of Iran {{!}} iran waterfalls, Margoon waterfall, Laton waterfall|url=https://www.irandestination.com/waterfalls-of-iran/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Travel agency in Iran|language=en-US}}</ref>
Permanent waterfalls<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-21|title=آبشارهای ایران: فهرست کامل آبشارهای ایران با آدرس و عکس|url=https://www.alibaba.ir/mag/iran-waterfalls/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=مجله علی بابا|language=fa-IR}}</ref> above 80 meters in height<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-18|title=بلندترین آبشارهای ایران {{!}} 15 آبشار بلند ایران + عکس|url=http://www.kojaro.com/2021/6/13/191945/tallest-waterfalls-iran/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=کجارو|language=fa-IR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-21|title=بلندترین آبشارهای ایران|url=https://www.eghamat24.com/blog/16816/the-highest-waterfall|access-date=2022-01-27|website=وبلاگ اقامت 24|language=fa-IR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-20|title=waterfalls of Iran {{!}} iran waterfalls, Margoon waterfall, Laton waterfall|url=https://www.irandestination.com/waterfalls-of-iran/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Travel agency in Iran|language=en-US}}</ref>


* Varvar Waterfall , with a height of 176 meters
* Varvar Waterfall, with a height of 176 meters
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* Nashtrood Waterfall, with a height of 110 meters

* Nashtrood Waterfall , with a height of 110 meters
* Latoon Waterfall, 105 meters high
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* Sarankuh Waterfall, with a height of over one hundred meters

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* Darreh Eshgh Waterfall, with a height of about one hundred meters
* Latoon Waterfall , 105 meters high
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* [[Piran waterfall|Piran Waterfall]], with a height of about one hundred meters

* Sarankuh Waterfall , with a height of over one hundred meters
* Shevi Waterfall, with a height of about one hundred meters
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* [[Nojian Waterfall]], with a height of about 90 meters

* Darreh Eshgh Waterfall , with a height of about one hundred meters
* Kordavi Kan Waterfall, with a height of more than 80 meters
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* [[Margoon Waterfall]], 80 meters high (more than ninety meters wide)

* [[Piran waterfall|Piran Waterfall]] , with a height of about one hundred meters
* Akhlamad Waterfall, with a height of about 80 meters
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* Absefid Waterfall, with a height of about 70 meters

* Shevi Waterfall , with a height of about one hundred meters
* Poonehzar Waterfall, with a height of more than 70 meters
* Shahlolak Waterfall, with a height of about 70 meters

* [[Nojian Waterfall]] , with a height of about 90 meters
* Berenjeh Waterfall, with a height of 750 meters is a seasonal waterfall

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* Kordavi Kan Waterfall , with a height of more than 80 meters

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* [[Margoon Waterfall]] , 80 meters high (more than ninety meters wide)

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* Akhlamad Waterfall , with a height of about 80 meters

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* Absefid Waterfall , with a height of about 70 meters

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* Poonehzar Waterfall , with a height of more than 70 meters

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* Shahlolak Waterfall , with a height of about 70 meters

The tallest seasonal waterfall in Iran:

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* Berenjeh Waterfall , with a height of 750 meters


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[[Category:Waterfalls of Iran]]
[[Category:Waterfalls of Iran]]

Latest revision as of 06:52, 20 December 2023

Lawton Waterfall (Gilan Province) The tallest waterfall in Iran
Lohe Waterfall - Golestan Province
Taram Waterfall (Neyriz - Fars)
Poonehzar waterfall, Fereydunshahr, Isfahan

There are an estimated 392 waterfalls in Iran, 287 of which are substantial. Among them:

  • Shahlolak Waterfall, is a permanent waterfall in Charmahin, Isfahan
  • Atashgah Waterfall, the longest waterfall in Iran located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
  • Zarlimeh Waterfall, the widest waterfall in Iran located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiar
  • Ceredit Waterfall, the wildest waterfall in Iran located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
  • Asiab Kharabeh Waterfall, Eskander Waterfall (known as Malek Kian Waterfall), Maharan Waterfall all three are located in the East Azerbaijan Province
  • Sibiye-Khani Waterfall is located in Lerd tourist village, Khalkhal county in Ardabil province.
  • Shalmash Waterfall  located in the West Azerbaijan Province
  • Nashtrood Waterfall is located in Alborz, Karaj Province
  • Goorgoor Waterfall, Sardabeh Waterfall located in Ardabil
  • Khezr Waterfall, Kord Ali Waterfall, Takht-e Soleiman Waterfall, Bibi Seydan Waterfall, Poonehzar Waterfall of Fereydunshahr, Semirom Waterfall located in Isfahan
  • Cham Av Waterfall is located in Ilam
  • Sangan Waterfall, Imamzadeh Davood Waterfall, Osun Darband Waterfall, Dogholu Waterfall, Pich Adaran Seasonal Waterfall all located in Tehran
  • Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
  • Tunele Koohrang Waterfall is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
  • Darreh Eshgh Waterfall is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
  • Karoudy Kan Waterfall is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
  • Niakan Waterfall is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
  • Shevi Waterfall located in Khuzestan Province (It is the largest natural waterfall in the Middle East and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iran)
  • Ortokand Waterfall, Akhlamad Waterfall located in Khorasan Razavi
  • Margoon Waterfall, Tarom Waterfall located in Fars
  • Varvar Waterfall is located in Anbarabad in Kerman
  • Sarand Kuh Waterfall (Darin) in Anbarabad in Kerman
  • Raeen Waterfall in Kerman
  • Ordikan Waterfall in Kerman
  • Bal Waterfall in Kurdistan
  • Bahram Bigi Boyerahmad Waterfall, Kanj Banar Gachsaran Waterfall, Sisakht Waterfall, Kamardoogh waterfall located in Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad
  • Minoodasht Waterfall, Shirabad Waterfall, Kaboudwal Waterfall in Golestan
  • Latoon Waterfall in Gilan
  • Aznader Waterfall, Bishe Waterfall, Chakan Waterfall, Taf Waterfall, Nojian Waterfall, Varak Waterfall, Talai Waterfall in Lorestan
  • Yakhi Waterfall, Shahandasht Waterfall, Amiri waterfall, Harijan Waterfall, Amol Waterfall, Ij or Dah Gholoo Waterfall in Mazandaran [3] [4] [5]

Many of Iran's waterfalls, such as Akhlamad, Afrineh, Ganjnameh, Niasar, Shushtar, Bishe, Gharah Su, Semirom, Vashi Strait, and Shahlolak Charmahin have historically had economic use. These waterfalls are great places for many tourist visits in Iran. Most of them are assisted by water grids.

During the rule of the Sassanids the Shushtar waterfalls were the first facilities for the water industry in the world. Shushtar waterfalls and Ganjnameh waterfall in Hamedan, along with historical inscriptions of Cyrus, have been historically registered in UNESCO, showing the glorious peak of ancient Iran.[1][2]

Tallest waterfalls

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Permanent waterfalls[3] above 80 meters in height[4][5][6]

  • Varvar Waterfall, with a height of 176 meters
  • Nashtrood Waterfall, with a height of 110 meters
  • Latoon Waterfall, 105 meters high
  • Sarankuh Waterfall, with a height of over one hundred meters
  • Darreh Eshgh Waterfall, with a height of about one hundred meters
  • Piran Waterfall, with a height of about one hundred meters
  • Shevi Waterfall, with a height of about one hundred meters
  • Nojian Waterfall, with a height of about 90 meters
  • Kordavi Kan Waterfall, with a height of more than 80 meters
  • Margoon Waterfall, 80 meters high (more than ninety meters wide)
  • Akhlamad Waterfall, with a height of about 80 meters
  • Absefid Waterfall, with a height of about 70 meters
  • Poonehzar Waterfall, with a height of more than 70 meters
  • Shahlolak Waterfall, with a height of about 70 meters
  • Berenjeh Waterfall, with a height of 750 meters is a seasonal waterfall

References

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  1. ^ "آبشارهای ایران | کتاب‌ها | انتشارات ایران‌شناسی". www.iran-shenasi.com. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
  2. ^ "Waterfalls of Iran". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
  3. ^ "آبشارهای ایران: فهرست کامل آبشارهای ایران با آدرس و عکس". مجله علی بابا (in Persian). 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  4. ^ "بلندترین آبشارهای ایران | 15 آبشار بلند ایران + عکس". کجارو (in Persian). 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  5. ^ "بلندترین آبشارهای ایران". وبلاگ اقامت 24 (in Persian). 2020-06-21. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  6. ^ "waterfalls of Iran | iran waterfalls, Margoon waterfall, Laton waterfall". Travel agency in Iran. 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
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