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Photo: Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi

Yumeri region’s scenic nature

In continuation of Jahanbin Mountain in the south of Shahrekord, a long mountain range stretches toward the southeast after Tang Kharaghi. This mountain range continues up to Halvai mountain pass and is one of the central mountains of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province.One of the most important and beautiful peaks of this mountain is Yumeri Mountain, which is 3,180 meters high and is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. Yumeri waterfall located on this mountain is one of the scenic and natural landscapes of the province, which is one of the important natural tourist and climber destinations in spring.

Raisi inaugurates projects in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province

During his one-day provincial visit to Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in southwestern Iran, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi inaugurated and put into operation some infrastructure projects such as the Ghadir (Baba Heidar) Reservoir Dam and residential units under the National Housing Movement. (IRNA photos published on November 18, 2023/Ali Sharifzadeh)

"Bard Shir" symbol of Bakhtiari people in Iran

One of the customs of Bakhtiari nomads is to put up a stone lion on top of the tombstone of ever-lasting eminent people of the tribe. Bakhtiari people erect the lion stone which is the symbol of bravery, valor, and characteristics such as skills at hunting and shooting in war as well as horseback riding on top of the gravestone of that group of people. In the Bakhtiari dialect, these statues are called “Bard Shir”. Shahrekord, Iran. June 15, 2021. IRNA/ Maryam Almomen

National Rafting Championship in Southwestern Iran

Rafting on rubber boats on a wild river is very popular in Iranian rivers such as Zayandeh-Rood. National Rafting Championship also known as the white water rafting competitions were held in the Zayandeh-Rood River, in Saman County, Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiari Province. The competitions were held in order to select the members that will compete for Iran’s national team in the World Rafting Championships 2021 in France. Shahrekord, Iran. June 2, 2021. IRNA/Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi.

Bakhtiari Persian music concert performed online in Shahrekord

Bakhtiari Persian music concert was held online in Shahrekord the capital city of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari on Friday. Shahrekord, Iran. March 5, 2021. IRNA/Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi.

Khatam world-famous Sheikh Shaban village in Iran

Khatam is a combination of regular polygons (five, six, seven, eight, or ten) that are formed in different colors using various raw materials, including wood, bone, copper wire, and wire. The peak of the flourishing and evolution of this art was during the Safavid era. Khatam has been one of the most important fines and lasting arts of Iranian handicrafts which is popular in Sheikh Shaban village in Ben city of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran. Jan 25, 2020. IRNA/ Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi

Iranian nomads in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province

The photo album depicts some Iranian nomads from Bakhtiari tribes in southwestern Iran; Lordegan County. Shahrekord, Iran. Nov 20, 2020. IRNA/ Maryam Almomen.

Saffron harvest in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province

Iranian Saffron known as the “red gold”, is a magical ingredient in Persian culture, from aromatic foods and colorful desserts to physical and spiritual medicine. Saffron harvesting in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province has started from late October to mid - November, all regions of the province have the potential for saffron cultivation. Shahrekord, Iran. October 20, 2020, IRNA/Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi.

Sar Agha Seyed Village in Southwestern Iran

“Sar Agha Seyed” is a village located 45 kilometers northern Kuhrang County of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. Its architect is similar to Masuleh of Gilan Province where houses have been built into the mountain with stairway structure. Shahrekord, Iran. October 20, 2020, IRNA/Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi.