• Bisotun Mountain is located around the city of Bisotun and is located 40 kilometers from the city of Kermanshah. In the past, it was located near one of the most busy old roads. This road was the crossing point for trade and military caravans from Mesopotamia to Hamedan. For this reason, Bisotun Mountain has been of great interest since ancient times
  •  on this majestic mountain, Darius, the Achaemenid king, carved the story of his victories on the rocks and its carvings are as if they came out of a painting.
  • Bisotun was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, which shows that its value is important not only for Iranians, but for the whole world. From Achaemenid inscriptions to prehistoric caves, from Sassanid bas-reliefs to Safavid caravanserais, Bisotun is like an open-air museum that surprises in every corner.
    . This inscription, 22 meters long and 7 meters and 80 centimeters high, is written in three languages: Old Persian, Elamite and Akkadian. Its text describes how Darius suppressed the rebels and consolidated the Achaemenid throne.
  • When standing in front of this inscription, it is as if time has turned back. The relief that shows Darius with a crown on his head and his enemies in chains is still intact after 2,500 years. This book is not only a historical work, but also one of the most important sources for the study of ancient languages ​​and Achaemenid history. It is interesting to know that the decipherment of this inscription in the 19th century helped archaeologists to read cuneiform, in fact, like a key that unlocked the secrets of the past.
    In the Bisotun complex, there are also prehistoric caves such as Sherkachiyan and Mar Tarek Cave,in which stone tools and human bones from the Paleolithic era are found. These caves show that Bisotun has been a place of human habitation for tens of thousands of years
  • In the Bisotun complex, the statue of Hercules, a Greek god, is carved on the Bisotun mountain in Kermanshah. It dates back to the Seleucid period. This large statue is a symbol of legendary courage and strength that has taken its place on the top of the mountain. Hercules is lying on a lion’s skin, holding a cup in his left hand, and behind his head, an inscription, an olive tree, and a mace are carved.

Bisotun is not just a mountain; it is a living stone book where you can find the rich history of Iran
Near the Bisotun complex, there is a very large caravanserai
which is related to the Safavid period, and you can stay there after visiting this beautiful complex and record a memorable night for yourself

We suggest you pack your travel bag as soon as possible, visit the Zhiva Parvaz tours section, and enjoy the beautiful roads of western Iran reach Bisotun Mountain in Kermanshah.