Kermanshah
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A large, predominantly Kurdish city not far from Iraq. The city and its outskirts are home to several monuments and sites, such as the carved caves of Taq-e Bostan, the rock-cut tombs of Essaqwand, and the "Behistun Inscription" at a UNESCO-listed archaeological site.

Overview of Kermanshah

A large, predominantly Kurdish city not far from Iraq. The city and its outskirts are home to several monuments and sites, such as the carved caves of Taq-e Bostan, the rock-cut tombs of Essaqwand, and the "Behistun Inscription" at a UNESCO-listed archaeological site.

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  • Type of place: large city.
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  • Local time: Heure : Kermanshah.
  • Population: 946,651 inhabitants (2016).
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  • Altitude: 1,395 metres.

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