The Shirez Canyon (Persian: تنگه شیرز Tange Širez, Southern Kurdish: تەنگ شیرز Tengi Şîriz) is a canyon of geotouristic importance,[1] located 45 kilometers northeast of Kuhdasht, the capital of Kuhdasht County, in the province of Lurestan, western Iran.[2]
| Shirez Canyon | |
|---|---|
 Shirez Canyon, Kuhdasht. | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lurestan, Iran |
| Coordinates | 33°49′27″N 47°30′39″E / 33.8240348°N 47.5109165°E |
| Rivers | Seimare, Karkhen River |
The valley's springs join the stream of Seimare, which is a branch of the Karkhen River.[2]
Shirez canyon formation edit
Shirez canyon is located in the heart of the Zagros Mountains with all its beauties. The valley is eroded with sedimentary rocks belonging to the third geological Devon.
Shirez canyon historical and geographical value edit
Shirez canyon in Lurestan also have ancient sites of the Stone Age.
References edit
- ^ Yarahmadi, D.; Sharafi, S. (2017). "An Investigation of the Capacities and Attractions of Shirez Valley Geotourism as a Future Geopark in Lorestan Province". Geographical Journal of Tourism Space. 6. Lorestan University, Khorramabad: 19–40.
- ^ a b "Lorestan's Shirez canyon astonishes tourists". Mehr News Agency. March 20, 2016.