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Awan (ancient city)
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Awan, an ancient city dating back to the third millennium BCE, is an archaeological site near Khorramabad that offers a glimpse into early urban civilization in western Iran. Excavations have uncovered remnants of residential buildings, pottery, and tools, indicating a thriving settlement. The site now functions as an open-air museum, where visitors can walk among the ruins and see artifacts displayed in a small on-site museum. It provides a tangible connection to the region's deep history, distinct from the later Sassanid-era sites nearby.
Don't miss
- View excavated foundations of ancient houses and public structures.
- See pottery shards and tools displayed at the site museum.
- Learn about the city's role in early trade and urban development through interpretive signs.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Awan (ancient city)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inArrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan4.4★ · 29 travelersFree cancellationFrom$8 per personSee dates →
Most bookedAswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan4.7★ · 123 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$65 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleAswan Airport Private Transfer4.9★ · 77 travelers~1 hoursFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →More attractions in Khorramabad