Khoram Abad
Khoram Abad lies in the mountainous area of Zagross, and this region experiences
a temperate climate, where as in the south alongside the plains of Khuzestan it
is warm. Khoram Abad is situated 494 km. from Tehran. The territory of Khoram
Abad has a rich historical back ground and has se
en
the rise of many civilizations such as the Kasi, Babolian, Elamite, Sassanid,
Saljuqi, Kharazmshahi and ... Relics from these periods are evident in the area,
such as ancient and historical castles used to safe guard the rulers against
attacks.
Borujerd
This township is located 394 km. from Tehran and in the alluvial plains extend
to the Zagross mountains in the west. It has a moderate climate in summ
er
and experiences cold weather in winter. Borujerd is one of the oldest cities of
Iran, some think it to be from the times of Firooz-e-Sassani and others claim
that it existed in the period of 'Yazd Gerd' the third. In the Qajar era,
'Hassam-ol-Saltaneh', who ruled over Khuzestan and Lurestan made Borujerd the
center of his rule.
Aligoodarz
The township of Aligoodarz situated in the plains and the slopes of the
mountains, experiences a temperate climate. It is 503 km. from Tehran and the
Oshtoran Kooh Mountain Ranges and the Aligoodarz River are in this region. In
the same vicinity of this current city, another city by the same name existed ,
but due to unknown reasons is no more. In the past, the Khaneqah or a sort of
monastery, was a seat of theology for the Qizelbash and Dervish. Relics such as
rectangular bricks and earthenware related to the7th century AH. have been
discovered here in mountains and hillocks.
Dorood

This township formerly known as Bain-ol-Nahrain, lies between the two rivers of
Teereh and Marbareh. Dorood has cold winters and moderate summers. The nucleus
of this city at first took shape in the villages where agriculture dominated.
But in the recent years the scene has changed to an industrial one.