Kermanshah Province   Kermanshah   Location: Between 33 36' in the northern hemisphere and 45 25' to the east of the Greenwich Meridian. Kermanshah is the center of Kermanshah Province. Its altitude from sea level is 1,430 meters. It is located on sedimentary plains on the skirt of Sefid Kooh. The city is 525 km away from the Khosravi borderline between Iran and Iraq. The Sasanid King BahramIV is known as the founder of Kermanshah. He originally used to be the ruler of Kerman. Afterwards he took on the government of a new land on which he founded a city named Kermanshah. The Sasanid kings built numerous palaces in Kermanshah and turned it into their summer capital city. Anu Shirvan constructed castles in which he entertained the rulers of China, Rome, and India, near Taq Bostan. The ancient history of this land has left its trace even on the rocks of the Kermanshah province, entrancing viewers by its beauty. The climate of Kermanshah province is considered a mountainous region with the magnificent Zagros mountain range. One of the most significant heights is Dalahoo. The temperature ranges from 27 to 46 in the coldest and hottest months. The province owes its agricultural industry to its exceptional precipitation. Normally, the total annual downfall in the province is nearly 12 billion cubic meters of snow and rain that irrigates the whole province. The greatest torrential river in this province is Sirvan that eventually rushes into Iraq.   History Kermanshah is historically very important, as one of the first people to build houses after cave-dwelling era were the inhabitants of this region who have left behind numerous signs of civilization, namely the first sun-dried bricks for buildings, which have been left behind in Kermanshah's Tappeh-Assiab, Harsseen's Gain, Darreh. And Kangavar's Godeen Tappeh. Archeologists believe they date back to the late tenth millennium B.C. The cave dwellers have left behind signs of creativity in Shekarchian cave of Bisotoon and the Avaza cave in Dinor. Archeologist discovered a grain called "amr" in 1945 in Karand, which is considered as the ancestor of wheat. The province has a long history of unpleasant events including natural disasters, such as floods and quakes. Sightseeing attractions: Talab-e Hashilan: There are tiny flouting islands in this marsh with various plants sheltering 200 sorts of birds. The 1500-hectare marsh is 32 km distant from Kermanshah. Prav Cave in the Prav Mountains between Taq Bostan and Bisotoon heights is the deepest cave in Asia (the deepest cave in the world is Ali-Sadr Cave in Hamedan northeast of Kermanshah). There are famous glaciers and a marvelous 762-meter deep valley in it with several streams.Qoori Qal'eh cave is another of the natural wonders of the province, located 92 km from the city heading toward Paveh. The cave's spine is 3,140 meters long and The cave's spine is 3,140 meters long and the cave-length is 12 km with a beautiful natural surrounding of a variety of forest trees. In the cave, the first phase of which has been developed, there is an ever-flowing stream of 111 liters per second, and chambers with enchanting icicles and colorful columns. In fact, it is a romantic sight never to be forgotten.     Traditions: By traveling to Kermanshah Province, you can learn about the life-style of tribesmen who after centuries still lead a nomadic life living in tents while breeding domestic animals. Language: Farsi is spoken with a pleasant Kermanshahi accent in Kermanshah, but in other parts of the province Kurdish is spoken in diversified accents. Religion: About 70% are Shiites and some15% Sunnites. Local Dishes: Dander kebab, Chelow Khoresh Khalal, tarkhineh soup and Abbas-Ali soup are some of the local dishes. Wild Life: The rich wild life in mountains, groves and protected areas of the province includes diverse beasts, birds, reptiles and aqueous animals. Shopping: Besides sweet memories that will never be forgotten, Nan-Brenji, Nan-Roghan, and handicrafts including gilim, giveh (cotton shoe), and local dress can be bought.