Mountainous district of ahar is one of the oldest states of
Azarbijan .the Ahar area was the battle-field between Babak
Khorramdeen and his followers on the one side, and the Arab
solders on the other, for 20 years during the third century AH.
the town of Ahar, also was the headquarter of the chief
commander, Abbas Mirza,during the battle between Iran and Russia
during the late Qajar period.The most intersting historical
places and remainings of this district can be mentioned as
Historical Castle named Qahgah,Jousheen,
pashtow and norooz which belong to the early Islamic period.
The Stony Epigraph Soqndel which is located north to Warzeqan,
and belong to the pre-Christ history.
The Jami’ Mosque of Ahar which belong to the Saljuk period.
The Holly Tomb of Shaykh Shehaboldeen Ahari which is the grave
of the famous Azarbaijan Aref.It is decorated in very intersting
and beautiful way,and it belongs to the seventh century AH.
Payaghan Beautiful Valley and Paygham Historic Castle.
Saigram Daq Protected Natural Area which is registered bt the
UNISCO as Biosphere Derey Store,