Khvorheh Mansion

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Khvorheh Mansion / Temple of Khvorheh
عمارت خورهه / معبد خورهه
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Khvorheh Mansion
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Type Mansion And Temple
Location Mahallat County, Markazi Province, Flag of Iran.svg Iran

The Khvorheh Mansion is a historical mansion and temple from the Parthian Empire and is located in Mahallat County, Markazi Province. [1] [2]


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