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๐ŸŒฒ Hyrcanian Forests

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๐ŸŒฒ Hyrcanian Forests
Ancient forest ecosystem in Golestan Province, Iran


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 19 Apr 2026 at 09:44

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Golestan Province, Iran
  • Forest type: Ancient Tertiary remnant, oak-hornbeam and juniper woodland
  • Area: Approximately 4,081 square kilometres across multiple forest sections
  • UNESCO inscription: 2019

The Hyrcanian Forests are a forest ecosystem in northern Iran that represents a continuous remnant of ancient Tertiary ...

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