Cheshmeh-Ali (Shahr-e-Rey)

Cheshmeh-Ali (meaning:Ali's spring) is a natural and swimming spring in Rey, Iran. The spring is located south of Tehran. Cheshmeh-Ali is run from a big rock and flown to south-east. Cheshmeh-Ali dates back 8,000 years ago and is placed under Rey Castle. Inscription of Fath Ali Shah is between Rey Castle and Cheshmeh-Ali from top to down.

Resources

• ČAŠMA(-YE) ʿALĪ iranicaonline.org

Cheshmeh-Ali (Shahr-e-Rey) Media

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  Iranians washing and rolling carpets - 1960

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  A relief of Feth Ali Shah at Cheshmeh-Ali, near Tehran (illustration by Eugène Flandin in 1840)

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  Prehistoric Painted Pottery Vessel from Cheshmeh Ali. c. 5000-4500 BC - LACMA

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  Pottery bowl, Cheshmeh Ali ware, 5500-4500 BC