Hamadan is one of the world's oldest cities and the cradle of ancient Hegmataneh; your guide to the Tomb of Avicenna, the Ali Sadr water cave and the city's historic sites.
🔍 Search flights — HamadanHamadan is an ancient Iranian city in the west of the country and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Known in antiquity as Hegmataneh (Ecbatana), the capital of the Medes, it blends deep history with a mild mountain setting. The city is famous for the tomb of the physician and philosopher Avicenna (Bu-Ali Sina) and for its proximity to Ali Sadr, one of the largest water caves in the world. Sitting at high altitude at the foot of Mount Alvand, it enjoys pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters.
Direct flights are limited and seasonal, so most travelers arrive via Tehran or Isfahan and then take a short domestic flight to Hamadan Airport or travel overland. Check RideFly for options in your travel season.
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Its standing as one of the world's oldest cities, the Tomb of Avicenna, its proximity to the Ali Sadr water cave, and its mild mountain climate in summer.
