Around Darehshahr in Ilam Province, along the path to Pol Dokhtar, in the foothills of Kabirkuh and the coasts of Seymareh River, there is Bahram-e Choobin Gorge. This gorge that has been linked to the name and legend of Bahram and his story, is a reminiscent of Sassanid dynasty. Baharm-e Choobin was one of the greatest Sassanid generals. He was from Mehran tribe, who stood against Khosrow I following his crowning.
Bahram-e Choobin Gorge is a fortress that has been carved into the walls of the mountain with different parts. The entrance gate to the gorge is located between two eastern and western battlements.
In the past, a bridge was built over a river that originates from Kabirkuh and runs through the forge. It should be mentioned that only a small part of the bridge remains today. What are left of the structure are only piers of three meters wide and four to five meters tall. There was a wall between the eastern pier of the bridge and the gateway that it seemed to be used for guarding purposes.
The eastern battlement is located on a stone wall as high as two hundred meters. It is made from stone and Sarooj, which is a kind of water-resistant mortar. This battlement has a watchtower that is two meters tall, today. The entrances of both eastern and western battlements have a spiral pathway that leads to inside.
In the eastern side of the forge, there is a water spring with five stone pools, each about three to four meters tall. This structure has been carved into the mountain and was used as water storage. One of the pools has a bust that looks like a cow.
In the western side of the gorge, in front of hand carvings, there is a shrine. It is located ten meters higher than the ground level. Some belief it to be related to the Iranian goddess Anahita. There are one central and two side rooms in the shrine.
There are also ruins in the region of Bahram-e Choobin Gorge, located in the marginal regions. Artifacts such as unglazed potteries, with or without motifs, have been discovered in the site, as well.
