Amreh Village

Amreh Village is located in Kolijan Rostaq-e Olya Rural District, Kolijan Rostaq District, Sari County, at an elevation of about 350 meters above sea level. The village lies roughly 12 to 15 kilometers southeast of Sari, on the Sari–Kiasar road. With a population of nearly 2,200 in more than 670 households, Amreh is considered one of the largest and most economically active villages in the region, with more than 550 hectares of farmland. The villagers speak Tabari (the Sari dialect), and farming, orchard keeping, animal husbandry and the production of wheat, barley, rice, tobacco, sunflower seeds, walnuts and mulberries are among their main occupations.

The village has valuable natural and historical attractions. Hyrcanian forests with trees such as maple, hornbeam, Persian ironwood, alder, oak and elm make up the woodland around Amreh. In the southernmost part of the village stand the remains of "Kafar Qaleh" (Kafar Castle), which, with its multi-story roofs and historic structure, dates back to a period from prehistoric times to the Achaemenid era. There are also holy shrines in the village, such as Imamzadeh Ali and Seyyed Mohammad, which have always been respected and visited by the local people.

To reach Amreh, simply head southeast from Sari. The main asphalt road to the village leads on to dirt and cobbled tracks, and the village can easily be reached by an ordinary passenger car. The best time to visit Amreh is spring and autumn, when nature is at its most beautiful, the rivers are full and the mild weather of the area offers a great chance to enjoy the outdoors. When visiting the village and the surrounding forests, it is essential to follow the principles of responsible tourism: do not light fires in the forest, take your trash with you, and respect the culture and customs of the area's hospitable people.