Dehriz Village

Dehriz (Deh-Riz) is a village in Borujerd County, Lorestan Province. It lies in Bardasareh Rural District of Ashtarinan District. The village sits in a broad area of flat, fertile land covering about 2,000 hectares, which in local terms is described as roughly 108 "pairs" of land (joft). Dehriz is bordered by Kahkadan to the north, Rezaabad to the south, Vashan and Deh-e Yusef Ali to the east, and Goldareh and Rahmanabad to the west. Over the course of its history the village has been moved between three different sites, and its people speak Luri. According to the 2016 census (1395), Dehriz had a population of 1,479 in 436 households. "Dehliz" and "Dikriz" are also among the village's earlier names. The extent of its farmland, its long history of settlement and its regional position have all shaped Dehriz's historical and social character.

The main attraction of Dehriz is the historic site of Chartaghi Hill (Tappeh Chartaghi, or Chahartaghi), regarded as one of the signs of the village's ancient origins. The hill was the village's first settlement, and its remains point to a historic site of roughly 300 by 300 metres. According to historical and local accounts, Dehriz in the time of Yazdegerd III served as a base for the Iranian army and a source of its provisions, and the presence of a large fire temple named Chartaghi is also cited as a reason for the area's importance. Chartaghi Hill was added to Iran's National Heritage List on 28 Esfand 1385 under registration number 18346, and is dated to the early and middle Islamic centuries. Other historic sites in Dehriz include the tomb of Shah Ali Beyg Pirnag (Shahzadeh Ali), which is also mentioned in the book "Tarikh-e Hazin" and is known as a shrine of interest to locals and pilgrims. The old bathhouse of Dehriz is another notable monument. It was built with mortar, mud brick, clay and sarooj (a traditional waterproof mortar), and its traditional architecture and facilities reveal part of the village's historic fabric. Alongside these monuments, the wide plain and farmland around the village give the area an open feel and a rural landscape.

To reach Dehriz, follow the roads leading to Ashtarinan District and Borujerd County, then take local roads to the village. Dehriz lies in the area between Borujerd, Malayer and Nahavand, and is said to be about 30 kilometres from each of the three cities. The best time to visit is spring and early summer, when conditions are more favourable for strolling through the village, the surrounding plains and the farmland. Visits to the historic sites of Dehriz should follow responsible tourism principles. In particular, do not climb on the walls and remains of structures at Chartaghi or other historic sites, and do not move or remove anything from them. In natural areas and on farmland, avoid damaging vegetation and crops.