Zamzam Wetland

Zamzam Wetland is located in the east of Ilam County, in Ilam Province. It lies about 75 kilometres from the county centre, close to the road from Ilam to Darreh Shahr, at the entrance of the Tang-e Kafari gorge. The wetland covers roughly 1 hectare. As a natural resource and an important habitat, it has distinctive features that set it apart from other wetlands. Although it is relatively small, its ecological characteristics are remarkable.

Zamzam Wetland is fed by two main sources: underground springs and precipitation. Because its water supply is permanent, it is classed as a permanent wetland. This makes Zamzam Wetland a stable and important natural habitat for a variety of animal and plant species.

The vegetation around the wetland creates a beautiful landscape and provides an excellent habitat for wildlife. The vegetation on the surface and margins of the wetland is herbaceous, with aquatic plants growing within the water. Rangeland plants, herbaceous plants and grasses, including sedges and reeds, are the dominant vegetation in the wetland. The vegetation around the wetland is not dense, so it is not used by shorebirds.