Damghan, is town located on a plain south of the Alborz range, 342 km east of Tehran and 1115-30 m above sea level. Its neighbors are Gorgan, Kordkuy, and Behshir from the north, Shahroud from the east, Khur and Biabanak, and Anarak from the south and Semnan and Sari from the west.

According to archeological findings at Tepe Hissar, the history of this city dates back to 4,000 BCE when the Aryan tribe settled in the Iranian plateau. In the Parthian era (247 BC–224 CE) Damghan was part of Qumis Province (modern day Semnan Province) and of the capitals of the Parthians.

In 856, half of Damghan was leveled by an earthquake, which is said to be the sixth deadliest earthquake in recorded history.

Damghan’s natural attractions include Shirband Cave, a number of deserts most notably Haj Ali Gholi Playa which has a salt lake, and four 300-to 600-year-old Sycamore trees that are considered sacred by locals.

Damghan handicrafts are Handicrafts canvas weaving, ceramics, gold lattice