Kashmar is 926 km. far from Tehran. Sheshtaraz river, across which Shahi historical dam is constructed, flowing its vicinity. Its weather is temperate in northern areas and warm in southern and plain areas due to closeness to desert.
The old name of this city is "Torshiz" . In the year 1151 AD. it was surrounded and plundered by Sultan Sanjar Saljooghi. After that, it became one of the most important centers of Esmailieh faction. After the defeat and disappearance of Esmailieh faction, this city flourished again. But in 14th century was ruined by Amir Taymour Goorkani. The historical sites of this city are:
Atashgah cave.
Ali - Abad tower,
Firooz - Abad minaret, Atashgah castle.
Shahid Moddares tomb.
Seyed Hamzeh an Seyed Morteza Imamzadeh