Belghis Spring Garden (باغ چشمه بلقیس) is a Persian garden located in Charam, Kohkiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad province. This garden was created in 1944 during the Pahlavi era. Before its transformation, the area was a natural woodland filled with willow and ash trees. The garden's development was spearheaded by Esfandiar Khan Charami, who purchased smaller gardens from locals and unified them into a grand Persian-style landscape. The garden’s name comes from Belghis, the Queen of Sheba whose kingdom was known for its prosperity, advanced civilization, and riches.
The garden spans approximately 5.5 hectares and is a living example of Persian garden design. It features four main springs and several smaller ones that feed into creeks and pools, including a striking circular pool at its center with a radius of 10 meters and depth of 1.5 meters.
There is also a small square pool in the inner garden. There are a number of palm trees in the garden that have become symbols of this garden with their impressive height. Mosaic and cobblestoned walkways enable easy navigation of the grounds.
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A 15-meter cylindrical tower with a 7-meter diameter on the western side and a 20-meter waterfall built from large stones on the eastern edge add dramatic flair. Handmade waterfalls, glass bridges, and gazebos offer scenic spots for relaxation.
The garden’s lighting system illuminates its features at night, transforming it into a magical retreat. Though it shares elements with classic Persian gardens, its layout is more organic and less symmetrical due to the fact that each part of Belghis Garden was built at different times and by different individuals, giving it a unique charm.
Almost all of the garden plants and trees came from the National Botanical Garden of Iran at the time of its creation and include walnut, fig, citrus, cedar, and eucalyptus, creating a lush canopy over stone paths and shaded gazebos. The layout emphasizes harmony between water and vegetation, with hand-dug irrigation channels guiding spring water through the garden and into nearby farmlands.
The garden was renovated in 2014. During this process, some handmade waterfalls, glass bridges, touristic couches, and gazebos were added to the complex. Amenities such as parking and toilets have been built around the garden.
In fall of 2025 a fire broke out in the garden which destroyed a number of trees.
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On September 29, 2002 it was registered in the Iran National Heritage List with register number 6288.
