Both Persians and the local Gorans practiced Zoroastrianism during the Sasanian Empire from which this myth is derived.

It lies in a sub-region along the Iran-Iraq border commonly referred to as Hewraman, which is situated within the larger geographical region of Kurdistan.

Among the most visited places is the Quri Qaleh caveman which is considered as the longest watery cave in the Middle East.

[citation needed] The cave is located around 25 kilometers from Paveh's city center.

Navigation of the upper reaches of the Diyala is not possible because of its narrow defiles, but the river's valley provides an important trade route between Iran and Iraq.