local one. Culture Attractions This province contains many historical and natural attractions, such as mineral water springs, small lakes, recreational areas, caves, and protected regions, and various hiking areas. Most of the historical relics are from the Qajar era, as earthquakes continue to ravage older relics. The Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran lists 1,179 sites of historical and cultural significance in all three provinces of Khorasan. Some of the popular attractions of North Khorasan are: Besh Qardash (five brothers) and Baba-Aman springs Jameh Mosque of Jajarm Colleges and universities University of Bojnurd Islamic Azad University of Bojnurd Eshragh Institute of Higher Education (Bojnurd, North Khorasan) Islamic Azad University of Shiravan Hakiman Institute of Higher Education (Bojnurd, North Khorasan) Khorasan University of Medical Science (Bojnurd, North Khorasan) Gallery See also Khorasan Greater Khorasan Razavi Khorasan South Khorasan History of Iran References External links The text of the law for division of Khorasan into three provinces (in Persian) Cultural Heritage Foundation of Khorasan Provinces of Iran