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Historical Monuments |
Edifices
Castles and Citadels
Old Public Baths and Water
Reservoirs
Tombs
Old Bazaars
Old Schools
Historical Caravansaries
Towers
Other Historical Monuments
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Edifices
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Harandi (Baq-e-Harandi) Edifice,
Kerman |
The
founder of this structure and garden
was the late Adl-ol-Sultan who
belongs to the recent centuries.
This edifice has historical value.
Besides, Reza Khan the first
Pahalavi king stopped there for a
while during his last journey on the
way to exile.
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Shahzadeh (Baq-e-Shahzadeh) Mahan
Edifice, Kerman |
The
above mentioned is located at a
distance of 6 km. from Mahan, and
was constructed under the orders of
the governor of
Kerman. This structure is
related to the late Qajar period.
Built in the traditional style, and
is a garden with pools in a terraced
fashion.
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Castles and Citadels |
Bam Citadel,
Bam |
To
the north east of the
Bam city, in the skirts of a
gigantic rock was the foundations of
a fortified castle, reputedly known
as the Bam Citadel. As mentioned
before, on December 26, 2003, a
devastating earthquake stroke the
city of Bam and completely destroyed
this ancient heritage of Iran which
had long been registered in the
UNESCOs List of World Heritage
Sites.
This citadel had actually been the
old city of Bam. The city comprised
of four sections and 38 watch
towers. In the southern side of this
structure there were four ramparts
and to the north-eastern section
there was also another colossal
rampart. The citadel was constructed
of sun baked bricks, argyle and
straw, but in some parts stone,
brick and the barks of date palms
were utilized. The said citadel
comprised of the entrance gateway, a
public sector, a military base and
the central section or seat of
power.
The public dwellings were
constructed alongside the elevated
areas and on the ground level.
Regarding the city construction
planning it was a complete
aggregate. Its distinguished areas
were the main passage or bazaar,
Hosseiniyeh (or place for public
religious rituals and mourning),
mosque (fire-temple in the past),
gymnasium for traditional sports,
public bath, and a religious sector
pertaining to the Jews. Most of the
common houses were constructed in
such a manner that they were
connected to each other and usually
had interconnections. In some
houses, private baths could be seen.
A few of these buildings were two
storied structures which had most
probably been constructed due to the
increasing population.
After the gateway entrance there was
a main passage which lead to the
second gateway. A part of this route
was the city bazaar. Remnants of a
bakery, an oil extraction area, and
the mud made shelves of bazaar
reveal the splendor of the city in
that time. Running parallel to the
main passage there were two other
paths leading to the second gateway.
The Hosseiniyeh or place for
religious mourning comprised of a
large area with a two storied
symmetrical porch, a few chambers
and three pulpits of sun baked
bricks. The traditional gymnasium
consisted of four porches, a dome,
and a low-lying area surrounded by a
higher platform.
The Bam Citadel had two mosques, one
was the Jame' Mosque and the other
the Hazrat Mohammad Mosque. There
was also used to be a public bath in
the public section. After the second
gateway were the stables, rampart,
and the sentry picket. The third
gateway led to the garrison, the
commanders residence, and a wind
mill. In the midst of the citadel, a
three-storied edifice remains which
was used to be the seat of the
ruling power. Alongside this
structure was a private bath of the
commander, and a drainage conduit.
This citadel was constructed by
Bahman Esfandiyar, and dates back to
the pre-Islamic period. The Bam
Citadel underwent several repairs
before the earthquake hit.
Soon after the earthquake of
December 2003, an ad-hoc committee
was established by the Cultural
Heritage Organization of Iran to
renovate and reconstruct the palace
of Bam. Although great efforts have
been taken by specialists to rebuild
this palace in a way that it looks
exactly the same as it was before,
experts claim that the Bam Citadel
will never regain the glory of its
past.
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Samooran Castle, Jiroft |
This
castle has been built of reddish
marble and is located on an
elevation, east to the city of
Jiroft. The upper walls are
approximately 1,000 sq. m. and are
made of rocks and natural
precipices. In parts where the enemy
could have launched an attack, there
are high walls with two entrances in
the northern and southern sides with
twelve watch towers. To an elevation
of 200 m. above the castle is
another stony rampart and this
surrounds the castle itself. Within
these walls was an area for the
horses, and a relatively deep well
still holds good after the passing
of centuries. Its mode of
construction is really marvelous.
There are also two pools in this
castle which collect the rain water.
The brick walls of these pools have
been delicately covered with a
mixture of sand and limestone. This
structure is related to the
pre-Islamic times, but has been
repaired in the early Islamic era.
During the Saljuqi period, this
castle was a reputed one.
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Other Castles, Kerman |
Other
castles in the province are named as
Dokhtar Castle in
Kerman, The Sang Castle in
Sirjan, Jashar, Sa'eed Khan,
Manujan, Kohneh, Dastugan, Tal
Atashi, Zakht, Gabrha and Rostam
Castles, etc. in
Jiroft and Roodbar.
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Old Public Baths and Water
Reservoirs |
Ali Moradan Khan Water Reservoir,
Kerman |
The
historical water reservoir of Ali
Mardan Khan (the offspring of Ganj
Ali Khan) is in the Ganj Ali Khan
aggregate of
Kerman. Its fantastic
architecture draws the viewer's
attention. An inscription affixed
here notes the date 1209 A.H. as the
year of its construction. The
entrance of the structure is worked
in tile and some of the stones are
sculptured. This water reservoir
used to store about 2 million liters
of water. The various sections of
this reservoir are the reservoir,
air-vent, staircase, foot bath and
its decorative entrance.
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Ebrahim Khan Bath, Kerman |
This
old bath is located in the midst of
the Ebrahim Khan Bazaar in
Kerman. The same consists of two
sections, the cloak room and the
main bath. This bath has been
utilized since 1321 A.H.
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Ganj Ali Khan Bath, Kerman |
This
bath has been decoratively adorned
with arches, tile and plaster work
and also paintings. The entrance of
this bath has been artistically
painted with ornaments of the
Safavid era, and its architectural
facets were performed by Ostad
Mohammad Sultan Yazdi. The bath
consists of two sections named as,
cloak room and the hot bath itself.
The most interesting feature of its
architectural finish is that the
sculptured stones of the ceiling
coincide with that of the flooring.
The cloak room of the bath has been
divided into six sections and each
pertains to a special category of
society or guild. Currently in each
one of these sections, two statues
portray this scene. The main bath
comprises of a cold water pool with
a ceiling similar to that of a tent
supported by eight beautiful
pillars. Its water inlets and
fountains of the bath have been so
meticulously designed that its
strange phenomena is astonishing!
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Vakil Traditional Tea House or Bath,
Kerman |
The
said bath was constructed in unique
style and adorned just as skillfully
in the year 1280 A.H. Its
architecture being relative to the
Zandiyeh-Qajar reigns. Its walls and
floorings are finished in ceramic
and tiles. The bath comprises of two
sections, the cloak room and the
bath itself. In the recent decades
this historical structure has been
converted into a traditional
tea-house, and its entrance was
repaired in 1990. A part of the hot
bath toDay is a restaurant where
regional dishes or food is being
served.
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Other Baths, Kerman |
Other
baths in
Kerman province are named as
Baq-e-Shazdeh Bath in Mahan,
Tah-e-Baq-e-Lellah and Mirza Esmail
Vazir baths in Kerman, Negar bath in
the Negar Village of Kerman and the
Seyed Abbas Bath in
Bam.
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Tombs |
Akhoond Tomb, Koohbanan, Zarand |
The
said structure is made of brick and
has a polygonal dome, with double
arches externally. This structure
has 9 porches. The entrance of the
southern sector connects to the
frontal section by two halls and
spiral stair ways lead to the double
covered dome. Under the dome is a
marble tomb stone which is 2 m. in
length and 1 m. in width. This is
most probably a relic of the 11th
century A.H. which is on historical
record.
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Amir Heydar Tomb, Jiroft |
This
tomb is situated in Daulat Abad,
Esfandaqieh and is a relic of the
Safavid era. This structure
comprises of a dome, porches, arched
ceilings and corridors. Internally,
the structure is four-sided, but
higher up it changes to an octagon
with coinciding ceilings. Narrations
and memoirs can be seen in numbers
within the structure besides a few
marble tomb stones dating to the
years 1002 A.H., 1012 A.H. and 1082
A.H. The said structure has been
beautifully designed with plaster
and Indian design in addition to the
Shah Abbasi patterns. The above
mentioned tomb is on historical
record.
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Jabaliyeh Dome, Kerman |
This
dome is also known as the Gabri Dome
and is located in
Kerman, and the structure is
octagonal. The dome has been
constructed of brick, though the
building is of stone and gypsum, and
its architectural affects have been
inspired from the Sassanid period.
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Khajeh Atabak Mausoleum, Kerman |
The
same is located in the south east of
the vicinity of the bazaar mosque.
The structure is a remnant of the
Saljuqi period in the 6th century
A.H. This structure has been adorned
with plaster and brick works, both
internally and externally. Its
interesting features are the Kufic
and Thulth scripts. The ceiling of
this mausoleum had caved in, but was
repaired by the Cultural Heritage
Organization, and the structure is
on historical record.
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Mir Heydar
(Goor Khan) Mausoleum, Jiroft |
The
same is a relic of the Safavid
period and is located in Esfandaqieh
of
Jiroft. The structure resembles
a dome with eight external porches.
Internally, the dome is four-sided,
but higher up in its structure
converts to an octagon. A marble
tomb stone can be noted within.
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Mir Zobair Tomb, Sirjan |
This
structure is located in the Sharif
Abad village of
Sirjan. This structure is square
in shape, with external and internal
dimensions of 9 m. and 7 m.
respectively. It has been erected
with cobbled stones and gypsum. At a
height of four meters this structure
converts to an octagonal shape, and
thence spherical with a dome on the
top. Internally, it is adorned with
inscriptions. The remnants of the
plaster work dates back to 751 A.H.
It is believed that this structure
was formerly a temple related to the
pre-Islamic or early Islamic period,
and that during the reign of
Mohammad Mobarez, the first Amir of
the Al Mozaffar Family, the same was
renovated into a mosque.
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Moshtaqiyeh (Segonbad) Dome, Kerman |
This
dome is located in the Moshtaqiyeh
sq. in
Kerman and was constructed
during the Qajar reign. Three domes
have been constructed on three tombs
belonging to Moshtaq Ali Shah,
Sheikh Esmail and Kowsar Ali Shah.
Moshtaq Ali Shah was a Gnostic of
the 13th century A.H. and was stoned
to death in the year 1206 A.H. due
to his personal beliefs. He was
condemned because of reciting the
Holy Qoran with a string instrument
called the sitar. The dome on his
tomb was constructed in the year
1260 A.H.
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Peer Baba Mosafer Mausoleum, Kerman |
This
structure is located in Shahdad (Kerman)
and is also known as
Khaneqah-e-Aqoos, Aqoos Kelisa
(church) or Peer-e-Mosafer. The same
comprises of walls, a court-yard,
entrance and a domed chamber.
This mausoleum is a relic of the 7th
century A.H. In an ancient book
written in the 10th century A.H., a
vicinity by the name of Aqoos and
its structures has been mentioned.
This book has also mentioned a
personality by the name of Baba
Mosafer Konji, who had come to
Shahdad anonymously and had lived
there. Moreover, it has been stated
that the tomb of the above mentioned
is in the Khaneqah constructed by
Hazrat Khajeh Ekhtiyareddin Abdol
Qader Kermani. The structure of the
mausoleum is on historical record.
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Peer-e-Barhaq (Jarsooz) Mausoleum,
Bardseer |
This
mausoleum is a relic of the 7th
century A.H. in
Bardseer. Externally the
structure is square shaped, but
internally it is octagonal. The dome
of this structure is made of brick,
and adorned with arches, plaster
work, tile work depicting a flowery
pattern, and Kufic script. The above
mentioned is on historical record.
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Sabz Dome, Kerman |
This
structure dates back to the 7th
century A.H., and is a remnant of
the Qara Khta'iyan School and tomb
in Kerman.
At present only the entrance of the
school remains. Also, the ceiling of
the porch has seen damages in an
earthquake, but was later on
repaired. The most beautiful portion
of the porch is its arched tile
work, along with its columns on the
two sides.
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Shah Firooz Tomb, Sirjan |
The
same is located within a distance of
5 km. south east of the Qal'eh Sangi
of
Sirjan. This structure is
octagonal and has a dome with a
spectacular arched design. In the
midst of the structure is a tomb 2.5
m. in length, 63 cm. in width and to
the height of 40 cm. People believe
that this is the resting abode of
Abu Kalijar-ebne-Azidodowleh or his
offspring, who on eating meat after
a hunt, passed away and was buried
in this vicinity. There is a strong
possibility that this relic is of
Eilkhani period (8th and 9th century
A.H.). The same has been under
repair in the recent years.
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Shah Nematollah-e-Vali Tomb,
Kerman |
Shah
Nematollah-e-Vali was the head of
the Ellahiyeh (730-834 A.H.), and
was one of the reputed Gnostics of
the first half of the 9th century
A.H. His tomb and Khaneqah (or a
kind of monastery) is located in the
town of Mahan (Kerman).
The Hezar Shah Structure is the axis
of this aggregate, and its primary
construction dates back to the year
840 A.H. Ahmad Shah Bahmani (of the
Bahmaniyeh Dynasty) was responsible
for the expenditure. Sections were
added to this in later periods.
The Vakil-ol-Molk court-yard is
opposite this mausoleum, and was
constructed in the Qajar era. The
structure displays a Mongol type of
architecture (of the Eilkhani and
pre-Safavid periods) and its porch
pertains to the Esfahani mode of
architecture, and is one of the
wonderful pieces of art works in
desert area of Iran.
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Shahzadeh Hossein Jowpar Tomb,
Kerman |
The
said tomb is situated in the Jowpar
district of
Kerman, and this pilgrimage site
is relative to the Safavid period.
It was repaired and completed during
the Qajar period. There is also a
caravansary in its vicinity. The
structure comprises of a courtyard,
sepulcher, dome and a porch. The
same is on historical record.
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Old Bazaars |
Kerman
Bazaar Aggregate, Kerman |
The
Bazaar-e-Bozorg (Grand Bazaar) of
Kerman lies between the Arq and
Moshtaqiyeh squares of Kerman city.
The bazaar comprises of various rows
or alleys such as Arg, Ganj Ali
Khan, Ekhtiyari, Sardari, Vakil,
Attari, Qadam Gah and Mozaffari
Alleys. Any part of this bazaar had
been constructed during the rules of
one of the commander or rulers in
this territory. Some of the
characteristics of the above Alleys
in bazaar are as follows:
Arg
Alley: This Alley begins at the Arg
Sq. and ends at the crossing of Ganj
Ali Khan. This Alley is divided into
two parts, known as Naqareh Khaneh
and Saraji, a part of the latter is
roof-less. In the past this portion
thrived but is not so toDay due to
substitution of horse, etc., by
vehicles.
Ganj
Ali Khan Alley: This Alley is a
remnant of the Safavid era and is
located to the north of the Ganj Ali
Sq. The historical Ganj Ali bath is
also in this vicinity, apart from
the shops.
Vakil
Alley and Aggregate: The Vakil
aggregate Alley is located at the
end of the Ekhtiyari Alley and was
constructed by Mohammad Esmail Khan
Vakil-ol Molk and his son. This
Alley comprises of a caravansary,
alley, public bath and a mosque.
This is a replica of a traditional
bazaar alley or Alley, each guild
having an appointed location.
Qadam
Gah Alley (Raji Kerman): The said is
a part of the Kerman bazaar and the
shops to the right side of it are a
recent construction, many are
boutiques; whereas the shops on the
left are from the past. There are
121 shops in this Alley.
Qalleh
Alley (Mahmood): This Alley is
located in the southern most part of
the bazaar of Kerman, and is
approximately 500 m. in length. In
the past this Alley was an important
trading center, though even toDay
the iron mongers are busy with their
trade here.
Maidan
Qal'eh Alley: This Alley begins in
the Imam Khomeini Avenue and ends at
the crossing of Ganj Ali Khan. The
same has a length of 600 m. and
comprises of shops to do with quilt
making, carpets, groceries etc.
Attari
Alley: This Alley begins at the
entrance of the Vakil Alley and
terminates opposite the entrannce of
the Jame' Mosque, situated in the
Qadam Gah Alley. This Alley has
about 19 shops.
Mesgari
Alley: The same is in the Ganj Ali
aggregate and comprises of a west
and northern Alleys. The former
covers an area of 236.5 sq. m. and
the latter 588 sq. m.
Kollah
Mali Alley: The same lies between
the Mesgari (copper - smiths) and
the Kafashan (shoe-makers) Alleys
and has 13 shops. This Alley is not
of much importance.
Zargari
Alley (Qeisariyeh Ebrahim Khan):
This alley is part of the Ebrahim
Khan aggregate and has 47 shops.
Over 90% of the same are gold-
smiths. This alley is secured with
wooden doors for added protection.
Kafashan
Alley: This Alley begins at the end
of the Kollah Mali Alley and
terminates in the beginning of the
Haj Aqa Ali Alley. This covered
alley has over 160 shops and
chambers and 95% of these are shoe
makers.
Haj
Aqa Ali (Rafsanjan): This alley
begins at the end of the Kafashan
alley and continues till Shariyati
Avenue opposite the Aziz Bazaar.
Besides its chambers and caravansary
it has 86 shops.
Aziz
Alley: The same is in the northern
most portion of the bazaar and
comprises of 70 shops. This Alley
continues till the Gabri Gate-way.
There is a Khaneqah or a type of
monastery here by the name of
Nematollahi.
Hadj
Aqa Abdollah (Attarha) Alley: The
same is located to the left of the
bazaar and comprises of ware houses
and work shops, and is in two
sections. Its chambers amount to 27
and date back to 1,500 years ago.
Koozehgarha
Alley: This Alley is in two floors
and is utilized as a warehouse for
carpet weaving materials such as
wool and cotton. Its entrance has a
wooden door which is of interesting
design.
Chahar
Sooq Ganj Ali Khan-Kerman: In the
past this vicinity held great
importance in respect to the bazaar,
and was considered an axis of the
same. At the same time it was a
vital area of the city too, and
constituted as one of the main
cross-road of the city. The internal
section of the dome is adorned with
plaster work and beautiful paintings
from the Safavid era (1005-1034
A.H.). Besides, they display
portraits of important personalities
of the times. Around the dome are
sky-lights to regulate the lighting
within.
Maidan
Arg Alley (Towhid): This Alley lies
in the west of the bazaar of Kerman,
and has approximately 140 shops, the
majority of which deal in apparel.
Its surrounding facade dates to over
a century.
Other
Alleys of the bazaar of Kerman are
named as the Ekhtiyari, Sardar and
Mozaffari Alleys.
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Old Schools |
Ebrahim Khan School, Kermaan |
This
school belongs to the Sheikhiyeh
Sect and comprises of sections such
as the class rooms, library, mosque,
utility rooms etc. The main
structure has a hall, altar, porches
and cubicles alongside. Internally,
the structure has been adorned with
tile work in seven colors with
flower patterns, in addition to
other pieces of art works and
plaster works. The tile work dates
to 1230 A.H. Its roof displays a
beautifully constructed air-vent.
The eastern porch and watch tower
has also adorned with tile work.
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Ganj
Ali Khan School, Kerman |
This
structure is located in the Ganj Ali
Khan sq. in
Kerman, and was a reputed school
in the past. Later, it was converted
into a caravansary. On an epigraph
affixed to the entrance, the date
1007 A.H. (coinciding with 1598
A.D.) can be observed. Its architect
was Mohammad Sultani Yazdi, and its
beautifully designed chambers are in
two floors. Currently, the same is
in the hands of The Cultural
Heritage Organization of Iran and
the Jehad. Both the facade and
internal areas display arched tile
work which reminds us of the Safavid
era.
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Other Old Schools, Kerman |
The
Shafi'iyeh school and the Heyati
school of
Kerman are worth mentioning.
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Historical Caravansaries |
The
caravansaries of Iran are relics
from the past and display a
traditional architecture of the
times. These structures besides
being temporary resting areas or
similar to inns for weary travelers,
were also a political, economical
and social axis. Alike the other
provinces of Iran, the
Province of Kerman too, has its
own share of this valuable and
historical vestige.
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Chahar Souq Caravansary, Kerman |
The
said caravansary is located in the
Saraji Bazaar near Ganj Ali Khan.
This caravansary has two entrances,
one leads to the Saraji Bazaar and
the other opens out into the Qal'eh
Bazaar. This caravansary is a double
storied building.
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Golshan Inn, Kerman |
This
structure is situated in the
Ekhtiyari Bazaar. The ground floor
has 50 chambers, whereas the upper
floor comprises of 37 chambers. The
same was repaired in the year 1370
A.H.
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Hindu Caravansary, Kerman |
This
double storied caravansary was
constructed by Haj Seyed Javad, the
FriDay prayer leader of the time, in
the year 1771 A.D. It was named due
to presence of Indians and their
activities during the Qajar reign.
There is a relic of a Hindu Temple
with its original architecture to
the north of this caravansary which
comprises of two sections.
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Lahafdooziha Caravansary, Kerman |
The
same is also known as the Deymari
Caravansary and is situated
alongside the bazaar. This
caravansary has 12 chambers which
are utilized by quilt makers. The
said caravansary dates back to
approximately a century.
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Mirza Hassan Caravansary, Kerman |
It is
one of the oblong caravansaries of
Kerman, which is a two storied
structure. This traditional
caravansary has 55 chambers. One of
its entrances lead to the gold smith
section of the bazaar, and the other
two entrances give way to other
parts of the bazaar.
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Vakil Caravansary, Kerman |
This
double storied traditional
caravansary is located in the Vakil
Bazaar of
Kerman. Its construction began
under the orders of Mohammad Esmail
Khan Vakil-ol-Molk, and was
completed in the times of Morteza
Qoli Khan in the year 1287 A.H.
Eighty one chambers were constructed
on the ground floor, and thirty nine
on the upper floor. The structure is
adorned with plaster and tile works.
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Other Caravansaries, Kerman |
Other
caravansaries of the province are
named as Mirza Ali Naqi, Haj Mehdi,
Aqa Ali, Haj Aqa Abdollah, Ganj Ali
Khan, Sardar, Jur,
Teemcheh-ye-Lahafdoozha and
Kuzehgarha Caravansaries in
Kerman. Sang Nou and Khaneh
Sorkh Caravansaries on Kerman -
Sirjan Road, Surach and Harrooz
Abad Caravansaries on Kerman - Ravar
Road, Qal'eh Cheshmeh Caravansary on
the
Bam - Zahedan Road, Chah Karoo
and Robat Caravansaries on Kerman -
Mashad Road, Mahan Caravansary on
Kerman - Mahan Road, Baqein
Caravansary on
Rafsanjan - Kerman Road, and
Khorgur Caravansary on
Kerman -
Sirjan Road.
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Towers |
Naderi Tower, Fahraj, Bam |
This
structure is constructed and
beautifully adorned with bricks. The
same was a land mark of the times,
so as to guide the caravans in the
region of
Bam and Fahraj en route Zahedan
to
Kerman. It is said that the same
was constructed under the orders of
Nader Shah in the years 1149-1160
A.H.
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Negar Tower, Baft |
The
same is one of the artistically
constructed towers that is a relic
of the Saljuqi period on the
Baft - Zanjan route. It has been
built and adorned with brick works.
There is also an inscription here in
the Kufic script worked in blue
tile.
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Other Historical Monuments |
Abbas Abad Ice-Pit, Rafsanjan |
The
same is located near the city of
Rafsanjan, and the founder of
this structure was Haj Aqa Ali
Rafsanjani (the founder of the
aggregate of Haj Ali Kermani). This
structure comprises of a tall
rampart with an ice reservoir
constructed of sun dried bricks, and
also displays decorative affects.
This structure is on record.
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Ganj
Ali Khan Square, Kerman |
Around this oval square some
elements of the city have taken
shape so that, to the three sides of
the square stands the
Bazaar of Kerman; in the other
side is the
Ganj Ali Khan School. The
presence of a bath, water reservoir,
mint, bazaars and Chahar Sooq, amass
to form a complete aggregate. The
architectural affects displayed
around the square are also a source
of fascination. This square covers
an area of 5,346 sq. m. (Its length
and breadth being 100 x 54 m.
approximately).
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Ganj Ali Khan (Zarabkhaneh) Mint
House, Kerman |
This
mint is to the north of the
Ganj Ali Khan Sq. and is an
octagonal structure with a ceiling,
four porches and four cubicles set
in four sides. Materials used in the
construction are brick and gypsum,
and has been decorated with plaster
works. This building at present is
the Coin Museum.
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Moayedi Ice Pit, Kerman |
This
is a circular structure made of sun
baked bricks and clay. The same
resembles a huge dome. This
structure located in the city of
Kerman, is surrounded by lush
greenery and is a site for tourists.
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Religious
Monuments |
Old Mosques
Mausoleums and Imamzadehs |
Old Mosques |
Chehel Sotune Mosque, Kerman |
This
mosque belongs to the Sheikhiyeh
sect, and was completed in the year
1286 A.H. by Haj Aqa Ali Rafsanjani.
The same has 40 pillars each
sculptured from one piece of stone.
Its surrounding areas also add to
the beauty of the said mosque
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Ganj Ali Khan Mosque, Kerman |
This
structure is in the north eastern
corner of the Ganj Ali Khan
aggregate of
Kerman. Actually it is like a
small museum, exhibiting decorative
Islamic arts such as tile and
plaster works as well as
calligraphy. This mosque was built
in the year 1007 A.H. and entails 14
shops. The above mentioned aggregate
is an endowment of this mosque.
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Kerman Jame' Mosque, Kerman |
This
mosque is a part of the Mozaffari
aggregate and was completed in 750
A.H., by Amir Mobarezeddin
Mohammad-e-Mozaffari-e-Meybodi Yazdi.
The mosque is one of the most
ancient structures of the country,
and a remnant of the Iranian
monarchs after the Al-e-Booyeh
dynasty. The mosque has a tall
gate-way in its eastern sector, and
the same has been adorned with
beautiful tile work. A clock tower
aids in the enhancement of this
entrance. The structure has been
constructed in a symmetrical fashion
and has a winter and summer porch.
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Malek (Imam Khomeini) Mosque, Kerman |
This
mosque is a construction of the 5th
century A.H. (the Saljuqi period).
Various portions of this mosque,
specially the main platform was
constructed in the times of
Vakil-ol-Molk (1285 A.H.), and the
eastern porch was repaired in the
last century by the late Deylamqani
which is a remnant of the Saljuqi
period. There is the brick tower in
the north eastern section, which was
formerly in a state of ruin, but has
ever since been repaired. Besides
which there are three altars worked
in plaster.
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Other Old Mosques, Kerman |
Other
old mosques of the province are
named as the Vakil-ol-Molk Mosque,
Paminar Mosque and Imam Zaman Mosque
in
Kerman.
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Mausoleums and Imamzadehs |
Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hossein,
Kerman |
This
structure is a construction of the
Safavid era in Joopar. The same lies
in verdant surroundings and has a
unique architecture.
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Imamzadeh Zeid, Kerman |
The
same is one of the pilgrimage sites
of
Kerman (Shahdad). Imamzadeh Zeid
is said to be a descendent of Imam
Reza (P.B.U.H.). The oldest part of
this structure is its porch made of
sun baked bricks that was most
probably built in the 7th century
A.H. The structure has undergone the
necessary repairs and is on
historical record.
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Natural
Attractions |
Lakes
Plains and Deserts
Recreation Places
Rivers
Springs
Altitudes and Summits
Protected Zones |
Lakes |
Central Salt Marsh Basin, Kerman
Province |
The
rivers flowing here are namely
Fahraj Rood and Tahrood. Its other
tributaries are Lalezar, Rood Shoor,
Rafsanjan Kusak, Chari, Mahrang and
Kask.
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Hamoon Jazmoorian Lake, Kerman
Province |
The
Hamoon Jazmoorian Lake is an
important lake of
Kerman Province, with a variable
capacity of water. The same does not
account as a permanent lake of this
region. The Halil Rood and Bampour
Rivers flow into this lake from the
west and east respectively. The
Challeh-ye-Loot which is located in
the northeast of the mountains of
Kerman can also be considered as one
of the lakes of this vicinity, being
one of the driest lakes of Iran. The
Rood-e-Shoor River in the north of
Birjand and the Shoor Gaz River to
the south of the lake are important
factors for the nature of the said
lake. This lake is located between
the provinces of Sistan va
Baluchestan and Kerman, and the
western section of its basin
encompasses the townships of
Baft,
Kahnooj and Sabzvaran. The
Jazmoorian Lake is actually a
basin in evaporation, and forms an
area for the drainage of various
rivers present in this realm. This
lake only has water if the outcome
of the annual water capacity proves
good, and that also for a short
period or else it is absolutely dry.
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Jazmoorian
Lake, Kerman Province |
The
same covers an area of 8,300 sq. km.
and comprises of the rivers that
flow into the Hamoon Jazmoorian
Lake. The most important of which is
the
Halil Rood River, with main
tributaries like the Zardasht from
the Gufar,
Baft from Lalezar, Rabar from Al
Fath, Teel from
Hezar Kooh and Esfandaqeh from
the heights of Esfandaqeh flow into
this basin, after irrigating the
territories of
Jiroft and
Kahnooj, enter the Hamoon
Jazmoorian. Dam lake of Jiroft is
one of the recreational areas here.
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Plains
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Plains and Deserts, Kerman |
The
Province of Kerman in respect to
its relief and natural terrain
encompasses elevated plains and vast
desert spaces. Some of these such as
the plains and summer residing
quarters are taken advantage of as
recreational areas. The plains of
Shahdad,
Bam and
Jiroft are low-lying plains, and
reach a maximum elevation of 2,100 -
1,300 m. The extensive Loot Desert
and its salt marshes occupy the
major extent of the north east of
the province; salt marshes also form
a large section of the northwest of
the province. The deserts of Iran
bear spectacular and interesting
features, with a tolerable climate
for at least six months of the year.
A star lit sky, which is a wonderful
and breathless sight, a pregnant
silence, panoramic views, mirages,
the black and white sands, and salty
earth are some of the
characteristics that one can witness
only in desert regions. Furthermore,
this mystic hold increases in the
other facets that the desert
upholds. These are the historical
vestiges, such as the caravansaries
or ancient and traditional inns,
palaces, water reservoirs, water
conduits, pilgrimage and religious
sites have all amassed in these
extensive, mysterious sands
revealing the life-style of man in
the past.
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Recreation Places |
Bakri Village Summer Residing Place,
Bam |
Deh
Bekri is located in the township of
Bam, in the skirts of the Sheer
Mountain and Barez Range. The
mountain sides are covered with wild
pistachio, almond and wild almond
trees. Deh Bekri is situated in a
cool and verdant valley covered with
walnut, almond, spruce and other
trees. In this village, modern
villas or country houses have been
constructed that draw hordes of
people to this vicinity during the
summer months.
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Banan Mountain Summer Residing
Place, Zarand |
The
same lies in a part of the
Zarand township, and has a
pleasant climate, coupled with
natural beauty. "Marco Polo" has
mentioned about large mirrors which
have been made in this vicinity.
Koohbanan is connected to Tehran and
Kerman by a railway line, and
one can get there by vehicle from
Zarand and Kerman. Koohbanan is at a
distance of 80 km. from Zarand and
160 km. from the centre of the
province.
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Baq Sangi, Sirjan
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The
above mentioned garden is located at
a distance of 40 km. from
Sirjan and is in the Bulurd
Village. This garden has been
constructed by a deaf and dumb
person. In this vicinity of the
garden he has tried to express his
innermost feelings of discomfort in
a strange way. This garden has been
set up in the forlorn surroundings
of a former garden, where all the
trees have dried up. To these trees
stones have been hung with the aid
of wires or ropes.
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Esfandageh Summer Residing Place,
Jiroft- Baft |
This
summer resort is situated at a
distance of 72 km. from
Jiroft and
Baft. It is called by this name
because of the wild rue that grows
there which is famous for it. An
ancient and historical tomb is
present here, known as the tomb of
Mir Heydar which is a relic from
the Safavid period. The mineral
water of this vicinity is reputedly
known as Ab-e-Baad Geshiki and is
affective for the skin and joint
disorders.
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Joopar Summer Residing Places,
Kerman |
The
summer residing quarters of Joopar
is located to the south of
Kerman, and has beautiful parks
and gardens. The mausoleum of
Imamzadeh Hossein, the offspring
of Imam Moosa-ebne-Ja'far (P.B.U.H.)
is located here. This is an
extremely pleasant town, and famous
for its grapes.
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Koohpayeh Summer Residing Places,
Kerman |
This
vicinity is in the east of
Kerman, and comprises of 400
villages, the center of which is
known as Koohpayeh. On the slopes of
this mountainous region, there are a
large number of sweet-water springs
and a waterfall. The Ministry of
Education has constructed a camp
alongside this beautiful waterfall.
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Mahan Summer Residing Places, Kerman |
The
city of Mahan is located in the
southeast of
Kerman. At a distance of 6 km.
from the south of Mahan, is a
beautiful and large garden with a
spectacular structure in the
premises. It is called 'Shazdeh
Baq'. The structure is from the the
Qajar era. Various pools are
constructed in the garden that is
sheltered with fine trees. In the
year 1991, the premise was
completely renovated because of the
commemoration ceremony of Khaju
Kermani. A traditional guest house
has been constructed in the city
center for the use of tourists and
visitors.
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New Bam Citadel Tourism-Industrial
Town, Bam |
Close
to the vicinity of The Old citadel
(Arq-e-Qadeem) of
Bam, is located a new tourist
complex known as the new citadel
(Arq-e-Jadid). This is a modern
tourist resort with recreational
areas and all the latest facilities
for the welfare of visitors and
tourists. The constructions in this
vicinity covers an area of
approximately six hectares and
comprises of residential facilities
and services in this desert area,
and in keeping with its traditions,
including a number of Iranian
gardens with recreational sites that
have increased the popularity of the
areas.
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Rabar Summer Residing Place, Baft |
Rabar
is situated at a distance of 24 km.
from
Baft and is the summer residing
quarter for tribes. It has a
pleasant climate and a picturesque
view. In addition to which there are
many springs present here. Moreover,
this vicinity encompasses
interesting historical relics from
the Parthian and Sassanid eras. The
center of this resort is in the
skirts of the Kooh Shah Mountains
that have an elevation of 4,200 m.
and it is because of this that it
experiences a cool, mountainous
climate. Cheshmeh-ye-Aroos is one of
the sight-seeing spots here.
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Rayn Summer Residing Places, Kerman |
Rayn
being a vicinity experiencing a
pleasant climate, accounts for one
of the famous summer spots of
Kerman. Rayn lies on the slopes
of the
Hezar Mountains (4,450 m. in
elevation). This mountain is snow
clad for a good part of the year,
and also has a beautiful waterfall.
The mountain valley is covered with
trees.
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Other Summer Residing Recreation
Places, Kerman |
These
are the other summer residing
quarters of the province: summer
resorts in the
Bam -
Jiroft road, 'Delfard' and
'Dar-e-Behesht' summer resort in
Jiroft.
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Rivers |
Halil
Rood River, Jiroft |
This
river takes its source in the
mountainous region of
Hezar, 96 km. North West of
Jiroft in the Sarmashk Village
and flows south west. The length of
this river is 387 km. The Halil Rood
is not only one of the important
rivers in
Kerman, but is also responsible
for irrigating the alluvial plains
of Jiroft. This river ultimately
flows into the
Hamoon Jazmoorian from its
western fringes and 110 km.
southeast of
Kahnooj.
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Other Rivers, Kerman |
Other
rivers in this province are Ab
Bakhshah in
Bardseer, Ravar in the vicinity
of Ravar, Khobar in the vicinity of
Khobar, Baft and Tangu'yeh (Palangi)
river in
Sirjan.
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Springs |
Abareq Mineral Water Spring, Kerman |
This
spring is located in the Abareq
Village of
Kerman. The water of this spring
is composed of multiple of minerals
and is semi warm, useful in
gastro-intestinal treatments and
joint pains.
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Baqra Mineral Water Spring, Kerman |
This
spring is located in the vicinity of
Jooshan of
Kerman, contains a number of
mineral compounds. The water is used
for bathing purposes and affective
in joint pains and gout.
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Ekhtiyar Abad Mineral Water Springs,
Kerman |
The mineral
water springs of Jooqan, Bibi
Sharah, Jeeveh and Morteza Ali lie
alongside the village of Ekhtiar
Abad in
Kerman. These springs contain a
multiple number of minerals.
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Hossein Abad Spring, Rafsanjan |
The
Hossein Abad Spring is located in
Rafsanjan and its water is
affective in dispelling uric acid,
therefore having a positive result
on the gastro-intestinal system and
nervous disorders.
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Hossein Abad Spring, Kerman |
The
said spring is located in the
vicinity of Rayn in
Kerman and its water is of
sodium bicarbonate composition; thus
revealing positive therapeutic
results in the gastro-intestinal
disorders.
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Qal'eh Asgar Spring, Kerman |
This spring
is located in the Sultan Abad
Village of
Kerman. Its water has
chloro-sodium compositions and
useful in the treatment of
rheumatoid diseases and skin
infections.
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Qasem Abad Mineral Water Spring,
Rafsanjan |
This
spring is located in the Qasem Abad
Village of
Rafsanjan, and the water is of a
chloro-sodium and magnesium
category; effective on the
gastro-intestinal and respiratory
systems in addition to providing
energy.
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Qorqoreh (Bab Torsh) Mineral Water
Spring, Kerman |
The
said spring is located in
of
Kerman and the water of this spring
is heavy and of a bicarbonate
classic type.
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Teh Khatoon Mineral Water Spring,
Kerman |
The
said spring is in the Jooshan
Village of
Kerman. The water of this spring
is warm and of a chloro-sodium and
bicarbonate (gaseous) type,
effective on nerves and joint pain
disorders.
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Other Mineral Water Springs, Kerman |
Other
mineral water springs of the
province are namely, Bujan, Bisheh,
Hauzeh Abad, Hauz-e-Nou, Pachenar in
Kerman, Reza Abad in the Gazak
Village (Kerman), Tangol in Zarand
(Kerman) and Gol Avang Spring in
Sirjan.
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Altitudes and Summits |
The
heights of the
Province of Kerman are the
continuation of the central mountain
ranges of Iran. These are the
volcanic folds beginning in East
Azarbayjan, and stretching out till
Baluchestan. These comprise of the
branch mountain Bashagard and
Koohbanan, the tallest heights of
the region, in addition to providing
scope for mountaineering and winter
sports.
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Hezar
Mountain, Bam |
The
said mountain is located in the Rayn
Village of
Bam, and has an altitude of
4,465 m. This region extends over an
area of 900 sq. km. and comprises of
the Sarboneh and Sarmashk that
adjoin the Lalehzar and Bahr Aseman
Mountains. The Marqzar and Tah Rood
Rivers segregate these mountains
from the Barez Ranges. The Garchidan
and Gishigan Rivers take their
sources in the eastern skirts of
these mountains, flowing into the
Tah Rood River. From its northern
front, the Kashak River and other
overflows run towards the northwest.
In the south and south western
skirts of these mountains the
Roodrou and
Halil Rood Rivers form their
sources.
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Joopar Mountain, Kerman |
This
mountain with an altitude of 4,135
m. is located in
Kerman, with a length of 57 km.
and its width ranges from 10 to 24
km. Its tallest peaks are Sesakh
Bozorg being 4,200 m. in height and
Baluchi 4,000m. in elevation, which
are situated in Mahan. The rural
areas of Joopar and Mahan are in the
north and north-eastern skirts and
other such settlements are on the
southern slopes.
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Polvar Mountain, Kerman |
The
mountainous region of Polvar
stretches out to a length of 147 km.
from the northwest towards the
southeast, and extends over an area
of 1,450 km. The highest peak of
this region is the Polvar peak,
reaching a height of 4,233 m. The
important mountains of this vicinity
in a north south direction are named
as, Teeqeh Siyah, Tal Zard, Tal
Shovard, Dinar, Mian Kooh, Siyah
Kooh, Gurak, Dah Mani Rooz, Khar
KhosRow, Gudar Chah, etc. The main
rivers that flow in the east of this
mountainous region and flow into the
Loot Desert, from a north-south
direction are, Shirin Rood, Harjand,
Dehan Qar, Kharshagi, Shahdad,
Darsakht, Jaftan, Khoftan, etc.
Rivers flowing towards the west are
the following, Chat Rood,
Ab-e-Hossein Abad and Rood-e-Sefid.
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Pourkan Mountain, Rafsanjan |
This
mountainous region is located in
Rafsanjan and comprises of the
following mountains named as Najib,
Espezar, Mohammad Abad, Turan
Kallateh, Taneh Kooh, Zowj, Bi
Sookhteh, Dah Hadji, Narkooh, Kamar
Sefid, Sang Avaz, etc. The highest
peak being the Pourkan, reaching an
elevation of 3,443 m. A few rivers
take their source here, of which the
Javarchi River is the most important
one. The same flows north and seeps
into the salt marshes of the
surroundings. This mountainous
region covers an area of
approximately 3,800 sq. km.
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Sarmashk Mountain, Jiroft |
The
same rises to a height of 4,048 m.
and is located in the Sarmashk
Village of Jiroft. It is the second
highest peak of the
Hezar Mountains, where the
Roodrou and
Halil Rood Rivers form their
source. The jagged Hanza peak, 3,650
m. in elevation, in the vicinity of
the Hanza Village is another summit
of this mountain.
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Other Altitudes, Kerman |
Other
altitudes and peaks in the
Province of Kerman are as
follows: The Beed Shirin Mountain,
Kal Koohi, Gardarkaj, Andarkaj
Mountains in
Sirjan. Mount Beedviyeh in
Shahdad, Baq Ballah and Golcheen
mountains in
Kerman, Mount Qadam Gah in
Bam, Mount Shahzadeh in
Baft, each of which are over
3,000 m. in height.
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Protected
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Protected Zones, Kerman |
Due
to certain factors such as its
geographical location, environment
and other natural aspects of the
province, a variety of wildlife
species can be found in the
mountainous regions and plains of
this vicinity; thus bringing forth
protected areas here, and a
prohibition as to hunting by the
Department of the Environment. The
most important protected areas in
the province are Khobr and Arzoiyeh
of
Baft. Different species of birds
are found in this region such as the
partridge, a kind of black-breasted
bird, dull yellow partridge, wild
pigeon and prey birds such as the
falcon and hawk. In the warmer and
colder regions of the province, wild
animals such as leopard, panther,
wolf, fox, black bear, jackal,
hyena, hare, a wide species of
snakes, wild goat, wild sheep and
ram are found here. The presence of
wild ass has also been reported.
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Culture &
Art |
Museums
Tribal Areas and Special Villages
Handicrafts, Music, and Foods
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Museums |
Anthropological Museum (Ganj Ali
Khan Bath), Kerman |
The
Ganj Ali Khan Bath is situated to
the south of the Ganj Ali Khan
Aggregate. The same was constructed
in the year 1020 A.H., under the
orders of Ganj Ali Khan the governor
of the time. After necessary
renovations, this bath was converted
into an anthropological museum in
the year 1971. Here statues are on
exhibit, so as to display the
various rituals in connection to the
bath, such as cupping, shaving of
the head, etc. besides other
implements to do with an ancient and
traditional bath.
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Zarabkhaneh (Mint House) Museum
(Coin Museum), Kerman |
This
museum is located to the north of
the
Ganj Ali Khan square of Kerman.
The ceilings and porches of this
structure are adorned with beautiful
plaster works. In the past the
premises was a mint and a government
treasury. Internally, the structure
is octagonal and comprises of a
chamber, four cubicles in four
corners. Presently ancient coins are
on display here.
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Tribal Areas and Special Villages |
Dosary Village, Jiroft |
This
village is located on the
Jiroft -
Kahnooj Road and encompasses
citrus orchards and (date) palm
groves. The scented aroma that
arises from these orchards in spring
months have added to the natural
beauty and landscape. To the north
of this village is a sort of clear
water spring which sparkles and
gushes out from the rocks, endowing
life to this region and its
surroundings.
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Fahraj Village, Bam |
The
Fahraj village is at a distance of
58 km east of
Bam. The ruins of two castles,
surrounded by a moat can be noted
here. Three kilometers east to the
village is a relatively huge
cemetery, where skeleton bones and
other articles have been discovered.
Two other domed structures built of
sun baked bricks, but with ruined
roofs are present in this vicinity.
The handicrafts common here are
carpet and Gelim weaving, and a kind
of textile weaving.
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Maymand Village, Shahr-e-Babak |
Maymand is one of the districts of
Shahr-e-Babak, and is one of the
spectacular villages of Iran. Here
there are a mass of crypts, with 15
stony, circular and roof-less
chambers. The same covers an area of
approximately 400 sq. m. This
vicinity seems to be a place of
burial, as skeleton bones and other
articles have been found here. The
stony mosque of Maymand is another
interesting site in this village.
The ancient houses in this rural
settlement resemble minarets
constructed in the breast of this
hard stone mountain. In these
minaret-shaped dwellings, which are
very strong and durable, are
chambers, corridors and pillars
displaying an intriguing
architecture.
Due to the incline of the
surrounding valley, these dwellings
are placed in a terraced fashion, in
four or five steps one after
another. These have a height of 2 m.
and are nearly 16 - 20 sq. m. in
area, and are devoid of windows or
chimneys. In the center of each
chamber is a stove that was used for
cooking purposes as well as warming
the dwellings.
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Negar Village, Bardseer |
Negar
is considered as one of the
important villages of the township
of
Bardseer, and has also been
mentioned in records. Two of its
relics namely, a ruined bath and a
minaret of a mosque (adorned with
bricks and tile work), remain to be
seen in the old part of this
village. The same are said to be
relative to the Saljuqi era.
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Sekonj Village, Mahan, Kerman |
Sekonj Village is situated to the
east of Mahan, and is a mountainous
region with an exhilarating climate.
The region also has two waterfalls.
Its surrounding heights are suitable
for sports such as mountaineering.
The tomb of Sheikh Ali Baba, one of
the famous disciples of
Shah Nematollah Vali is located
in this village. For a distance of a
few kilometers, along a stream are
tall plane trees with wide girths,
thus leaving the onlooker in a state
of wonder.
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Shahdad Village, Kerman |
Shahdad is
one of the districts of
Kerman that has a number of
subterranean canals, citrus
orchards, and date palm plantations.
In the second half of the year,
Shahdad is a region worth visiting.
The ruins of the old city of Shahdad
that dates back to 2000 years B.C.,
is located in the plains of Loot
Shahdad and near the current city.
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Sirch Village, Kerman |
The
Sirch Village is located enroute
from Shahdad to
Kerman, and is situated on the
heights, and has a cool and humid
climate. From the past this area was
considered a summer resort for the
warm and desert region of Shahdad
and its surrounding villages. It was
formerly known as Baharestan. This
village nestles in a valley at an
elevation of 1,550 m. Sirch has a
wonderful panoramic view and the
valley is covered with trees.
There are archaic trees such as the
plane and fir, in the vicinity of
Sirch, besides others such as grape
vines, fig trees, cherry and wild
berry trees providing a scenic
beauty to the cobbled stony areas
around. This vicinity is one of the
vital regions concerning a
recreational area in the province
for tourists.
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Tribes and Tribal Passageways,
Kerman |
The
tribal life-style can be considered
as one of the very interesting
characteristics of this province,
especially so in relation to tourist
activities in the
Province of Kerman. The tribes
of
Kerman are in the vicinities of
the skirts of the mountains such as
Pareez, Kooh Panj, Chehel Tan, Beed
Khoon, Kooh Shah,
Kooh Hezar and the Sarudieh
mountains. But in winters they
scatter within the limits of Bandar
Abbas and Minab. The tribes of the
province can be divided into three
groups, these being the nomads,
semi-nomads and the somewhat
permanent settlers. The first group
is engaged in animal husbandry, and
thereby in summers is stationed in
the cool and pleasant mountainous
areas while in winters move to
warmer regions.
The tribes of
Sirjan,
Baft and
Jiroft account for this group.
The semi-nomads are the locals of
Jiroft township terretories (the
Kahnooj area and the Barez
Mountain Ranges) and local tribes of
Bam. The third group or
permanent settlers are in the
vicinity of
Shahr-e-Babak, in areas such as
Deh-e-Shatran, Mahand, Pa Qalleh and
around Jowzu. In winter the said are
in the villages and in the spring
and summer months graze their herds
in the mountainous regions.
The tribal paths are as follows: The
Delfard Pass, which the tribes of
Sarduieh use to cross, ends in the
plains of
Jiroft and Roodbar. The route of
the
Baft and Jiroft tribes is from
the Esfandaqeh Pass.
Whereas the Dasht-e-Ab Pass pertains
only to the tribes of Baft and from
here they gain access to the plains
of Arzoieh, Soqan, Kallashgard and
Jiroft, a group of them get to
the coastal areas of Hormozgan via
the Kooh Shah Ahmadi. The Chah
Qal'eh and Poozeh Khoon Pass is the
path of the tribes of
Sirjan, which prolongs till the
coastal regions.
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Other Special Village Atmospheres,
Kerman |
These
are named as Baravat and Baq Dasht
Villages in
Bam, Pareez in
Sirjan, Kashku'iyeh in
Rafsanjan, Manujan in
Kahnooj, Qariat-ol-Arab in
Bardseer, Shahmaran and Fariyab
Villages in
Baft.
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Handicrafts, Music, and Foods |
Handicrafts and Souvenirs, Kerman |
The
handicrafts and souvenirs of the
Province of Kerman are as
follows:
Traditional embroidery known as
patteh, carpets, rugs, jajeems,
Gelims (a coarse carpet), satchels,
and other hand woven articles.
Caraway seeds and pistachio of
Rafsanjan and
Kerman are best of the main
items of this province.
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Local and Regional Foods, Kerman |
Dishes prepared in this region are
of a colorful array such as types of
Aash (or a traditional kind of
broth), various kinds of side
dishes, and curries accompanied with
rice.
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Townships |
Baft
Bam
Bardseer
Jiroft
Kahnooj
Kerman
Rafsanjan
Shahr-e-Babak
Sirjan
Zarand
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Baft |
The
township of Baft is situated in the
south of the province, and is at a
distance of 1,240 km. from Tehran.
To its north is
Bardseer, in the west lies
Sirjan, the Province of
Hormozgan is located to its south,
and to the east it is within the
limits of
Jiroft. The rivers take their
sources in the northern heights of
this region, before running east and
entering Jiroft with the name of the
Halil River.
Baft has moderate winters and
warm summers. It is not clearly
known as to how this city
originated, but in the past, a
region called (Dasht Aab) which lay
at a farther point, was inhabited.
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Bam |
The
township of Bam is located to the
east of the province, and lies at a
distance of 1,283 km. from Tehran.
To its north is the township of
Kerman, to its west
Bardseer, in the east is
Jiroft and to the south lies the
province of Sistan va Baluchestan.
The city of Bam is the main city of
this township, and is located in a
vast plain between the two mountain
ranges of Barez and Kabudi. In the
plains it experiences a warm
climate, whereas in the higher
altitudes, moderate weather
prevails. Regarding its ancient
history, this city intermingled with
that of the old
Bam Citadel, the largest clay
palace of the world which was
reduced to rubble on December 2003
due to a massive earthquake that
stroke the region. As soon as the
news of this dreadful event spread
across the world, millions of people
and a large number of domestic and
foreign aid teams rushed to help the
survivors. Unfortunately, over
50,000 people lost their lives,
while more that 100,000 were injured
and many became homeless. The
earthquake of Bam is believed to
have been the most destructive and
powerful earthquake in the history
of the country.
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Bardseer |
The
township of Bardseer is located such
that to its east are
Bam and
Kerman, to the south is
Baft, and in the west and north
are the townships of
Sirjan and
Rafsanjan respectively. It has a
temperate and mountainous climate,
with cold winters and moderate
summers. After Sirjan, Bardseer was
the second capital of Kerman. Though
this city was not considered a seat
of power in the early Islamic
period, it held a vital position
during the Sassanid era.
According to a famous historian,
Ardeshir Babakan, (the first king of
the Sassanid Dynasty) erected this
city and named it 'Vayeh Artakhshir'
which meant that 'Ardeshir had
performed a good deed'. Vayeh
Artakhshir was the center of the
township. It was thus located that
caravans crossed this area en route
from the ports of the Persian Gulf
to the north western territories of
the country. But later in the
Sassanid rule, when Kerman was
governed by margraves and its
capital was moved to Sirjan, 'Vayeh
Artakhshir' was converted into an
army base. ToDay, Bardseer enjoys an
important position as one of the
main cities in the
Province of Kerman.
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Jiroft |
This
township is situated in the southern
sector of the province and lies at a
distance of 1,375 km. from Tehran.
Jiroft is one of the most fertile
townships of
Kerman. To the north-east of
which is
Bam, to its south stands the
township of
Kahnooj and in the west is in
the limits of
Baft.
The city of Jiroft is located
between two rivers, in a vast plain
and on the southern skirts of the
Barez Mountain Ranges. It is obvious
that in the higher regions Jiroft
experiences a cold climate, whereas
in the low-lying areas it is warm.
The ruins of the old city of Jiroft
(known as Sabzvaran) are at a
distance of 1 km. from its present
location. The origin of the former
is said to be from times immemorial.
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Kahnooj |
The
township of Kahnooj is so located
that to its north is
Jiroft, to
the east is within the limits of the
vicinity of
Jazmoorian in the Province of
Sistan va Baluchestan, and to its
western and southern sections is the
Province of Hormozgan.
Kahnooj experiences hot weather
with scanty rainfall, which is
mostly in the form of thunder
squalls. The
Halil Rood River is the only
permanent river in this township.
Due to the presence of underground
waters around the
Jazmoorian, and fertile
soil, animal husbandry and
cultivation are vital factors here.
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Kerman |
The
township of Kerman is at a distance
of 1,076 km. from Tehran, and lies
in a vast plain, which is divided by
a chain of mountains into two, the
northern and southern sectors. The
former is the desert area, whereas
the latter comprises of the
inhabited region (both urban and
rural) due to its moderate and
suitable climatic conditions. Kerman
is the provincial capital and is one
of the ancient and historical cities
of Iran.
In the Greek language, Kerman was
known as 'Karamani', and there is a
strong possibility that Ardeshir
Babakan was the founder of this
city, and therefore was reputedly
known as Ardeshir Khoreh. The Arabs
called it
Bardseer or Bardsheer, and to
the Iranians it was known as
Guasheer. Kerman is a beautiful city
with many historical and religious
sites.
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Rafsanjan |
The
township of Rafsanjan is located in
the north of the province, and at a
distance of 949 km. from Tehran. To
the east are the townships of
Kerman and
Zarand, and from the south and
west the townships of
Bardseer and
Shahr-e-Babak respectively. In
the northwest it has common borders
with the Province of Yazd.
In the mountainous regions,
Rafsanjan has a cold weather, but in
the low-lying areas, such as the
plains it is moderately warm. From
architectural point of view, this
city displays spectacular features
and has many ancient houses in its
vicinity.
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Shahr-e-Babak |
Shahr-e-Babak is located in the west
of the province. To its east is
Rafsanjan, in its southern
limits is
Sirjan, and to the north and
west has common borders with the
Province of Yazd. Shahr-e-Babak is
one of the ancient cities of Iran,
and its founder is said to be Babak,
(the father of Ardeshir Babakan).
Ancient geographers have mentioned
this city in their records, and
others have related its historical
past with that of
Kerman.
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Sirjan |
This
township is located at a distance of
1,099 km. from Tehran, and lies in
the west of the province. In its
eastern sector are the townships of
Bardseer and
Baft and to its northern limits
Shahr-e-Babak. The provinces of
Fars and Hormozgan stand to its west
and south respectively.
Sirjan is in the plains, with the
peaks of the Panj Tan Mountains to
the north, the Beed Khan or Chahar
Gonbad in the central sector, and
the Lalezar in the east. Sirjan
witnesses warm and dry weather in
the summer, with moderate climate in
winter. The ruins of the old city of
Sirjan have been discovered near
Sa'eed Abad, en route to Baft. These
finds prove that this city was one
of the oldest territories of the
province and Iran.
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Zarand |
The
township of Zarand is located to the
northwest of the city of
Kerman. The Province of Yazd is
to its northern and western limits.
In the east is the township of
Kerman, and to its south and west
the township of
Rafsanjan. Climatically, this
township can be divided into two,
the north with a desert like
climate, and the mountainous region
experiencing moderate mountainous
weather.
In the 4th century A.H., Zarand was
a comparatively large city with six
gateways. According to historians,
Kerman came under assault of the
Turkman tribe in the year 583 A.H.,
and this led to heavy damage in this
vicinity. The city of Zarand was
then claimed as capital temporarily.
Due to the weakening of the Saljuqi
dynasty in 619 A.H., the
Qarakhata'yan took over the rule for
a short while in Kerman. ToDay, this
township has turned into one of the
mining and industrial areas of the
province.
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