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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Bam Citadel,
Bam |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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Ali Moradan Khan Water Reservoir,
Kerman |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Akhoond Tomb, Koohbanan, Zarand |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Kerman
Bazaar Aggregate, Kerman |
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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 |
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Ebrahim Khan School, Kermaan |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Naderi Tower, Fahraj, Bam |
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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 |
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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 |
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Abbas Abad Ice-Pit, Rafsanjan |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Chehel Sotune Mosque, Kerman |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hossein,
Kerman |
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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 |
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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 |
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Central Salt Marsh Basin, Kerman
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Bakri Village Summer Residing Place,
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Deh
Bekri is located in the township of
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