A city of east-central Iran southeast of Tehran. It is famous for its carpets. Population: 515,000.
Kerman
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A city of east-central Iran southeast of Tehran. It is famous for its carpets. Population: 515,000.
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Kerman (kĕrmän'), city (1991 pop. 311,643), capital of Kerman prov., E central Iran. It is noted for making and exporting carpets. Cotton textiles and goats-wool shawls are also manufactured. Kerman was under the Seljuk Turks in the 11th and 12th cent., but remained virtually independent, conquering Oman and Fars. Marco Polo visited (late 13th cent.) and described the city. Kerman changed hands many times in ensuing years, prospering under the Safavid dynasty (16th cent.) and suffering under the Afghans (17th cent.). In 1794 its greatest disaster occurred: Aga Muhammad Khan, shah of Persia, ravaged the city by selling 20,000 of its inhabitants into slavery and by blinding another 20,000. Reminders of historic Kerman include medieval mosques, the beautiful faience found among the extensive ruins outside the city walls, and 16th-century mosaics with Chinese motifs. Nearby is the shrine of Shah Vali Namatullah, a 15th-century Sufi holy man.
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A province and its capital city in south-central Iran.
The province of Kerman is in south-central Iran. The construction of the town of Kerman probably began in pre-Islamic times. When Marco Polo visited the city in 1271 it had become a major trade emporium linking the Persian Gulf with Khorasan and Central Asia. Subsequently, however, the city was sacked many times by various invaders. The present city of Kerman, 661 miles southeast of Tehran, and the capital of the modern province of Kerman, was rebuilt in the nineteenth century to the northwest of the old city, but it did not recover until the twentieth century. Carpet weaving is one of the main industries of the city, and the carpets produced there are renowned internationally. A number of modern establishments such as textile mills and brickworks also have been constructed. The province's mineral wealth includes copper and coal. The population of the city in 1996 was 385,000. The total population of the province in 1996 was 2,004,328.
Bibliography
Fisher, W. B., ed. The Cambridge History of Iran, Vol. 1: TheLand of Iran. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press, 1968.
Islamic Republic of Iran Today. Tehran: Islamic Propagation Organization, 1987.
— PARVANEH POURSHARIATI
| Dialing Code: The telephone dialing code for: Kerman, Iran |
The country code is: 98
The city code is: 341
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For the U.S. city, see Kerman, California.
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| Coordinates: 30°17′13″N 57°04′09″E / 30.28694°N 57.06917°E | |||
| Country |  Iran |
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| Province | Kerman | ||
| Elevation | 1,755 m (5,758 ft) | ||
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| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) | ||
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Kerman (Persian: کرمان) is a city in Iran. It is the center of Kerman province. Located in a large and flat plain, this city is located 1,076 km (669 mi) south of Tehran, capital of Iran.
Kerman city had an estimated population of 533,799 in 2005.[1]
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Geography
Kerman is located on a high margin of Kavir-e lut (Lut Desert) in the central south of Iran.
Climate
The city's many districts are surrounded by mountains which bring variety to Kerman's year round weather pattern, thus the northern part of the city is located in an arid desert area, while the highland of the southern part of the city enjoys a more moderate climate. The mean elevation of the city is about 1755 m above sea level.
Kerman city has a moderate and the average annual rainfall is 135 mm. Because it is located close to the Kavir-e lut, Kerman has hot summers and in the spring it often has violent sand storms. Otherwise, its climate is relatively cool.[2]
Geological Characteristics
For the Iranian Paleontologists, Kerman has always been considered a fossil paradise. Finding new dinosaur footprints in 2005 has now revealed new hopes for Paleontologists to better understand the history of this area.[3][4]
Economy
Carpet weaving is one of the main industries of the city, and the carpets produced there are renowned internationally.[5] Carpet weaving is a very old tradition in Kerman. The oldest carpet discovered in Kerman, belongs to about 500 years ago, which proves the precedence of weaving in this city.[6] Cotton textiles and goats-wool shawls are also manufactured.[7]
A number of modern establishments such as textile mills and brickworks also have been constructed. The province's mineral wealth includes copper and coal.[5]
Culture
The archeological ancient city of Jiroft is located south of Kerman.
Demography
Most of the population of Kerman are Shi'a Muslims; But Kerman also has a small but culturally significant Zoroastrian minority.
The population of the city in 1996 was 385,000 and the current population is 533,799.[1]
Government
Politics in Kerman are influenced by the former President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, his brother and Vice President Mohammad Hashemi Rafsanjani, and the Vice President Hossein Marashi, both from the nearby Rafsanjan.
Colleges and universities
Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman is one of Iran's leading technological institutions. Other universities are:
- Kerman University of Medical Sciences
- Islamic Azad University of Kerman
- Kerman Khaje-Nasir Higher Education Center
Transportation
Kerman is on the Tehran, Bandar Abbas and Zahedan route. Kerman Airport is counted as one of the main airports which has daily & weekly flights to Tehran, Ahwaz, Yazd, Esfahan, Bandar Abbas, Mashhad and Shiraz.[2] Also the Trans Iranian Railway passes through this city.[2]
Famous people from Kerman
- Keikhosrow Shahrokh
- Peyman Soltani, conductor of Persepolis Orchestra
- Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh
- Arash Borhani
- Ali Akbar Abdolrashidi
- Roohollah Khaleghi
- Said Nafisi
- Mirza Reza Kermani
- Naser ebrahimi
- Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad, KLF6 scholar
- Abbas Namazian
- Homayoun Sanaatizadeh
References
- ^ a b Cities in Iran: 2005 Population Estimates
- ^ a b c Iranian Cities: Kerman
- ^ Dinosaur Footprints Moulded In Kerman
- ^ Iran Daily
- ^ a b Pourshariati, Parvaneh. "Kerman". Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa. Gale Group, Inc. http://www.answers.com/topic/kerman.
- ^ Kerman Rug (Iran): History
- ^ Travel in Kerman - Iran - History - WorldTravelGate.net
External links
- Kerman Shazdeh Garden
- Kerman Disaster Management Center
- Photos of historic sites in Kerman
- Edareh Kar Kerman
- Photographs of Kerman:
- — Masjed-e Jā'meh-e Kerman: (1)
- — Moshtāgh-Ali Shāh: (1), (2), (3)
- — Gonbad-e Jabalieh: (1)
- — Shāh Ne'matollah Vali (in Māhān): (1), (2)
- — Bāgh-e Shāzdeh (in Māhān): (1)
Coordinates: 30°17′13″N 57°04′09″E / 30.28694°N 57.06917°E
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