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Meybod (Persian: ميبد)[a] is a city in the Central District of Meybod County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[4] Meybod is a major desert city and the second most populous city in the province.[citation needed]
Meybod
Persian: ميبد | |
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  Meybod | |
| Coordinates: 32°14′40″N 54°01′07″E / 32.24444°N 54.01861°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Yazd |
| County | Meybod |
| District | Central |
| Elevation | 1,234 m (4,049 ft) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 80,712 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Website | http://www.meybod.ir |
History
editMeybod is an ancient city that traces its origins to the pre-Islamic era and, hence, is the home to many ancient points of interests. The Historical City of Meybod is part of the Tentative List, in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
It was the capital of Iran during the period of the Mozaffarids. The Mozaffarid kingdom originated from Meybod where the first king, Mubariz al-Din Muhammad, was born. One of the oldest castles in Iran is Narin ghaleh in Meybod, which dates back to the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods. Chaparkhaneh and Karvansaraye Abbasi are some other examples of the historical buildings from Safavid era. The town was sacked and massacred by the Mongols and later the Timurids, however it recovered under the Safavids.
Many important major poets, Sufis, clergymen and politicians came from Meybod. Meybodi, the author of "Kashf-ol-Asrar", Grand Ayatollah Haeri, Hossein Makki and many others lived in Meybod, to name a few.
Unfortunately, some of its historical points were demolished by local authorities who did not understand their archeological value. Yet, it hosts many tourists from every corner of the world every day.[5]
Demographics
editPopulation
editAt the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 58,295 in 15,703 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 66,907 people in 19,153 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 80,712 people in 23,986 households.[2]
Historical monuments
editNarin Castle
editThis building, which in colloquial language is called Narenj Castle, is one of the most important relics of the province, dating back to the period before the advent of Islam in Iran, and has been recorded as one of the national buildings. This ancient castle was constructed on the top of Galeen hill and overlooks the city. It seems that upper floors of the building have been reconstructed and belong to the Islamic era. It may have been constructed during the period of the Mozaffarids or the Safavids. A section of the building was destroyed in the course of road construction during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi.[8]
Education
editUniversity of Meybod
editMeybod University was established in 1995 and offers courses and programs for bachelor's, master's, and doctorates in several fields of study. This institution of higher education has a selective admission policy based on entrance exams, academic records, and past grades of students. International students can apply for registration. It also offers students scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.[9]
Notable people
edit- Abdolkarim Haeri Yazdi, Prominent Former Shia Cleric
- Alireza Arafi, Shia Cleric & Politician
- Qasem Ravanbakhsh, Shia Cleric
Gallery
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See also
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Media related to Meybod at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (2 March 2023). "Meybod, Meybod County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 21. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Meybod can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3074777" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (30 May 1369). "Details of divisions subject to the law of conversion of Asadabad, Meybod, Mobarakeh to the county and the division of Aghajari District into Omidiyeh and Aghajari Districts". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ About Meybod
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 21. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 21. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Narenj castel in Meybod
- ^ tzmabright (6 July 2022). "Meybod University Admission, Courses, Fees, Contacts, online Application". 2023/2024 Mabumbe. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
External links
edit- Farshid Sāmāni, Meybod, A Museum of the Living (in Persian), Jadid Online, 9 April 2010, [1].
Audio slideshow: [2] (5 min 12 sec).
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