Fun facts about Isfahan
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The name Ispahan is derived from Middle Persian Spahān, meaning 'the place of the army'.
Isfahan
Iran
Isfahan is a city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located 440 kilometres south of Tehran.
From the “Etymology” section
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During his reign, Abbas the Great forcefully resettled Turkish, Armenian, and Persian craftsmen in Isfahan to ensure its prosperity.
Isfahan
Iran
Isfahan is a city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located 440 kilometres south of Tehran.
From the “History” section
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The city has had four master development programs since 1967.
Isfahan
Iran
Isfahan is a city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located 440 kilometres south of Tehran.
From the “Civic administration” section
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The oldest church in Isfahan is the St. Jakob Church, built in 1607.
Isfahan
Iran
Isfahan is a city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located 440 kilometres south of Tehran.
From the “Religion” section
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In 2018, farmers in Isfahan protested for their water rights, chanting against the Iranian government.
Isfahan
Iran
Isfahan is a city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located 440 kilometres south of Tehran.
From the “Economy” section
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