Zahedan - Wikipedia
WebAlthough the surrounding area has many ancient sites, Zahedan itself developed mainly in the 20th century. Before being chosen as the provincial administrative center in the 1930s, Zahedan was a small village. Its population reached 17,500 by 1956 and increased more than fivefold to 93,000 by 1976.
Zahedan | Iran, Map, Population, & Religion | Britannica
WebArticle History. Zāhedān, Iran. Zāhedān, city and capital of Sīstān va Balūchestān province, southeastern Iran, near the borders of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is situated about 225 miles (360 km) southeast of Kermān in an arid zone, …
Zahedan | Encyclopedia.com
WebMay 11, 2018 · Zahedan is a modern city that developed in the twentieth century. During the nineteenth century, the agricultural village of Duzhab occupied the site, one of the few areas in extremely arid Baluchistan with adequate groundwater for irrigated cultivation.
When a small Sikh community thrived in an Iranian border town
WebDec 11, 2021 · Zahedan’s gurudwara, one of the city’s most unique landmarks, was built in 1921. It was the first Sikh temple in West Asia. Over time, the city became an entry point for Sikhs to Persia, with a...
Zahedan, the largest city in Iran during the Islamic era
WebJan 22, 2018 · Zahedan, the largest city in Iran during the Islamic era. The oldest pottery discovered in the area is clay molded pottery, often with motifs by geometric designs, flowers and plants dating back to the 5th and 6th century AH. The old city of Zahedan is located about 27 km east of Zabul, in the back of the city's water.
From Past to Present: The Evolution of Zāhedān, Iran’s Architecture
WebNov 11, 2023 · Zāhedān’s architecture is a vivid narrative of its history, culture, and aspirations. From the sturdy mud-brick homes of its early inhabitants to the verdant parks that punctuate its urban landscape, the city’s buildings tell …
Zahedan | ToIran, Tourism Platform
WebThe capital of Sistan-Baluchestan Province, Zahedan is located in southeastern Iran. The city borders Zabol in the north, Khash in the south, Pakistan and Afghanistan in the east and the city of Fahraj and Lut Desert in the west. The people of Zahedan speak the Baluch language and Sistani Persian.
Zahedan - Wikiwand
WebZahedan is a city in the Central District of Zahedan County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran and serves as capital of the province, county and district. It is near the Iran-Pakistan border.
Zahedan - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebHistory. The demographics of the inhabiants of Zahedan are mixed with Balochis, and Persians. They speak Persian and Balochi. Zahedan is east of the Dasht-e Loot. Zahedan is part of Baluchestan, a historic region of Asia. Sunni Muslims live in Zahedan as well.
Zahedan – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebZahedan is the capital of Baluchistan province in Iran. It is border city connecting Iran with Pakistan and if one is not going through Afghanistan, they'll have to pass through Zahedan on the overland route from Istanbul to New Delhi.
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