Ahvaz - Wikipedia
WebAhvaz (Persian: اهواز; [ʔæhˈvɒːz] ⓘ), also Romanized as Ahvâz and Ahwaz, is a city in the Central District of Ahvaz County, Khuzestan province, Iran. It serves as capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is home to Persians, Arabs, Bakhtiaris, Dezfulis, Shushtaris, and others.
The forgotten Arabs of Iran - Arab News
WebA century ago, the autonomous sheikhdom of Arabistan was absorbed by force into the Persian state. Today the Arabs of Ahwaz are Iran's most persecuted minority. An Arab News Minority Report. “My...
Ahvaz | Iran, City, & Population | Britannica
WebMar 9, 2024 · Arabic: Ahwāz. Kārūn River. A bridge over the Kārūn River, Ahvāz, Iran. Ahvāz, city, capital of Khūzestān province, southwestern Iran. Ahvāz is situated on both banks of the Kārūn River where it crosses a low range of sandstone hills.
The Impact of the Ahwaz protests in Iran - FDD
WebJuly 18, 2021 | Policy Brief. The Impact of the Ahwaz protests in Iran. Dr. Brenda Shaffer. Senior Advisor for Energy. Iran’s Ahwazi Arab minority on July 7 launched extensive anti-regime protests centered in the country’s western Khuzestan Province. Extreme water shortages affecting the Ahwaz were the catalyst for the demonstrations.
Ahvaz – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebAhvaz ( Persian: اهواز, also Romanized as Ahwaz) is a city in Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran . Understand. Ahvaz sits on the banks of the Karoun River, which splits the city into two large districts. The western half is mostly housing with some government departments. The eastern half is both residential and industrial.
Things to do in Ahvaz (Photos, info) - Irandoostan
WebApr 14, 2020 · Karun River. Kianpars Nature Bridge. Seventh Bridge Waterfall. Island Park. Bamdej Wetland. Shrine of Ali Ibn Mahzyar Ahvazi. Being located in the old section of the city, it is one of the main historical sites of Ahwaz dating back to the eighteenth century.
Ahwaz, Khuzestan – A travel guide to the birthplace of Iran
WebAug 13, 2019 · Ahwaz, Khuzestan – A travel guide to the birthplace of Iran. August 13, 2019. Ahwaz, in Iran’s southwest, is a city of about 1.3 million and the largest city in Khuzestan province. Close to the Iraqi border and the Persian Gulf, Ahwaz is home to Iran’s largest Arab population and several other ethic minority groups.
Ahvaz, Iran's city of bridges
WebDec 18, 2023 · Ahvaz is the capital of Khuzestan province, situated in Iran's oil-rich southwest. Although it may not attract visitors year-round like cities such as Isfahan or Shiraz, it is a popular vacation destination from mid-fall to mid-spring due to its warm weather. The hospitality and generosity of its locals also make it an enjoyable place to visit.
AHVĀZ i. History – Encyclopaedia Iranica
WebJul 29, 2011 · AHVĀZ. i. History. Ahvāz was apparently a flourishing town in pre-Islamic times, to be identified either with the Aginis of the Greek geographers or, more probably, with the Achaemenid Tareiana, where the royal road from Susa to Persepolis and the heartland of Fārs crossed the river on a bridge of boats; Alexander’s general Nearchus …
Ahvaz | Visit iran
WebIran. Province. Khuzestan Province. Population. 1,425,891. Area. 7,925. Time Zone. IRDT. Elevation. 20. Ahvaz. 30. Ahvaz is located in Khuzestan plain with the height of 18 meters above the sea level and enjoys a hot and humid climate.
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