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The name "Hyrcania" is how it was recorded by the Greek historians, but the local name in Old Persian was Varkâna as it is recorded in Darius the Great's Behistun Inscription, as well as other inscriptions in Old Persian in cuneiform. Hyrcania is situated between the Caspian Sea -which was called Hyrcanian Ocean in Antiquity- in the north and the Alborz mountains in the south and west. The country has a tropical climate and is very fertile; the Persians considered it one of 'the good lands and countries' which their supreme go ...

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Human settlements in this area date back to 1000BCE. Evidence of the ancient city of Jorjan can still be seen near the current city of Gorgan. This was an important city of Persia, located on the Silk Road. The Turkaman minority reside in the north of the province, particularly in the cities of Gonbad and Bandar Turkaman. Other minority communities such as Baluch, Turks, Afghans, and Armenians also reside in this area, and have pre ...

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Grouped according to their corresponding province, 28 provinces in all. List of universities in Iran - Ardabil Province. Ardebil University of Medical Sciences Mohaghghegh Ardebili University Islamic Azad University of Ardabil Islamic Azad University of Khalkhal List of universities in Iran - Azarbaijan-East. Sahand University of Technology Tabriz University of Medical Sciences See also:

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Gorgan has contributed to the rich literature, poetry and science of Iran and even the world by celebrities such as Abdolqaher Gorgani, Sayed Esmail Gorgani, Mirdamad , Mirfenderski, Asad Gorgani and Esmail Hosseini Gorgâni. Gorgan - Handicrafts. Gorgan (and in general, Golestan province), has a world famous carpet and rug industry. Made by Turkmans, they are derived from the ancient Persian city of Boxârâ (Buchara). Jajim carpets are the exclusives of this province. Gorgan - Attractions. ...

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The wide Dasht-e Gorgan (the Plain of Gorgan), lies southeast of the Caspian Sea, bounded by the Caspian Sea in the west, high mountain ranges in the south and east, and the Iran-Turkmenistan border on the north. The plain is located North of the Town of Gorgan and is geographically bounded by 37°00' - 37°30' North latitude and 54°00' - 54°30' East longitude and covers an area of about 1,700 square kilometres. In general, Golestan has a moderate and humid climate known as "the moderate Caspian climate". The effective factors behin ...

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The Buwayhid and Ziyarid dynasties of Persia where from this region. They were known for the revival of pre-Islamic Persian culture. For example, Buwayhid leaders entitled themselves as Shâhanshâh (شاهنشاه), literally king of kings, a term used by Sassanid rulers. The world's tallest brick tower stands in this province. It is the famous Gonbad-e Qabus, built by a famous Amir of this region. ...

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