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'''Zanjan''' (]:زنجان, ]: زنجان) is the capital of ] in northwestern ]. It is an Azeri Inhabited city. It lies 298 km (186 mi) north-west of ] on the main highway to ] and ] and approximately 125 km (80 mi) from the ]. '''Zanjan''' (]:زنجان, ]: زنگان) is the capital of ] in northwestern ]. It is an Azeri Inhabited city. It lies 298 km (186 mi) north-west of ] on the main highway to ] and ] and approximately 125 km (80 mi) from the ].


Zanjan is known for its beautiful handcrafts such as knives, traditional sandals, called charoogh, and malileh. Malileh is a handcraft made with silver wires. Zanjani artists make many things like various decorative dishes and their special covers as well as silver jewelry. In ancient times, Zanjan was known for its stainless and sharp knives. But this tradition is gradually becoming extinct by introduction of Chinese knives to the market which are far cheaper, more abundant and of course less artistic {{Citation needed|date=December 2010}}. Many villagers today are traditional carpet weavers. This is perhaps Zanjan's most popular handcraft. Zanjan is known for its beautiful handcrafts such as knives, traditional sandals, called charoogh, and malileh. Malileh is a handcraft made with silver wires. Zanjani artists make many things like various decorative dishes and their special covers as well as silver jewelry. In ancient times, Zanjan was known for its stainless and sharp knives. But this tradition is gradually becoming extinct by introduction of Chinese knives to the market which are far cheaper, more abundant and of course less artistic {{Citation needed|date=December 2010}}. Many villagers today are traditional carpet weavers. This is perhaps Zanjan's most popular handcraft.

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For other uses, see Zanjan (disambiguation)
Place in Zanjan, Iran
Zanjan زنجان
Caravanserai Sangi in Zanjan is a popular visitors attraction.Caravanserai Sangi in Zanjan is a popular visitors attraction.
Official seal of ZanjanSeal
Country Iran
ProvinceZanjan
Elevation1,638 m (5,374 ft)
Population
 • Total377,387
 estimate
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRST)
Websitewww.Zanjan.ir


Zanjan (Persian:زنجان, Azeri: زنگان) is the capital of Zanjan Province in northwestern Iran. It is an Azeri Inhabited city. It lies 298 km (186 mi) north-west of Tehran on the main highway to Tabriz and Turkey and approximately 125 km (80 mi) from the Caspian Sea.

Zanjan is known for its beautiful handcrafts such as knives, traditional sandals, called charoogh, and malileh. Malileh is a handcraft made with silver wires. Zanjani artists make many things like various decorative dishes and their special covers as well as silver jewelry. In ancient times, Zanjan was known for its stainless and sharp knives. But this tradition is gradually becoming extinct by introduction of Chinese knives to the market which are far cheaper, more abundant and of course less artistic . Many villagers today are traditional carpet weavers. This is perhaps Zanjan's most popular handcraft.

History

Hamdollah Mostowfi, the Iranian traveler and historian, in his book claims that Zanjan was built by Ardashir I, the first king of the Sassanid Empire and named as "Shahin". One important moment in the history of the city was in 1851 when the city became the center of Babism along with Neyriz and other cities. The forces of the central government captured the Babi's fort in Zanjan after a long siege by the order of Grand Vizir Amir Kabir and killed or expelled the Bab's followers.

Colleges and universities

Zanjan also hosts several universities such as:

Famous people from Zanjan

Sports

Zanjan is known for having one of the best indoor sport climbing walls in the middle east. It is located in Enghelab sports complex. The facility also includes standard speed climbing walls.

Famous families

Photo gallery

Sister city

See also

References

  1. "همشهريان اردشير بابكان هنوز هم چاروق مي پوشند". rugart.org. 2008-07-30. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
  2. Abdu'l-Bahá, Edward Granville. "A Traveller's Narrative Written to Illustrate the Episode of the Báb", Published by Kalimat Press, 2004, ISBN 1-890688-37-1, 9781890688370

External links

Zanjan province, Iran
Capital: Zanjan
Counties and cities
Abhar County
Ijrud County
Khodabandeh County
Khorramdarreh County
Mahneshan County
Tarom County
Zanjan County
Sights
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