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Kerman
Located far from the most
important industrial areas and
the rich farmlands of the north
and west, the province of Kerman
is sparsely populated. Somewhat
surprisingly, however, the
province boasts a remarkably
cosmopolitan capital dotted with
ancient monuments attesting its
importance junction in early
Iranian history.
Abandoned caravansaries and crumbling fortifications in many parts of the province indicate that for centuries it was an important junction on the caravan routes, connecting Iran and the subcontinent.
In the early
nineteenth century, Ebrahim
Khan, Governor of Kerman,
constructed an attractive
ensemble of three buildings
inside the Kerman Bazaar
including a lovely madrasseh
built around a garden courtyard.
But Kerman is probably best
known for the Ganj-Ali-Khan
complex, including the bazaar,
hamam (bathhouse) converted into
a museum, caravanserai and
traditional teahouse, all with
the finest tile and stucco work.
Kerman's bazaar offers, in addition to the region's renowned carpets, some of Iran's finest textiles, and the province's delicious dates. |
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