Ardabil
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Ardabil (Persian اردبيل / ærdæbi ː l; Azeri: اردبيل / Ərdəbil / erdɛbɪl ) is one of the largest and most important cities of the historical Azerbaijan, which lies in north-western Iran today in the province of the same name.
The city of Ardabil is known for its traditional silk and carpet manufacturing. In the area irrigated is further operated.
Geography
Ardabil is located on a Plateau at an altitude of 1351 meters and is surrounded by mountains. The most famous mountain is the Sabalan, also Kūh -e Sabalān called, west of the city. The city lies on the River Baleq - Su, who bore the name Nehr Ardabil in the Islamic Middle Ages. The river rises south of Sabalan and flows into the Aras. Due to the dry climate is necessary for agriculture irrigation. Near the town there are thermal springs.
History
Ardabil is a very old settlement - the name is attributed to Avestan Artavil "Holy Place ". Due to its location on major trade routes Ardabil was significance since the Middle Ages by. However, due to the proximity to the Caucasus Ardabil was often the target of attacks by peoples from the Caucasus and southern Russia.
Since the time of the spread of Islam in Iran (ca. 633-652 ), Ardabil was the largest city in the northwest of the country. It was probably the capital of the province Āzarbāydschān. It was not until the invasion of the Mongols in the 13th century saw the city too heavy. Ardabil held off two attacks, the third time the city fell into the hands of the Mongols. This taught at a great massacre, killing not only the city 's population, but also the inhabitants of the surrounding villages. Raids by the Mongols and Georgians prevented nearly three centuries reconstruction.
Only with the Safavid Dynasty, the city was able to recover. Ismail I, the founder of the Safavid dynasty, began its foray from Ardabil to nationalization and centralization of the Persian government. The capital of his empire arising Ismail I. Although appointed in 1500 Tabriz, Ardabil still could return as an important city, both economically and politically, to ascend.
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Sons and daughters of the town
- Ali Daei (born 1969 ), football player
- Yahya Golmohammadi (born 1971 ), football player
- Hossein Reza Zadeh (born 1978 ), weightlifter and Olympic champion