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Meybod Persian:ميبد | |
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| Coordinates:32°14′44″N54°00′55″E / 32.24556°N 54.01528°E /32.24556; 54.01528[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Yazd |
| County | Meybod |
| District | Central |
| Elevation | 1,234 m (4,049 ft) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 80,712 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Website | http://www.meybod.ir |
Meybod (Persian:ميبد)[a] is a city in theCentral District ofMeybod County,Yazd province,Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[4] Meybod is a majordesert city and the second most populous city in the province.[citation needed]
Meybod is anancient city that traces its origins to the pre-Islamic era and, hence, is the home to many ancient points of interests. The Historical City of Meybod is part of the Tentative List, in order to qualify for inclusion in theWorld Heritage List.
It was the capital of Iran during the period of theMozaffarids. The Mozaffarid kingdom originated from Meybod where the first king,Mubariz al-Din Muhammad, was born. One of the oldest castles inIran isNarin ghaleh in Meybod, which dates back to theAchaemenid andSassanid periods. Chaparkhaneh and Karvansaraye Abbasi are some other examples of the historical buildings fromSafavid era. The town was sacked and massacred by theMongols and later theTimurids, however it recovered under theSafavids.
Many important major poets, Sufis, clergymen and politicians came from Meybod. Meybodi, the author of "Kashf-ol-Asrar", Grand Ayatollah Haeri, Hossein Makki and many others lived in Meybod, to name a few.
Unfortunately, some of its historical points were demolished by local authorities who did not understand their archeological value. Yet, it hosts many tourists from every corner of the world every day.[5]
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 58,295 in 15,703 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 66,907 people in 19,153 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 80,712 people in 23,986 households.[2]
This building, which in colloquial language is calledNarenj Castle, is one of the most important relics of the province, dating back to the period before the advent of Islam in Iran, and has been recorded as one of the national buildings. This ancient castle was constructed on the top of Galeen hill and overlooks the city. It seems that upper floors of the building have been reconstructed and belong to the Islamic era. It may have been constructed during the period of theMozaffarids or theSafavids. A section of the building was destroyed in the course of road construction during the reign ofReza Shah Pahlavi.[8]
Meybod University was established in 1995 and offers courses and programs for bachelor's, master's, and doctorates in several fields of study. This institution of higher education has a selective admission policy based on entrance exams, academic records, and past grades of students. International students can apply for registration. It also offers students scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.[9]
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