http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Abbasabad.jpgBehshahr, also known as Behshar (older name: Ashraf al Bellad), is a city close to the capital of the province of Mazandaran in Iran. It had an estimated population of 93,282 in 2005.[1] Mazandaran (مازندران in Persian) is a province in northern Iran, bordering the Caspian Sea in the north. ...

It is approximately a forty-five minute drive from Sari by car. The name Behshahr literally means Heaven city. Behshahr was also previously known as 'Ashrat'. It includes many historical sites such as Abbass Abad - the home of the Abbas the Great and the Chit Sazi Factory. Shah Abbas I (شاه عباس اول) (January 27, 1571?-January 19, 1629?) was the most eminent ruler of the Safavid Dynasty. ...

The city of Behshahr is an industrial city which produces "Tokhme", Vegetable oil, and a dish-soap known as "Rika". Rika is the local term for son. Behshahr is home to Behshahr Industrial Company[2] which is the biggest producer of vegetable oil in Iran since 1951.

Behshahr is home to many famous Iranian figures ranging from actors to political figures. One of the more famous political figures from Behshar is Ahmad Tavakkoli who once was a presidential candidate. Representative Ahmad Tavakkoli Ahmad Tavakkoli (احمد توکلی in Persian) is a conservative representative of Tehran in the Iranian parliament, and the Director of Majlis Research Center. ...

Every year, famous members of the Iranian entertainment industry gather in Behshar in a ceremony rewarding entertainers. More recently, such members included Parviz Parastooyee who is most known for his roles in "Marmoolak" [The Lizard] and "Bid o Majnoon" [Persian Romeo and Juliet].

Recently, after scavaging near the suburbs of Behshar, an ancient town was discovered which included nearly a thousand corpses of children to middle-aged men. The corpses had heights above the modern typical heights. In the area, gold and jars were found.

A major tourism resort is Abbas Abbad which is famous for its greenery and beauty and also its historic significance. There is a road which leads up to a mountain through the jungle. In the touristic Abbas Abbad, the jungle surrounds a lake with a semi-destroyed castle in the middle. The castle once belonged to the King Abbas. Behshahr is home of the Mount Hebron high school kicker Behrad Nazarian. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Abbasabad.jpg Image File history File links Example. ...