Kerman is a province rich in historical sites and monuments.

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Introduction

Kerman is one of the 30 provinces of Iran. It is in the south-east of the country. Its center is Kerman. The province of Kerman is the third largest in Iran, 181,714 km². The population of the province is about 2 million. The main townships of Kerman province are: Baft, Bardseer, Bam, Jiroft, Rafsanjan, Zarand, Sirjan, Shahr-e-Babak, Kerman, Mahan and Kahnooj. Iran consists of 30 provinces: Provinces are governed from a local center, mostly the largest local city. ... External links Iran Chamber Societys page on Kerman Tourist information on Kerman Photos of historic sites in Kerman Categories: Iran geography stubs | Cities in Iran ... Bam - Wikipedia /**/ @import /w/skins-1. ... Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing location of Jiroft. ... Rafsanjan (Persian: رفسنجان) is a city in Iran, in the province of Kerman. ... Zarand is a town in the Kerman_province of Iran. ... External links Iran Chamber Societys page on Kerman Tourist information on Kerman Photos of historic sites in Kerman Categories: Iran geography stubs | Cities in Iran ...

In the year 1996, 52.9% of Kerman's population lived in urban areas, and 46% in the rural vicinities, the remaining 1.1% accounted as non residents. The city of Kerman (population: 400,000) embraces about 80% of the urban population, being the most developed and largest cities of the province. External links Iran Chamber Societys page on Kerman Tourist information on Kerman Photos of historic sites in Kerman Categories: Iran geography stubs | Cities in Iran ...

Geography

An ancient ice house, called a yakhcha'l, built in Kerman, Iran, during the middle ages, for storing ice during summers.

The altitudes and heights of the province are the continuation of the central mountain ranges of Iran. They extend from the volcanic folds beginning in Azarbaijan, and by branching out in the central plateau of Iran, terminate in Baluchestan. These mountain ranges have brought about vast plains in the province of Kerman. The Bashagard and Koohbanan Mountains are the highest in this region, and include peaks such as, Toghrol, Aljerd, Palvar, Sirach, Abareq and Tahrood. Other ranges that stretch out from Yazd to Kerman and Challeh-ye-Jazmoorian, include peaks like Medvar, Shahr-e-Babak, Kooh Panj, Chehel Tan, Lalezar, Hezarbahr, Aseman and others. Download high resolution version (600x652, 304 KB)A yakhchal, built near Kerman, Iran, several centuries ago, was used for storing ice during summers. ... Download high resolution version (600x652, 304 KB)A yakhchal, built near Kerman, Iran, several centuries ago, was used for storing ice during summers. ... External links Iran Chamber Societys page on Kerman Tourist information on Kerman Photos of historic sites in Kerman Categories: Iran geography stubs | Cities in Iran ... The city of Yazd, as seen from the tall minarets of its 12th century mosque. ...

Most of the province is largely steppe or sandy desert, although there are some oases where dates, oranges (said to be the best in Iran), and pistachios are cultivated. The province is dependent on qanats (underground water channels) for its irrigation. In the central parts, Mount Hezar is the highest peak, 4465 meters above sea level. Binomial name Phoenix dactylifera L. The Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera is a palm, extensively cultivated for its edible fruit. ... This article deals with the fruit; for alternative meanings, see orange (disambiguation), or for an article about the word itself, see orange (word) Oranges and orange juice Ambersweet oranges Sectioned navel orange. ... Species Pistacia atlantica Pistacia chinensis Pistacia lentiscus Pistacia mexicana Pistacia taxiferum Pistacia terebinthus Pistacia vera Ref: ITIS 28806 2002-08-16 The Pistachio (Pistacia vera, Anacardiaceae; sometimes placed in Pistaciaceae) is a small tree to 10 m tall, with deciduous pinnate leaves native to southwestern Asia (Iran west to the... A qanat is a water management system used to provide a reliable supply of water to human settlements or for irrigation in hot arid and semi-arid climates. ...

The climate in the province varies in different regions. The north, northwest, and central areas experience a dry and moderate climate, whereas in the south and southeast, the weather is warm and relatively humid. The city of Kerman and the surrounding regions have a semi-moderate and dry climate, with a maximum and minimum temperature of 39.6° C, and -7° C respectively. The average temperature during the months of March - June has been recorded as 20° - 25° C. These months are the most suitable period for traveling and tourism. External links Iran Chamber Societys page on Kerman Tourist information on Kerman Photos of historic sites in Kerman Categories: Iran geography stubs | Cities in Iran ...

History and culture

13th century tomb of a Sufi, Mahan, Kerman province.

The history of human settlements in the territory of Kerman dates back to the 4th millennium BC. This vicinity can be considered as one of the ancient regions of Iran, and with the passage of time, valuable historical vestiges have in turn amassed here. Jiroft is an example, where a previously unknown settlement dating back to around 2500BC has just been established by archeologists. Historical documents refer to Kerman as "Karmania," "Kermania" and "Zhermanya," which means bravery and combat. Geographers have recorded Kerman's ancient name as "Go'asheer" (Bardesheer). Suffice to say that Kerman is well in abundance of historical sites and landmarks, 283 in total, according to Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. Mahan, Kerman, Iran. ... Sufism (Arabic تصوف taṣawwuf) is a system of esoteric philosophy commonly associated with Islam. ... Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing location of Jiroft. ...

Kerman today

Kerman is prone to natural disasters. A recent flood for example, un-earthed the archeological ancient city of Jiroft, located south of Kerman province. Arg-é Bam on the other hand, the world's largest adobe structure, was destroyed in an earthquake in december 2003. And on February 22, 2005, a major earthquake killed hundreds of residents in the town of Zarand and several nearby villages in north Kerman. For more information, please see 2005 Zarand earthquake. Map of Iran and surrounding countries, showing location of Jiroft. ... Arg e Bam, before the 2003 earthquake. ... February 22 is the 53rd day of every year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... Global earthquake epicenters, 1963–1998 An earthquake is a trembling or a shaking movement of the Earths surface. ... Zarand is a town in the Kerman_province of Iran. ... 2005 Zarand earthquake hit the city of Zarand and several villages in Kerman province of Iran on February 22, 2005. ...

In regards to natural attractions, this region has sites such as thermal and mineral springs, recreational areas, verdant spaces, altitudes and peaks, lakes, pools, protected areas and the special desert features for adventure seekers. Especially if coupled with tourism. Where else can one find ancient abandoned citadels such as Arg-é Bam or Rayen castle preserved two thousand years in a desert? Arg e Bam, before the 2003 earthquake. ... Rayen castle has benn well preserved, considering the numerous natural disasters that have been destroying similar structures nearby. ...

Kerman is where a large portion of Iran's auto industry is based. Sirjan, a specially designated economic zone, is considered a passage-way for transfer of imported commercial goods from the south (through the Persian Gulf). Arg e Jadid, is another specially designated economic zone of Iran, located in Kerman province. Regional map showing the word Bahr Fars, (Persian Gulf) in Arabic, from the 9th century text Al-aqalim by the great geographer Istakhri. ...

Colleges and Universities

Kerman province contains the following universities:

A researcher making measurements at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, recently declared as one of the top 5 technical schools of Iran.

• 1. Kerman University of Medical Sciences
  2. Rafsanjan University of Vali Asr
  3. Shahid Bahonar University
  4. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
  5. Islamic Azad University of Baft
  6. Islamic Azad University of Zarand
  7. Islamic Azad University of Kerman
  8. Islamic Azad University of Jiroft
  9. Islamic Azad University of Bam
  10. Islamic Azad University of Bardseer
  11. Kerman Khaje-Nasir Higher Education Center

A researcher making measurements at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran. ... A researcher making measurements at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran. ...

External links

• Official website of Kerman Governorship
• Tourist information on Kerman
• Noncommercial Guide to Kerman Rugs & Carpets
• Kerman Cultural Heritage Organization
• Kerman Specially Designated Economic Zone

Provinces of Iran
Ardabil | Bushehr | Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari | East Azarbaijan | Isfahan | Fars | Guilan | Golestan | Hamadan | Hormozgan | Ilam | Kerman | Kermanshah | Khuzestan | Kohkiluyeh and Buyer Ahmad | Kurdistan | Lorestan | Markazi | Mazandaran | North Khorasan | Qazvin | Qom | Razavi Khorasan | Semnan | Sistan and Baluchistan | South Khorasan | Tehran | West Azarbaijan | Yazd | Zanjan