Bardaskan () is a city in the Central District of Bardaskan County, Razavi Khorasan province,

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, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 22,211 in 5,960 households. The following census in 2011 counted 26,107 people in 7,294 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 28,233 people in 8,570 households.

Overview

Bardeskan city is west of

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, at the margin of the north part of the Namak Desert ( salt desert). Its area is 8535 km². Altitude of Bardaskan is 985 meter. The weather in the north part of Bardaskan is cold and in the south and central parts changes from semi dry to hot and dry. Annual raining average is 150 mm. Bardaskan's temperature in the hottest summer day is nearly 45 °C And in the coldest winter night is -5 °C. There in not any permanent river in the Bardaskan but there are several seasonal rivers. Main jobs in Bardaskan are farming and animal husbandry. Staple crops in Bardaskan are

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, cotton, cumin seed, and

pistachio The pistachio (, ; ''Pistacia vera'') is a small to medium-sized tree of the Anacardiaceae, cashew family, originating in Iran. The tree produces nut (fruit)#Culinary definition and uses, seeds that are widely consumed as food. In 2022, world ...

Saffron Saffron () is a spice derived from the flower of '' Crocus sativus'', commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent ...

pomegranate The pomegranate (''Punica granatum'') is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punica, Punicoideae, that grows between tall. Rich in symbolic and mythological associations in many cultures, it is thought to have o ...

, fig and grape products. Neighboring cities by Bardaskan are

sabzevar Sabzevar (; ) is a city in northeastern Iran. It is located in the Central District (Sabzevar County), Central District of Sabzevar County, Razavi Khorasan province, Razavi Khorasan province, serving as the capital of both the county and the ...

and neishabuor (in the North) Kashmar (in the east) Tabas (in the south) and Semnan (in the west).

Historical sites, ancient artifacts and tourism

Sir Cave

Sir Cave is a cave in

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village of the Central District of Bardaskan County in Razavi Khorasan Province. The cave was inhabited in the past and was used as a shelter. Sir Cave is located on a rocky mountain with a height of about 80 meters and about 1608 meters above sea level. It is difficult to reach.

Rahmanniyeh Castle

Rahmanniyeh Castle is a historical

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located in Bardaskan County in Razavi Khorasan Province, The longevity of this fortress dates back to the 8th to 12th centuries AH.

Qal'eh Dokhtar, Khooshab

Qaleh Dokhtar is a historical

located in Bardaskan County in Razavi Khorasan Province, The longevity of this fortress dates back to the 6th to 8th centuries AH.

Qal'eh Dokhtar, Doruneh

Qal'eh Dokhtar is a historical castle located in Bardaskan County in Razavi Khorasan Province, The longevity of this fortress dates back to the 6th to 9th centuries AH. Aliabad-e Keshmar2011-09-25

Aliabad Tower

This tower is located in Aliabad-e Keshmar, 42 km from Kashmar city. This tower is built on the castle and its minaret is similar to the tower and its facade is made of decorative brick inlay. This dome is 18 meters. Tall with an octagonal interior. This tower is in the historical records.

Firuzabad Tower

This minaret is made of

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and there are inscriptions on it called "

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" which dates back to the late 7th century AH. Although the

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is made of simple brick - the bricks are laid in a zigzag pattern to enhance its beauty. Inside the minaret, the remains of a staircase can be seen and holes are inscribed on the minaret. Currently, this minaret is 18 meters high.

Seyyed Bagher Ab anbar

The Seyed Bagher Ab anbar is a historical

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Qajar dynasty The Qajar family (; 1789–1925) was an Iranian royal family founded by Mohammad Khan (), a member of the Qoyunlu clan of the Turkoman-descended Qajar tribe. The dynasty's effective rule in Iran ended in 1925 when Iran's '' Majlis'', conven ...

that is located in city center of Bardaskan, in Ghaem Avenue. This Ab anbar was added to the list of National Monuments of

As the 11034st monument.

Firuzabad area

The Firuzabad area is a historical area related to the pre-Islamic period and is located in Bardaskan County, Central District, Firuzabad village.

Darone Cave

Darone Cave is a cave in Bardaskan County, Iran. It is located in Cave Doruneh, Bardaskan. Maghbare abdolAbad bardaskan

Ribat of Kabudan

Ribat of Kabudan is a historical

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related to the

and is located in Kabudan, Razavi Khorasan Province.

Tomb of Abdolabad

The Tomb of Abdolabad is a historical

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and chahartaqi of

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era in Abdolabad village at Bardaskan County.The tomb was added to the list of National Monuments of

as the 10,908th monument.

Gallery

File:Havayi.jpg, Aerial view of the city File:Dahan Ghal'e reservoir.JPG, Dahan Ghaleh Dam File:Seasonly floode in bardaskan playa.jpg, Bardaskan Playa File:غروب آفتاب در کفه نمکی بردسکن.jpg, Bardaskan Playa File:ورودی رباط.jpg, Ribat-i Kabudan File:Sir cave in Bardaskan.jpg, Sir Cave File:Nomads in Bardaskan county.JPG, Nomads of Bardaskan File:Pistachio farm in Bardeskan (1).JPG, Farms

Notes

References

External links

Photos of Bardaskan
{{Bardaskan County, state=collapsed Cities in Razavi Khorasan province Populated places in Bardaskan County