What’s the fame of Neyshabur?
Neyshabur is the second largest city in Khorasan Razavi province which is on the way to the holy city of Mashhad. This historic city has nurtured many scientists and artists that make it a treasure trove of attractions. One of the things that comes to mind when hearing the name of Neyshabur is the turquoise stone. It is the city of Turquoise Srone ran which is world famous. Furthermore, this precious stone is one of the famous souvenirs of Neyshabur. The city of Turquoise has the tombs of great poets in its heart and has valuable historical and architectural monuments that cannot be missed.
Neyshabur Historical Iran City of Turquoise
Neishabour has a long history in art and literature. It has been the capital of Iran twice, during the Taherian period and at the beginning of the Seljuk period. Neyshabur had an important place on the Silk Road and in the post-Islamic period, it was considered the center of the country’s pottery. Turquoise carving is an old art here and is currently the second most populous city in Khorasan Razavi.
This famous city in the past had various forms and names such as: “Revent, all Aparkhtshtar, Abarshahr, Oper Shahr or Operng Shahr, Abehshahr, Iranshahr, Noshapoor, Nyashapur, Niveh Shapur, Nissabour, Nissafour, Nise Four, Nike Four, Neshavar, Neshabour, Shadkakh, Shadiakh, … and Neyshabur “. Now it is famous as ” Neyshabur “. You can see the name of Neishabour first in the oldest Iranian book, “Avesta” as “Revent”, which means the holder of glory and splendor. This word later in the Pahlavi language changed to “Rayumand” which is now the name of a village in the central part of Neishabour.
Hakim Omar Khayyam City of Neyshabur Mashhad
Start your tour in Neyshabur by visiting Khayyam’s tomb. You may not be very familiar with Khayyam’s theories in mathematics and astronomy, but you must be familiar with his rubaiyat. Khayyam tomb is one of the most popular tourist sights in Neyshabur, which few travelers end their trip without seeing.
The tomb of this famous poet is located in a beautiful garden. When you enter the garden, you will see the statue of Khayyam. The main building of the tomb is very spectacular, which Houshang Seyhoun artistically has designed. He chose the location of this building in such a way that it is three meters lower than its surroundings and when spring arrives, yellow flowers will fall on the tomb.
Hakim Omar Khayyam Tomb Architecture Neyshabur
This valuable building with its unique architecture dates back to 1962. This architectural masterpiece has 10 inscriptions, on each of which you can see two quatrains of Khayyam. Seyhoun has designed all the details of this building according to the character of Omar Khayyam. The blades of the building meet on the roof and form a star. Khayyam Specialized Museum is located in the garden area in Neyshabur. In this museum, the historical artifacts from astronomical instruments to the manuscripts of Hakim Umar Khayyam amaze you.
Is Iran a Turquoise Trade Center in the World?
Turquoise is mined in all parts of the world, but Iranian turquoise, American turquoise, Tibetan turquoise, and Egyptian turquoise are the most important turquoise mines around the world. There are also important turquoise mines in Kerman and Damghan, but Neyshabur turquoise is the most valuable turquoise in the world. Travel to Iran will bring you unforgettable moments from natural attractions in addition to its historical and cultural sights. You can travel to Iran by flight or public vehicles as well as private vehicle. Well, you can apply for Iran Visa, book your hotel and step on the roads. Iransense Tour Operator lead and offer you best tours in Iran which you are interested in.
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