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   Nishapur (Persian: نیشاپور, also نیشابور ⓘ) [a] is a city in the Central District of Nishapur County, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

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3. www.metmuseum.org › nishapur-excavationsThe Nishapur Excavations | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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   Nishapur’s position on the Western edge of Khurasan, the region encompassing today’s eastern Iran, western Afghanistan, and southern Turkmenistan, made it a crucial point in the land routes connecting East Asia to the Mediterranean, popularly known as the “silk road”.

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   Neyshābūr, town, northeastern Iran. Neyshābūr is situated 46 miles (74 km) west of Meshed. The town, which has shifted its position repeatedly in historical times, lies at an elevation of 3,980 feet (1,213 metres) in a wide, well-watered, and fertile plain at the southern foot of the Bīnālūd.

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   Nishapur’s Ancient Legacy Unveiled. Nestled in the northeastern region of modern-day Iran, the city of Nishapur holds a rich and diverse history that dates back thousands of years. From its prehistoric beginnings to the flourishing Islamic Golden Age, Nishapur has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the exchange of cultures, and the birth ...

6. www.metmuseum.org › met-publications › nishapurNishapur: Glass of the Early Islamic Period

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   The city of Nishapur, located in eastern Iran, was a place of political importance in medieval times and a flourishing center of art, crafts, and trade. Excavated by the Iranian Expedition of the Metropolitan Museum in 1935–40 and again in 1947, the site yielded a wealth of artifacts.

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   Sep 17, 2010 · Historical Geography and History to the Beginning of the 20th Century. Nishapur (Nišāpur) was, with Balḵ, Marv and Herat, one of the four great cities of the province of Khorasan.

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   Where is Nishapur located?

   • Nishapur (Persian: نیشاپور, also نیشابور ⓘ) [ a ] is a city in the Central District of Nishapur County, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. [ 10 ] Nishapur is the second-largest city [ 11 ] of the province in the northeast of Iran, situated in a fertile plain at the foot of Binalud Mountain Range.

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   What is Nishapur famous for?

   • Nishapur: Glass of the Early Islamic Period The city of Nishapur, located in eastern Iran, was a place of political importance in medieval times and a flourishing center of art, crafts, and trade. Excavated by the Iranian Expedition of the Metropolitan Museum in 1935–40 and again in 1947, the site yielded a wealth of artifacts.

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   When did Nishapur become a city?

   • Nishapur (Nišāpur) was, with Balḵ, Marv and Herat, one of the four great cities of the province of Khorasan. It flourished in Sasanid and early Islamic times, but after the devastations of the Mongol invasions of the 13th century, subsided into a more modest role until it revived in the 20th century.

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   What does Nishapur mean in Persian?

   • Nishapur" is closer to its original and historic meaning, though it is less commonly used by modern native Persian speakers. In Persian poetry, the name of the city is written and pronounced as "نِشابور" (without the usage of "پ" or "ب").

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   Is Nishapur a farsakh city?

   • Nishapur is described by Eṣṭaḵri as being a farsakh in length and breadth and comprising of 42 wards. A natural hazard for the city all through its history was frequent, destructive earthquakes (Melville, 1980).

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   Why is Nishapur important in Iranian mythology?

   • Nishapur has been of importance in Iranian mythology. Before the Islamization of Iran, Zoroastrianism had been the major religion of Nishapur. [ 47 ]: 68 Rivand (one of the ancient names of Nishapur) has been mentioned in Avesta [ 48 ][ 49 ][ 50 ][ 51 ][ 52 ] and subsequently in Shahnameh.

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9. www.metmuseum.org › toah › hdThe Metropolitan Museum’s Excavations at Nishapur

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   Nishapur is a city in northeastern Iran that was founded around the third century A.D., grew to prominence in the eighth century, and was ruined by invasions and earthquakes in the thirteenth century.