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   Bijar (Persian: بیجار) [a] is a city in the Central District of Bijar County, Kurdistan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. [5]

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3. www.toiran.com › en › city-bijarBijar | ToIran, Tourism Platform

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   Located in Kurdistan Province in northwestern Iran, Bijar sits between Zanjan Province in the northeast, the city of Takab in West Azarbaijan Province in the northwest, Hamadan Province in the southeast and the Kurish cities of Sanandaj and Divandareh in the west.

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4. www.claremontrug.com › antique-oriental-bijar-rugsGuide to the Art and Origins of Antique Persian Bijar (Bidjar ...

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   Bijar (Bidjar) is a market center in Northwestern Iran, about 150 miles south of Tabriz. The flat, dusty town of Bijar (Bidjar) and the surrounding countryside are populated mainly by Kurds, whose artistic sense and culture is clearly seen in the region’s grand antique carpets.

5. iranparadise.com › bijar-tourist-attractionsLocated in Kurdistan Province in northwestern Iran, Bijar ...

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   May 25, 2021 · Located in Kurdistan Province in northwestern Iran, Bijar sits between Zanjan Province in the northeast, the city of Takab in West Azarbaijan Province in the northwest, Hamadan Province in the southeast and the Kurish cities of Sanandaj and Divandareh in the west.

6. iranicaonline.org › articles › bijar-a-town-and-aBĪJĀR – Encyclopaedia Iranica

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   Dec 15, 1989 · Bījār is famous as one of the leading carpet weaving areas of Iran. According to Edwards (p. 123) the weaving area comprises the town itself and about forty villages within a radius of thirty miles.

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   Things to Do in Bijar, Iran: See Tripadvisor's traveler reviews and photos of Bijar tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Bijar. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Where is Bijar located?

   • Located in Kurdistan Province in northwestern Iran, Bijar sits between Zanjan Province in the northeast, the city of Takab in West Azarbaijan Province in the northwest, Hamadan Province in the southeast and the Kurish cities of Sanandaj and Divandareh in the west.

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   What is Bijar famous for?

   • Bijar has enjoyed fame for its carpets since the Achaemenid era (550–330 BCE). Present day carpets and rugs have 100–200 Turkish knots per inch and are distinguished by their stiff and heavy wool foundation, created by "wet weaving" and beating the threads together with a special metal tool.

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   When did Bijar become a city?

   • The city was mentioned in the 15th century as a village belonging to Shah Ismail, the first ruler of the Safavid dynasty; Bijar became a town during the 19th century. During World War I it was besieged and occupied by Russian, British, and Ottoman troops who, with the aid of the 1918 famine, halved the pre-war population of 20,000. [ 6]

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   Why should you visit Bijar's Bazaar?

   • Bijar's bazaar, with its unique design, is one of the attractions of the city. The roofed bazaar built in the Qajar era is much younger than the old Safavid-era bazaar of Sanandaj, the Kurdistan capital.

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   What are Bijar rugs?

   • Bijar has enjoyed fame for its carpets since the Achaemenid era (550-330 BCE). With their magnificent design and lively colors, these rugs have 250 and 400 knots per inch and are distinguished by their stiff and heavy wool foundation.

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   What is the climate like in Bijar Iran?

   • With an average height of 1940 meters above sea level, Bijar has been nicknamed the ‘Roof of Iran.’ The city has semi-arid climate and experiences extremely cold temperatures of up to -38 degrees centigrade during the winter and temperatures of up to 41 degrees centigrade during the summer.

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9. iranetravel.com › information › western-iranHistory & Culture | Bijar | iranetravel.com

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   Regarding the art of carpet weaving, Bijar has enjoyed fame for its carpets since the Achaemenid era (550-330 BCE). Bijar carpets have been dubbed the ‘iron rugs of Persia’ as they can withstand up to 200 years of use and are considered some of the durable rugs in the world.