At the time of Nader Shah's murder in 1747, most of the historical buildings of the city were damaged or ruined, and its population fell to 50,000, one-quarter of that during the 16th century. Shiraz soon returned to prosperity under the rule of Karim Khan Zand, who made it his capital in 1762.
It was the capital of Persia during the Zand dynasty from 1750 until 1800.
At the time of Nader Shah's murder in 1747, most of the historical buildings of the city were damaged or ruined, and its population fell to 50,000, one-quarter of that during the 16th century. Shiraz soon returned to prosperity under the rule of Karim Khan Zand, who made it his capital in 1762.
It was the capital of Persia during the Zand dynasty from 1750 until 1800.
Many of the famous gardens, buildings and residences built during this time contribute to the city's present skyline. Shiraz is the birthplace of the co-founder of the Baháʼí Faith, the Báb (Siyyid 'Ali-Muhammad, 1819–1850).
In this city, on the evening of 22 May 1844, he first declared his mission as the bearer of a new divine revelation.
The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 allowed the extensive import into southern Iran of inexpensive European factory-made goods, either directly from Europe or via India.
Due to the hostile climate towards Baháʼís in Iran, the house has been the target of repeated attacks; the house was destroyed in 1979, to be paved over two years later and made into a public square. In 1910, a pogrom of the Jewish quarter started after false rumours that the Jews had ritually murdered a Muslim girl.
As of 1920, the area had a large forest of oak trees. ===Gardens=== Shiraz contains a considerable number of gardens.
By some of the native writers, the name Shiraz has derived from a son of Tahmuras, the third Shāh (King) of the world according to Ferdowsi's Shāhnāma. ==History== ===Pre-Islamic era=== Though there is no definitive record of its existence prior to the late 7th century CE, few archaeological finds dating from 1933 and beyond indicate that the site or vicinity of Shiraz was likely settled in the pre-Islamic era as early as the 6th century BCE.
The Shiraz University of Medical Sciences was the first university in Shiraz and was founded in 1946.
The wettest year has been 1955/1956 with as much as , though since 1959 the highest has been around in each of 1995/1996 and 2004/2005. Despite being in a relatively dry climate, extreme weather is not a rare occasion.
The wettest year has been 1955/1956 with as much as , though since 1959 the highest has been around in each of 1995/1996 and 2004/2005. Despite being in a relatively dry climate, extreme weather is not a rare occasion.
Around of rain falls each year, almost entirely in the winter months, though in some cases as much as this has fallen in a single month (as in January 1965 and December 2004), whilst in the year from July 1965 to June 1966 as little as fell.
Around of rain falls each year, almost entirely in the winter months, though in some cases as much as this has fallen in a single month (as in January 1965 and December 2004), whilst in the year from July 1965 to June 1966 as little as fell.
Recently the city's first wind turbine has been installed above Babakuhi mountain near the city. ==Etymology== The earliest reference to the city is on Elamite clay tablets dated to 2000 BCE, found in June 1970, while digging to make a kiln for a brick factory in the south western corner of the city.
Most recently, in March, 25th, 2019, flash floods from heavy rains has resulted in 19 deaths and 200+ injuries. The highest record temperature was on 12 July 1998 and the lowest record temperature was on 5 January 1973. ==Economy== Shiraz is the economic center of southern Iran.
Two famous poets of Iran, Hafez and Saadi, are from Shiraz, whose tombs are on the north side of the current city boundaries. Shiraz is known as the city of poets, literature, wine (despite Iran being an Islamic republic since 1979), and flowers.
Due to the hostile climate towards Baháʼís in Iran, the house has been the target of repeated attacks; the house was destroyed in 1979, to be paved over two years later and made into a public square. In 1910, a pogrom of the Jewish quarter started after false rumours that the Jews had ritually murdered a Muslim girl.
The wettest year has been 1955/1956 with as much as , though since 1959 the highest has been around in each of 1995/1996 and 2004/2005. Despite being in a relatively dry climate, extreme weather is not a rare occasion.
Most recently, in March, 25th, 2019, flash floods from heavy rains has resulted in 19 deaths and 200+ injuries. The highest record temperature was on 12 July 1998 and the lowest record temperature was on 5 January 1973. ==Economy== Shiraz is the economic center of southern Iran.
Shiraz is one of the oldest cities of ancient Persia. The earliest reference to the city, as Tiraziš, is on Elamite clay tablets dated to 2000 BC.
Recently the city's first wind turbine has been installed above Babakuhi mountain near the city. ==Etymology== The earliest reference to the city is on Elamite clay tablets dated to 2000 BCE, found in June 1970, while digging to make a kiln for a brick factory in the south western corner of the city.
After undergoing renovation and redevelopment work in 2005, Shiraz Airport was identified as the second-most-reliable and -modern airport in Iran (after Imam Khomeini International Airport of Tehran) in terms of flight safety including electronic and navigation control systems of its flight tower. ===Metro=== A metro system started in Shiraz in 2001 by the Shiraz Urban Railway Organization which contains six lines.
Around of rain falls each year, almost entirely in the winter months, though in some cases as much as this has fallen in a single month (as in January 1965 and December 2004), whilst in the year from July 1965 to June 1966 as little as fell.
The wettest year has been 1955/1956 with as much as , though since 1959 the highest has been around in each of 1995/1996 and 2004/2005. Despite being in a relatively dry climate, extreme weather is not a rare occasion.
After undergoing renovation and redevelopment work in 2005, Shiraz Airport was identified as the second-most-reliable and -modern airport in Iran (after Imam Khomeini International Airport of Tehran) in terms of flight safety including electronic and navigation control systems of its flight tower. ===Metro=== A metro system started in Shiraz in 2001 by the Shiraz Urban Railway Organization which contains six lines.
Iran's third Bus Rapid Transit opened in Shiraz in 2009 with two lines, and a further two planned to open in 2010.
Iran's third Bus Rapid Transit opened in Shiraz in 2009 with two lines, and a further two planned to open in 2010.
The first line was started in October 2014 between Shahid Dastgheib (airport) Metro Station and Ehsan stations.
At the 2016 census, the population of the city was 1,869,001 and its built-up area with "Shahr-e Jadid-e Sadra" (Sadra New Town) was home to 1,565,572 inhabitants.
Most recently, in March, 25th, 2019, flash floods from heavy rains has resulted in 19 deaths and 200+ injuries. The highest record temperature was on 12 July 1998 and the lowest record temperature was on 5 January 1973. ==Economy== Shiraz is the economic center of southern Iran.
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