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	Jolfa, Iran
		Jolfa is a small town located in the province of East Azarbaijan in Iran and is home to approximately 56,000 people living on 35 kilometers of urban and rural areas.
		Jolfa is one of the most important border towns of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
		During the year 1990 and 1991 the volume of cargo exchanges through the Jolfa border amounted to 2.69 and 2.37 million tons respectively, forming over 10 percent of the country's imports.
	www.creekin.net /c4367-n87-jolfa-iran.html (280 words)

	Aras Resort Complex to be Built
		Jolfa receives around 700,000 passengers each year and is the second major traffic border of Iran after Tehran's Mehrabad International airport.
		Jolfa receives a large number of inbound visitors, while it does not have enough facilities to serve them all.
		During the Parthian era, the city of Jolfa was a residence of Iranian-Armenian minorities.
	www.payvand.com /news/06/jan/1030.html (321 words)

	Isfahan VANK CATHEDRAL at Best Iran Travel.com
		Jolfa is the Armenian and Christian quarter of Isfahan which was established in 1603 during Shah Abbas I Safavid.
		Jolfa is on the south bank of the Zayandeh River and is linked to the Muslim part of Isfahan by Sio-se-pol bridge.
		The town of Jolfa on the Araxes River in Azarbaijan (now on Iran's northern border) at one time was the major Armenian settlement until Shah Abbas I imported Armenian families to new Jolfa in Isfahan.
	www.bestirantravel.com /sights/isfahan/vankcathedral.html (271 words)

	Iran Destination (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		It is said that Church of Holy Mary is the second most famous churc in the world after the Church of Bethlehem in the birthplace of Jesus, i.e.
		Located in Jolfa area, Isfahan, Vank is the second most famous church in Iran.
		There are a number of old church in the Jolfa district; but the Church of Vank is the most famous of them.
	aitotours.com /churches.htm (1204 words)

	Amoottour.com
		New Jolfa on the southern bank of Zayandeh Rud, was founded by Shah Abbas as a settlement for the Armenians of the old Jolfa on the Araxes, who were thus rescued from the dangers of Turkish attack and brought to set an example of industry to the inhabitants of the Shah's new capital.
		The beautiful All Savior's Cathedral in New Jolfa, locally known as the Yank Cathedral, at the far eastern end of Khaghani Street, is open to visitors from 8 am to noon and 2 to 5 PM, Monday to Saturday.
		At the end row of paintings there is a group of other biblical events depicted, such as the resurrection from death of Lazar the Adulteress, the rising from bed of the paralytic, the assumption of the Virgin Mary.
	www.amoottour.com /aboutiran/julfa.html (784 words)

	Iranian Monuments: Historical Churches in Iran
		During the reign of Shah Abbas, the Safavid king, his sagacious policies caused a sizable number of Armenians from Armenia and Azarbaijan to transfer and settle in Esfahan and other regions of Iran.
		A place called Jolfa was built at the banks of the Zayande-rud River in Esfahan and became the residence of these migrating people.
		The influx of many Europeans during the reign of the Qajars led to the flourishing of other churches, in addition to those that were constructed previously.
	www.iranchamber.com /monuments/historical_churches_iran.php (1688 words)

	East Azerbaijan, Jolfa at Best Iran Travel.com
		There is not much to see in Jolfa except Darre Sham Church which is located 16 km (approximately 9.5 miles) west of Jolfa.
		The town of Jolfa on the Araxes River in Azarbaijan at one time was the major Armenian settlement until Shah Abbas I imported Armenian families to new Jolfa in Isfahan.
		The monastery is located in remote area and is close to Azarbaijan border so it is a good idea to visit by a tour or check with Iranian officials if you plan to visit the church independently.
	www.bestirantravel.com /sights/azarbaijan/jolfa.html (143 words)

	Iran Daily - Panorama - 05/17/06
		Iran Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization is to establish a local office in Jolfa, East Azarbaijan province, IRNA reported.
		“Jolfa boasts a wealth of sightseeing potentials and attractions which demand more attention by heritage and tourism officials,“ Emad Afrough said during a visit to the border town’s historical venues.
		Jolfa, Marand and Kalibar deputies as well as officials from provincial Cultural Heritage and Tourism Department, Religious Endowments and Charity Affairs Department and Governor General’s Office were also part of the entourage.
	www.iran-daily.com /1385/2564/html/panorama.htm (1704 words)

	Jolfa to be annexed to Aras Free Trade Zone
		Jolfa to be annexed to Aras Free Trade Zone
		Majlis (Iran’s parliament) has allowed the government to annex vast areas located near the nation’s northern borders with Azerbaijan Republic to Aras Free Trade Zone, noted on Monday, Mohammad-Taqi Zamanian, an official with the free trade council.
		He further complained about lack of coordination between the regional officials on the issue and maintained that the annexation of adjacent areas to the zone would result in the economic development of the
	www.mehrnews.com /en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=403174 (160 words)

	The Shah's Silk for Europe's Silver: The Eurasian Trade of the Julfa Armenians in Safavid Iran and India (1530-1750)
		McCabe's thesis is that the role of the Jolfa Armenians within both the Safavid economy and the body politic has been misunderstood or worse, misrepresented by scholars until now.
		Thus, the 1605 deportation of Armenians from Jolfa to New Jolfa was considered as a positive development by the Armenians concerned, according to the author.
		She dismisses Arakel's negative report, because he was biased against `Abbas I, and passes over the thousands of Armenians who died en route to New Jolfa, who may have disagreed with her.
	eh.net /bookreviews/library/0342.shtml (1743 words)

	RASHT
		The next morning we woke up very early and went to Jolfa by taxi, a town situated 136 km far from Tabriz (we bargained over the price and we reached an agreement to pay 30.000 rial for the outward journey only).
		As soon as we arrived in Jolfa, we went to the nearest police station to ask for the pass to visit the St. Stephen monastery;
		After we had visited the monument (it’s under repair) and signed the guest book (we wrote “First Italians to be here”) we came back to Tabriz with the taxi driver and his wife; we picked her up in a little village near Jolfa.
	digilander.libero.it /salamzamzam/Iran/English/800x600/JOLFA_tot.htm (246 words)

	Over 59,000 tons of goods exported from Jolfa border point - Irna
		Over 59.4 tons of goods were exported from Jolfa border point in this northwestern province during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2006), an official at Jolfa Customs Office said.
		The goods were mainly exported to Iraq, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and showed an 83 and 51 percent boost in terms of weight and value, respectively, compared to the figures for the same period in the previous year.
		On the other hand, the official noted that 18,309 tons of goods, worth 290 billion rials, were imported from Jolfa border point into the country over the same period.
	www.irna.ir /en/news/view/line-22/0606272630133008.htm (285 words)

	Armenian Tourist Attractions: In Iran
		Jolfa - In Esfahan, just south of the river by Sio Se Pol is Jolfa, the Armenian quarter.
		Jolfa is still almost exclusively Christian and has for years been the seat of the Armenian Archbishop of Iran and India.
		Jolfa has 12 churches, all dating from the 17th century; the most interesting one is Bethlehem Church (Kelisa-ye Beit-ol-Lahm), founded in 1628.
	www.cilicia.com /armo5_iran.html (824 words)

	Privatization and Structure of Iran
		The land transportation fleet is equipped with some 236,000 vehicles that carry the 76 percent of the cargo and 24 percent of the passenger loads in the country.
		Jolfa, Razi, Bandar Imam and Bandar Abbas are border points where commodities are being carried through railroads.
		Iran is connected through railroad to the Republic of Azarbaijan via Jolfa, to Turkmenistan through Sarakhs, to Turkey via Razi and to Pakistan through Mirjaveh.
	www.irvl.net /privatization_structure.htm (1076 words)

	.::: Tabriz International Exhibition Co. :::. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		It is connected to the Iranian capital through a 619 Kilometers long highway which continues as far as Jolfa on Iran - Azarbaijan Republic border and also connects Iran to Turkey.
		Several other major highway connect Tabriz to the capitals and major cities of the neighboring provinces such as Ardebil, Kurdistan and West Azarbaijan.
		The railway becomes two pronged in Sufian after passing through the cities of Qazvin, Zanjan and Tabriz, one continues to Jolfa and from there to Moscow and the other land Turkey where it joins the European railway network.
	www.tabrizfair.ir /eng/tabriz1.htm (546 words)

	The Potentials for Transit of Goods in Iran
		A) The northern route which passes through Jolfa and joins railroads of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Russia and Ukraine to the Black Sea and Eastern and Northern Europe.
		The cargo should then be transported via the city of Baku to the port of Anzali or to the port city of Noshahr by ship or through the city of Astara by Truck or via the Republics of Georgia and Armenia to the city of Jolfa by train.
		In case a cargo is to be shipped through the Black sea to the Republic of Georgia's ports, the route should be continued to the city of Baku by train and then to the ports of Anzali and Noshahr by ship.
	ivl.8m.com /FIRAN9.HTM (3552 words)

	Iranica Tours, Iranian Tour Operator (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Also known as the Jey bridge, this is the oldest of the bridges spanning the river.
		The skills of these industrious merchants and enterers were coveted, but the Armenians were kept in one area and away from the Islamic centers.
		Built between 1655 and 1664 with the encouragement of the Safavid rulers, this is the historic focal point of the Armenian church in Iran.
	www.iranicatours.com /esfahan.htm (1149 words)

	CASPIAN TRADE FAIR COMPLEX IN JOLFA FREE ZONE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Development of jolfa and Anzali Special Economic Zones To Free Zones Will Result in attraction of Generation of new Employments
		Due to being located at the entrances of Nakhjivan,Republic of Azarbaijan and Armenia and its easy to access to Asian and European countries and being located at the excellent situation of iran,jolfa Free Zone is one of the most best points for carrying out transit affairs
		the situation of jolfa in terms of communication and its main economic activity has cased this to enjoy a better status in terms of customs and facilities all over the world
	www.caspiantradefair.com /JOLFA.htm (487 words)

	Iranica.com - Great Britain
		They based themselves in Jolfa@, on the outskirts of Isfahan, where foreigners were permitted to reside.
		Emily Bruce until 1884 when she was joined by Miss Isabella Read of the Society for the Promotion of Female Education in the East.
		In 1904, the boys' school transferred to Isfahan while the girls' school continued in Jolfa@ until 1912, when, together with its recently opened hostel, it also moved to new buildings in Isfahan where it provided customary education and domestic studies.
	www.iranica.com /articles/v11f3/v11f3001m.html (1501 words)

	Julfa - Azerbaijan - Azerb.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		It is pleasantly located on the left bank of the river Araz, in front of its sister town across the river: Jolfa in the Iranian province of Central Azerbaijan.
		North of the town, on the south slopes of the Daridaq range are located the famous Daridaq springs.
		Anyway, if you are looking for a place to stay there is a nice guest house in Jolfa, which is a lot better than the hotel in Julfa.
	geo.ya.com /travelimages/az-julfa.html (649 words)

	Thunder Tour & Travel Co.: Tabriz
		Tabriz the second largest city in Iran until the late 1960’s and one of the former capitals is located in a valley to the north of Mount Sahand with an altitude of 1340meters above the sea level.
		Provincial capital of Eastern Azerbaijan, it is 310 km southeast of Bazargan (Iran- Turkey frontier); 159km south of Jolfa on Iran- Azerbaijan Republic border, and can be reached by good road and rail (742 km from Tehran, with connections to Europe and Moscow).
		Some of the main monuments in Tabriz are: Kabud Mosque, Arg or Ali Shah Citadel, Poets mausoleum(the resting place of over fifty famous Iranian poets, mystics, and scientists), Azerbaijan museum and El Goli.
	www.thundertour.com /tabriz.htm (444 words)

	CASPIAN_2 TRADE FAIR COMPLEX IN JOLFA FREE ZONE
		Development of jolfa and Anzali Special Economic Zones To Free
		Caspian(2) Trade Fair Complex located in the commercial section of the free zone of jolfa is being developed in and area 200000 sqmeters, the sqmeters in frastructure that included 5200 commercial units whit magnificent view
		JOLFA Complex :Jolfa free zone, Jolfa East Azarbaijan Province.
	www.caspiantradefair.com /Jolfa2.htm (106 words)

	Pictures of Esfahan - Iran
		On this day of the week, most of the sights of Esfahan are closed, except (curiously enough) the Friday Mosque, the Shaky Minarets where it was too crowded to enjoy the shaking, the Zoroastrian fire temple, the Christian churches in the Jolfa district and the bridges across the river.
		We can imagine that after you have climbed this hill, you won't have any energy left to destroy things.
		There are about 13 churches in Esfahan's Jolfa district.
	www.bamjam.net /Iran/Esfahan.html (942 words)

	Iran 5
		Two churches in Jolfa (Vang and Maryam) which are monuments belonging to Safavid era;
		Khajoo and Siosehpol (33 arches), and Shahrestan bridges constructed across Zayandeh Rood River and connect Jolfa district to Isfahan city (these bridges are important from architectural point of view).
		Zayandeh Rood, which crosses the city, is a natural habitat and the people use its banks as recreational places.
	www.mgiran.com /IRAN_5.HTM (757 words)

	Women's Field :: Meydaan.Com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		In 2002, her punishment came very close to being implemented and there were even leaflets published and distributed in Jolfa by the Judiciary.
		The public were invited to participate in stoning Hajieh on August 1, 2002, at 4:00 pm at the prison in Jolfa.
		The execution was to be attended by the city officials: all arrangements had been made.
	www.meydaan.com /Stoning/default.aspx (712 words)

	Iranian Railways freight service
		Jolfa - Northern Ports (Caspian sea: Bandar Torkaman, Amir Abad) - Jolfa Corridor: via Jolfa, Tabriz, Zanjan, Tehran, Garmsar, Qaemshahr, Amir Abad and/or Bandar Torkaman ports and v.v.; length 1276 and 1345 km, capacity 1 million tons per year
		Bogie change installation located at international border stations of Jolfa and Sarakhs which is used for transiting loaded and empty wagons.
		Free Trade International stations include: Jolfa (Azerbaijan and Armenian border), Razi (Turkish border), Sahlan, Tabriz, Nikpasandi, Mehrabad, Tehran, Esfahan, Mashad, Zahedan (Pakistan border), Fariman, Sarakhs (Turmenistan border), Bandar Abbas, Sirjan, Bandar Emam and Qazvin.
	www.msedv.at /rai/freight.html (1255 words)

	French Archaeologists to Find Traces of Transition in Iran - (The Circle of Ancient Iranian Studies - CAIS)©
		Kura Aras is a culture originated in northwest Iran and flourished through the fourth and third prehistoric periods.
		“In this venture which lasted for six days,” added Alizadeh, “some selected sites were scrutinized, among which Marand plain and Jolfa are recognized to have rich cultural remains and heritage.
		Another objective of the Iranian and French joint archaeological team is to study the lifestyle of Iranian nomadic people especially in Bronze Age (5000 years ago).”
	www.cais-soas.com /News/2005/september2005/13th-french.htm (436 words)

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