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In the News (Fri 17 Feb 12)

  
  Maragheh
Maragheh is the centre of a rich agricultural region producing fruits, and exporting dried fruits.
The main landmarks of Maragheh are 5 tomb-towers from the 12th and 13th centuries.
Maragheh is linked by road and railways to Tabriz, 130 km north, and Teheran, 700 east.
lexicorient.com /e.o/maragheh.htm   (171 words)

  
 Maragheh-East Azarbaijan Iran
The district of maragheh is located on the west-south part of the province, and on the outskirt of the mountain Sahand, and its distance to Tabriz is 130 Kilometers,The town of maragheh is one of the oldest and the most historical valuable towns of Iran.
During the liberation battles of Babak Khorramdeen with the Arabs, This town was the headquarters of the Arab army.In 628 AH maragheh was occupied by the Moguls, and 656 AH it became the headquarters of the mogul famous commander and leader Houlako Khan.
The Remainings of the maragheh Observatory which belong to the Houlako period.
www.irantour.org /Iran/city/MARAGHEH.html   (564 words)

  
 Iran's Maragheh Fossil Zone Unique
According to Iran Daily English newspaper a representative of Iranian Natural History Museum said that Maragheh was once the habitat of gigantic prehistoric animals millions of years ago prior to the eruption of a volcano at Sahand Mountain.
Gholamreza Zare further said that Maragheh Fossil Area has been considered as the global hub for fossils because of the great diversity of remnants of various animal species.
Maragheh, which has an altitude of 1,485 meters from the sea level, is located to the southwest of Tabriz.
www.payvand.com /news/06/jul/1191.html   (305 words)

  
 East Azerbaijan, Maragheh at Best Iran Travel.com
Maragheh is located 143 km (86 miles) from Tabriz.
maragheh was an important city under Arab and was the capital of the Mongol dynasty for a period.
Due to religious tolerance during this period, it brought a lot of foreigners such as Nestorian Christians and Buddhists to the area.
www.bestirantravel.com /sights/azarbaijan/maragheh.html   (201 words)

  
 Iran MARAGHEH
Maragheh can be reached by the good 130-km asphalt road south of Tabriz in less than 2 hours.
The run is delightful, skirting Mount Sahand, whose ridge 3,722 meters above sea level, protects the town from the harsh winter cold experienced in Tabriz.
Maragheh is famous for its mosques, imamzadehs, places of worship, and principally for its funerary towers (gonbads), all of which can be accessed using a taxi.
www.irantour.org /Iran/city/Maragheh1.html   (253 words)

  
 Maragheh to establish Muharram Museum
Maragheh Cultural Heritage Department director Naser Zavvari said that the renovation process of part of the complex, including the hosseinieh (a place where Shia ritual ceremonies are performed), the square, and the public bath has begun.
The old architecture of Maragheh and the people’s love of Imam Hussein (AS) are the reasons the museum is being established, he added.
The Haj Ghaffar Maragheh historical complex dates back to the Qajar era and belonged to Haj Ghaffar, who dedicated the place for Muharram mourning ceremonies.
www.mehrnews.ir /en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=284625   (173 words)

  
 Maragheh, Iran
Maragheh or Maraghah is a town in the province of Azerbaijan in Iran, on the Safi River.
Maragheh is pleasantly situated in a narrow valley running nearly north and south at the eastern extremity of a well-cultivated plain opening towards Lake Urmia, which lies 30 km to the west.
The town is encompassed by a high wall ruined in many places, and has four gates.
www.creekin.net /c4384-n87-maragheh-iran.html   (345 words)

  
 Mohammad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Maragheh was in the Azerbaijan region of northwestern Iran, and it was at Maragheh that the Observatory was to be built.
Construction of the Observatory began in 1259 west of Maragheh, and traces of it can still be seen there today.
His bringing together so many competent scholars and scientists at Maragheh resulted not only in the revival of mathematics and astronomy but also in the renewal of Islamic philosophy and even theology.
www.geocities.com /ansari213/tusi1.htm   (1823 words)

  
 Iran Daily
Maragheh, boasting 250 historical sites and hills, is among the top ten cities with significant historical background.
Located in northwestern Iran with 170,000 inhabitants (2003) and in the province of East Azerbaijan, Maragheh is the epicenter of a rich agricultural region producing and exporting fruits.
The main landmarks of Maragheh are five dome-towers from the 12th and 13th centuries.
www.iran-daily.com /1383/2182/html/panorama.htm   (1991 words)

  
 Iran Daily - Arts & Culture - 07/20/06
TEHRAN, July 19--Transfer of fossils discovered in Maragheh, East Azarbaijan province, to the leading museums throughout the world has gained momentum in recent years.
Announcing this, a representative of Iranian Natural History Museum told Iran Daily that Maragheh was once the habitat of gigantic prehistoric animals millions of years ago prior to the eruption of a volcano at Sahand Mountain.
Lack of suitable museums to preserve the fossils was the main reason for their transfer to foreign countries, he said, adding that currently Natural History Museum and the Department of the Environmental have created suitable conditions for their maintenance.
www.iran-daily.com /1385/2615/html/art.htm   (1557 words)

  
 Azerbaijan, region, Iran. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
The chief cities include Tabriz (the capital of East Azerbaijan), Urmia (the capital of West Azerbaijan), Ardebil (the capital of Ardabil), Maragheh, and Khoy (Khvoy).
The region is bounded in the N by Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan (from which it is separated by the Aras River) and in the W by Turkey and Iraq.
The Seljuk Turks dominated the region in the 11th and 12th cent., and the Mongols under Hulagu Khan established (13th cent.) their capital at Maragheh.
www.bartleby.com /65/az/AzerbjIrn.html   (499 words)

  
 European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
This problem established by a special bacteria which named Mycobacterium tuberculosis The aim of this research was the epidemiologic study of the tuberculosis in maragheh area and also assessment of its treatment programmes.
The recent study was a research which in maragheh centre for gampaigan to tuberculosis done on the 1430 person who they were doubtful to tuberculosis between 2001 and 2003.
Also 58 per cent of them were staying in town and 42 per cent in villages of maragheh.
www.blackwellpublishing.com /eccmid15/abstract.asp?id=37784   (301 words)

  
 The Staircase of the Red Dome Unearthed in Hamadan
Red Dome, located in southwest of Maragheh city in Hamadan province, is the most ancient tomb in northwest of Iran constructed in 592 AH by the order of Abdolaziz, Azarbaijan's governor.
For the first time a combination of brick and tile-mosaic were used in the construction of this historical tower and therefore it is known as the start of Razi architectural style.
"The embellishment and reconstruction of the dome's area has started since 5 years ago and last year by the cooperation of Maragheh municipality the lands in the vicinity of the dome were registered for the Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization of Maragheh city to enlarge the area," added Zavari.
www.payvand.com /news/06/mar/1093.html   (308 words)

  
 MEMRI TV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
What happens in the enrichment process is intended primarily for light-water power plants, and for light-water research reactors.
Mohammad Ghannadi Maragheh: Enrichment is one matter, and the reprocessing of spent fuel is another.
Mohammad Ghannadi Maragheh: Yes, one is sweet and the other isn't but both have energy.
www.memritv.org /Transcript.asp?P1=1258   (667 words)

  
 Parthian era subterranean village discovered   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Iranian archaeologists have discovered a Parthian era village under the earth near the Mehr Temple of the northwestern city of Maragheh, the director of the Maragheh Cultural Heritage and Tourism Department said on Wednesday.
The Mehr Temple, which was constructed in the Parthian era (247 B.C. - 224 C.E.), is located 65 kilometers from the city of Maragheh in East Azarbaijan Province.
The village is located at a depth of one meter below ground level and some holes were used as entrances into the underground community, he said.
www.mirabilis.ca /archives/002497.html   (166 words)

  
 maragheh email (spam-free!) and website community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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 CHN | News
Tehran, Jan. 5 (CHN) --Iranian paleontologists have found 3 teeth belonging to a 1-million-year human being in Maragheh in Eastern Azarbaijan, northwest of Iran.
In their paleontological studies in Maragheh region, experts have so far found pieces of fossilized horse, giraffe, rhino, and elephant dating back to at least a million years ago.
Paleontological studies in Maragheh region is done under the supervision of the Natural History Museum with the cooperation of Tabriz University in Eastern Azarbaijan that currently holds the 1-million-year teeth for more research.
www.chnpress.com /news/?section=2&id=4493   (284 words)

  
 Rawadid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The regions of Tabriz, Maragheh and the strongholds of Sahand mountain were in his possession.
Wahsudan's successor, Ahmad bin Wahsudan, lord of Maragheh, took part in the Muhammad Malik Shah's campaign against Syria in 1110 CE [5](see under Turkish Conquest).
His descendants continued to rule Maragheh and Tabriz until the Mongol invasion in 1227 [6],[7].
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rawadid   (372 words)

  
 :: j a m e j a m s h i d ::---> keshmar, gonbad sorkh maragheh
Has 12 walls, 48 columns 1 door,3 windows,8 holes on the columns, 2 stairs,1 window on corn,and many holes on corn it is like Radkan tower.
Tower designed by Khaje Nasir Tusi group like the tower of Radkan, plus Maragheh observatory.
it is a part of observatory of Maragheh.
www.jamejamshid.com /keshmar.htm   (248 words)

  
 Economic news in brief (June 24)
According to the provincial Fisheries Organization, 30 more fish farms are being built in the province to add 700 tons to its farm fish production capacity.
Maragheh exports over 2000 tons of agro products since March 21
The city of Maragheh, in the southwest of East Azarbaijan Province, produces some 230,000 tons of agricultural products every year.
www.mehrnews.ir /en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=344101   (453 words)

  
 Iran Export Figures: MARAGHEH, MAZANDARAN,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
MARAGHEH, E.Azarbaijan Prov., June 27 Asia Pulse - Some 1,322 tons of dried fruits, worth Rls 2.5 billion, were exported from this northwestern city during the Iranian month of Khordad (May 21-June 20).
Manijeh Tahmasebi Afshar, Head of the city's Institute of Standard and Industrial Research, said that the dried fruits were exported to Canada, Britain, Bulgaria, Russia, Ireland, Ethiopia, Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The current exchange rate of U.S. dollar against the national Iranian currency is around 8,300 rials.
www.iraniantrade.org /_NewsUpdates/000007e0.htm   (221 words)

  
 RazanMaragheh.Com
Our Company has started businness activities under the name of Khameneie Dried Fruitrs and renamed to Razan Mragheh in 1992.Mr.Jalil Khameneie is inthe position of Managing Director since 1967.
with 16,500 m2 land measyrement is located in Maragheh city, One of the main centers of grape and raisin production in Iran.
More than 70 well-skilled and experineced staff that each is an expert in his/her own working field, are currently working in this mill.
www.razanmaragheh.com   (155 words)

  
 Parthian subterranean village discovered near Maragheh - CAIS Archaeological & Cultural Daily News of Iran©
Parthian subterranean village discovered near Maragheh - CAIS Archaeological and Cultural Daily News of Iran©
Iranian archaeologists have discovered a village of Parthian period, under the earth near the Mehr Temple of the northwestern city of Maragheh, the director of the Maragheh Cultural Heritage and Tourism Department said on Wednesday.
The Mehr Temple, which was constructed in the Parthian dynasty (247 B.C.–224 C.E.), is located 65 kilometers from the city of Maragheh in East Azarbaijan Province.
www.cais-soas.com /news/2004/december2004/30-12-parthian.htm   (388 words)

  
 A Science Museum for Iran
In Aug. 1999 we invited a group of American scientists to view the total solar eclipe.
In 2004 we had a joint event with the cultural section of the French Embassy to view the Venus Transit from atop the historical Maragheh Observatory hill, in the city of Maragheh.
About 1000 students from schools in Maragheh attended the event.
www.aliparsa.com /science/science.html   (241 words)

  
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I was employed by Tabriz headquarters and would accompany officers and sergeants to the cities of Ardabil, Rasht, Maragheh, Miyandoab, Mahabad, Urmiyeh and sometimes to the borders between the Soviet Union and Iran.
The purpose of the United States' presence in the Third World countries in general and Iran in particular was essentially to monitor or possibly eliminate any seriously democratic movement.
During the rest of the journey we all remained silent, but I was worried about the consequences of the quarrel.
www.azworld.org /tabrizi/chapter8.htm   (12620 words)

  
 Parthian Subterranean Village Discovered Near Maragheh - CAIS Archaeological & Cultural News of Iran©
Parthian Subterranean Village Discovered Near Maragheh - CAIS Archaeological and Cultural News of Iran©
Iranian archaeologists have discovered a subterranean Parthian era village near the Mehr (mithra) Temple of the northwestern city of Maragheh, the director of the Maragheh Cultural Heritage and Tourism Department said on Wednesday.
The Mehr Temple, which was constructed in the Parthian era (247 B.C.–224 C.E.), is located 65 kilometers from the city of Maragheh in East Azarbaijan Province.
www.cais-soas.com /News/2005/january2005/01-01.htm   (385 words)

  
 About IRAN
hThe Remainings of the maragheh Observatory which belong to the Houlako period.
hThe famous Cave of Kabootar which is located on the south-east of maragheh.
The district and the Town of Marand are situated on the north-west of the East-Azarbaijan province, on a semi-mountainous area.
www.iccim.org /English/Iran/01   (1327 words)

  
 Middle East on the Matrix: Northwestern Iran & Caspian Sea
We continued our journey northwest, visiting Maragheh, the unique mountain village of Kandovan, where the homes are carved out of the rock, and eventually arriving in Tabriz, Iran's second largest city.
Northwestern Iran: Maragheh to Caspian: We traveled to Maragheh to see ancient tomb towers built during the Seljuq Turk era (which can be seen on the Islamic Persia page), but were more captivated by the friendly people – especially students at a girls school that happened to be near some of towers.
After Maragheh, we visited one of the most unique villages I have ever seen.
www.on-the-matrix.com /mideast/NW_Iran.asp   (889 words)

  
 Biography of M.Ghannadi-Maragheh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Dr M Ghannadi - Maragheh has a BSc in Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Iran; MSc in Nuclear Chemistry at the University of Salford, UK; PhD in Radiochemistry at the University of Salford, UK.
He has thirty published international papers and nine published books in nuclear and radiochemistry, radiation chemistry and nuclear medicine.
In the period 1982 - 1987 he was a Head of Esfahan Nuclear Technology Center; from 1991-1997 a Vice President of AEOI for planning and budget; from 1997-1998 a Vice President of AEOI for Research and Development; and since 1998 now he has been a Vice President of AEOI for Nuclear Fuel Production.
www.world-nuclear.org /sym/2003/ghannadibio.htm   (136 words)

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