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	Iransaga - Tombs of Hafez and Saadi, Shiraz
		Iransaga - Tombs of Hafez and Saadi, Shiraz
		Shiraz is closely linked to the great poets Hafez and Saadi, and the tombs of these poets are located today on the north bank of the Khoshk River.
		Saadi's tomb is in the north-east of Shiraz.
	www.art-arena.com /tombs.htm (258 words)

	SHIRAZ - LoveToKnow Article on SHIRAZ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The population of Shiraz is estimated at 60,000, but in 1884 it was 53,607, of which 1970 were Jews.
		The climate of Shiraz is agreeable and healthy in the winter, but unhealthy in the spring and summer.
		Shiraz is the residence of a British consul (since 1903) and has post and telegraph offices.
	1.1911encyclopedia.org /S/SH/SHIRAZ.htm (891 words)

	Shiraz grape - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is believed that the name of the grape Shiraz was taken from that of the city of Shiraz, Iran, where the process of winemaking is believed to have originated 7000 years ago.
		Shiraz continues to be the main grape of the Northern Rhône and is associated with classic wines such as Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie.
		Shiraz has been widely used as a blending grape in the red wines of many countries due to its fleshy fruit mid-palate, balancing the weaknesses of other varieties and resulting in a "complete" wine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shiraz_grape (715 words)

	Shiraz, Iran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is also believed that the name of the Shiraz grape originates from here as well.
		The 2500th anniversary of the Persian empire and the lareg flow of investments in Pahlavi University were notable projects among others drawn up for this purpose, rendering Shiraz a prominent status among Iranian cities by the late 1970s.
		Shiraz University (former Pahlavi University) was an English-speaking University that had very close ties to the University of Pennsylvania during the 1960s and 70s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shiraz,_Iran (712 words)

	Iransaga - Historical Cities of Iran, Shiraz
		Shiraz was spared destruction during the Mongol invasion, and reached the height of its glory under the Mongols (1220 - 1380) and the Timurids (1380 - 1502).
		Although lowered to the rank of provincial capital, Shiraz maintained a level of prosperity, and it was governed by the royals throughout the Qajar period (1795 - 1925).
		To many, Shiraz is one of the most pleasant cities in Iran, with its relaxed, cultivated and generous inhabitants, wide tree lined avenues, and a multitude of monuments, gardens and mosques.
	www.art-arena.com /shiraz1.htm (381 words)

	AllRefer.com - Shiraz, Iran (Iranian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		An old settlement, Shiraz became an important commercial, military, and administrative center in the late 7th cent.
		two brothers of Imam Riza died in Shiraz; their tombs are still visited by pilgrims.
		Hafiz and Sadi, two of Persia's greatest poets, are buried in garden-enclosed tombs in Shiraz.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/Shiraz.html (276 words)

	.......:: Islamic City of the Month "Shiraz" ::....... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Shiraz lies nine hundred thirty five kilometers southern Tehran, which is the capital of Iran.
		After the Islamic conquest, Shiraz became the most important military and administrative center in Iran since the year 650 A.D. It was conquered by Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari and `Uthman bin Abi Al-`As at the end of `Umar bin Al-Khattab's caliphate.
		In 1668, heavy rains together with the melt snow caused a flood that hurt Shiraz badly and the city was afflicted by epidemics.
	www.binoria.org /ArticleArchives/City/c004.asp (443 words)

	Iranian Cities: Shiraz
		It was established by the Sassanids and lasted until Shiraz finally assumed the role of the regional capital.
		Shiraz is also the birthplace and resting place of the great Persian poets Hafez and Saadi.
		Northwest of Shiraz, at the foot of the rahmat Mountains, one encounters the vast platform and remains of Persepolis, the grand ceremonial Capital built by Darius I (Darius the Great) and his successors some 2500 years ago.
	www.iranchamber.com /cities/shiraz/shiraz.php (667 words)

	Wine Tidbits - A Short history of Shiraz?
		The city of Shiraz is the provincial capital of Fars and is around 935 km from Tehran.
		The southern half of the valley is the origin of the Rhone blends, traditionally a blend of Shiraz, Mourvedre and Grenache grapes.
		The first cuttings of Shiraz made it to Australia, probably with James Busby in 1832 and were incorrectly labelled Scyras which is a popular northern Rhone Valley variety.
	www.uncork.com.au /tidbits10.htm (969 words)

	Shiraz - A Silent Film
		Shiraz is overjoyed when the servant tells him that Selima lives there and she will take him to her.
		Shiraz and Selima are at last reunited but their reunion is cut short when Lala brings Khurram up to Selima's chambers.
		Shiraz never forgets Mumtaz, in fact he spends the rest of his life watching her and he cries so much that he becomes an old blind man.
	www.desiclub.com /community/culture/culture_article.cfm?id=95 (905 words)

	Shiraz: Wine Diva
		Shiraz reached its lowest point when the South Australian government implemented a vine pull scheme to replace old, low yielding Shiraz vines with the more fashionable Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
		The beauty of Shiraz is that it can flourish in a range of climates and slowly cool climate Shiraz came into focus.
		Shiraz can be made into a range of styles, defined by the terroir of the region and the winemakers' artistry.
	www.winediva.com.au /grapes/shiraz.asp (389 words)

	SHIRAZ SIGHTS at Best Iran Travel.com
		Shiraz sits in a valley, surrounded with beautiful mountains.
		One of the nice places we ate in Shiraz was Soofie Restaurant.
		The famous tasty treat of Shiraz is faloodeh which can be purchased from ice cream stores.
	bestirantravel.com /sights/shiraz/shiraz.html (183 words)

	Pictures of Shiraz - Iran
		Shiraz is known as the poetic capital of Persia, because two of the greatest poets of the world, Hafez (1324-1391) and Sa'di (1209-1291), come from this city.
		Sa'di, the traveler, was born in Baghdad and saw a great part of the world before he finally settled in Shiraz, where he died.
		Hafez on the other hand, was born in Shiraz and, except for one very short journey, never even left his city.
	www.bamjam.net /Iran/Shiraz.html (589 words)

	Shiraz
		The economic base for Shiraz is commerce of products from the surrounding region, where grapes, citrus fruits, cotton and rice is produced.
		Landmarks in Shiraz include the tombs of the celebrated Persian poets Hafez and Saadi, both lived in the city; the 9th century Atigh Friday Mosque, the 14th century Shah Cheragh shrine, the 17th century Great Library and the 19th century Nizar-e Molk mosque.
		Shiraz has a moderate climate, with mild summers and winters.
	i-cias.com /e.o/shiraz.htm (260 words)

	Shiraz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Today Shiraz is a relaxed, cultivated city, with wide tree-lined avenues and enough monuments, gardens and mosques to keep most visitors happy for several days.
		Shiraz should called the city of cogitation and art, because throughout history,many thinkers, poets and Gnostics have been born and raised in this city.
		afezieh is situated northeast of Shiraz, and is the grave-site of the Persian, poet, Hafez, nicknamed "Lessan-ol-Gheib", and a place of pilgrimage for his admirers.
	www.iranparadise.com /Iran/Shiraz.htm (538 words)

	An Astronomer Visits Iran Part IV: Biruni Observatory and the Palaces of Kings
		Shiraz is a beautiful city in southern Iran known for its gardens, the tombs of famous poets and the nearby monuments of the early Persian empire.
		If fact the Pars people of Fars Province in which Shiraz is located are the source for the terms "Persia" (the name of the country for over 2400 years) and "Farsi" (the common name of Persian, the most often spoken language).
		Reza Shah, who took control of the government in a revolt in the early 20th century, changed the name of the country in recognition of the differing peoples and cultures that have swept through the area and populated Iran for millennia.
	www.mssimmons.com /ms/Iran/Iran2002/Shiraz/Astronomony.com4.html (1163 words)

	Iran - Shiraz - East of Eden
		Shiraz was famous for its wine, the glories of which were sung by the poet Hafez.
		The Islamic regime forbids entry to non-Jews and in the main shul in Shiraz the head of the 'Jewish Committee' (sound familiar?) even demanded to see my letter of introduction from the Governor of Shiraz attesting that I was a Jew.
		And so a young man walked us to the other synagogue, there are sixteen of them in Shiraz, and he told us about the Shiraz 13, who are 13 Hebrew teachers, merchants and even one boy of 15, who at the time were standing trial in Shiraz for spying for Israel.
	www.eastofeden.com.fr /iran/english/Shiraz.htm (924 words)

	Shiraz, Iran, Pictures
		Located in the Zagros Mountains, Shiraz is a commercial center of the surrounding region, which produces grapes, citrus fruit, cotton, and rice.
		Points of interest in Shiraz include the tombs of the celebrated Persian poets Hafiz and Sa'di, both natives of the city, and the 9th-century mosque of Masjid-i-Jama.
		Shiraz was founded in the 7th century and was the capital of Iran during several periods of its history.
	www.greatestcities.com /Middle_East/Iran/Shiraz_city.html (168 words)

	Shiraz
		The pick was definitely the 2002 Penfold’s Magill Estate Shiraz which has complex aromatics that include prominent toasted coconut and blueberry followed by cherries and pepper with an underlay of dark caramel and earth.
		Shiraz from the 2003 vintage continue to impress me. Torbrecks The Struie from the Barossa Valley is a mouthfull of bold Aussie Shiraz that will live for many years.
		The Two Range Barossa Valley Shiraz follows on from their impressive 2002 bottling, and The Colonial Estate l’explorateur is also worth seeking out.
	shirazshiraz.blogspot.com (2200 words)

	Rocky Mountain News: Dining
		Such was the case when I dined recently at Shiraz, a new Persian eatery in Greenwood Village.
		At Shiraz you'll find ground lamb in the kobideh kebab ($9.95), the gyros plate ($9.95) and abgushte ($9.95), lamb stewed with navy beans and chickpeas.
		Lunch at Shiraz presents sandwich variations on a Persian theme in addition to the regular appetizers, soups and salads.
	www.rockymountainnews.com /drmn/dining/article/0,1299,DRMN_24_927340,00.html (1062 words)

	Shiraz, Iran (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Archaeological excavation indicates a settlement on the site of Shiraz in the prehistoric period and cuneiform records from the great ceremonial capital of Persepolis, 57 kilometers to the north, show that it was a significant town in Achaemenian times.
		centuries saw Shiraz as a literary center especially famous for its poets Sa'adi and Hafez, both of whom are buried in the city.
		Different shrines, or rather the imamzadihs watching over them, are believed to possess different miraculous powers and thus pilgrims in Shiraz may seek assistance with such matters as finding a mate, ease in childbirth and treatment of a variety of physical and psychological ailments.
	www.sacredsites.com /middle_east/iran/shiraz.htm (461 words)

	Grill-Friendly Shiraz (washingtonpost.com)
		The Australians popularized the use of the word Shiraz to denote their home-grown Syrah, and, increasingly, Syrah made in the friendly, easy-to-imbibe Australian style is being labeled Shiraz, even if produced in California, Italy, France or elsewhere.
		Geyser Peak Winery 1999 Shiraz Reserve Sonoma County ($45; California): On tasting this superb, multifaceted Shiraz, no one will be surprised to discover that the guiding light at Geyser Peak for the last 15 years is an Australian, Daryl Groom, the former winemaker of Penfolds legendary Grange Hermitage.
		While the 100 percent Shiraz is well made, fruity and very good, the Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend is even better, with the greater complexity and focus of a pricy Shiraz-based wine.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A63711-2004Jul20.html (1081 words)

	From the land of Shiraz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Ancient Mesopotamia was the birthplace of winemaking thousands of years ago, a legacy known to most wine drinkers today only in the shiraz name on Australian labels.
		Shiraz had been famous for its wine for centuries before merchants shipped it to European courts in the 1600s, in caravans loaded with what may have been the first glass wine bottles.
		Khaledi is proud that the winery testifies to both ancient heritage and fine modern wine, and he has happily included shiraz grapes, whatever their derivation, in his portfolio and given them top hillside sites.
	www.azcentral.com /home/wine/articles/0927shiraz0927.html (883 words)

	Sh?raz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Nearby Persepolis and the international fame of its annual art festival have confirmed Shiraz as a tourist center.
		The city, a trading and road centre for the central Zagros Mountains, is linked to Bushire, its port on the Persian Gulf.
		The International Airport of Shiraz, connecting Shiraz with many cities in Iran and abroad, plays an important role in transportation of both passengers and goods.
	www.2747.com /2747/world/city/shiraz.htm (317 words)

	iafrica.com \| news \| world news Poison alcohol binge death toll climbs
		The death toll from the consumption of a consignment of adulterated alcohol bought on the fl market in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz has risen to 17, a provincial justice official said on Monday.
		Medical sources in Shiraz say the victims are being well treated but are surrounded by tight security.
		The head of Shiraz police's anti-vice section, Colonel Abbas Shadanfar, was quoted by the paper as saying the source of the drink had been traced to two men.
	iafrica.com /news/worldnews/328932.htm (433 words)

	Bendigo Wine - Home - Shiraz, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Viognier, Sangiovese, ...
		The Winemakers of Bendigo Shiraz is an initiative of the Bendigo Winegrowers Association.
		The first grapes were planted in the region in 1856 just after the start of the massive goldrushes which brought tens of thousands of hopeful diggers from all over the world to seek their fortunes.
		The climate and soil of Central Victoria, with its deep soils, spring rain and long hours of summer sunshine, are ideal for growing shiraz and cabernet sauvignon and the region is famous for its rich deeply flavoured varietal wines.
	www.bendigowine.org.au (433 words)

	Shiraz to host 3rd Middle East Tourism Exhibition
		Shiraz, Fars Province, Sept 6, IRNA -- The Third Middle East Tourism Exhibition is to open in this central province's permanent fairgrounds for international exhibitions on September 12.
		The Persian daily 'Iran' quoted the managing director of Fars province's tourism organization as saying some 120 government and private domestic tourism establishments from 18 provinces as well as 11 Middle East countries have indicated their desire to participate in the five-day exhibition.
		The exhibition aims in the long-term to establish a center for exchanging cultural and tourism experiences in the Persian Gulf and Middle East as well as transforming the city of Shiraz into a center for regional tourism interaction.
	www.payvand.com /news/04/sep/1046.html (231 words)

	SHIRAZ
		An eight-kilometer-long motorway links the airport to the outskirts of the town, eight uninterrupted kilometers of rose-garden, aptly announcing Shiraz, the "City of roses and poets".
		The Bagh-e Eram, in Shiraz, famous for its gardens, is a typical late Qajar palace, now donated to Shiraz University.
		It is a portico supported by light columns in the style of houses in Shiraz.
	persia.org /imagemap/shiraz.html (705 words)

	Shiraz - Current News & Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Shiraz Hussain has brought out, what may be a first in the world, an aluminium copy of the Holy Quran.
		Shiraz is the capital of Fars province, one of the most beautiful, historical cities in the world.
		Shiraz World Cuisine and its art gallery-cafe are among the more recent arrivals on Seventh Street in the Cultural District of Fort Worth.
	news.daylightonline.com /2003/Shiraz.html (5416 words)

	Iran Caravan - Shiraz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The beautiful and charming city of Shiraz is about 919 km far from Tehran and it is the center of the Fars Province.
		Since long Shiraz has been considered to have a great importance in the history.
		The memorial tombs of two well-known poets of Iran, Hafez and Sa'di, as well as Khajoo are all situated in the city of Shiraz.
	www.irancaravan.com /Shiraz.htm (113 words)

	Syrah - Shiraz Grape Variety - Cellarnotes.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The grape is thought to be named for a city in Persia (Shiraz) where it probably originated.
		For at least its first hundred years in Australia, Shiraz was used as a 'field blend' variety and not vinified separately.
		The Shiraz grape is the most widely planted red grape variety in Australia where it is sometimes blended with
	www.cellarnotes.net /syrah.html (440 words)

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