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Isfahan



Isfahan, or Esfahan (pop. 926,000), city in west-central Iran, on the Zayandeh River. Dating from ancient times, it was most powerful when Shah Abbas I made it his capital (1598–1629). It is known for its many mosques and medieval Islamic architecture as well as hand-painted textiles and steel production.



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