Germi
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Germi is a city in and the capital of Germi County
, Ardabil Province
, Iran
. At the 2006 census, its population was 28,348, in 6,382 families.
Germi is north of Ardabil
in South Azerbaijan. Germi is located 120 km from Ardabil
, the capital of the province. The yearly percipitation is 300 mm and a temperature of (-10 to 36 Celsius) allows farmers to reach good yealds in growing cereals. Germi is relatively new by Iran
ian standards; established in the year 900 of the Islamic calendar when Shah Ismail
allowed to 5 Shiite families to migrate to this region. There were some other places and cities in Iran and Azerbaijan
that are called Germi.
The most historical place in this county is Barzand Castle that was the castle of Afshin
who battled with Babak Khorramdin
in an earlier century of Islamic history. People of this county are Muslim
and speak in Azeri language. The largest river of the county is Dareroud; it issues from southern and eastern foot of Sabalan
and joins to Aras river on the northern border of Iran. This river is the largest internal river of the Ardabil Province.
, 108 km from the city of Ardabil
. It has an average altitude of 1050 m and total area of 1752 km2.
Neighboring on the Caspian Sea and the Republic of Azerbaijan, this city is of great political and economical significance.
It is located on an open plain 1,100 m above sea level, just east of Mount Azna
(2,100 m).
: Germi) is a historical city in South Azerbaijan north-western Iran
.
The name Germi probably comes from the Parthian
name.
Germi is the center of Germi
. Its population is estimated to be around 30,000, the dominant majority of whom are ethnic Azerbaijanis
. Notable for its shawl
and carpet
and short-napped coarse carpet" trade tradition.the ancient valuable Germi vestige and things are be hold in khashan museum. Germi is also known as the seat of a World Heritage Site
: a first piece of cloth woven in Iran and discovered in Salala Village were to be kept in Iran national museum.
Germi is an ancient city in the Ardabil
province of Iran, thought to have been founded in the Parthia
n period.
Germi is located in an area known for temperate weather. It is an important agricultural centre, the county seat of Germi County
, and the capital of Moghan.
|+Anthropology
!Attraction
!Description
|-
|The complex Sayyed Mir aziz Mirzadeh Germi
|is a holy shrine in east germi
|-
|Masjid Jameh
|Ruins of once magnificent and unique Mosque.
|-
|saheb alzaman mosque
|This comlex dates back to Qajar period
|-
|Germi Khaja nasir school
|This beautiful school was built during Qajar period By Russian soldier.
|-
|Germi bridges
|Germi host numerous historical bridges namely Pol-e Moseyeb, Pol-e Tolon
Chay River , most were built during Safavid era.
|-
and a few ancient bridges. In addition to these, in many villages of Germi, relics of ancient monuments, including tombs have been found.
Being a city of great antiquity, the origins of Germi go back 3000 to 6000 years (according to historical research in this city). This city was the capital of Germi county in different times, but its golden age was in the Parthian
period.
Many beauty lakes: the largest of which are Gilarlul, are the habitats of some species of water birds. The beautiful Lake Gilarlu is located in an open area 03 km north-West of the city of Germi. It covers an area of 1.1 km2 and has an average depth of 1.5 metres. It is fed by Barzand rivers.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Attraction
!Description
|-
|Lake Gilarlul
|located in a hilly area North West of the city of Germi and covers an area of 210,000 m². The surface of the lake is covered with a thin white layer of minerals, being useful for healing skin diseases and rheumatism. Near the lake there is the mud dam complex of Gilarlu.
|-
|Tolon Chay River
|Meaning "a river with quick gradient" in Turkish language, this river originates from the Khankandi
Mountains and passes through Germi city. As a result, many villages and townships have settled around this river. It also irrigates much of the agricultural lands in this county.
|-
|Azna mountain
|Azna
( Azna; also called ?zn?) is an inactive stratovolcano
in Germi Germi county
of northwestern Iran
about 20 miles south-east of Germi. Azna is the third highest mountain in Germi county. and different tourist areas such as the Tang
Village. The mountain is known for its beautiful vistas.
|}
Azar Gapu, the largest door factory of its kind in the Middle East, is located in Germi.
Germi County
Germi County is a county in Ardabil Province in Iran.It placed in north of Ardabil city. The capital of the county is Germi. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 89,248, in 18,710 families. The county is divided into three districts: Anguti District, the Central District, and Muran...
, Ardabil Province
Ardabil Province
Ardabil Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. It is in the north west of the country, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan and the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan. Its centre is the city of Ardabil...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
. At the 2006 census, its population was 28,348, in 6,382 families.
Germi is north of Ardabil
Ardabil
Ardabil is a historical city in north-western Iran. The name Ardabil probably comes from the Zoroastrian name of "Artavil" which means a holy place. Ardabil is the center of Ardabil Province. At the 2006 census, its population was 412,669, in 102,818 families...
in South Azerbaijan. Germi is located 120 km from Ardabil
Ardabil
Ardabil is a historical city in north-western Iran. The name Ardabil probably comes from the Zoroastrian name of "Artavil" which means a holy place. Ardabil is the center of Ardabil Province. At the 2006 census, its population was 412,669, in 102,818 families...
, the capital of the province. The yearly percipitation is 300 mm and a temperature of (-10 to 36 Celsius) allows farmers to reach good yealds in growing cereals. Germi is relatively new by Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian standards; established in the year 900 of the Islamic calendar when Shah Ismail
Ismail I
Ismail I , known in Persian as Shāh Ismāʿil , was a Shah of Iran and the founder of the Safavid dynasty which survived until 1736. Isma'il started his campaign in Azerbaijan in 1500 as the leader of the Safaviyya, an extremist heterodox Twelver Shi'i militant religious order and unified all of Iran...
allowed to 5 Shiite families to migrate to this region. There were some other places and cities in Iran and Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
that are called Germi.
The most historical place in this county is Barzand Castle that was the castle of Afshin
Afshin
Afshin is a common Persian and Turkish given name, derived from the princely title of the rulers of Ošrūsana at the time of the Muslim conquest...
who battled with Babak Khorramdin
Babak Khorramdin
Bābak Khorram-Din was one of the main Persian revolutionary leaders of the Iranian Khorram-Dinān , which was a local freedom movement fighting the Abbasid Caliphate. Khorramdin appears to be a compound analogous to dorustdin and Behdin "Good Religion" , and are considered an offshoot of...
in an earlier century of Islamic history. People of this county are Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
and speak in Azeri language. The largest river of the county is Dareroud; it issues from southern and eastern foot of Sabalan
Sabalan
Sabalan is an inactive stratovolcano in Ardabil province of northwestern Iran. It is the third highest mountain in Iran with a permanent crater lake formed at its summit. Sabalan has a ski resort and different tourist areas such as the Sarein spa...
and joins to Aras river on the northern border of Iran. This river is the largest internal river of the Ardabil Province.
Location
Germi is located about 50 km from the Caspian SeaCaspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed body of water on Earth by area, variously classed as the world's largest lake or a full-fledged sea. The sea has a surface area of and a volume of...
, 108 km from the city of Ardabil
Ardabil
Ardabil is a historical city in north-western Iran. The name Ardabil probably comes from the Zoroastrian name of "Artavil" which means a holy place. Ardabil is the center of Ardabil Province. At the 2006 census, its population was 412,669, in 102,818 families...
. It has an average altitude of 1050 m and total area of 1752 km2.
Neighboring on the Caspian Sea and the Republic of Azerbaijan, this city is of great political and economical significance.
It is located on an open plain 1,100 m above sea level, just east of Mount Azna
Azna
Azna is a city in and capital of Azna County, Lorestan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 37,645, in 9,178 families.Azna is located in the Zagros Mountains.It currently serves as a refuge camp for the Faili Kurds....
(2,100 m).
History
Germi (AzeriAzerbaijani language
Azerbaijani or Azeri or Torki is a language belonging to the Turkic language family, spoken in southwestern Asia by the Azerbaijani people, primarily in Azerbaijan and northwestern Iran...
: Germi) is a historical city in South Azerbaijan north-western Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
.
The name Germi probably comes from the Parthian
Parthia
Parthia is a region of north-eastern Iran, best known for having been the political and cultural base of the Arsacid dynasty, rulers of the Parthian Empire....
name.
Germi is the center of Germi
Germi County
Germi County is a county in Ardabil Province in Iran.It placed in north of Ardabil city. The capital of the county is Germi. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 89,248, in 18,710 families. The county is divided into three districts: Anguti District, the Central District, and Muran...
. Its population is estimated to be around 30,000, the dominant majority of whom are ethnic Azerbaijanis
Azerbaijani people
The Azerbaijanis are a Turkic-speaking people living mainly in northwestern Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as in the neighbourhood states, Georgia, Russia and formerly Armenia. Commonly referred to as Azeris or Azerbaijani Turks , they also live in a wider area from the Caucasus to...
. Notable for its shawl
Shawl
A shawl is a simple item of clothing, loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. It is usually a rectangular or square piece of cloth, that is often folded to make a triangle but can also be triangular in shape...
and carpet
Carpet
A carpet is a textile floor covering consisting of an upper layer of "pile" attached to a backing. The pile is generally either made from wool or a manmade fibre such as polypropylene,nylon or polyester and usually consists of twisted tufts which are often heat-treated to maintain their...
and short-napped coarse carpet" trade tradition.the ancient valuable Germi vestige and things are be hold in khashan museum. Germi is also known as the seat of a World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
: a first piece of cloth woven in Iran and discovered in Salala Village were to be kept in Iran national museum.
Germi is an ancient city in the Ardabil
Ardabil
Ardabil is a historical city in north-western Iran. The name Ardabil probably comes from the Zoroastrian name of "Artavil" which means a holy place. Ardabil is the center of Ardabil Province. At the 2006 census, its population was 412,669, in 102,818 families...
province of Iran, thought to have been founded in the Parthia
Parthia
Parthia is a region of north-eastern Iran, best known for having been the political and cultural base of the Arsacid dynasty, rulers of the Parthian Empire....
n period.
Germi is located in an area known for temperate weather. It is an important agricultural centre, the county seat of Germi County
Germi County
Germi County is a county in Ardabil Province in Iran.It placed in north of Ardabil city. The capital of the county is Germi. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 89,248, in 18,710 families. The county is divided into three districts: Anguti District, the Central District, and Muran...
, and the capital of Moghan.
Climate
It is relatively warm in summer and in winter relatively cold weather, many tourists come to the region for its cool climate during the hot summer months maximum temperatures reaching to 35 °C . The winters are short and cold, with a temperature plummeting to -13 °C. The annual rainfall is around 335 mm.Demography
- Population (Metropolitan): about 28,000
- Religion: Mainly Shi'a IslamShi'a IslamShia Islam is the second largest denomination of Islam. The followers of Shia Islam are called Shi'ites or Shias. "Shia" is the short form of the historic phrase Shīʻatu ʻAlī , meaning "followers of Ali", "faction of Ali", or "party of Ali".Like other schools of thought in Islam, Shia Islam is...
- Ethnicity: Mostly [Azerbaijani Turks]
- Language: The majority of the population speaks [Azerbaijani Turkish|Azerbaijani]].
Attractions
{| class="wikitable"|+Anthropology
!Attraction
!Description
|-
|The complex Sayyed Mir aziz Mirzadeh Germi
|is a holy shrine in east germi
|-
|Masjid Jameh
|Ruins of once magnificent and unique Mosque.
|-
|saheb alzaman mosque
|This comlex dates back to Qajar period
|-
|Germi Khaja nasir school
|This beautiful school was built during Qajar period By Russian soldier.
|-
|Germi bridges
|Germi host numerous historical bridges namely Pol-e Moseyeb, Pol-e Tolon
Tolon
Tolon may refer to:*Toulon , a city in southern France*Tolon village , a village in northwest Iran*Tolo, Greece , a village near Nafplio in the Peloponnese*Tolon, Russia, name of several rural localities in Russia...
Chay River , most were built during Safavid era.
|-
and a few ancient bridges. In addition to these, in many villages of Germi, relics of ancient monuments, including tombs have been found.
Being a city of great antiquity, the origins of Germi go back 3000 to 6000 years (according to historical research in this city). This city was the capital of Germi county in different times, but its golden age was in the Parthian
Parthian Empire
The Parthian Empire , also known as the Arsacid Empire , was a major Iranian political and cultural power in ancient Persia...
period.
Geology
Many cold springs and beautiful natural landscapes are in Germi and around which attract tourists. The mineral springs of Germi (khan bulaghi, Zarana) are notable throughout Iran for their medicinal qualities.Many beauty lakes: the largest of which are Gilarlul, are the habitats of some species of water birds. The beautiful Lake Gilarlu is located in an open area 03 km north-West of the city of Germi. It covers an area of 1.1 km2 and has an average depth of 1.5 metres. It is fed by Barzand rivers.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Attraction
!Description
|-
|Lake Gilarlul
|located in a hilly area North West of the city of Germi and covers an area of 210,000 m². The surface of the lake is covered with a thin white layer of minerals, being useful for healing skin diseases and rheumatism. Near the lake there is the mud dam complex of Gilarlu.
|-
|Tolon Chay River
|Meaning "a river with quick gradient" in Turkish language, this river originates from the Khankandi
Khankandi
Khankandi is a village for in the central district of Germi county of Ardabil Province of Iran. It is close to the border of Iran and Azerbaijan.-Geography:...
Mountains and passes through Germi city. As a result, many villages and townships have settled around this river. It also irrigates much of the agricultural lands in this county.
|-
|Azna mountain
|Azna
Azna
Azna is a city in and capital of Azna County, Lorestan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 37,645, in 9,178 families.Azna is located in the Zagros Mountains.It currently serves as a refuge camp for the Faili Kurds....
( Azna; also called ?zn?) is an inactive stratovolcano
Stratovolcano
A stratovolcano, also known as a composite volcano, is a tall, conical volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash. Unlike shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes are characterized by a steep profile and periodic, explosive eruptions...
in Germi Germi county
Germi County
Germi County is a county in Ardabil Province in Iran.It placed in north of Ardabil city. The capital of the county is Germi. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 89,248, in 18,710 families. The county is divided into three districts: Anguti District, the Central District, and Muran...
of northwestern Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
about 20 miles south-east of Germi. Azna is the third highest mountain in Germi county. and different tourist areas such as the Tang
Tang
-Chinese name:* Tang Dynasty , Chinese dynasty* Later Tang Dynasty , Turkic dynasty in ancient China* King Tang of Shang , the Shang dynasty ruler, who lived around 1660 BCE...
Village. The mountain is known for its beautiful vistas.
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Colleges and universities
- Payam Noor University of Germi
- Islamic Azad University of Germi
- Jame elmi Karbordi University of Germi
- Islamic Azad University of ungut
- Payam Noor University of Ungut
Economy
The economy of Germi is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.Azar Gapu, the largest door factory of its kind in the Middle East, is located in Germi.
Clergy and religious
- Sayyed Mir Aziz Mirzadeh Holy honourable Sayyed shrine
- Mohamad Bagher Beheshti Famous Statisticians
Arts and music
- Abbas Jahed, actor in Teater.
- ojarudi,actor in Teater and Cinema
- Behrooz ojaghi, singer in Iranian classical vocalists.
External links
- http://www.khankandi.mihanblog.com/
- http://www.Germi.info/Germi.html.
- http://www.Tolon.ir