The modern name, meaning "the tower of Kavus", is a reference to the most imposing ancient monument in the city. The historic name cannot now be restored, because it was assigned to the neighboring historical city of Astarabad in the 1930s by the Iranian government. At one point, it was even known as the city of Dashte Gorgan,[2] meaning "the Plains of Gorgan".
It is the capital of Gonbad-e Kavus County, in the province of Golestān in the northeast of Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 127,167, in 30,710 families.[3]
In the historical times, the city's populations were made up of various Iranic peoples such as the ancient and eponymousHyrcanians, Parthians and eventually the Khurasani Persians. Today, however, there are no reliable figures for the ethnic make of the city. However, it is agreed that the city has a plurality of its inhabitants being a mix of ethnic Persians, Turkmen, Turkmen remaining population are made Azerbaijanians,[4]Sistani Persians, Baluch and other Iranic peoples.[5]
The city is famous for its historic brick tower of the same name.
The "Divar-i Gorgan" (Persian for "The Great Wall of Gorgan") is a gigantic defensive wall built in the Sasanian period of Iranian history. The visible remains are about 155 km (96 mi) long and 6–10 m (20–33 ft) wide. It is one of the most outstanding and gigantic architectural monuments in northeast Iran and the most impressive in the Golestan Province. This wall, which is the largest defensive wall in the world after the Great Wall of China, starts from the Caspian sea coast, circles north of the city of Gonbad-e Kāvus, continues towards the northeast, and vanishes into the Pishkamar Mountains.
At certain points, the Divar is 6 m (20 ft) wide and in other parts the width is 10 m (33 ft), depending on the nature of the land and the soil type. Watch towers and forts had been built at different distances. The longest distance between forts is 50 km (31 mi) and the shortest is 10 km (6.2 mi). The 40 identified forts vary in dimension and shape but the majority are square fortresses. Due to many difficulties in development and agricultural projects, archaeologists have been assigned to mark the boundary of the historical find by laying cement blocks.
The Divar defensive wall has also been known variously as Alexander Dam, Anushirvân Dam, Firuz Dam and Golestan's Defense Wall in various historical texts.
Dr. Kiani, who led the archaeological team in 1971, believes that the wall was built during the Parthian dynasty, simultaneously with the construction of the Great Wall of China, and that it was restored during the Sassanid era (3rd to 7th centuries AD).[citation needed]
Neolithic period
During the Neolithic period, this area had many populated settlements. For example, Yarim Tepe (Iran). The Jeitun culture started before 6000 BC.
^also referred to as Gonbad-e Kāvus, Gonbad-i Kāvoos, Gonbadekavoos, Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Gonbad Qābūs, Gonbad Qavoos, Gunbad-i-Kāwās, Gunbad-i-Kāwūs, Gonbæde Kavus, Günbədkavus, and Gunbad-i-Kāvūs
References
^"Statistical Center of Iran > Home". www.amar.org.ir.
^Gonbad-e Kavus can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3064799" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
^"Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. from the original on 2011-11-11.
^. Archived from the original on 2017-06-15. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
External links
Media related to Gonbad-e Kavus at Wikimedia Commons
Iran plans to begin preservation work on the tower.
January 25, 2023
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For the administrative subdivision see Gonbad e Kavus County For the tower see Gonbad e Kavus tower For the industrial estate see Gonbad e Kavus Industrial Estate Gonbad e Kavus a Persian گنبد کاووس romanized Gonbade Kavus is a city in Golestan province Iran Gonbad e Kavus گنبد کاووسCityThe historical tower of Gonbad e QabusGonbad e KavusCoordinates 37 15 00 N 55 10 02 E 37 25000 N 55 16722 E 37 25000 55 16722 Coordinates 37 15 00 N 55 10 02 E 37 25000 N 55 16722 E 37 25000 55 16722CountryIranProvinceGolestan ProvinceCountyGonbad e KavusBakhshCentralPopulation 2016 Census Total151 910 1 Time zoneUTC 3 30 IRST Summer DST UTC 4 30 IRDT Websitehttp gonbadcity irGonbad e Kavus at GEOnet Names ServerThe modern name meaning the tower of Kavus is a reference to the most imposing ancient monument in the city The historic name cannot now be restored because it was assigned to the neighboring historical city of Astarabad in the 1930s by the Iranian government At one point it was even known as the city of Dashte Gorgan 2 meaning the Plains of Gorgan It is the capital of Gonbad e Kavus County in the province of Golestan in the northeast of Iran At the 2006 census its population was 127 167 in 30 710 families 3 In the historical times the city s populations were made up of various Iranic peoples such as the ancient and eponymous Hyrcanians Parthians and eventually the Khurasani Persians Today however there are no reliable figures for the ethnic make of the city However it is agreed that the city has a plurality of its inhabitants being a mix of ethnic Persians Turkmen Turkmen remaining population are made Azerbaijanians 4 Sistani Persians Baluch and other Iranic peoples 5 The city is famous for its historic brick tower of the same name Linguistic Map of Golestan province Contents 1 Historical attractions 2 Neolithic period 3 Natural attractions 4 Colleges and universities 5 Notable people 6 See also 7 Notes 8 References 9 External linksHistorical attractions EditSee also Great Wall of Golestan and Gonbad e Qabus tower The Divar i Gorgan Persian for The Great Wall of Gorgan is a gigantic defensive wall built in the Sasanian period of Iranian history The visible remains are about 155 km 96 mi long and 6 10 m 20 33 ft wide It is one of the most outstanding and gigantic architectural monuments in northeast Iran and the most impressive in the Golestan Province This wall which is the largest defensive wall in the world after the Great Wall of China starts from the Caspian sea coast circles north of the city of Gonbad e Kavus continues towards the northeast and vanishes into the Pishkamar Mountains At certain points the Divar is 6 m 20 ft wide and in other parts the width is 10 m 33 ft depending on the nature of the land and the soil type Watch towers and forts had been built at different distances The longest distance between forts is 50 km 31 mi and the shortest is 10 km 6 2 mi The 40 identified forts vary in dimension and shape but the majority are square fortresses Due to many difficulties in development and agricultural projects archaeologists have been assigned to mark the boundary of the historical find by laying cement blocks The Divar defensive wall has also been known variously as Alexander Dam Anushirvan Dam Firuz Dam and Golestan s Defense Wall in various historical texts Dr Kiani who led the archaeological team in 1971 believes that the wall was built during the Parthian dynasty simultaneously with the construction of the Great Wall of China and that it was restored during the Sassanid era 3rd to 7th centuries AD citation needed Neolithic period EditDuring the Neolithic period this area had many populated settlements For example Yarim Tepe Iran The Jeitun culture started before 6000 BC Natural attractions EditAji gol Lake Ala gol lake Alma Gol Lake Chehelchay Forest Golestan Forest Gonbad Horse Racing CenterColleges and universities EditGonbad Kavous University Islamic Azad University of Gonbad Payamnoor University of Gonbad 6 Notable people EditSardar Azmoun Farhad Ghaemi Parham Maghsoodloo Magtymguly Pyragy Shahpour Turkian Mohsen YeganehSee also Edit Iran portalDecagon Iranian Turkmen Iranian Art Museum Garden which includes a replica of the Gonbad e Kavus tower Notes Edit also referred to as Gonbad e Kavus Gonbad i Kavoos Gonbadekavoos Gonbad e Kavus Gonbad Qabus Gonbad Qavoos Gunbad i Kawas Gunbad i Kawus Gonbaede Kavus Gunbedkavus and Gunbad i KavusReferences Edit Statistical Center of Iran gt Home www amar org ir Gonbad e Kavus can be found at GEOnet Names Server at this link by opening the Advanced Search box entering 3064799 in the Unique Feature Id form and clicking on Search Database Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran 1385 2006 Excel Statistical Center of Iran Archived from the original on 2011 11 11 Golestannma شهرداری گنبد کاووس gonbadcity ir IIS7 Archived from the original on 2017 06 15 Retrieved 2019 12 31 External links Edit Media related to Gonbad e Kavus at Wikimedia Commons Iran plans 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