Aran and Bidgol
City in Isfahan province, Iran
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Aran and Bidgol (Persian: آران و بیدگل)[a] is a city in the Central District of Aran and Bidgol County, Isfahan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[5] It is one of the ancient desert cities of the province, close to Namak lake.
History
The area originally consisted of two distinct and separate villages named "Aran" and "Bidgol." Each village had its own customs, social communications, and dialect. It was situated near the Silk Road and many caravans passed it on their way from Europe to the Orient.
About 40 years ago, the wall of separation collapsed and these two small towns unified. The Jandaghian family as one of the most famous ones in this city. Jandaghians have a representative in the Ministry of interiors.
Demographics
Geography
The town is surrounded by desert from the north and east, and thus it has a typical climate of hot and dry in summer, cold and dry in winter, and very little rainfall during the year. These conditions make agriculture difficult.
Industry
Carpet weaving is one of the major industrial products of this city and its carpets are exported to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and other neighboring countries. Recently, sources of natural gas and oil have been discovered near the city.
Unfortunately, due to the unauthorized and illegal use of underground water tables by companies such as Foulad and Zob, this city has suffered a severe water shortage crisis, and as a result, we are witnessing severe land subsidence.
Tourist attractions
- Deserts and salt lakes tours
- Camel riding in desert
- Driving on sand dunes
- Maranjab Caravansarai
- Si zan castle
- Holy shrines and religious mausoleums (belonging to the offspring of the prophet Muhammad).
Gallery
Aran and Bidgol desert
Aran and Bidgol salt Lake
Aran and Bidgol desert scenery is a tourist attraction
See also
Aran va Bidgol travel guide from Wikivoyage
Media related to Aran va Bidgol at Wikimedia Commons
