Ardakan
City in Yazd province, Iran
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Ardakan (Persian: اردكان)[a] is a city in the Central District of Ardakan County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[4]
Demographics
Climate
The record high temperature of 47.5 °C (117.5 °F) was registered on 4 July 2025 in Ardakan.[7]
Overview
Ardakan is the second major city of Yazd province. It was established in the 12th century in the Zardug region. Ardakan is 60 kilometres away from Yazd, and it has dry weather.
The word Ardakan in Persian means "holy place" or "clean place" (Modern Persian: arda+kan / Middle Persian: arta+gan) and the city has many historical religious attractions such as the Grand Mosque of Ardakan (Masjed-e Jame'), Zire-deh Mosque, Emam-Zadeh Mir Seyyed Mohammad and Takyeh bazaar.
The most important shrine is Pir-e Sabz Chak Chak. Other shrines include Pir Shah Eshtad Izad, Pir Shah Tashtar Izad, Pir Shah Mehr Izad and Pir Shah Morad.
Ardakan is the birthplace of former Iranian president, Mohammad Khatami. It is also a famous type of carpet found around the world.
The city's neighbourhoods include Zeyn Aldin, Koshkeno, Bazarno, and Jannat Abad.
Notable people
- Mohammad Khatami, Iranian president
- Reza Davari Ardakani, philosopher
- Ali Khatami
