Rudbar
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| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Gilan Province |
Rudbar or Roodbar (Persian: رودبار) is a city situated in the mountainous region of Gīlān Province in Iran. It is 268 kilometres (167 mi) from Tehran and with a variable climate. It is located on the fringes of a valley through which the Sefid River (Rud-e Safid) flows. The civilization of Rudbar and its surroundings date back to 2000 years BCE. With the advent of Islam, tribes from Damascus and Halab immigrated and became settlers there. Later, Nizari Isma'ili da'wa made inroads and eventually established a Hashshashin stronghold. Even later, in the times of Nader Shah Afshar, groups from the Kurds of Quchan and areas of northern Khorassan also settled there. Rudbar can be considered as a gateway to the Gīlān Province from central Iran.
The earthquake of 1990 demolished this beautiful city and despite its reconstruction, it has not gained its former glory.
Rudbar's local economy notably inlcudes olives and olive-based products. Groves of olive trees surround the city. Olive oil is produced locally. Rudbar is also known for its cream-hued, handcrafted carpets of fine quality.
Many of the people of Rudbar are Tats and speak Tati.
[edit] See also
- 1990 Iran earthquake (Manjil-Rudbar Earthquake)
[edit] References
- Book of Amarlu - M.M.Zand
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