Shahmirzad

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Shahmirzad or Shamerza (Persian: شهميرزاد یا شامرزا ) is a sleepy mountain village located in Semnan Province, Iran, 150 miles northeast of Tehran[1].

Avenue through Gardens of Shamerza
Avenue through Gardens of Shamerza

The village is noted for its acres of Walnut trees and fortress that overlooks the city. In particular, according to the the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Shahmirzad is home to the world's largest walnut orchard. [2]. Consequently, each Shahmirzadian homeowner is given a proprietary interest in the walnut orchard in proportion to the amount of land he or she owns in the village. The fortress is a centuries old relic of the past that many Shahmirzadis take great pride in. The village also produces its own mineral water "Tenab Shahmirzad".[3]. The town's population fluctuates between 5,000 and 10,000 people. Shahmirzad has a very fine climate and is a suitable summer resort for tourists. Numerous Shahmirzadis have immigrated to the United States, most notably the San Francisco-Bay Area.

According to legend Shahmirzadis are descendants of exiles from the historical Sham.[4] Shahmirzadis speak Shahmirzadi or Shamerzai which is, clearly distinguishable from other languages of the region [5].

Alleyway in Shahmirzad
Alleyway in Shahmirzad

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[edit] Famous Shahmirzadis

Zabihollah Safa, scholar and professor Emeritus of Iranian Studies at the University of Tehran.


Dr. Farid Sobhani is well know physician and respected member of Iranian American professinal in Florida

[edit] See also

Dr. Farid Sobhani

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Shahmirzad - Iran
  2. ^ Iran Daily
  3. ^ Tenab Shahmirzad, Iran - Water from all over the World
  4. ^ Lari Esmail. Shahmirzad, Behehsht-e-Kavir, (2002). ISBN 964-6843-24-7
  5. ^ Ethnologue report for language code:srz

[edit] Notes

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Coordinates: 35°46′03″N, 53°19′30″E Sobhani Family has long history in shahmirzad Iran, Dr, Farid Sobhani Ezzatolah sobhani Aliagh Sobhani Hossein Sobhani

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