Dardasht (Isfahan)

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Dardasht (Persian: دردشت) is a central neighbourhood of Isfahan, Iran. Formerly known as Babol-Dasht, it is known for its historical minarets,[1] cemetery[2] and the Darb-i Imam Shrine, dated to 1453/857 AH.[3] The Dardasht quarter of Isfahan was one of the major Jewish quarters of the city.

Notable people

  • Yona Dardashti - Master classical Persian vocalist
  • Galeet Dardashti -descendant of Yona Dardashti, vocalist and anthropologist

References

  1. Myers, Bernard Samuel (1959). Encyclopedia of world art. McGraw-Hill. p. 243. Retrieved 27 May 2013. 
  2. Smith, Myron Bement. The Manārs of Iṣfahān. p. 357. Retrieved 27 May 2013. 
  3. "Imamzada Darb-i Imam". Archnet.org. Retrieved 27 May 2013. 

Coordinates: 35°40′33″N 51°40′42″E / 35.67583°N 51.67833°E / 35.67583; 51.67833

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