Mashhad-e Kaveh
Persian: مشهد كاوه | |
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Village | |
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Kaveh the Blacksmith's grave in Mashhad-e Kaveh | |
Coordinates: 32°43′32″N 50°31′11″E / 32.72556°N 50.51972°E [1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Isfahan |
County | Chadegan |
District | Central |
Rural District | Kaveh Ahangar |
Population (2016)
[2] | |
• Total | 2,975 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 ( IRST) |
Mashhad-e Kaveh ( Persian: مشهد كاوه) [a] is a village in, and the capital of, Kaveh Ahangar Rural District of the Central District of Chadegan County, Isfahan province, Iran. [4]
At the 2006 National Census, its population was 2,822 in 658 households. [5] The following census in 2011 counted 3,012 people in 815 households. [6] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 2,975 people in 910 households. It was the most populous village in its rural district. [2]
The Iranian hero and the myth Kaveh the Blacksmith is believed to originate from Mashhad-e Kaveh. It is believed he was born on January 12 some 5000 years ago. His birth certificate at his grave in Mashhad e Kaveh, is a poem from the Safavid dynasty era, indicating Kaveh’s birthday is two months and a week before the Nowrooz night, thus it must be January 12. His birthday is a celebration day for friendship and justice.
Mashhad-e Kaveh
Persian: مشهد كاوه | |
---|---|
Village | |
![]()
Kaveh the Blacksmith's grave in Mashhad-e Kaveh | |
Coordinates: 32°43′32″N 50°31′11″E / 32.72556°N 50.51972°E [1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Isfahan |
County | Chadegan |
District | Central |
Rural District | Kaveh Ahangar |
Population (2016)
[2] | |
• Total | 2,975 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 ( IRST) |
Mashhad-e Kaveh ( Persian: مشهد كاوه) [a] is a village in, and the capital of, Kaveh Ahangar Rural District of the Central District of Chadegan County, Isfahan province, Iran. [4]
At the 2006 National Census, its population was 2,822 in 658 households. [5] The following census in 2011 counted 3,012 people in 815 households. [6] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 2,975 people in 910 households. It was the most populous village in its rural district. [2]
The Iranian hero and the myth Kaveh the Blacksmith is believed to originate from Mashhad-e Kaveh. It is believed he was born on January 12 some 5000 years ago. His birth certificate at his grave in Mashhad e Kaveh, is a poem from the Safavid dynasty era, indicating Kaveh’s birthday is two months and a week before the Nowrooz night, thus it must be January 12. His birthday is a celebration day for friendship and justice.