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Investigation the evolution of the Old Esfaraen in Islamic period with
emphasis on the spatial structure
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Abstract: (2525 Views) |
Esfaryn is one of the major cities in Khorasan, which is located on
communication the east-west. One of the major cities of the Islamic period
in North Khorasan is the city of Esfarayn. The largest and most ancient
settlement of this area is the remnants of the Islamic city of old Esfarayn, It
is known as the Belgique city in the last century. The town of old Esfarayen
(Belghis) is located three kilometers south of the present-day Esfarayn and
covers an area of 200 hectares, and includes old spaces such as the castle,
tower, downtown, ditch and Tape Monar. Unfortunately, most of the inland
infrastructure is flattened by farmers and buried under the soil. Some of
these architectural structures have been discovered in archaeological
excavation. Studies of the history of cities and the study of the formation,
expansions, and decline of them are from the most important issues of
historical and Islamic period. Therefore, studying the spatial structure of the
city reflects all the factors that played a role in its formation, formation, and
decline. This paper aims at identifying the effective factors in the spatial
structure of Esfarayen city by using the descriptive-analytical method with
the help of written sources and archaeological data to identify and analyze
the process of formation, expansion, and decline of the city of Esfarayn
(Balqis). The results of this research show that the main foundation of this
city was based on the Sassanid era and the natural factors and socioeconomic and political of the city were the main factors in the development
of this city in Islamic periods, But since the Timurid period, the military factor,
especially the attacks of Uzbeks and Afghans, has had a profound impact on
the deterioration of the spatial structure of the city. |
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| Keywords: Urban Development, Space structure, Esfaraen, Belqise, Sasanian
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Archeology
Received: 2020/02/17 | Accepted: 2020/02/17 | Published: 2020/02/17
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