Fersowsi He was one of the greatest epic poets and the author of Shahnameh which is one of the longest epic poems of all times and its composing takes 33 years of his life. He was born in Tus in 940. A translation of Ferdowsi poet by Reza Jamshidi Safa: Much I have suffered in these…
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Tomb of Khayyam
Omar Khayyam Omar Khayyam was a philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, and poet. He was born in Nishapur in 1048. Although his scientific standing is higher than his literary standing, but his reputation is more because of his Rubā'iyyāt. He is the author of one of the most important treatises on algebra written before modern times, the Treatise on…
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Tomb of Attar
Attar of Nishapur Attar of Nishapur was a Persian poet and mystic. He was born in Nishapur in ~1146. Information about Attar's life is scarce. Although many of his works burned during Mongol invasion, it is possible to know his character and thoughts by his remained works. Rumi, the Persian poet, has mentioned in one of…
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Robat-e Sharaf
Robat-e Sharaf Robat-e Sharaf is a caravansary located on the Silk Road between Merv and Neyshabur. According to the available inscription, it's built on Seljuk era circa 1114.
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