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OldName : Khavarzamin
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Razavi Khorasan Province is a province located in northeastern Iran. Mashhad is the centre and capital of the province. Other cities and townships are Quchan, Dargaz, chenaran, Sarakhs, ...see more Fariman, Torbat-e Heydarieh, Torbat-e Jam, taybad, Khaf, Roshtkhar, Kashmar, Bardaskan, Nishapur, Sabzevar, Gonabad, Kalat, Khalil Abad and Mahvalat.
Razavi Khorasan is one of the three provinces that were created after the division of Khorasan Province in 2004.

Greater Khorasan has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties and governments in its territory throughout history. Various tribes of the Arabs, Turks, Kurds , Mongols, Turkemen and Afghans brought changes to the region time and time again.
Ancient geographers of Iran divided Iran ("Iran-Shahr") into eight segments of which the most flourishing and largest was the territory of Greater Khorasan.
Esfarayen, among other cities of the province, was one of the focal points for residence of the Aryan tribes after entering Iran.

During the Qajar period, Britain supported the Afghans to protect their East India Company. Herat was thus separated from Persia, and Nasser-al-Din Shah was unable to defeat the British to take back Herat.
Finally, the Paris Treaty was concluded in 1903 and Iran was compelled not to challenge the British for Herat and other parts of what is today Afghanistan.
Finally Khorasan was divided into two parts: the eastern part, which was the most densely populated region came under British occupation, and the other western section remained part of Iran.
Khorasan was the largest province of Iran until it was divided into three

provinces on September 29, 2004. The provinces approved by the parliament of Iran (on May 18, 2004) and the Council of Guardians (on May 29, 2004) were Razavi Khorasan, North Khorasan, and South Khorasan.
The major ethnic group in this region are Persians, there are other sizeable communities such as Kurds, Khorasani Turks and Turkmens. There is also an Afghan community in the province due to the influx of Afghan refugees coming from Afghanistan in recent years.

This province envelopes many historical and natural attractions, such as mineral water springs, small lakes, recreational areas, caves and protected regions, and various hiking areas.

Besides these, Khorasan encompasses numerous religious buildings and places of pilgrimage, including the shrine of Imam Reza, Goharshad Mosque and many other mausoleums and Imamzadehs and Archaeological sites ,including the Kohandezh hills and Shadiyakh which attract visitors to this province and .
The Cultural Heritage of Iran lists 1179 sites of historical and cultural significance in all three provinces of Khorasan.

Reference: wikipedia.org

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Imam Reza shrine

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Imām Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran is a complex which contains the mausoleum of Imam Reza, the eighth Imām of Twelver Shi'ites. It is the largest mosque in the world by dimension and the second largest in capacity. Also contained within the complex include: the Goharshad Mosque, a muse...

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Dokhtar Castle

Dokhtar Castle

This stone castle is located in 15 km from Gonabad city, in Shoorab Village. There is a garden, underneath the castle, called “Kalateh” that belongs to the boys of countryside. The etymology of the name Dokhtar Castle (The Maiden Castle) is because of its attribution to Venus ( the go...

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Shandiz

Shandiz

Shandiz is one of the beautiful Yaylaki (summer pasture) cities in Iran that is located at the distance of 15 km in the west of Mashhad. Shandiz consists of two rural districts: Shandiz and Abardeh Alia. Shandiz has some special attractions that entice the people who are enthusiastic...

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Torqabeh Summer

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Torghabeh’s Yaylak is located in a mountainous area with breathtaking natural scenery hidden in the mountain range of binalood. There is a pristine river that flows through the village’s gardens and orchards. This city is famous for its beautiful hills and cool summer nights. There ar...

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Moghan Cave

Moghan Cave

The Moghan Cave is located in the southern village of Moghan, 35 kilometers from Mashhad. Based on some evidence and exploration of the old snail fossils in the cave, it’s almost one hundred million years old. It’s located 2910 meters above sea level. The cave was discovered by Mashha...

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Haft hooz natural garden pond

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Khalaj region is located next to Mashhad city - the capital of Khorasan Razavi province in northeastern of Iran. Khalaj region is known for its natural park called "Haft Hoz" which is a popular tourist excursion and also for its rocks which is the best climbing sites near to Mashhad. Th...

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Sabz Spring

Sabz Spring

Cheshmeh Sabz (Green Spring) is a beautiful spring situated 40 kilometers away from Golmakan village at the foothill of binalood mountain rang. The spring is surrounded by mountain wall and it is one of the highest areas of Binaloud. This natural area is also considered as one of the su...

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Jame Mosque of Radkan

Jame Mosque of...

The religious-historical building of congregational Mosque Of Ardakan is located at the distance of 15 km of the northwest of chenaran. This mosque belongs to the late Timurid and the early Safavid ages. It has a nave with columns and a rectangular yard. The nave of the mosque has an ...

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Shele Mashhadi

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Costume

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The dress of the people of Khorassan is traditionally more protective. The region is situated in the East of Iran. Both the men and women of Khorassan tend to wear trousers that are extra baggy and large. The traditional fashion calls for more solid colors. A large solid shirt with a ...

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Grits Celebrating Festival of Seno Village

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Rhubarb

Rhubarb

The most important Nishapur souvenirs include turquoise and Rhubarb. Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is a species of plant in the family Polygonaceae. They are herbaceous perennials growing from short, thick rhizomes. They have large leaves that are somewhat triangular, with long fleshy ...

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Turquoise of Nishapur

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Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium, with the chemical formula CuAl6(PO 4)4(OH)8·4H 2O. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hu...

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Neyshabour Carpet

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Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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