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Fīrūzābād (inhabited place) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 28 50 00 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 28.8333 decimal degrees |
| Long: 052 33 00 E degrees minutes |
Long: 52.5500 decimal degrees |
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Note: Originally founded and planned by Ardashir I, the first Sassanid emperor, the walls of the ancient city of Fīrūzabād form a complete circle, with streets that run outward into the countryside. The modern city of Fīrūzabād, a few miles from the ancient site, is known for its surviving ancient architecture (3rd century CE), which includes several castles, the most well-known bening Qala-i Dukhtar, Ardashir's fortress. The city is also known for being the home of Arabic lexicographer Firuzabadi (1329-1415). |
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| Fīrūzābād (preferred,C,V,O,Persian-Farsi (transliterated)-P)
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| Firuzabad (C,V)
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| Firūzābād (C,V)
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| Firooz Abad (C,V)
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| Ardashir-Khurrah (C,V)
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............ | ancient name |
| فیروز آباد (C,U,Persian-Farsi-P)
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| Gur (H,V)
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............ | ancient name |
| Jur (H,V)
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Fārs (province) (P) |
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| inhabited place (preferred, C) |
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by tradition, founded in 3rd century CE |
| town (C) |
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| royal residence (H) |
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| seat (C) |
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