Esfezar
Esfezar (Persian: اسفزار) is a village in Mud Rural District of Mud District, Sarbisheh County, South Khorasan province, Iran.
History
In 1383, Timur the conqueror captured Esfezar after it had revolted. Because it had interrupted his heavily planned invasion of Georgia, he ordered that all survivors of the Siege be cemented into the walls of the city. Though it is likely that their bodies were later removed by Timur himself. This could also be a myth, to try and demonize Timur.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the village's population was 460 in 131 households. The following census in 2011 counted 388 people in 114 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the village as 394 people in 132 households. It was the most populous village in its rural district.
See also
Notes
References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (11 November 2024). "Esfezar, Sarbisheh County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): South Khorasan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Esfezar can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3062181" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): South Khorasan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): South Khorasan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.