If you consider yourself a traveler and have never seen Baluchestan, perhaps you should reconsider the title. This place is a different Iran altogether, and once you step into it, you will fall in love forever\u2014with its land and its incomparable people.<\/p>\n
When we finally reached Kerman, I said to Ammar, \u201cAhh, we\u2019re almost there\u2014thank God!\u201d<\/em> But believe me, the distance from Kerman to Zabol felt as long as the entire journey from Kermanshah to Kerman itself. The roads were straight and endlessly uncurved, making the drive extremely\u2014and relentlessly\u2014exhausting for both the driver and the passengers<\/p>\n Zabol is one of the active and vibrant cities of Baluchestan. It has lively markets, and it is clear that the population is engaged in economic activity at a relatively steady and healthy level. This vitality, however, is largely concentrated in the city center. The surrounding villages are not in the same condition and suffer severely from a serious lack of basic infrastructure and facilities.<\/p>\n Contrary to the common perception of those who view Baluchestan from the outside, Zabol is not entirely Sunni. Nearly half of its population is Shi\u2019a<\/p>\n \n The villages surrounding Zabol\u2014like many other rural areas across Sistan and Baluchestan\u2014live under extremely deep and severe deprivation. The absence of basic healthcare and welfare facilities, the lack of safe drinking water, electricity and road infrastructure problems, and hundreds of other shortcomings are issues one could speak about for hours.<\/p>\n Yet despite all this, in my view, the Baluch people\u2014living with the least resources and minimal means\u2014are among the finest hosts in our beloved Iran. Truly, having friends from this great nation is an honor of immense and lasting value<\/p>\n \n Mount Khajeh\u2014also known as Mount Oshid, Mount Rostam, Takht-e Belqeys,<\/strong> and the Rolling Mountain<\/strong>\u2014is one of the many names associated with this astonishing ancient site.<\/p>\n The site was registered as a national heritage monument in 1345 (1966\u20131967). Unfortunately, it is rapidly deteriorating and facing serious destruction. Mount Khajeh was once referred to as a Persepolis built of adobe and clay<\/em>. It is a historical complex featuring beautiful corridors and defensive walls, much of which has sadly been destroyed.<\/p>\n In ancient times, Lake Hamun<\/strong> once flowed vibrantly beside Mount Khajeh, but over the years it has tragically dried up<\/p>\n \n It\u2019s interesting to know that the very first place in our beloved Iran where the sun rises is Saravan\u2014often called the Sunrise of Iran<\/em>. \n![\"\u06a9\u0648\u0647](\"http:\/\/rejaw.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/SDC10091-1024x683.jpg\")
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<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThe Urban Environment of Zabol and Its Social and Economic Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nRural Conditions Around Zabol<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nMount Khajeh<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nSaravan<\/strong><\/h3>\n
This city has a history stretching back several millennia; you can observe archaeological remains dating back at least seven thousand years here. So take your time exploring Saravan carefully\u2014don\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n
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