Varamin
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Varamin ورامين |
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Interior courtyard of Masjed-i Varamin
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 Varamin
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| Coordinates: 35°19′27″N 51°38′45″E / 35.32417°N 51.64583°ECoordinates: 35°19′27″N 51°38′45″E / 35.32417°N 51.64583°E | |
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 Iran
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| Province | Tehran |
| County | Varamin |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 218,991 |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | IRDT (UTC+4:30) |
| Area code(s) | 021 (Formerly 0291) |
Varamin (Persian: ورامين, also Romanized as Varāmīn and Verāmin; anciently known as Varna and Varena) is a city in and the capital of Varamin County, Tehran Province, Iran. At the 2011 census, its population was 218,991, and at the 2006 census, its population was 208,569, in 53,639 families.
Varamin is believed to be the ancient city of Varena, which is mentioned in Avesta.
The huge four-cornered Citadel near the city is known as Citadel of Īraj by locals, Īraj was son of Thraetaona and that improves the city's relation to the ancient Varena.
Varamin has an extensive history. The raiding of Ray by the invading Mongols and Timurids, generated a flux of migrations to this area.
Included amongst the significant antiquities of Varamin are the mausoleum of Imamzadeh Yahya built in the 14th century, and the Jameh Mosque of Varamin, from the era of the Ilkhanid Abu Saeed.
Varamin Sugar Refinery Factory was built in 1934-1935 by Nikolai Markov and is the very first Sugar Refinery Factory in Iran and Middle East. In recent years it's produce has been reduced because of shortage in ingredients.,
Varamin Oil-extracting factory was built in 1938-1939 and is the first producer of Vegetable oil in Iran.
Carpets and Rugs of Varamin are among most famous carpets in the world. Many Rug and Carpet experts see Varamins as purer Persian Carpets., They have geometric patterns with repeated medallions, especially on runners. They are made by tribal people who either live in or pass by Varamin.
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