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Tehran (Persian: تهران), is the capital of Iran and the center of Tehran Province. The origin of the name Tehran is unknown. The word Tehran means warm mountain slope. Tehran is at the foot of the Alborz mountain range. Tehran is the 32nd National Capital of Iran. It is the largest city in the Middle East & Western Asia.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Tehran, Iran . Prior to 20th century. Video shows Tehran during years (Tahmasp Fortification 1550s, Naseri Fortification 1850s, current area and gates of the city) 1553 – City wall built. [1] 1576 - Golestan Palace completed. 1660 - Grand Bazaar reported to be open.
Officially a Islamic Republic, Iran has a Muslim-majority population. The country is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. The nation's capital and most populous city is Tehran, with around 16 million people in its metropolitan area, other major cities include Mashhad, Isfahan, Karaj, and Shiraz .
Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and Western Asia, and has the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East, after Cairo. It is ranked 24th in the world by metropolitan area population.
City origins. The first time Tehrān is mentioned in historical accounts is in an 11th-century chronicle in which it is described as a small village north of Rayy (Ray). Archaeological remains from the city of Rayy, once known as Raghā and a major city throughout history, show signs of settlement on the site as long ago as 6000 bce.
Tehran. Tehran (also spelled Teheran) ( Persian: تهران), is the capital city of Iran. A bustling metropolis of 14 million people, it sits at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range. Tehran is a cosmopolitan city, with great museums, parks, restaurants, and warm friendly people.
Tehrān, or Teheran, City (pop., 2006: 7,797,520), capital of Iran. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Elburz Mountains. It was originally a suburb of ancient Rhagae (Rey), which was destroyed by the Mongols in 1220 and was later the home of several Ṣafavid rulers of Persia (16th–18th century).
