Qāen
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 Iran
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| Province : | South Khorasan | ||
| Coordinates : | 33 ° 44 ′ N , 59 ° 11 ′ E | ||
| Residents : | 38,086 (2012) | ||
| Time zone : | UTC +3: 30 | ||
Qāen ( Persian قائن; other spellings Qayen , Ghayen , Ghajen or Ghaen ) is a city in the province of South Khorasan in Iran . The city is best known for its saffron and is therefore also known as the city of saffron . The spice produced here is characterized by its unique aroma and the intensity of its color. In addition to saffron, the city produces u. a. also carpets .
The city, which is surrounded by a mud wall, has a very varied history. In its current form, it was created in the 15th century and then came under the rule of different tribes and peoples: In the 16th century it was conquered by the Uzbeks and came under the control of Shah Abbas I around 1600. In the 18th century the city fell to the Afghans .
One of the city's attractions is the Bozorgmehr Qainis burial site , located 5 km south of the city.
In the Ardakul earthquake on May 10, 1997, 2,400 people died in the city and its surroundings.
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