Azizabad, Isfahan Explained

Official Name:Azizabad
Native Name:عزيزاباد
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:Iran
Mapsize:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Isfahan
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Tiran and Karvan
Subdivision Type3:Bakhsh
Subdivision Name3:Central
Subdivision Type4:Rural District
Subdivision Name4:Rezvaniyeh
Population As Of:2006
Population Total:542
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:IRST
Utc Offset:+3:30
Timezone Dst:IRDT
Utc Offset Dst:+4:30
Coordinates:32.6556°N 51.1525°W

Azizabad (Persian: عزيزاباد, also Romanized as ‘Azīzābād) is a village in Rezvaniyeh Rural District, in the Central District of Tiran and Karvan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 542, in 168 families.

The Pigeon Towers of Azizabad

The village is also renowned for its historical pigeon towers, which served as both guano factories and ornate architectural structures. These towers, constructed during the 17th century, were designed to house as many as 14,000 pigeons each, with their droppings being collected for use as fertilizer. Pigeon towers have existed in the region for at least 800 years, as noted by ancient travelers such as Ibn Battuta. Tamerlane, the famous ruler, ordered the construction of similar towers in his capital, Bukhara, upon learning about their functions. However, during the invasion of Afghans, many pigeon towers were destroyed, potentially repurposed as shelters. [1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-06-11 . Ancient pigeon tower restored as tourist destination . 2023-05-22 . Tehran Times . en.