About Kerman: The satrapy of Carmania
As the largest province in Iran, Kerman is located in the southeast of the country. This ancient city is one of the oldest cities in Iran which will remind you of the old times. With an area exceeding 180,000 square kilometers, Kerman province enjoys a variety of climates including warm, semi-dry, extremely dry, moderate, and cold. Kerman is a museum of various periods of Iran’s history. Kerman is also known as a crossroad, connecting West to East and North to South.
Karman’s population consists mostly of Persian-speaking Muslims, with a Zoroastrian minority. Kerman is the largest carpet-exporting center in Iran. Kerman is famous for its long history and strong cultural heritage. Kerman became the capital city of Iranian dynasties several times during its history.
Ardeshir I, the founder of the Sasanian Empire, founded Kerman as a defensive outpost with the name Veh-Ardeshir in the 3rd century AD. In the eighth century, the city was famous for its manufacture of cashmere wool shawls and other textiles. The name Kerman was adopted at some point in the tenth century. The present city of Kerman was rebuilt in the 19th century to the northwest of the old city, but the city did not return to its former size until the 20th century.
About the Climate of Kerman
Kerman is located on a sandy plain under barren rocky hills, which is surrounded by mountains on the north and east. Kerman has a cool climate and frequent sandstorms in the autumn and spring. The city of Kerman has a moderate climate. The city has a relatively cool climate.
