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Mahan Air introduced to aviation industry in 1992 and we are extremely so proud of steadily growing our presence and services over the past 25 years and look forward to exciting years ahead to continue invest in new aircrafts and new routes with specific focus on offering the highest standards of service and hospitality in the global airline industry competition. We consider Mahan Air contribution to the border community across Iran and other places in the world where we are well positioned to make a real difference with providing frequent flight of approximately 5.6 million passengers per year. Today, Mahan Air operates a fleet of more than 60 new Airbus and Boeing aircrafts from Tehran hub to more than 54 routes inside Iran and 53 routes internationally across Europe, Asia, Middle East, Far East and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States(. 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We are continually striving to provide high quality service to every one of our valued passengers. Hearing your ideas and feedback on what we do well and where we need to improve is fundamental to this. You can provide your feedback – good or bad – quickly and easily through the “Feedback Form” on board. The crew will be handing out these forms, during your flight. We would like to thank you over and over for your continued support of Mahan and our services. Please sit back and enjoy our renowned Persian hospitality. Our crew is friendly, professional & trained and shares a passion for ensuring your journey is as comfortable as possible. Thank you once again for choosing to fly Mahan Air. August 2018 Mahan Inflight Magazine 15 North Khorasan Province HORSE, LIFE, LOVE The name Khorasan is a Persian word and means ‘where the sun arises from’. The name was given to the eastern province of Iran during the Sassanid Empire. With an area of 28,179 km2 and a population of about 870,000 the province of North Khorasan is located in the northeast of Iran and shares 220 km border with Turkmenistan. Kopet-Dagh Mountain ranges on the north forms the frontier with Turkmenistan. Bojnord is the center of the province and other townships are Jajarm, Garmeh, Esfarayen, Mane-o-Samalqan, Shirvan and Farouj. Province’s main rivers are the Atrak and Kal-e Shur Rivers to the north and south of the province respectively. The Atrak River begins in the mountains around Shirvan and Quchan, and flows 563 km (350 miles) westward draining into the southeastern corner of the Caspian Sea. The Atrak River irrigates many lands in the Artak Valley in Farouj, Shirvan, Bojnord and Mane- o-Samalghan townships. Kal-e Shur system originates from east of Esfarayen and flows westward and from the south of Jajarm turns toward south and pours into marshlands of Dasht-e Kavir or the great Central Desert. The unique geographical setting of the province with majestic mountains and beautiful rivers has created astonishing and attractive landscapes with rich flora and fauna. More than 200 plant species are known and different herbal types are growing in the foothills. North Khorasan hosts many ancient historical sites and natural attractions. However, historical and natural sites are not the sole attractions of North Khorasan. The province has embraced people from various ethnic groups including Turks, Arabs, Turkmens, Baluch and Fars people whose special traditions and customs are considered the basis of local tourism. Touring Iran www.Mahan.aero History Greater Khorasan has witnessed the rise and fall four parts of the province. of many dynasties and governments in its territory Khorasan was divided into four parts during the throughout history. Various tribes of the Arabs, Turks, Muslim era, each section being named after the four Kurds, Mongols, Turkmens and Afghans brought largest cities, Nishapur, Merv, Herat, and Balkh. changes to the region time and time again. From 651, the territory remained in the hands of the Ancient geographers of Iran divided Iran (“Iran-Shahr”( Abbasid clan until 820, followed by the rule of the Iranian into eight segments of which the most flourishing and Taherid clan in the year 896, and the Samanids in 900. largest was the territory of Greater Khorasan. Mahmud of Ghazni conquered Khorasan in 994 and in Esfarayen, among other cities of the province, was one the year 1037 Tuğrul Beg, the first of the Seljuq empire of the focal points for residence of the Aryan tribes rulers conquered Nishapur. after entering Iran. Mahmud Qaznavi retaliated against the invaders The Parthian Empire was based near Merv in Khorasan several times, and finally the Qaznavi Turks defeated for many years. In Parthians times, Esfarayen was one Sultan Sanjar. But there was more to come, as in 1157 of the important villages of Nishapur. Khorasan was conquered by the Khwarazmids. In During the Sassanid era the province was governed by 1220, it was annexed by the Mongols of Genghis Khan a Sepahbod (Lieutenant General( called “Padoosban” Genghis Khan. When in 1226 the great conqueror and four margraves, each commander of one of the finally died, Khorasan was inherited by his son Tolui, 18 July 2018 Mahan Inflight Magazine Touring Iran www.Mahan.aero and then by the son of this, named Hulegu, the first western section remained part of Iran. emperor of the Mongolic Ilkhanate of Persia. Khorasan was the largest province of Iran until it was In the 14th century, a flag of independence was divided into three provinces on September 29, 2004. hoisted by Sarbedaran Movement in Sabzevar, and in The provinces approved by the parliament of Iran (on 1368, Khorasan came into the hands of Tamerlane. May 18 , 2004( and the Council of Guardians (on May 29, In 1507, Khorasan was occupied by Uzbek tribes, and 2004(, were Razavi Khorasan, North Khorasan, and South after the death of Nader Shah in 1747, it was occupied Khorasan. by the Afghans. The Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran lists 1,179 During the Qajar period, Britain supported the Afghans sites of historical and cultural significances in all three to protect their East India Company. Herat was thus Khorasan provinces. separated from Persia, and Nasser-al-Din Shah was The older Persian province of Khorasan included unable to defeat the British to take back Herat. Finally, parts which are today in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, the Paris Treaty was concluded in 1903, and Iran was Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Some of the main compelled not to challenge the British for Herat and historical cities of Persia are located in the older other parts of what is today Afghanistan. Khorasan: Nishapur and Tus (now in Iran(, Merv Finally Khorasan was divided into two parts: the and Sanjan (now in Turkmenistan(, Samarkand and eastern part, which was the most densely populated Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan(, Herat and Balkh (now in region, came under British occupation, and the other Afghanistan(, Khujand and Panjakent (now in Tajikistan(. July 2018 Mahan Inflight Magazine 19 Touring Iran www.Mahan.aero Bojnourd, The capital city of North Khorasan Province Bijan and Manijeh City Ferdowsi, the great epic poet, has referred to Bojnourd as the city of Bijan and Manijeh — two famous characters of Shahnameh, who fell in love after Bijan was rescued from a deep well by Manijeh. Mofakham Mansion, Anthropology and Archeology Museum Mofkham Mansion is the largest The mansion consists of two large The building was given to Public and most significant architectural halls with numerous decorations Health Administration by Sardar monument of Qajar era in North including mirror, plaster and tile Mofkham’s heirs to be used as a Khorasan, which is located in the works. The tiles portray images hospital. northeast of Bojnord City. of humans, floras and faunas. A In August-September of 1991, the Along with other monuments statue of a human and an angel mansion was given to the then including Mirror House, Pavilion, with two wings are installed at the Cultural Heritage Organization of Springhouse, and portal, Mofkham entrance of the building. Part of the Bojnord. It became the Museum Mansion lied in a big garden in Qajar mansion has been converted into of Anthropology and Archeology of dynasty all of which constituted the largest anthropology museum Bojnord County after some slight Mofkham Government House.