Markazi province
Central Iranian province with ancient Median roots and modern industry.
Markazi province (Persian: استان مرکزی) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran, with its capital at the city of Arak. The region is considered to be one of the ancient settlements on the Iranian plateau, having been part of the Median Empire in the first millennium BC.
- capital
- Arak
- major_ethnicity
- Persians
- ancient_period
- Median Empire (first millennium BC)
Lore & Background
In recent times, the expansion of the north–south railroad (commonly known as the Persian Corridor) and the establishment of major industries have helped boost development in the area.
Reader's Guide
Markazi province holds significance as a historically continuous settlement region on the Iranian plateau, with roots in the Median Empire. The province's development was boosted by the Persian Corridor railroad and major industries. Demographically, it is predominantly Persian, with notable minorities. The province is also the origin of many figures in Iranian history, including Mirza Abu'l-Qasem Qa'em-Maqam, Abbas Eqbal Ashtiani, Mirza Taqi Khan Amir Kabir, Mirza Bozorg Qa'em-Maqam, Mahmoud Hessabi, Ayatollah Khomeini, and Ayatollah Araki. Its universities include Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak University of Technology, University of Arak, and several Islamic Azad University branches. The province's capital, Arak, serves as its administrative and industrial hub.
Did You Know?
- Markazi province was part of the Median Empire in the first millennium BC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markazi province and what city serves as its capital?
Markazi is one of Iran's 31 provinces situated in the heart of the country, and its administrative capital is the city of Arak.
What ancient civilization is Markazi province linked to?
The region is regarded as one of the oldest settled areas on the Iranian plateau and was incorporated into the Median Empire during the first millennium BC.
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