The name Isfahan is derived from Middle Persian Spahān, which is attested by various Middle Persian seals and inscriptions, including that of the Zoroastrian magi Kartir. [10] The present-day name is the Arabicized form of Ispahan (unlike Middle Persian, New Persian does not allow initial consonant clusters such as sp[11]).

The Ispahan, an iconic French pastry, is a large macaron combining a subtle combination of rose, raspberry and lychee.

Feb 20, 2006 · The Ispahan is one of his signature creations, a startling combination of rose, raspberries and lychees that blend into a sum that is most certainly greater than its parts.

Rosa 'Ispahan', also known as ' Rose d'Ispahan' and ' Pompon des Princes', is a clear pink, half-open kind of Damask rose, a type of garden rose introduced from the Middle East to Europe during the crusading 13th century.

Isfahan or Esfahān (historically also rendered as Ispahan or Hispahan, Old Persian: Aspadana, Middle Persian: Spahān, Persian: اصفهان Esfahān) is the capital of Esfahan Province in Iran. It is about 340 km south of Tehran. It has a population of 1,583,609. It is Iran's third largest city after Tehran and Mashhad. Si-o-se Pol

Mar 11, 2025 · Esfahan, capital of Esfahan province, major city of western Iran, and one of the most important architectural centers in the Islamic world. The city first thrived under the Seljuq Turks and later under the Safavids, especially as the capital of Abbas I the Great. Esfahan holds special significance for the Baha’i faith.

Traditional Founding. City in the district of Jabal, Persia, situated on the Zendarud. The Jews pretend to have founded Ispahan, saying that it was built by the captives whom Nebuchadnezzar transported thither after he had taken Jerusalem.

Isfahan or Sepahan (Persie: اصفهان ‎ Esfahān), historically rendered in English as Ispahan or Hispahan, is a city located about 340 km south of Tehran and is the capital of Isfahan Province and Iran 's third largest city (after Tehran and Mashhad).

It was the capital of Iran for about one and a half century and gained its world renowned fame. Isfahan has been called numerous names since ancient times: Apadana, Asfhan, Esbahan, Ispatna, Ispahan, Aspadan, Esfahan, Partak, Pari, Pertikan, Jey, Dar El Yahudi (land of the Jews), Shahrestan, Gaba, Yahudieh (Jews Town).

ISPAHAN, or ISFAHAN, a city of Persia, in the province of Irak Adjemi, is situated in 32° 39' N. lat. and 51° 44' E. long. It enjoys the reputation of a very salubrious climate, except in the autumn, when fevers are prevalent.