Tabriz
[tah-breez, tuh-]
- a city in and the capital of Eastern Azerbaijan province, in NW Iran.
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Contemporary Examples
At this moment, Sakineh sits in her cell in Tabriz, cut off from the outside world after a horrific four-year ordeal.
The Tehran and Tabriz bazaars closed briefly on December 16 as a show of protest against the desecration.
Historical Examples
Here they went ashore, and then proceeded by land across Persia to Tabriz.
Discoverers and ExplorersEdward R. Shaw
The Tabriz rugs are regarded as among the finest of the rug-maker's art.
Commercial GeographyJacques W. Redway
After this victory Selim entered Tabriz, and remained there eight days.
The Turkish Empire, its Growth and DecayLord Eversley
It met with some opposition, but the cities of Erivan and Tabriz were captured.
The Turkish Empire, its Growth and DecayLord Eversley
In sub-group “B” the Tabriz are the best woven and have the shortest nap.
Oriental RugsWalter A. Hawley
Tabriz
- a city in NW Iran: an ancient city, situated in a volcanic region of hot springs; university (1947); carpet manufacturing. Pop: 1 396 000 (2005 est)Ancient name: Tauris (ˈtɔːrɪs)
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