Ghain, the land of saffron (southern Khorasan)

When it comes to traveling to Ghaen, saffron will be an integral part of this trip, but if you are in Ghaen during the harvest season of this red gold, the light will be in the light.. Ghaen is the capital of Ghainat city and the second largest city in South Khorasan province. This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009.

This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009
This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009
This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009
Saffron buds are still closed before sunrise and should be picked before opening to preserve its aroma.
This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009
Saffron buds are still closed before sunrise and should be picked before opening to preserve its aroma.
Saffron buds are still closed before sunrise and should be picked before opening to preserve its aroma.
This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009
Saffron buds are still closed before sunrise and should be picked before opening to preserve its aroma.

The history of saffron in Iran dates back to pre-Islamic times, when it was cultivated on the slopes of the Zagros, with the Arab invasion of Iran, this product gradually opened its doors to the eastern regions, especially Khorasan, and the quality of Ghaen saffron gradually Is gaining worldwide fame.

At first, this plant was unknown and it was known for its healing properties or effects and it was called Zapran, “At first, this plant was unknown and it was known for its healing properties or effects and it was called Zapran,” At first, this plant was unknown and it was known for its healing properties or effects and it was called Zapran, “At first, this plant was unknown and it was known for its healing properties or effects and it was called Zapran,” The meaning of flying refers to the nature of abortion in pregnant women (The meaning of flying refers to the nature of abortion in pregnant women). Since the Arabs do not have the letter P, saffron has become saffron and has gradually become its current name, saffron..

There are reasons that Qain saffron has an excellent quality and maybe different from other parts of Khorasan, mainly for these reasons as follows:

  • Qain region is suitable for planting and harvesting saffron in terms of climate and soil.
  • Ghaen saffron mainly before dawn The full sun and the opening of the saffron flowers are harvested, which preserves the aroma and The color of saffron and increase its purity.
  • Most of Ghaen saffron farmers from Do not use pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
Attempts are made to arrange the flowers before they open
This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009
This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009
This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009
This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009
This trip was made at the time of harvest in the first week of November 2009
Sunrise and Qaen region
Farm

in international markets There are different types of saffron, such as Mancha, Rio, Extract, Kapp, Sierra and Molido pointed out.

In the Iranian market as well Saffron has various names, shapes, images and qualities among professionals that can be used To saffron bunch, savior (menji), Girl, sergeant, straw And pointed stack.

Collecting saffron is a collective work. We had the opportunity to participate in the saffron harvest for several hours.
This work requires both accuracy and speed
The workers quickly collect the buds
The bushes remain green until tomorrow, when they may flower again
The saffron flower trade is very prosperous
In a line and with speed and accuracy
Collecting Raffar Cain flowers before sunrise
Saffron
Looking for a bite of halal bread
Saffron has a long way to go before it is dry and ready to be consumed
and finally …

But Ghaen is not limited to saffron, this city with its clean and warm-hearted people has its historical monuments and buildings and celebrities that must be considered..

Ghaen Anthropology Museum is one of the places that gives you the opportunity to get more acquainted with the culture and customs of the people of this region..

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Ghaen Anthropological Museum
Ghaen Anthropological Museum
Ghaen Anthropological Museum
Ghaen Anthropological Museum
Ghaen Anthropological Museum
Ghaen Anthropological Museum
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The Qaen Grand Mosque is also very worth visiting, where it has been a gathering place for people since ancient times.

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The beautiful area of ​​Mashad with many rooms and water storage
The entrance to the reservoir, where it is possible to go down the stairs
There are sitting rooms all around the courtyard of the mosque
There is a stone tablet on the right side of the entrance of the porch of the mosque, measuring 120 x 50 cm and with a very beautiful Raqa script, which Shah Suleiman Safavi ordered to rebuild the mosque.
The inscription of Jame Qain Mosque
The old door of Jame Qain Mosque
The old door of Jame Qain Mosque
The entrance door of Jame Qain Mosque
Blue sky and Jame Qain Mosque
Qain Grand Mosque
Interior decorations of the entrance dome of the mosque

Qasim Ibn Ibrahim Ibn Mansour, known as Bozormehr Qaini or Bozar Jamehr, is a poet, writer, and politician of the early 5th century AH who served in the court of Sultan Masoud of Ghaznavi. The tomb of Bozormehr Qaini is one of the famous places of Qain, which is worth visiting, especially at sunset and early night..

At night, we reached Bozorgmehr tomb
The lighting of the tomb is beautiful
Bozormehr Qaini tomb area
Night view of Cain

Visiting the Qain Castle or the Hossein Qaini Castle, which is a work of the Seljuk period and was one of the main bases of the Ismaili followers, was also in our plan, but unfortunately, due to the density of the plans and the short days of the second half of the year, this castle was not realized. It is located in Qain and near Bozorgmehr tomb.

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