Tabriz, Iran

Tabriz has a long and turbulent history with its oldest civilization sites dating back to 1,500 BC. It contains many historical monuments representing the transition of Iranian architecture in its long historical timelines. Most of the preserved historical sites in the city belong to Ilkhanid (of Mongol Empire), Safavid, and Qajar area,[10][11][12] among them is the grand Bazaar of Tabriz which is inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2010.[13][14] From the early modern era, the city was pivotal in the development, movement, and economy of three neighboring regions, namely that of the Caucasus, Eastern Anatolia, and central Iran.[15] From the 19th century, it became the most important city in the country in numerous respects.