Boshrooyeh

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Boshruye (بشرویه "Bosh-Growing") is a small city in the south of Khorasan province in Iran. It is named for bosh, a native herb common to this region.

Boshruye is located in Razavi Khorasan Province between the cities of Tabas and Ferdows at the border of the Dasht-e Kavir. Around this city, there is an old country and namad ARESK.

The geographic coordinates of Boshruye are 33°52' N and 57°25' E. The weather usually is warm and in summer it is very hot. The average rain in a year is very low (about 150 mm). Total population in this city and around area is about 30,000.

Agriculture

Boshruye is an important agricultural region in the south of Khorasan province. Lots of people are involved in this field. The main products are cotton, wheat, saffron, barley, caraway, pistachio, melon and watermelon. In this city, agriculture is based on underground water. This implies that farmers are using powerful engines to bring water out.

History

There are several historic buildings in Boshruye and its surroundings. Based on historical books, it seems that this city has been existed at least for 700 years. Some of the most famous buildings are:

1. Qal'eye Dokhtar "Young Woman's Castle": This citadel is located on the top of a mountain in the west of the city. It has been reported that this huge and ancient building was a governmental work from the period of Ismāīlī governance of this region..

2. Hosseynie Haj Ali Ashraf "Haj Ali Ashraf's Hussayniyya": This building has Indian architecture and is used for azadari "religious mourning rites" during the month of Muharram

3. Masjed Mian Deh "Center-City Mosque": This mosque dates back 400 years.

4. Sarāy-e Serke: This ancient and simple house is famous and is also used for azadari. [link] ,[link]

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