City of Amol : Amol is a city in northern Iran, in the province of Mazandaran. Amol is an historical city, with it's age dating back to the Amards. Amards were the people living in the area before Aryans. Some believe that the city's name is derived from same Amard word.
In the 5th century AH, Khawja Nezam-ul-mulk Toosi, in his famous book named.
"Seer-ul- moluok" recommended creation of modern institutions by the name of Nezamiah with academic status in the big famous cities of Islamic world as Balkh, Baghdad, Damascus, Neshapour, and Bukhara. The name of Amol was also included among them.
One of the notable and famous personalities from Amol is Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari, a well known and world famous persian historian and exegete.
Geographical Location : Amol is located on the banks of Haraz River 26 25'N 52 21'E. at an altitude of 76 m above sea. It is about 18 km from the Caspian sea and about 10 km from the northern Alborz mountains. It is 180 km from the Iranian capital, Tehran, with a picturesque drive through Haraz Road. Sari, the capital of Mazandaran is 70 km east of Amol. Mount Damavand, 5610 m, the highest peak in the Middle East, is located south of Amol.
Amol and its suburbs has an estimated population of 350 000 and the city has a population of approximately 160 000. Its area is approximately 3185 square kilometers.
Weather : City weather is usually similar to that of other towns and cities of Mazandran. In summer it is hot and humid and in winter it is mild. Maximum rainfall is usually in the month of December and minimum in the month of July.
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