Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Master of Landscape Architecture, Shahid Beheshti University، Tehran, Iran.
2 Master's student in Restoration and Restoration of Historical Monuments, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran.
Abstract
The village of "Saryazd" is a historical village located in Mehriz County. The location of this village near historical settlements such as "Gharbalbiz", "Fahraj", "Khovidak" and "Harofte" indicates a long history of settlement in this geographical area. Although Saryazd is far from transit routes today, in 2008 it was introduced as one of the exemplary tourist areas of Iran and, together with the villages of Fahraj and Khovidak, it has gained significant tourist importance. The present study, using an interpretive-historical method and based on document analysis, examines the factors affecting the location and settlement in the village of Saryazd and the factors affecting the continuation of settlement in this area. The results show that three important factors: water resources, caravan routes and the existence of the Saryazd castle have influenced the formation, continuation of settlement and development of the village of Saryazd. The most important factor was the existence of a permanent spring called Madvar; The mention of the Madvar spring and the Saryazd and Farafar canals in historical texts indicates the remarkable water resources of this area, which have given way to wells in many historical periods. The architectural works of the caravan complex and the historical narratives contained in travelogues are valuable sources that indicate the special commercial position of this village on the Yazd-Kerman road. The Saryazd castle, as a treasury and a sign emphasizing the commercial importance of the area, has a special position and, given the many conflicts in this area, has had a significant impact on the formation and continuation of settlement in this area.
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