Investigating the developments of Naeen city (from the arrival of Islam to Iran to the Pahlavi period)

Abstract

Despite being located in a desert and dry geographical climate, Naeen has a rich civilizational history. Its historical record goes back to before the arrival of Islam in Iran. However, no independent research has been done about the developments of this city. The people of this city always resisted the invasion of foreign tribes such as the Mongols and, later, Teymur and his children. During the Safavid era, Naeen was included among the provinces of Isfahan, and this change caused the growth and prosperity of this city. In addition, the political and social developments of Naeen from the Safavid period to the Qajar period were influenced by the arrival of Amir Arab tribes in this region and their activities, and also, the conflicts known as Nemati and Heydari fueled these activities. After the Iranians got used to the new civilization and its manifestations from the constitutional period onwards, Naeen was also affected by these developments, and its appearance changed. In this article, an attempt has been made to examine the natural features of the city, the culture of the people of Naeen, and the process of political and social developments of this city during the period of the arrival of Islam until the Pahlavi period, by using advanced sources and recent studies.