Khamaneh


Khamaneh is a city in the Central District of Shabestar County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran; and at the distance of 72 km from Tabriz. At the 2011 census, its population was 2,541, in 812 families.

History

The main industry of Khameneh used to be fabric and wool. Marefat school, the first school in Shabestar area, was built in Khameneh in 1899.
Khameneh used to be the trade heart of the area. The Thursdays fresh market is still very active and popular in this city. Historical bath, old plantain, Harati Castle, historical mosques and Mir Panj mosque are the most famous historical buildings and sightseeings in Khameneh.

Notable natives