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	'''Hamadan''' or '''Hamedan''' ( ]: همدان ) is the capital city of ] of ]. It had an estimated population of 550,284 in 2005.<small>
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	Hamadan is believed to be amongst the oldest Iranian cities and one of the oldest in the world.

	Hamadan is a green mountainous area on the foothills of the 3574-meter Alwand Mountain,in the mid west of Iran. The city is 1850 meters above sea level.

	The special nature of this old city and its historic sites attract tourists during the summer to this city, located approximately 400km southwest of ].

	==History==
	] from Iran's ] period from ]. ].]]

	Hamadan has a distinguished place among all historical cities of ] and geographically located at {{coor dm\|34\|51\|N\|48\|31\|E}}.Some historians believe that Hamadan's construction dates back to 3000 BC and according to an inscribtion from the first ]n king , it is aributed to 1100 BC.

	Hamadan was established by the Medes, and was the capital of the Median Empire. It became then one of the multiple capital cities of the ] and it has been referred to by several name variations throughout its long history, namely: ''Ecbatana'' (Median), '']'' (] rendition of ''Hagmatana'') and several corruptions or mispronunciations of the previous two in subsequent centuries.

	During the ] era, ] was the capital of the country, and Hamadan the summer capital and residence of the Parthian rulers. After the Parthians, the ]s constructed their summer palaces in Hamadan. In the year ] the war of ] took place and Hamadan came into the hands of the muslim Arabs, at times it thrived and at times it witnessed poverty.

	During the ] , it suffered much damage. In the 11th century, the ] shifted their capital from ] to Hamadan.

	The city of Hamadan which was always assaulted by the rise and fall of powers, was completely destroyed during the ] invasion. During the ] era the city thrived. Thereafter, in the year 18th century, Hamadan was surrendered to the ], but due to the courage and chivalry of ] Afshar, Hamadan was cleared off the invaders and according to the peace treaty between Iran and the Ottomans , it was returned to Iran. The city of Hamadan lay on the ] and even in the last centuries enjoyed good prospects in commerce and trade being on the main road network in the western region of the country.

	== Climate ==
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	Hamadan province lies in a temperate mountainous region to the east of ]. The vast plains of the north and northeast of the province are influenced by strong winds, that almost last throughout the year. The various air currents of this region are: the north and north west winds of the spring and winter seasons, which are usually humid and bring about rainfall. The west-east air currents that blow in the autumn, and the local winds that develop due to difference in air-pressure between the elevated areas and the plains, like the blind wind of the Asad Abad region.
	Hamadan being in the vicinity of the Alvand mountains has a cold, mountainous climate, with snowy winters. In fact it is one of the coldest cities in Iran. The temperature may drop below -30 °C on the coldest days. Heavy snowfalls are common during winter. Summer is short , and the weather is mild and pleasant and mostly sunny.

	==Culture==
	Hamadan is also home to many poets and cultural celebrities. The city is also said to be among the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

	''Handicrafts'': Hamadan has always been well-known for handicrafts like leather and ceramic work as well as for its beautiful carpets.

	] lists 207 sites of historical and cultural significance in the city of Hamedan alone.

	===Attractions===
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	==Sister cities==
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	==Famous Hamedanis==
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	*],the first elected President of Iran

	==See also==
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