| Description |
Ardabil (Persian: اردبیل; , Azer: Ərdəbil) is a city in northwestern Iran. It is in the Central District of Ardabil County, Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. The official language is Persian like the rest of Iran and the majority language is Azerbaijani.
As of the 2022 census, Ardabils population was 588,000. The population of Ardabil County is about 650,000 with the majority Shia Muslim.
Ardabil is known for its trade in silk and carpets. Ardabil rugs are renowned and the ancient Ardabil carpets are considered among the best of classical Persian carpets. Ardabil is also home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble, the sanctuary and tomb of Shaikh Safî ad-Dîn, and the tomb of Ismail I, founder of the Safavid Empire. |
