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Map of Iran and surrounding countries with a bold dot marking the location of Neyshabur in northeastern Iran. Neighboring countries, major bodies of water, and a small inset globe showing the regional context are also included. Map showing the birthplaces of prominent mathematicians from the Islamic world, marked with city names and mathematician names across the Middle East and Central Asia. Cities such as Baghdad, Basra, Harran, and others are labeled, each associated with a historical mathematician. Modern country boundaries and a locator inset of the region are included.
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Nishapur: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Changed title and spelling of “Neyshābūr” to “Nishapur.” Nov 02, 2026
Media added. Jan 24, 2018
Add new Web site: Encyclopedia Iranica - Nishapur, Iran. Aug 28, 2015
Deleted photograph. Oct 06, 2009
Media added. Dec 01, 2008
Population data updated. Mar 07, 2008
Added new Web site: Looklex Encyclopaedia - Neyshabur. Jan 08, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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