Paz Village

Paz Village lies about 15 kilometres northeast of Mashhad, along the Kardeh and Kalat roads, and is one of the notable historic sights of Razavi Khorasan Province. The village is known as the birthplace of Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi, Iran's epic poet. Its streets bear Ferdowsi's name, and the surrounding greenery gives the setting a special charm. The village originally covered about 800 hectares, of which the residential area made up roughly four hectares.

The old part of the village stood on a hill known as "Qaleh Bolند" and on another mound called "Qaleh Kohneh". Scattered pottery and tile fragments found on them testify to the area's history from the early Islamic period to the 9th and 10th centuries AH. The village also has a house known as the "House of Hakim Ferdowsi", although its exact connection to the poet is still in doubt. Plans such as a "Shahnameh Town", a Ferdowsi cultural centre and handicraft workshops have been proposed to develop tourism in the area, further increasing the village's cultural and historical importance.

To visit the village, drive from Mashhad toward the Kardeh road, then continue along the Kalat road until you reach Paz. The journey takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes. The best time to visit is spring or early summer, when the weather is mild and the greenery and orchards around the village look their best. Responsible nature tourism helps preserve this valuable heritage: avoid entering residential or historic areas with muddy shoes, do not touch ancient remains, and take your own litter with you.