Hasanabad

Hasanabad is a village in Dabuy-ye Jonubi Rural District, Dabudasht District, Amol County, Mazandaran Province, Iran. It is very close to the coast and not far from Hama to the north and Palmyra to the southeast. Hasanabad is located on the site of ancient Emesa, which had a large temple dedicated to the sun god El Gebal.

The city has grown into a thriving agricultural market center, and its local handicrafts, such as jewelry, belts, and cloaks, are well-known. Hasanabad is the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast, serving as the hub of an important road and rail network. The city has a number of historic mosques and churches, and it is close to the World Heritage-listed Krak des Chevaliers castle. In 1908, a shrine and mosque were built to honor the Arab general and conqueror Khalid ibn al-Wald, also known as "the Sword of Allah," who died there in 642. Hasanabad has a medieval citadel as well as the remains of older foundations. In the city, there is a Christian minority.

Location: Mazandaran Province, Iran

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