Turquoise; Souvenir of Nishapur
Neyshabur or Nishapur is the second biggest city of Razavi Khorasan province and is mostly known because of Khayyam. Souvenirs of Nishapur are rhubarb and Turquoise. In the previous posts, we have explained about rhubarb of Nishapur. In this post we want to explain about the turquoise of this city which is the most expensive and the best turquoise of the world. There are mines of turquoise near Nishapur. Also, there some workshops that shape the valuable stones and sell them as necklaces, rings, bracelets and ankle jewelries. You can buy turquoise from the stores near monument of Khayyam.
In the video above, you can get more information about turquoise and get familiar with its features.
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