Shahrabad Village

Shahrabad Village, in Abarkuh County, Yazd Province, is one of Iran's most unusual villages, known for its distinctive biological and cultural features. It lies in Bahman District and has a population of about 240. It is known across Iran as the "Land of Twins." Around 40 of the villagers are twins, a rare phenomenon that has drawn the attention of researchers and tourists. The main reason is the widespread practice of marriage between relatives in Shahrabad, which increases the likelihood of twin births. Worldwide, twins make up roughly 3 percent of births, but in this village they make up 16 percent of the population.

One of the village's historical and cultural attractions is the Imamzadeh Askari (AS), located in the center of the village and dating back to the medieval Islamic period. This religious site is a gathering place for the villagers on religious and cultural occasions. Shahrabad is also regarded as an example of the traditional Iranian way of life, thanks to its traditional architecture and simple life without modern technology. The village is reached by an asphalt road, so travellers can get there easily. The villagers are Persian-speaking and follow Twelver Shia Islam. They work mainly in farming and animal husbandry, although some are employed as laborers or in other trades.