The economic history of Ṭabaristān in the Islamic Civilization (until the end of 4th-century A.H): Regional advantages and the status of jobs

uring the Islamic era, the region of Ṭabaristān or Māzandarān, located in the north of Iran. Its unique regional and natural advantages, including humid climate, fertile soil, dense forests, and the proximity to the sea make this region an appropriate region for agriculture, production of crops and fruits, and the development of some jobs such as fishing. In this paper, based on ancient sources, the authors have tried to survey the economic situation of Ṭabaristān in the early Islamic centuries. The main questions of this survey are how these regional advantages affect the economy of Ṭabaristān? And what kind of jobs and handicrafts were developed in this situation? The findings from the research show the flourishment of particular handicrafts such as weaving carpets, local rug, and mat, also a range of textile and wooden handicrafts in Ṭabaristān.  Besides, in this period, we can see a connection between many jobs related to agricultural products, mineral materials, aerobic organisms, and marine animals.