The origins of The Gozar Clan Name

DID YOU KNOW OF THIS? >>> The origins of Gozar name:

No wonder the FBI, the CIA, Washington and many other snoops has been visiting my site: http://gozar.biz right after 911.

Now I know. The name "Gozar" is actually Moorish and not Spanish in origin. Gozar is also a district in Kabul, Afganishtan, so after the 911 incident, intelligence from all over had been trying to find out what relation do my name has with Kabul! He, he, he! Well, here is one for starters: http://www.reconstitution.us/seren/archives/1282-Making-Afghanistan-into-the-new-Iraq.html.

Then Read on!

The first remembrance of the existence and creation of an oasis around the Kabul River dates to the two thousand years B.C . in the ancient Indian hymns (anthem) of Rigivida. Based on the writings of Avista , in the earliest times, this city was called Vigarute. In the Rigvida Songs (I thousand years BC) the region of Kabul River was called Kabuha or Kabukha.It can be probably confirmed that Kabul originated 3500 years ago. Some references to Kabul was made by Alexander the Great of Macedonian in 328 BC. The ancient Greek geographer and historian Starbone of the 1st century BC called this city Ortaspana which means " Highland Region". Another ancient Greek geographer Beltemous in the second half of 2nd century BC referred to the city as Kaboura and he called its residents Bolitio. According to Gurgasht opinion, the exact name this city's inhabitants at that time was Kabolitoi which has been confirmed by Kohzad, a modern time historian of Afghanistan, in his many researches. In some sources, the city was called Carura.

From the descriptions of historians, the large and strong fortress of Kabul belongs to the end of third century. The village and colony of Kabul, during the dynasty of Koshan in the II century located in the valley Loghar within the region of Chakari. During the II and IV century, this city relocated many times in a northwest direction from the Chakari: Shiwaki, Khord-Kabul, valley Takht-e Shah Khanborak. The last location of Kabul was the fortress of Bala-Hissar in the summit of Shirdarwaza and Assamahee mountains. Subsequently, the city had been developed northwest of the fortress Bala-Hissar and Kharabad on the left bank of the Kabul River. The Chinese traveler Xian Teseang Zira in 607 named the city as Koofu. Kabul became more famous during the time of Arabic Califats (Khalifates) in 645-876 A.D.

The intensive development of the city took place at the end of XVI century when during the dynasty of Babour Shah, a special organization was created for the developement and greenery of all cities. Gradually, a number of gardens and parks were created throughout the city. One of the most interesting parks in Afghanistan is the Bagh-e Babour in the West site of Shir Darwaza in the
district of Gozarghah. During a short period of time many famous parks such Bagh-e Mian, Char-Bagh, Bagh-e Shahrarah, Bagh-e Jelwakhana, Bagh-e Mahtab were developed in different
locations in the city. The famous covered Charchata Bazaar , Shor Bazaar , residential area of Gozar-e Alimardan, Bagh-e Alimardan were built in 1641-1652. By the end of XVII century Kabul
became a large trade center of the country with 10,000 population.

In 1773, Kabul became the capital of Afghan state-Dynasty of Durrani and during the time of King Timor Shah the city’s territories developed further based on a master plan. A few large
government buildings were constructed around Bala-Hissar fortress. The construction of housing, mosques, public baths (Hamam), Caravan-Sarai , and new parks took place within the residential area of Gozar . Some new residential Gozars such as Divanbigi, Sardar Jankhan, Ali Rezakhan, Muradkhani, Ahanghari, Shamrezha, Khakrobah, Sarai Shahzadah Abass, Khan Shikh Abdullah were developed within the city's urban boundary.

The new district of Shirpur (Shir Abad) was founded in 1863-1878. Usually the residential area of the city was divided into separate Gozar with public centers including Masjet (mosque), Chaikhana (cafe), and small shops Dokan . By the second half of the XIX century large Bazaars such as Shor Bazaar, Chindawol Bazaar were formed in Kabul. Based on the calculation of Hissman in 1878,
the population of Kabul was approximately 70,000 people and the city 's territory increased to 180 hectare land.

During 1878-1919, the country’s administrative center was relocated from the Bala-Hissar to the Northern part of the city. Later, Kabul Arg (Palace), the Gulistan Khana building, Bostan Sarai, a
few government guest-houses, the Shahrarah Tower, Gunbad-e Kotawali, Polikhishti Mosque, Salamkhana Palace, Bagh-e Bala Palace, mausoleum Amir, Dar-ul Aman and Chihlsotun Palace
and Kabul National Museum were built. By 1886 the construction of some fabrics such as Mashin-Khana, a manufacturing plant for the skin products, Kabul Textile Fabric were started.

Mashin-Khana was the first step toward creation of capitalism in the country. In 1916 the city’s population grew up to 65,000 people and its territory-400 hectare. During the first years of Independence (1919), country's industry began to develop and construction of main roads which links Kabul with other large cities and regions were started in the country. The city's population increased to 90,000 people and its territory-450 hectare by 1925. During 1930-1940, the construction of two- storied buildings, usually the shops are located on the first floor and residential on the second, was finished in two sides of the Kabul riverside. In 1940 the population of city grew to 120,000 and its territory by 500 hectare.

In 1940-1950, the construction of new buildings, the development of System of Public Services (SPS), reconstruction of city's main roads and bazaars; and a new residential area continues
intensively everywhere in the country. The main developments took place in Kabul. A few new buildings such Cinema Behzad in 1941, Faculty Literature and Humanitarian Science in 1945, and
Kabul University in 1946 were opened. During this time in the district of Shahrarah was founded the women hospital of Zahishgaha with 12 bed. The reconstruction of Polikhishti Street started in
1948. In 1949 the reconstruction of the city’s main street Jade Maiwand was started and of the old housings were demolished and the construction of new 3-4 storied buildings started. By the
1950 in the district of Jade Maiwand already was built 50 houses, a cinema-theater for 1200, restaurants, a trade center of Mandawee.

During the period of 1950-1960, the construction of the city’s main street of Jade Maiwand , development of new residential areas and few administrative buildings took place. By the 1962, the Kabul city became one of the largest cities in the country with 380,000 population and 6840 hectare territory.

The first Master Plan of Kabul city was designed by the Afghan and Soviet experts in 1962-1964; it was calculated for 800,000 residents. According to the Master Plan, the central part of the city included 500 hectare territory. According to the realization of Kabul Master the building of a new residential area of Microrayon, a pre-fabricated modern housing, was started. The last Master Plan of Kabul re-corrected in 1978. The future development of the city was estimated for 2 million residents.


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For further reading and more blogs to the name "gozar":

Lt. Jose "Pepe" Gozar - (my uncle - a Philippine National World War II aviator war hero)
The first Filipino fighter pilot in WWII to down a Japanese Zero in Japan's 1st attack on Manila.
http://gozar.biz/TioPepe.html

Gozar the Constructor - ( A wrestler in the U.S.)
http://projectperko.blogspot.com/2006/05/gozar-constructor.html

This Gozar is coming home-
http://neoprogblog.blogspot.com/2006/01/gozars-coming-ho-ome.html

Blogspot: Gozar Architects - (Gozar Planners+Architects)
http://gozararchitects.blogspot.com/

Blogspot: Gozar SOQ - (Gozar Planners+Architects Statement of Qualification for projects)
http://gozar-architects-soq.blogspot.com/

Gozar Kicks - A group of kids in Camp Aguinaldo
http://gozarkicks.iceglow.com/ (do not know if related to our clan)

Blogspot: Gozar.ws - Worldsite Internet Addresses for sale by Eric Gozar.
http://gozarws.blogspot.com/