Iran Press/ Iran News: With its 2,500-year-old civilization and various tourist attractions on the shores of the Persian Gulf, Bandar Siraf showcases Iranian history and civilization to tourists.
Historical monuments such as crypt tombs, Rock Cemetery in the Lir Valley, armory and fire temple are part of this port's historical and spectacular attractions.
Bandar Siraf, the center of Siraf District, is located in the Kangan City of Bushehr Province. The port played a vital role in international trade during the Silk Road trade.
The port is located between the sea and the mountains, which reached its peak of prosperity on the Persian Gulf in the 4th and 5th centuries AH, and its people were connected to various countries, including Iraq, China, India, and some African countries, through the Persian Gulf.
Siraf Rock Cemetery or cemetery of civilizations is one of the most amazing historical sites in Bandar Siraf. The cemetery consists of old stone tombs that were dug 40 to 60 cm deep in the rocks.
The cemetery has been used in historical periods for different religions, and the regular rows of graves on the steep slope of the mountain are its unique beauty and wonders.
More than 20 historical monuments such as water structures and wells, the Grand Mosque, the castle, and the fire temple have been nationally registered and have a global reputation.
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