Siraf is located south east of the port of Bushehr near the small port of Taheri. This ancient city encompasses the three ports of ‘Bandar-e-Taheri’, ‘Bandar-e-Kangan’ and ‘Bandar-e-Dayer’.
Siraf dates back to the Sassanian period and originally was known as ‘Ardeshir Aab’ due to the fact that Ardeshir Babakan set up a waterway network here in order to facilitate port activities for which he was responsible. Ancient relics in this region are:
- Parts of a defense fort related to the end of the Sassanian era and the Siraf Jame’ mosque related to the end of the (2nd century AH.).
- A part of the locality where the wealthy people resided including several small mosque of the (3rd and 4th century AH.).
- A number of (mass) graves or tombs, a palace-like edifice and few other buildings.
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Rayshahr Ancient City – Bushehr
Rayshahr is situated 8 km. south of the city of Bushehr and relics found in this region dates back to the third to 1st Millennium B.C. The relics of this ancient city are inscriptions in the cuneiform script, and decorative earthenware showing that ...
Sibveyeh Tomb, Siraf – Bushehr
In this mausoleum two tombs can be observed, a larger grave bearing a chest and an inscription in the 'Kufic script' and another smaller grave without a tomb stone which is the grave of Sibveyeh.
Nayband Protected Zone – Bushehr
This area boasts of a variety of wildlife and from this point of view holds its own. Wildlife such as wild sheep, wild goat, gazelle, antelope and leopard can be seen here.
Altitudes and Summits – Bushehr
The heights of the Bushehr province comprises of two ranges. The main range of which is in the north and eastern limits of the province, known as Gach Torsh and its most important peaks being Kabkan and Kooh Siyah. Another part of the range which ...
Siniz Port – Bushehr
The remnants of the ancient port of 'Siniz' or 'Bandar-e-Siniz' can be observed about 20 km. from Bandar-e-Daylam and near 'Khor (Estuary) Imam Hossain. The Hessar village was the site of the western rampart of the ancient city of 'Siniz' and a ...
Haji Mohammad Ebrahim Esfahani Tomb, Khark Island – Bushehr
This tomb is octagonal and is similar to Mongol architecture. There is a strong possibility that Haji Mohammad Ebrahim Esfahani was buried was burred here in the year (1170 AH.)
Galin (Qebleh Doa) Ceremony – Bushehr
This ritual is performed during a drought. The ritual is in such a way that the inhabitants of a village select a person and call him 'Galin'. Galin is then changes into Shepherds clothing along with a beard made of sheep wool and a straw hat ...
Omol Karam and Nakhiloo Island – Bushehr
These two islands located in the southern coast of the province are devoid of inhabitants. The Nakhiloo Island is the area where giant tortoises inhabit, the presence of which have made this area environmentally important.
