Kerman Citadel an Ancient Sight in Iran

Bam historical city is one of the oldest urban areas in Iran. The city of Bam is one of the historical and ancient cities of Kerman desert Province of Iran. Bam Citadel locates in the northeast of Bam city in Kerman Province. The city is world famous for its history and agriculture industry in deserts of Iran. This building dates back to Sassanid period and locates on top of an artificial hill in the northwestern quarter of the old city of Bam. The area was at the crossroads of Asia Silk Road and the roads leading to Central Asia, the Persian Gulf and Egypt.

Bam Historical Citadel Iran

It connects to the river from the north, to the old glacier and part of Rasoul mosque. And gate gardens from the east, connects to the new citadel park from the south and from the west to Mazar Khajeh Morad neighborhood. The citadel includes the old city and the nearby castle, which has an area of about about 6000 hectares.

History Landmark Bam Clay Citadel

The first signs of the formation of Bam citadel date back to the Achaemenid period. The most important periods of its expansion date back to the Parthian, Sajluk and Timurid periods. Bam Citadel architectural elements are similar to Persepolis; the combination of construction features and the natural location on a hill.

The first mention of this city in the writings of the Islamic era dates back to the tenth century AD. On that time, it is a developed market. At that time, it was famous for its colorful cotton fabrics and palm trees next to its magnificent bazaar. At the time of local rulers of eastern Iran, from Mongols to Qajar, it was a strategic point in eastern Iran when it was on the Silk Road.

Kerman Citadel before and after Earthquake

By the earthquake in 2003, which caused many casualties to people and the city of Bam, it severely damaged. By beginning of Bam Citadel reconstruction, it came out of the list of endangered monuments of Iran.

The old citadel during the time of different rulers, has witnessed alternating changes and new sections have been added to it. Historical mosques in Bam Citadel are among the buildings that dates back to Islamic time in Kerman. Therefore, different parts of citadel have their own date of construction.

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