Bam

The eastern Iranian city sits at 1,061 meters elevation along the banks of the Bam River, surrounded by date palm plantations and agricultural fields.

The Arg-e Bam fortress, established during the Sasanian period in 224-651 CE, functioned as a military garrison until the 1930s and protected trade routes.

The city incorporates Persian and Islamic architectural elements in its buildings, with traditional textile production and date farming shaping local customs.

Visitors can reach Bam through nearby airports, with local accommodations available near the UNESCO World Heritage citadel complex and agricultural areas.

The region contains extensive networks of qanats, underground water channels that enable agriculture in this desert environment with only 60 millimeters of annual rainfall.

Location: Central District

Elevation above the sea: 1,061 m

Website: http://www.bamcity.ir/index_en.aspx

Website: http://bamcity.ir/index_en.aspx

GPS coordinates: 29.10599,58.35657

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42