World heritage site

Bam and its Cultural Landscape

Iran

Bam and its Cultural Landscape
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About Bam and its Cultural Landscape

Bam is a city in the Central District of Bam County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The modern city surrounds the ancient citadel which has a history dating back to around 2,000 years ago. The citadel is a popular tourist attraction and a world heritage site. Before the 2003 earthquake, the official population count of the city was roughly 43,000.

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