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Kerman

KERMAN

Being a province of great antiquity, Kerman contains numerous monuments dating back both to pre-Islamic and post-Islamic periods. It is located in the southeastern of Iran.

Being a town of considerable past history, Kerman is attractive for its several ancient monuments of particular originally, among them a group of utilitarian buildings date back to Sassanian era and also Safavid period in the 17^th century. The governor of Kerman Ganj Ali Khan, founded notable buildings, most of which have survived and now are called Ganj Ali Khan Complex. Among the monumental buildings in Kerman we can notify Bazaar  and the Dome of Jabliyeh. The style of building in Kerman is high walls, narrow alleys and domed roofs.

The Ganj Ali Khan Complex

Taking the mosque, bath, bazaar, school, caravanserai, reservoir and a vast square, this complex is a triumph architecturally. The bath containing many statues representing different stages of taking bath in traditional fashion., is used as an anthropological museum. The tile-mosaic used in the complex is of considerable beauty.

Dome of Jabaliyeh.

Dating back to the Seljuq period, it was built on the site of Zoroastrian fire-temples. It is an octagonal building roofed with a huge dome.

Bam 

Bam is a city of great antiquity, 200 kms southeast of Kerman. Dates, citrus fruits and henna are the most important crops cultivated in Bam. Dating from 2000 years ago, it was on silk route. The ruins of the ancient city of Bam called Arg-e Bam, are of great attraction.

Being one of the world wonders covering 6 sq. kms, Arg-e Bam is the greatest mud-brick construction in the world. Surrounded by lofty walls and towers and a moat, it includes a great number of houses encircling the seat of the ruler, which stand in the center.

Arg-e Bam (DAMAGED )

Being one of the world wonders covering 6 sq. kms, it is the greatest mud-brick construction in the world. Surrounded by lofty walls and towers and a moat, it includes a great number of houses encircling the seat of the ruler, which stand in the center.

Mahan 

Mahan is an impressive town, 42 kms northeast of Kerman, which is probably founded in Sassanid period.Spectacular natural sights and the Mausoleum of Shah Ne’matollah-e Vali, the renowned Iranian mystic and poet, and the Garden of Prince, make it a point of interest. It has the most beautiful minarets of Iran.