The Historical Port of Siraf
Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.
Iran (Islamic Republic of) (Asia and the Pacific)
Date of Submission: 09/08/2007
Criteria:
(v)
Category:
Cultural
Submission prepared by:
Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization
State, Province or Region:
Province of Bushihr
Ref.: 5195
Description
The historical Port of Siraf is the most important port of Iran from Sassanid period to the 4th century Hegira and there exist a large number of its properties. It proves the Iranians' mastership and genius in seafaring, international relations and interaction with other near and far cultures and civilizations.
Justification for Outstanding Universal Value
Satements of authenticity and/or integrity
The existing relics.
Comparison with other similar properties
The historical port of Siraf can be compared with Bishabur and its mosques comparable early Islamic mosques as well as the ancient cemetery of Shafab, hypogea comparable with hypogea in Karg Island.



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