Ancient Siraf port in photos

Ancient Siraf port on the Iranian coastline of the Persian Gulf was used to be one of the largest and most prominent ports in Iran.

Siraf port lies in Kangan County of Bushehr Province in southern Iran.

One of Siraf’s features is that it lies between the sea and a mountain a short distance apart.

The port played a prominent role due to its strategic location on the “Silk Road”--a network of ancient trade routes that linked China to Europe.

The area near the ancient Siraf port is home to several monuments that attract a large number of tourists.

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