Kerman Province  

 

Location:  South- East of Iran at a distance of 1060 Km. from Tehran

The Capital: Kerman city

Surface Area:  182,301sq.km                               

Total Population: over 2 million

Rivers: There are more than 10 rivers across the province such as: Hallil, Tahrood, Khabr, Ab-bakhsha, Ravar, Tanguieh, Chari and Haftkoosk rivers. There are also more than forty spas

Ancient Monuments

Arg Bam, over 200,000sq.meters, is a remarkable fortified old city founded in the Sassanian era (3rd-7th centuries AD) It is built entirely of mud brick. The city consists of streets, bazaars, houses, shops, mosques and  the Citadel.

Masjed-é Jame' is a great mosque founded in the 14th century.

Ganjali-Khan Complex was built by the governor of Kerman in 17th century. It consists of a public forum, underground water reservoir, caravanserai, an exquisite little mosque, a large public bath (bathhouse), a mint and a bazaar. 

Shah Ne'matollah Vali (Sufi dervish) is a sepulchral monument  built in 15th century. 

 

 

 

 

Shahzadeh historical garden is fom the Qajar period.

 

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Contact: M. Hassan Shafazand
Updated: March-02-2001