The Historical Port of Siraf
The Historical Port of Siraf is part of the Tentative list of Iran in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Historical Port of Siraf was Iran’s most prominent port during the Sassanid era. At the time the Persian Gulf was used as a shipping route for dhows between the Arabian Peninsula and India. Only ruins of houses of wealthy traders and mosques remain.
Map of The Historical Port of Siraf
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site History
2007 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: The Historical Port of Siraf