Bam citadel

One of the most atmospheric places I have ever been to.

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November 10th 2000
"Good morning!", Mr. Hoseyn exclaims enthusiastically as we climb into the car yet another early morning. I don't really like early rise but reply "Sobh beh'khayr" just as energetically. We leave Kerman and drive southeast towards our main goal for the day the city of Bam and its grand citadel, some 200 kms away. As you may recall much of the city was razed by a very powerful earthquake (the offic ... read more

Middle East » Iran » South » Bam

Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more

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