LOCAL STORY
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Memories of Siraf and the sea
Short stories from generations who have lived beside the Persian Gulf.
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A living heritage on the Persian Gulf
Siraf
The story of a port. The story of a civilization.
Here, mountains meet the sea, while history continues to live through stone, coast and collective memory.
BUSHEHR
Bushehr Province
GULF
Persian Gulf
HERITAGE
Historic Heritage
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SIRAF AT A GLANCE
A city whose story begins with the sea
Siraf is one of the important historic ports on the Persian Gulf coast of Bushehr Province. During the Sasanian period and the early Islamic centuries, the port became an important center of maritime trade with extensive connections to distant lands.
Siraf is more than an archaeological site; it is a connection between people, sea, architecture and the cultural memory of southern Iran.
Historic Heritage
Architecture, archaeology and historic sites of the port of Siraf.
Maritime Culture
Life and identity shaped alongside the Persian Gulf
Nature
Mountains, coastline and a unique landscape
Local Identity
People, memories, language and local stories
Port and World
Siraf; where the sea was the path of connection
Siraf's role in maritime trade turned the port into a meeting point for diverse cultures and civilizations.
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Historic Port
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Maritime Trade
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Cultural Exchange
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Persian Gulf
Siraf Heritage
Layers of a Historic City
From architectural remains and ancient sites to the coast and life today; Siraf is a collection of historical and cultural layers.
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Read Siraf's story through its remains.
The remains of the historic city, mosque, bazaar, residential areas and rock-cut cemeteries reveal parts of the port's past.
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The Historic Site of Siraf
Architecture, archaeology and historic sites of the port of Siraf.
Sea
Persian Gulf Coast
Culture
Local Identity
Port and World
Siraf Through Time
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Ancient Era
The formation of settlements and coastal connections along the Persian Gulf.
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Sasanian Period
Siraf became one of the major ports on the Persian Gulf coast.
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Islamic Era
The growth of maritime trade and connections with distant lands.
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Siraf Today
A living city that preserves its historic past alongside contemporary life.
Places to See in Siraf
One City, Many Stories
Every corner of Siraf can tell visitors part of the city's story.
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The Historic Site of Siraf
The remains of a city that was once one of the region's major ports.
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Lir Valley and the Cemeteries
A historic landscape amid mountains, marked with traces of the past.
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The Coast and the Persian Gulf
Where Siraf's identity meets the sea.
Photo Archive
Siraf in Frame
Photography is one of the best ways to preserve a city's memory.
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Siraf Stories
Hear the City in Its People's Voice
RESEARCH
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Siraf; a port and a world
An exploration of Siraf's role in the maritime and cultural networks of the Persian Gulf.
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Become part of Siraf's story
This website aims to become a living archive for photographs, memories, research and stories from the people of Siraf. If you have something to add to this memory, share it with us.
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Siraf; between mountain and gulf
Siraf، Bushehr
Siraf lies in Bushehr Province on the Persian Gulf coast, a geographical setting that has deeply shaped its history, architecture and culture.
Bushehr Province · Iran
Persian Gulf Coast
Historic Coastal Area