Fars Province

A province of Iran known as the Cultural Capital of Iran:


Fars Province

The center of the Fars Province is Shiraz; Shiraz is known as the city of poets and flowers (one of the must-see cities in the world).

Fars Province - Iran

Several beautiful counties in the Middle East are located in the Fars Province. One of them, known for its natural views and moderate climate, is the Bavanat County.

Bavanat County - Fars Province - Iran

Bavanat County - Fars Province - Iran

The ancient Persians were present in the region from about the 9th century BC, and became the rulers of a large empire under the Achaemenid dynasty in the 6th century BC. The ruins of Persepolis and Pasargadae, two of the four capitals of the Achaemenid Empire, are located in Fars (source: Absolute Astronomy).

The ruins of Persepolis - Fars Province - Iran

Pasargadae, in the Fars Province, was the capital of Cyrus the Great (559-530 BC) and also his last resting place, was a city in ancient Persia, and is today an archaeological site and one of Iran's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Pasargadae, Tomb of Cyrus the Great - Fars Province - Iran

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