Architecture of the historical settlements across the northern coasts of Persian Gulf

Architecture of the historical settlements across the northern coasts of Persian Gulf (Siraf, Kong, Laft, Kish and Mokran) is part of the Tentative list of Iran in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

These 4 or 5 historical settlements across the northern coasts of the Persian Gulf show a specific type of Urban Planning and Architecture. Being ports, the interplay of multiple cultures (Indian, African, Islamic) is visible. The history of the towns goes back to the Parthians and Sassanid periods.

Map of Architecture of the historical settlements across the northern coasts of Persian Gulf

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Full Name: Architecture of the historical settlements across the northern coasts of Persian Gulf (Siraf, Kong, Laft, Kish and Mokran)
Country: Iran
Added: 2021
Type: Cultural
Categories: Urban landscape - Maritime
Link: By ID

Site History

2021 Added to Tentative List

Site Links

Unesco Website: Architecture of the historical settlements across the northern coasts of Persian Gulf (Siraf, Kong, Laft, Kish and Mokran)

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The site has 5 locations

Architecture of the historical settlements across the northern coasts of Persian Gulf: Siraf (T)

Architecture of the historical settlements across the northern coasts of Persian Gulf: Kong (T)

Architecture of the historical settlements across the northern coasts of Persian Gulf: Laft (T)

Architecture of the historical settlements across the northern coasts of Persian Gulf: Kish (T)

Architecture of the historical settlements across the northern coasts of Persian Gulf: Mokran (T)

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