Bam

Also known as Bam, Iran

city in Kerman Province, Iran

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Bam is an ancient city located in Kerman Province in southeastern Iran, historically known as an important stop on trade routes. The city is notable for its centuries-old mud-brick architecture and cultural significance to the region's history.

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Population: 127396
Elevation: 1061
Official website: www.bamcity.ir/index_en.aspx
Image: بم - panoramio (1).jpg
Dialing code: 0344

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Commons category: Bam, Iran
male population: 65128
female population: 62268

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Bam (Persian: بم) is a city in the Central District of Bam County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The modern city surrounds the ancient citadel which has a history dating back to around 2,000 years ago. The citadel is a popular tourist attraction and a world heritage site. Before the 2003 earthquake, the official population count of the city was roughly 43,000.

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