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Bishapur

Shiraz, Iran
Ranked #4 of 4 attractions in Shiraz
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: The ruins of this third-century city are 90 miles from Shiraz.
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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Beautiful rock-cut historical find. Lovely outing from Shiraz. Especially cool is the structure that was known as the kaaba of the Zoroastrians and glad to see Iranians preserving and taking care of their heritage so well.

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Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Striking reliefs, but a bit high up if you do not like climbing.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

when u visit it, u cant blieve how iranian architects have built it without any tools 2500 years ago

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Moscow, Russia
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011
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Bishapur is far from Shiraz. It takes 2 hours drive to reach Bishapur. The building complex includes a central chamber, a large courtyard, which had been covered with remains of mosaics, remains of a temple dedicated to Anahita, the goddess of water and fertility. This complex is surrounded by city walls. Across the road from here on either side of... More

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