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Fars province (Persian: استان فارس; / f ɑːr s /) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is the city of Shiraz. The province has an area of 122,400 km 2 and is located in Iran's southwest, in Region 2.
Fārs, geographic region, south-central Iran. The ancient region, known as Pārs, or Persis (q.v.), was the heart of the Achaemenian empire (559–330 bc), which was founded by Cyrus the Great and had its capital at Pasargadae.
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As the fourth largest province of Iran, Fars is located in the south of the country. Fars is the land of culture, poetry, and orange blossoms.
Fars province (Persian: استان فارس, [Fārs or Pārs]) is a vast land located in the southwest of Iran. In all over the province, you can see and feel the glory of Ancient Iranian culture and civilization. There are many monuments from pre-historical to the Islamic era within this province.
- Ardashir Rock Relief. Visit Ardashir. This group of reliefs is located about 7 km northeast of the Palace of Ardashir. They depict Ardashir’s victory over the last king of Parthia, Artabanus, in 224.
- Ardashir Palace. Visit Ardashir Palace. The Sassanid Empire was founded by King Ardashir I in 224 when he defeated the last king of the Parthians, Artabanus V. The new dynasty immediately established alliances and loyalty bonds with the Parthian noble families and ruled for almost 500 years, until the Arabs arrived and brought Islam with them.
- Bishapur. Visit Bishapur. This ancient Sassanid city on the old route that connected Persis to Elam is today one of the most important archaeological sites that you can visit from Shiraz.
- Fath Abad Nomad Region. Nomads of Fath Abad. Photos of Iranian nomads.
Apr 1, 2024 · Fars province is, perhaps, the region in Iran with highest touristic potential in the country but, unfortunately most travelers don't know about it. In this guide, I will show you all the places you can visit in Pars Province, besides the city of Shiraz and Persepolis.
Nov 11, 2017 · Fars province with an area of 122,608 square kilometers is located in the southwest of Iran as the fourth largest province of the country. Fars province borders the provinces of Kerman, Hormozgan, Bushehr, Kohgiluyeh & Boyer Ahmad, Yazd, and Isfahan.
