Bam, Iran
Bam
Persian: بم | |
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City | |
The ancient citadel of Bam | |
| Coordinates: 29°05′58″N 58°20′37″E / 29.09944°N 58.34361°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kerman |
| County | Bam |
| District | Central |
| Elevation | 1,061 m (3,481 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Urban | 127,396 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Official name | Bam and its Cultural Landscape |
| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii, iv, v |
| Reference | 1208 |
| Inscription | 2004 (28th Session) |
| Endangered | 2004–2013 |
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.