9 Architecture Marvels of the Ancient World

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3Bam Citadel, also known as Arg-e Bam, a historical castle complex located in Bam district of Iran

The origins of Bam can be traced back to the Achaemenid period (6th to 4th centuries BC). Its heyday was from the 7th to 11th centuries, being at the crossroads of important trade routes and known for the production of silk and cotton garments.

On December 26, 2003, the Citadel was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake, along with much of the rest of Bam and its environs. After the restoration plan, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004.