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Hormozgan province covering an area of 68,476. is located in
south of Iran and north of Persian Gulf. Hormoz straight, one of the today most
sensitive and vital waterways, is situated in political realm of this province.
Bandar-Abbas, Bandar Lengeh, Minaab, Roodan, Gheshm, Jask, Haji-Abad, and
Abou-Mousa constitute the townships of this province. The history of Hormozgan
province is mixed with the history and geography of the Persian Gulf. Written
history of Bandar-e-Hormoz begins since Ardeshir-e-Babakan. Some belive that
thriving of Bandar-e-Hormoz has taken place between the years 211-241 AD, and it
has become famous as one of the most important trade centers in the East.
history
Although the cities of this province, compared with other cities of Iran, have
not a long history, but the political history of this region and its importance
is very interesting for every tourist.
Historical and Religious
Major natural, historical and religious sites of Bandar Abbas are: Geno, Lashtan,
Chah Ahmad, Sayeh Khosh Touduluyeh, Batouduluyeh,khorgoo, Bari, Sorkhan, Kashkoo,
Nian and Chestaneh mineral water springs, Mangrove Forests, Geno wildlife refuge
Kish and Hormoz islands, Kolah Farangi building, Laft and Khamir castles,
Left wells, Dezhkan, Manbar Kohneh and Jame mosques, Shah Mohmmad Taghi and
Khajeh Khezr Imamzadeh.
Bandar e Abbas
Named after the memory of Shah Abbas the Great who founded the town after his
naval victory over the Portuguese off Hormoz. Previously called Gameron or
Qamerun.
Bandar - e - Abbas Port is in the middle of the Straits linking the Persian Gulf
to the Sea of Oman ( Hormoz straits ) 500km to the south of Kerman by excellent
road.
A combination of social, Commercial, Military, Political imperatives and
tourism, have turned Bandar e Abbas into one of those Iranian towns where
the desire of the central government to modernize and develop even the most
outlying Provinces as keenly as the big urban centers is the most manifestly
spectacular.
Controlling the Straits of Hormoz, one of the World's neuralgic areas, Bandar e Abbas occupies a strategic Position of the greatest importance. In the 16th
century already ( in 1520 to be Precise ) the Portuguese, intent upon Protecting
their Indian Empire, took Possession of the Isle of Hormoz. They were expelled
in 1622, after a tough naval battle, by Shah Abbas the Great who founded the
town which has been bearing his name ever since. At the Present time, when the
World's mightiest tankers sail past its waterfront almost in bucket - chain
fashion, Bandar - e - Abbas represents a trump card for World Peace.
