Tehran, YJC. Bastam is a rich historical site in north-eastern Iran.
The town of Bastam in Semnan province is considered a historical
site. It holds a unique wealth of cultural heritage. The area was one of the
important cities of what was known as Qumis before Islam made its way into Iran.
Some believe that the town dates back to the Sasanian King Khosrau
II in the sixth century A.D.
There are numerous historical buildings in Bastam with
highly valuable architectural features. Actions are underway for the reconstruction
of the buildings and their registration in the UNESCO list of world heritage.
Different buildings, like the shrine of the Persian Sufi
Bayazid Bastami, shrines of a number of religious figures, domes, mosques,
porticoes, monasteries, etc., add to the historical worth of the site.