Arg-e Bam

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by Arteen Arakel Lalabekyan

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Arg-e Bam, located in Bam, Iran, is one of the world's largest adobe structures and a remarkable example of ancient urban planning. This historical citadel dates back to the Achaemenid Empire (6th to 4th centuries BC) and reached its zenith during the 7th to 11th centuries. The complex includes a series of fortifications, residential quarters, and public buildings, all made from mud brick, clay, and straw. Though it was severely damaged by an earthquake in 2003, extensive restoration efforts have aimed to preserve and revive this UNESCO World Heritage Site.