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Temple of Anahita at Bishapur

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Temple of Anahita at Bishapur
Temple of Anahita at Bishapur. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Temple of Anahita or the Shrine of Anahita (Middle Persian: Ādur-Anāhīd) is one of the famous monuments of the ancient city of Bishapur, located near the city of Kazerun.

The temple was built in the 3rd century AD by the order of the Sasanian king Shapur I. It was registered in 1310 SH as one of the first national monuments of Iran. It is also listed as part of the Bishapur complex in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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