Temple of Anahita, Bishapur

Temple of Anahita
‎𐭠𐭭𐭠𐭤𐭩𐭲𐭠‎𐭬𐭠𐭡𐭣
معبد آناهیتا
Temple of Anahita in Bishapur
Shown within Iran
Temple of Anahita, Bishapur (West and Central Asia)
LocationKazerun, Fars province, Iran
Coordinates29°46′48″N 51°34′30″E / 29.780°N 51.575°E / 29.780; 51.575
TypeTemple
History
BuilderShapur I
MaterialLimestone, Metal
Founded3rd century AD
Abandoned1101 AD
PeriodsSasanian Empire
CulturesPersian
Site notes
ConditionRuins
ManagementCultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran
Public accessOpen
Websitesalfbase.ir
Architecture
Architectural stylesAchaemenid
Official nameSassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region
TypeCultural
Criteriaii, iii, vi
Designated2018 (42nd session)
Reference no.1568
RegionAsia-Pacific

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.