Bishapur

Not to be confused with Nishapur.

Bishapur (Middle Persian: Bay-Šāpūr; Persian: بیشاپور, Bishâpûr) was an ancient city in Sasanid Persia (Iran) on the ancient road between Persis and Elam. The road linked the Sassanid capitals Estakhr (very close to Persepolis) and Ctesiphon. It is located south of modern Faliyan in the Kazerun County of Fars Province, Iran.

Bishapur

in Persian: بیشاپور
The ruins of Bishapur
Shown within Iran
Alternate name	Bishâpûr
Location	Kazerun, Fars Province, Iran
Coordinates	29°46′40″N 51°34′15″E
Type	Settlement
History
Builder	Shapur I
Founded	226 AD
Cultures	Persian (Sasanian era)