Estahban

Estehban (Persian: استهبان) is one of the oldest cities in Fars province, Iran. In 2016, it had a population of 36,000 people.

The area about Estahban is very fertile: it is the largest producer of dried fig, saffron, grain, cotton, walnut, almond, grapes and other fruits in the Middle East.

The majority of the people of Estahban are Persians, and they speak Persian with the Shirazi accent, not the Persian accent of Tehran.

Remnants of mosque of Ij Estehban

• Estahban waterfall: Sar Asiyab waterfall is one of the famous places of Fars province in Estehban and it is located in the area of Estehban National Garden. This waterfall originates from the mountains of Stahban.
• Remnants of mosque of Ij Estehban (مسجد سنگی و چهارطاقی ایج). The existence of the remains of the Sassanid era has made Estehban city, which is considered an eye-catching city in terms of natural beauty, among the historical cities of Fars province. By passing through the gates of Edge and the green valleys of "Bandreh", we will reach a collection of beautiful and valuable historical works left over from the Sassanid era, works that tourists know little about and rush to visit. 
• Estahban holy house: It is one of the few and oldest remaining houses from the late Zand-Qajar period.

• Figs: The most important souvenirs are Istahban. Also, some products obtained from figs, such as cookies, fig muscat, and fig jam, are also souvenirs of Estehban.
• Saffron: One of the best saffron products is produced in Estehban, which you can buy in bulk or in packages.