He Historical Geography of Darabgerd

The city of Darab was known in the past as Darabgerd or Darabjerd, it was founded by Achaemenian and then became one of the most important cities of Parthian. This area is located inthe south east of Fars province, inSasanian era it was one of five major polotical region of Persia, and located near the borders of Kerman. In the Islamic period based on previous division called Darabjerd, several cities such as Fasa, Jahrom, Neyriz, Esthban, Ij and Tarom were including. From the late Sasanian era, the maritime trade have been importan in Persian gulf, and it's ports. Therefore Darabgerd which was located in the trade route of Siraf to Shiraz was affected and it's carpets was exported to China. The coins were minted at Darabgerd used in trade to Suikai port in southern China and India. In Islamic era one of the five major commercial route of Persia was crossing from this province. It was gathering place for merchants and money changers in Persia, and it's products sent to all around the world.