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flattened by an earthquake that killed at least 26,200 people in 2003, Bam doesn't draw as
many tourists as it once did. However, rebuilding of the city is largely complete and locals
will tell you the new Bam is better than the old. With an earthquake-proof new bazaar, sta-
dium, government buildings and, for most Bamis, a new home, this might be true. But the
main reason travellers have come to Bam for almost 2000 years, the Arg-e Bam, is less
evocative than it once was. For all this, Bam retains the desert oasis vibe and for us it is
still worth the trip.
Bam's bus terminal is south of the centre near Arg Sq, where many buses will set you
down; take a taxi to your lodgings. Bam is easy to walk around but taxis make more sense
in summer.
