Incredible photos of Bandar Anzali during the Qajar era

History of Bandar-e Anzali

Anzali people were the modest followers of Cyprus, the Great, first king of the Achaemenid Dynasty. Accordingly, it seems that they have taken the name of their city from Anzan, the city that is believed to be the origin of Cyprus, the Great. It is also said that the name ‘Anzali’ refers to its Persian meaning which is ‘port’ or ‘dock’. The city has always been called Bandar-e Anzali throughout history unless during the Pahlavi era. Pahlavi kings decided to change the name into Bandar-e Pahlavi.