a town of Persia, in the province of Fars, which has declined from its former importance. Owing to the scarcity of timber, every house is arched. About seven miles to the north are the ruins of the ancient city of Shapour, nearly six miles in circuit, where are the remains of some singular colossal figures sculptured on the rock. It contain about 1000 houses, and is 7 miles north of Thazeroon.