Moordak

Moordak is a village in Fars Province, Iran. It is located in Koohmareh Novdan region near the city of Kazeroon.

Moordak in Persian means small Moord. Moord is also the Persian name for the Myrtus communis plant. Some people from the village think that in the past the location of the village had many Myrtus communis although there are none there today.

The people of the village are Persians and they speak a special branch of Luri language.

The history of Moordak dates from ancient times, as there are many myths in the traditional culture regarding the village's past.

The village is near the historic city of Kazeroon and the region includes many ancient sites.

Its agriculture products include citrus orchards, wheat, and vines. Vineyards are the hallmark of Moordak where many kinds of vines are grown in a traditional way.

See also

• Shiraz
• Bishapur
• Shiraz grape

External links

• Ancient City Of Bishapur

Coordinates: 28°51′N 53°10′E / 28.85°N 53.167°E / 28.85; 53.167