Qeshm

Qeshm island is situated in the north of Hormoz straight. Qeshm city is located in the north-east of the island. The weather is hot and humid over there.It was also called "Altavileh" (long) island due to its long length. In the time of Mongol upheaval, the Head of Touran tribe resided in Qeshm and tried to develop it, so he was entitled to Touranshah.
In 1507 AD., the Portuguese constructed important military fortifications and this situation continued till the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid.
In 1645 AD., the Dutch gathered an important military force in the Persian Gulf and occupied Qeshm island under the pretext that Iran has not observed the contents of the commercial treaty. But they left the island due to its hot weather.
After the death of Nader Shah in 1747 AD., domination of Iran over the Persian Gulf was weakened and Javasem Arab tribes expanded their violation and finally in 1760 AD., conquered the island.
In 1882 AD., Basaidou in Qeshm island was chosen as England military Naval Base. English left the island due to its hot weather.
After Islamic Revolution in 1979 AD, Qeshm became more important and was declared the second "Trade Free Port" of Iran in 1989. In 1990, the customhouse was established in the island and it is one of the busiest commercial and industrial regions in the Persian Gulf and Omman sea. With mobilizing this port, commercial exchanges with neighboring states expanded considerably.
The important natural, historical and religious sites of Qeshm township are:
Qeshm, Larak and Hengam islands,
Portuguese castle,
Bibi and Kharboz water reservoirs,
Portuguese well,
Old city of Kharboz,
Koolghan ancient hill,
Balatal dam,
Pilgrimage places of Bibi Mariyam, Shah Shahid, Sheikh Andar Abi and Seyed Mozafar.
Jame’ mosque