Hormozgan in the Nearchhos travelogue

Hormozgan province is located south of Iran, on the shore of Persian Gulf and Makran Sea. The shores of Persian Gulf have been a part of Hormozgan province since ancient times. Historical remains and archaeological findings of the province date back to 10000 year B.C.. Moreover, historical and geographical writings from 5th century B.C. also mention the shores of Persian Gulf. One of the oldest texts to mention Persian Gulf and the Makran Sea in Hormozgan province is the travelogue of Nearchus, written in the fourth century B.C.. After arriving in India, Alexander the Macedonian ordered some of his soldiers to march west from Indus Valley by the sea. The objective of these soldiers was to take control of Suzian plain and Arvand River, which ran through the heart of Iranshahr city. Nearchus led the expedition west, and he recorded his experiences for future generations. Crossing the Eastern shores, Nearchus reached Makran's governor. He mentions a number of stories about Bandar-e-Badis (Jask), Bandar-e-Hormoz-e-Kohne (Minab), Hormoz Islands, Qeshm, Kish, and other Hormozgan shores. His stories have been a guide for many historians and geographers in rebuilding and writing the history of the area, and the dominion of the Persians from ancient times till now.