Jask is
located in the east of Hormozgan province. The weather of the city is warm
and humid and is under the influence of arid and semi-arid climate.
In a very
old time, Bandar Jask was one of the reputable centers of Mitraism. A
temple called "Anahita" has remained in Jask.In 1330 AD., Sultan Ghotg-e-din
governed over Jusk. In 1614 AD., English selected this port for their
commercial activities. In 1619 AD., the first commercial firm of East
Indian Company was established in Jask. In late 620 AD., Portuguese
prevented the entrance of two ships, belonging to East Indian Company, to
Jask. This terminated to a sever clash between Portuguese and English and
finally expel of Portuguese from Jusk.
For expansion of its influence over the Persian Gulf, England fortified
its position. Amongst these actions was establishment of telegraph lines
and undersea cable which connected Iran to India.
Presently, Bandar Jask is relatively on of the thriving cities of
Hormozgan province which is bounded to coastal water on three sides as a
peninsula. It has beautiful and calm shores.