Shadravan, a bridge lost in time
The historic Shadravan Bridge on the Karoon River dates back to the Sassanid era (226-651). It is amazing that after nearly eighteen centuries the ma... |
Monday, 08 October 2012 |
A walk down Valiasr Avenue
Valiasr Avenue is Tehran’s longest avenue that connects its southernmost point to the furthest northern end. It is also considered one of the m... |
Saturday, 06 October 2012 |
Ecbatana, capital of the ancient Median Empire
According to the Histories of the Greek researcher Herodotus of Halicarnassus, Ecbatana was founded by Deioces, the legendary first king of the M... |
Wednesday, 03 October 2012 |
Mount Damavand, the highest peak in the Middle East
Mount Damavand, a dormant volcano and the highest peak in Iran, is located in the middle Alborz Range. Standing tall at 5,671 meters, it is also the ... |
Monday, 01 October 2012 |
Naini: World famous Rumi scholar
Wherever Dr. Majid M. Naini talks, everyone is amazed by his electrifying and mesmerizing rendition of Rumi’s poetry and his ability to ... |
Saturday, 29 September 2012 |
Modern and contemporary art in Iran
A cursory glance at the history of art reveals that social, political and economic conditions have always played a major role in the emergence of ... |
Wednesday, 26 September 2012 |
Khuzestan, a land deep-rooted in history
Lying in southwestern Iran at the head of the Persian Gulf, Khuzestan was settled about 6000 BC by a people with affinities to the Sumerians, who cam... |
Saturday, 22 September 2012 |
Bazaar-e Vakil, the scenic masterpiece of Zand architecture
Shiraz’s ancient trading district is comprised of several bazaars dating from different periods. The wide vaulted brick avenues are masterpiec... |
Wednesday, 19 September 2012 |
Rey in a one day trip
Camel riding around one the oldest cities of Iran could be interesting for many people. You can travel to different historical periods of Iran while ... |
Monday, 17 September 2012 |
Tashkooh, an amazing mountain burning continually
Many people come to visit this wonderful mountain from far away distances. The burning mountain along with a starry night makes a rear beauty. One ju... |
Saturday, 15 September 2012 |
| |
|
Page 5 of 26 |