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 |
Izadkhast historical complex on the ancient trade route to Isfahan
The Fortress of Izadkhast is located in the Fars Province, roughly 135 km south of Isfahan. This historical complex has been situated on a natur... |
Monday, 10 September 2012 |
Takht-e Soleyman, an outstanding ensemble of a Zoroastrian sanctuary
The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is an outstanding ensemble of a Zoroastrian sanctuary. Integrated with Sassani... |
Saturday, 08 September 2012 |
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