Adriyan Fire Temple; Zoroastrianism World
Adriyan fire temple for Zoroastrians was built in the last years of Qajar era. Entrance of here is wooden on which there is a brick. After entering, you will see a yard with pine trees and a building…
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Akropol; Castle of Shush
Akropol Castle is one of the prominent castles of Iran located in the oldest city of Iran, Shush. Akropol castle is reflecting the ancient culture and historical civilization. The castle was built…
Wood Carving; A Sixth-Century Iranian Art
It is said that Iran is the prominent country in this art. The city that people believe Wood Carving is its main art is called Malayer, located in western part of Iran. In the year of 2016, exporting…
Lariha House; Sample of Luxurious Place in Ancient Times
Lariha is the name of a house dating back to Qajar era located in Fahadan region. This house consists of six main parts. The house was built in the year of 1907. Owner of it was Haj Mohammad Ibrahim…
Shahcheragh; Third Holy Shrine of Iran
Shahcheragh Shrine is the burial place of Imam Reza's Brother with name of Ahmad. This place was built in the 12th century. Dome of the shrine is tiled with beautiful effects. Isa Bahadori planned for…
Best Tourist Attractions of Iran from the Point of view of U.S Agency
Iran is a country with age of 7000 years and one of the countries as a center of civilization, art, history, etc.
Art, history, civilization and other positive points of Iran attract…
Bahestan Castle; Mysterious Memento of Medes Era
Bahestan Castle is located in Mahneshan County in Zanjan Province. Mahneshan county is situated 113 kilometers west of Zanjan Province. Age of this city is 4000 years and it started to develop after…
Vitreous Enamel; Original Iranian Art
Vitreous Enamel; Original Iranian Art. Iran is full of tourist attractions and nobody can ignore this fact. The attractions are not only related to historical sites or natural beauties. Sometime,…
Shush; Oldest City of Iran
Shush is one of the oldest cities of the world and Iran. This city was the capital of Elamites and winter capital of Achaemenid Empires. Age of this city is 7000 years.
Sheikh Makan Castle; Special Site in City of Castles
Sheikh Makan Castle is located in Sheikh Makan Village, 6 kilometers southeastern of Darreh Shahr City. This Castle was built by order of Mir Mohammad Khan Poorashraf, who was the ruler of the city…
Sojas Historical Mosque; A Chiliad Memento
Sojas mosque is one of the prominent mosques of Zanjan Province which has bedchamber. Thickness of the walls of the mosque is 1.5 meters. There are two entrances in the western part of the mosque.
Muharram from Foreigners` Point of View
Muharram is the first month of Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months. The tenth day of Muharram is known as Ashura. In Ashura, Shia Muslims mourn and Sunni people fast for Imam Hussein.
Lajim; Jewerly of Savadkooh
Lajim is a village of Savadkooh county with population of 800 people. Height of this village is 765 meters above the sea level. Jobs of the most people living here are farming and animal husbandry.…
Post & Communications Museum; Collection of Old Communication tools
In Post and Communication Museum, you can see old tools of communications. This place is not offered to the under 9. Tools of old communication here are not just limited to old phones. You will also…
Latyan Dam; Source of Water of Tehran
Latyan Dam is placed on Jajrud river which is 10 kilometers northeast of Tehran. This dam prepares 30 percent of water of Tehran. Studying about a suitable place for construction of Latyan Dam started…
Chaldoran Church; Oldest Church in the World
Chaldoran Church the oldest church in the world located 20 kilometers northeast of Chaldoran county. Date of construction of this church goes back to 7th century.