Iran historical sites

Dar al-Salem home to dead figures

Dar al-Salem or Wadi-al-Salaam burial ground is one of the world's ancient cemeteries in Shiraz dating back to the Islamic era, however, some…
2022-02-09 11:22
Oldest engineering masterpiece in Iran

Shushtar, Historical Hydraulic System, inscribed as a masterpiece of creative genius, can be traced back to Darius the Great in the 5th century…
2020-12-17 09:12
Bisotun Inscriptions

Carved into the side of Kuh-e Bisotun (Mt Bisotun) is a series of bas-reliefs and cuneiform inscriptions dating from 521 BC.
2020-12-10 12:58
Reflection of splendid Safavid mansion

Chehelsoton mansion was built in the early 11th century (AH) in a garden during three stages that include building the main and large hall, the…
2020-06-07 10:07
Falahati Palace in Ilam

Falahati palace was constructed by the order of Gholam Reza Khan, the governor of Ilam, in 1908, during the Qajar dynasty.
2019-10-12 16:01
Jolfa; Home of Historical Sites

Jolfa is a historical jewel situated at the zero point of Iran, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
2019-07-30 10:52
Sole left gate of Iran's ancient history in West Azerbaijan

There are many historical monuments in Khoy city, West Azerbaijan province; one of them is the Stone Gate (Darvaze Sangi). It is the sole remains…
2019-04-28 11:52
Gonbad-e Qabus tower

Gonbad-e Qabus tower is a historical building that is located near the ruins of the ancient city of Jorjan in Golestan Province. This tower that…
2019-04-03 10:00
Persepolis; victim of history

Persepolis is the Greek name for the Persian Empire capital of Parsa, sometimes spelled as Parseh or Parse and in other words, the capital of…
2019-03-23 08:49
Iran home of largest roofed bazaar in world

The Grand Bazaar of Tabriz in the northwestern city of Tabriz, Iran, known as the largest roofed bazaar in the world and the oldest one in the…
2019-03-22 10:56
Falak-ol-Aflak castle

Falak-ol-Aflak castle is located on top of a hill, at the center of Khorramabad. It is one of the most attractive monuments which was built during…
2019-03-09 12:19
A day of pilgrimage to Shah-e Cheragh

Shah-e Cheragh (“King of Light”) is a major mausoleum and pilgrimage site in the touristic city of Shiraz, southern Iran.
2019-03-03 13:05