historical sites
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Morchekhort Castle: A Majestic Testament to Isfahan's Rich History
Nestled in the tranquil Morchekhort village, a mere 50 kilometers north of Isfahan, stands the Morchekhort Castle—an architectural marvel that…
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Isfahan Witnesses Booming Tourist Influx During Nowrouz Holidays
This Nowrouz, the Persian New Year, has brought a significant increase in the number of tourists visiting the historic city of Isfahan, Iran.
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Yazd Named Tourism Capital of Asian Dialogue Forum (ACD) for 2024, Showcasing Cultural Significance, Diplomatic Excellence
Yazd, the central Iranian city known for its rich history and cultural significance, has been honored with the prestigious title of Tourism Capital…
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Vakil Mosque in Shiraz: Masterpiece of Persian Architecture
Shiraz, the city of poets, roses, and rich cultural heritage, houses one of Iran's most magnificent architectural gems - the Vakil Mosque. With…
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Subterranean city in Tafresh added to national heritage list
a sizable subterranean city in Tafresh, central Iran, has just been added to the national heritage list.
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Step into timelessness: explore the wonders of Jameh Mosque
A busy place of worship, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan is a top destination for sightseers, history buffs, and researchers. Some say it is a veritable…
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Travel back in time to Persepolis, capital of mighty Achaemenid Empire
Persepolis was one of four important cities that made up the center of the mighty Achaemenid Empire that once stretched from the Indus River…
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Jameh Mosque of Ushturjan; a living museum of lavish decorations
Survived in excellent condition, the Jameh Mosque of Ushturjan is an amazing reminiscent of Il-khanid architecture in a town of the same name…
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2,700-year-old military fortress unearthed in northeast Iran
Archaeologists have recently unearthed the ruins of a prehistorical fortress, estimated to date some 2,700 years in Tepe Rivi, northeast Iran.
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Ab-Anbar; Iran's ancient water resources engineering
No matter how much applied science and technology advance with time, humans craving for water is never likely to change. Today, there is no need…
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Expert hails find of ‘Bronze Age’ petroglyph in southern Iran
A cultural heritage expert says a petroglyph recently discovered near Davan dates back to the Bronze Age, adding it may provide an extraordinary…
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Enjoy watching the Zayanderud through Safavid kings' seat
Also known as the Biglar Beigi Bridge, Iran's Khajoo bridge stretches across the Zayandeh Rood River in Isfahan, connecting the old and new textures…
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Mahyar Caravanserai; outstanding example of Safavid art
The journeys of traders and their caravans along the roads across Iran would have been much more difficult if there was no caravansaries that…
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Maqsood Attar Caravanserai
Being located near Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, “Maghsoud Attar” Caravanserai was built on the recommendation of Shah Abbas, by a famous…
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Isfahan's Shahshahan Mausoleum
Shahshahan Mausoleum is the burial place of Shah Aladdin Mohammad, the most outstanding figures of Isfahan who was martyred in 1446 by the order…
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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…
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Haj Hasan Javaheri Castle rising out of desert
On your way to Isfahan from Yazd you'll be passing by Nain. Be sure to stop and visit Haj Hasan Javaheri Castle that beautifully rose from the…
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Amirabad palace stands strong against influx of sands
Zavareh is located at the northeast of Isfahan Province, next to the central desert area. It is known that Zavareh had a Sassanian fire temple…
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Isfahan's Pirbakran home to ancient cemetery
The Pir Bakran mausoleum, the burial pace of Mohammad ebn-e Bakran, is a historical sepulcher in Isfahan’s Pir Bakran dating back to the Ilkhanid…
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Haftshuyeh Grand Mosque stands in need of renovation
The Haftshuyeh Grand Mosque, as a cultural heritage has largely been destroyed throughout history, and currently, it demands to be renovated…
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7,000 year-old underground troglodyte in Isfahan
The underground troglodyte of Faridan, central Isfahan province, dates back to more than 7,000 years ago. It was discovered on January 8, 2017…
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Worn-out urban textures to get renovated in Isfahan
The CEO of Isfahan's Urban Renovation and Improvement Organization said, "2,380 hectares of Isfahan, equivalent to 12% of the total area of this…
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Cultural Reasons You Should Visit Esfahan Before Tehran
Many would call Tehran a mere concrete jungle, choking in a cloud of smog, but while the capital city is so much more and definitely worth a…
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Ruins of majestic historical gateway unearthed near Persepolis
The ruins of a majestic historical gateway, built upon the order of Cyrus the Great, who was the founder of the mighty Achaemenid Empire (ca.…
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Saint Stepanos church stands glorious in Isfahan
During the Safavid era, Shah Abbas I transported a colony of Armenian from the town of Julfa in Iran’s northern border to the suburb of Isfahan…
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Iran's Arch of Garden
Inscribed into the base of a towering cliff, these extraordinary Sassanian bas-reliefs of ancient victorious kings divide opinions.
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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…
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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.
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Bazar-e Sartasari
Kerman’s magnificent 'Sartasari' ('end-to-end') Bazaar is one of the oldest and most memorable trading centres in Iran.
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National day in honor of Isfahan
Isfahan, historically also rendered in English as Ispahan, Spahan, Sepahan, Esfahan or Hispahan, is a major historical city in Iran.