Now converted into an awesome traditional tea house, Hammam-e Vakil in Kerman, Iran still manages to stay true to its roots of origin as a Persian bathhouse!
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The Magnificent Gonbad-e Jabaliye, Millennia Old and Still Standing in Kerman, Iran
Gonbad-e Jabaliye, an ancient octagonal structure in Kerman, Iran, that predates Islam still stands, benevolently revealing its peculiar secrets to its visitors.
Rayen Castle, One of the World’s Largest Adobe Structures to Ever Exist, in Iran
Unlike its now destroyed counterpart, Arg-e Bam, Rayen Castle stands as the second largest adobe structure in the world and remains in pristine condition.
The Fathabad Garden and Mansion, Kerman, Iran’s Revitalized Phoenix Tail
Brought back from a dire state of abandonment, the shimmering Fathabad Garden and Palace is once again getting the attention it was once received from royalty
Shazdeh Mahan Garden, the Lush Royal Mansion of Kerman
Another beautiful desert oasis in Iran, the Shazdeh Mahan Garden, UNESCO World Heritage Sites among the other Persian Gardens!
The Top Five Destinations of Kerman
Introduction Having been the capital of many Persian dynasties, Kerman is home to a long history and deep culture of Iran’s past. It terms of area, Kerman is one of the largest cities in Iran and rightfully so; all of these beautiful ancient attractions need to fit somewhere! Aside from being very close to Kavir-e...
The Historic Bazaar of Kerman Dating Back to 1,500 Years Ago
The Grand Bazaar, lying in the central heart of Kerman, Iran is one of a multitude of origins built in during the rule of the different governors of each period. It is uniquely constructed in eight interconnected rows. These alleys go by the names of Arg, Ganj Ali Khan, Ekhtiyari, Sardari, Vakil, Attari, and Qadam...
THE TRADITIONAL HAMMAM-E GANJ ALI KHAN During the Safavid Era
Commemorating the old tradition of the Persian Safavid bathhouses, Hammam-e Ganj Ali Khan, also known as the Ganj Ali Khan Bathhouse, invites travelers and visitors to a peek inside of an age-old tradition. Once inside, it becomes obvious as to why this was Kerman’s most valuable and important hammam (bathhouse). The beautiful building is absolutely...
THE WHITE HOT KAVIR-E LUT (Lut Desert) in iran
There are only a special few adventure seekers and curious travellers worldwide that can say they’ve experienced this rare and phenomenal landscape that goes by the name of Lut Desert, the hottest place on earth. Iran is geographically situation in such a way that it’s a part of the Afro-Asian desert belt. Lut Desert (Kavir-e...
THE ANCIENT KALUT SHAHDAD DESERT
Said to have been home to civilized societies thousands of years ago (circa 6000 BC), Kalut Shahdad desert, in Kerman, is a spectacular scenic area with the Kalut being of a unique significance among other deserts. The word Kalut is the name of the unique mountainous rock formations. Believe it or not, these peculiar mountains...
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