Naqsh-e Rajab, a Sasanid-era rock relief narrating the story of Sasanid kings investiture, 3 km north of Takh-e-Jamshid Travel to Iran
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September 30, 2017December 1, 2017 
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September 28, 2017December 2, 2017 Tomb of Cyrus, Resting Place for the King of Peace and Sodality
Tomb of Cyrus, the main attraction of Pasargadae complex in Shiraz, is the tomb of Iranian king of peace and sodality, 530BC
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August 16, 2017October 16, 2017 The Legend of the Mighty Persian City of Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid)
The mighty metropolis of Persepolis, an enormous archive of ancient Persian texts, bas-relief carvings, palaces, halls and tombs of the antiquated empire’s royalty, and the ceremonial capital and seat of the great Achaemenid Empire. For over two centuries the ancient Persian Empire ruled from the archeological marvel. The earliest remains, however, were discovered to be...
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August 15, 2017October 16, 2017 The Ancient Persian City of Pasargadae, The Cradle of Civilization
Founded by Cyrus II the Great, the mighty ruler of the Achaemenid Empire 6th century BC, the impressive city of Pasargadae was the first dynastic capital of the ancient Persian Empire. The Achaemenid Empire’s was the first-ever known to respect and maintain the cultural diversity of the people that it conquered. Aside from uncovering its...
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July 3, 2017August 23, 2017 THE CULTURALLY LEGENDARY VAKIL COMPLEX IN SHIRAZ, IRAN
Located nearby Arg-e Karimkhan in the monumental city of Shiraz, Iran, the culturally rich Vakil complex (Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque) is one of the last standing and well preserved reminiscence of the mighty Zand Dynasty. Comprised of the Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque and Vakil Bazaar, this old complex still is, as it once...
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June 23, 2017September 3, 2017 ARG-E KARIM KHAN ZAND, the Medieval Fortress Residence of the Great Karim Khan in Shiraz, Iran.
Located in the heart of downtown of the historical city, Shiraz, the Karim Khan Castle (Arg-e Karim Khan Zand) marks a volatile time of great change and victory over invaders in the 1700’s Iran. In the more recent years, the once residence of the great militant leader was used as a prison at times. Thankfully,...
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May 25, 2017June 22, 2017 VISITING THE TOMB OF THE GREAT PERSIAN POET, SAADI IN SHIRAZ
Burried in the same place of his residence, the great Persian poet Saadi-e Shiraz, also known as Sheikh Moshrefodin bin Muslehedin Saadi Shirazi, rests eternally in his glorious tomb in Shiraz, Iran. Even as a first time traveler to the mystical land of Iran, it would be almost impossible for Shiraz to be an unheard...
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May 17, 2017June 7, 2017 TOMB OF HAFEZ (Hafezieh): THE RESTING PLACE OF ONE WORLD’S MOST SPIRITUAL POETS
Also known as Aramgah-e Hafez, the magnificently beautiful and spiritual Tomb of Hafez located in Shiraz, is one of Iran’s most visited famous destinations of local and international tourists alike. Having impacted the entire world through his lasting spiritually rich words, Hafez is a name known by all Iranians, young and old. Hafez, in Persian,...
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January 24, 2017August 11, 2017 NAGHSH_e ROSTAM
The Ancient Necropolis of Naghsh-e Rostam Lying quietly within enormous cliff walls about 12 kilometers northwest of Persepolis an ancient cemetery, Naghsh-e Rostam, dating back to around 1000 BC, awaits the attention of curious travellers and discoverers. The necropolis is named after its oldest relief rock-carving dating back to 1,000 BC. Suspected to be of...
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April 9, 2016August 11, 2017 NASIR-OL MOLK MOSQUE (Masjed-e Nasir Ol Molk)
Shiraz’s Hidden Gem: Masjed-e Nasir Ol Molk Although many of the historical attractions of Shiraz are very obvious from afar, Masjed-e Nasir Ol Molk (Nasir Ol Molk Mosque) sits silently and unpretentiously just as any other traditional mosque in Iran. However on the inside is nothing less than what seems like a building filled with...