The Zarch Qanat in Yazd, Iran; ancient technology of Persian culture that strategically supplied water to dry desert environments for the first time ever
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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 10, 2017August 23, 2017 YAZD, IRAN, UNESCO’S LATEST INSCRIPTIONTO THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST
During its 41st session held in Krakow, Poland, the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO voted in favor of Iran’s ancient historical city of Yazd being inscribed on the World Heritage List; as one of only three, last Sunday; July 9, 2017. The very recent news was a sure cause of celebration for Iran’s Cultural Heritage,...
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June 21, 2016January 24, 2017 CHOGHA ZANBIL
The Gem of Mesopotamia: Chogha Zanbil
Built in honor of the mighty Sumerian god, Inshushinak, the ziggurat at Chogha Zanbil is the greatest of a vast
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June 12, 2016January 19, 2017 TAKHT-E SOLEYMAN
The Royal Takht-e Soleyman Very long before any of us even existed today the magnificent archeological ensemble, Takht-e Soleyman, was built in the valley of a volcano some 2,600 years ago by the Persian Sasanian rulers. The mysterious ensemble holds a very big spiritual significance, dedicated to water and fire. The volcano’s valley has a...
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March 7, 2016June 7, 2017 PASARGADAE
The Ancient Persian City of PASARGADAE Founded by Cyrus II the Great, 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 known to respect and maintain the cultural diversity of its people. Tourists and...
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March 7, 2016June 18, 2017 NAGHSH-e JAHAN SQUARE
The Extravagant Naghsh-e Jahan Square Built in the heart of beautiful Isfahan early 17th century, Meidan-e Emam, also known as Naqsh-e Jahan Square, was the Royal Square of Isfahan and the staple of Persian socio-culture. The enormous square is surrounded by antiquated historical and monumental buildings all around. Ali Qapu Palace, the Royal Mosque (Shah...
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March 7, 2016June 15, 2017 JAMEH MOSQUE OF ISFAHAN
The Historic Jameh Mosque of Isfahan Of the most antiquated standing mosques in Iran, the magnificent Jameh Mosque of Isfahan or Masjed-e Jāmé Isfahan, is the sweet fruit of over twelve centuries of Iranian Islamic architecture. There is much to be seen as one looks around from the center of the courtyard; however most of...
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December 8, 2015June 7, 2017 GONBAD-E QABUS TOWER
Dominating all of its surrounding landscape near the ancient city of Gorgan, the 1000 year old Gonbad-e Qabus Tower stands tall; magnificently representing the Ziyarid Dynasty’s timeworn civilization. Also known as Gonbad-e Kavus, this 53 meter tall tower, made of entirely of fired brick, is the tomb of, ibn Voshmgir, the Ziyarid ruler and writer...
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