Nature and Wildlife
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Dumuli Geopark of Ardabil
Dumuli, a village in north-western Iran, is home to an amazing geopark which annually attracts thousands of tourists to Ardabil province.
Persian Leopard Borzou Migrates to Turkmenistan
An old male Persian leopard named Borzou has moved 20 kilometers from the Iranian border to enter Turkmenistan. This is the first time the leopard’s movement between two regional countries is being recorded.
Unique Photos Snapped of Persian Leopards
Mehdi Chalani, an Iranian environmental photographer, has managed to snap some unique pictures of three Persian leopards living in a protected area in the central province of Semnan.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Sirik Lagoon
Sirik Lagoon, located 35 km from the city of Sirik in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, is one of the most amazing tropical wetlands in the country.
Iranian Artist Uses Plastic Bags to Give Environmental Warning
Damages inflicted on the environment and human’s negative impacts on the nature and the wild life were the main theme of an exhibition recently held by an Iranian artist in the capital city Tehran.
Remnants of 20-Million-Year-Old Elephant Tusks Unearthed in Iran
The remnants of two Proboscidean fossils including two elephant tusks have been unearthed in Iran’s northwestern city of Ardabil, said the General Director of Ardabil’s Department of Environment.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Saqalaksar Lake
Saqalaksar Lake is located in Gilan province, north of Iran, 15 km south of Rasht. The water of the lake is supplied by the spring fountains of the region.
Magnificent Nature of Masal in Northern Iran
Masal is a city in Gilan province, located next to the Talysh Mountains, and is one of the most beautiful and intact regions of Iran.
Tehran Hosting Exhibit of Desert Photos by Italian Photographer
An exhibition of analog photos of Iran's Lut Desert by Italian photographer John R. Pepper is underway in Tehran.
Astonishing Beauty of Abr Forest
Many think that Semnan Province in Iran is engulfed by the deserts, but 45 kilometres north of the provincial city of Shahrud there is a very charming forest called Abr, which literally means Cloud Forest.
Potash Complex: Dreamy Residence in Heart of Iran Deserts
Potash Complex of Khur in Isfahan province is one of the largest potash reserves in the Middle East. The complex is located in the salt deserts of Dasht-e Kavir, about 450 kilometers away from the city of Isfahan.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Sunflower Farms of Kurdistan
The fields of Kurdistan province in western Iran are among the most suitable ones for cultivating sunflower, whose seeds are widely used in Iran for oil extraction.
Rudkhan Castle Forest; Natural Gem in Northern Iran
Rudkhan Castle is a beautiful region located in the Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests at the southern margin of the Caspian Sea.
Mud Therapy in Lake Urmia; A Mixture of Healing, Recreation
Lake Urmia in north-western Iran is widely known for its therapeutic properties, particularly those of its mud, which is attracting more and more tourists to the region.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Shirabad Waterfall
Shirabad waterfall, located in the city of Khanbebin in Golestan province, is a major tourist attraction in north-eastern Iran.
Exhibition of Lovely Flowers Underway in Iran’s Karaj
The 6th edition of Karaj Flower Fair is showcasing 300,000 flowers from 100 species in the flower garden of the city’s Chamran Park, 35 kilometres west of Tehran.
Jahan Nama Village; A Tranquil Summer Resort North of Iran
Jahan Nama, a village located in a protected area of the same name in Golestan province, northern Iran, is a beautiful place far from the uproar of the everyday urban life.
Varzaneh Desert; Amazing Site for Camping, Stargazing
Khara or Varzaneh Desert is located 100 km east of Isfahan in central Iran near the city of Varzaneh.
Scorpion Poison Trade: An Emerging Lucrative Business
The trade of scorpion venom has turned into one of the most lucrative emerging businesses in Iran, tempting many opportunists to get engaged in hunting or farming scorpions.
Dorfak Ice Cave; Amazing Source of Water for Locals
Dorfak Peak in northern Iran, with an altitude of 2,700 metres, is the roof of Gilan province and a silent volcano which is home to an amazing ice cave and a natural glacier.
Stargazers in Iran Stunned by Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid Meteor Shower, which peaked on Sunday night across the world, dazzled a huge number of Iranian skygazers who flocked to desert and mountainous areas to watch the beautiful astronomical event.
Laton Waterfall; Highest of Its Kind in Iran
Laton waterfall, located in Gilan province in north of the country, is the tallest waterfall of Iran measuring 105 metres in height.
Sabz-Pushan Spring in Southern Iran; Body of Water for All Seasons
A well-known recreational place in Hormozgan province in southern Iran is the Sabz-Pushan spring in Hajjiabad, which lies next to the village of Barghani.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Valley of Stars on Qeshm Island
Residents in southern Iran believe that the Valley of Stars on Qeshm Island has been named after the falling of a star centuries ago.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Anzali Lagoon
Anzali Lagoon, located in Gilan province in northern Iran, is one of the most interesting and largest natural habitats in the country.