Cultural Heritage

Saveh Grand Mosque (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Magnificent Grand Mosque of Saveh contains history of a millennium. This Seljuk-era monument was built in the 12th century and is located in Markazi Province.   The...
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Woman stuck in snow gives birth (PHOTOS)

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A heavily pregnant woman gives birth in the process of being rescued by relief workers with the Red Crescent Society of Iran.
IFP Exclusive

Orthodox Christians observe Christmas in Iran (PHOTOS)

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Iranian Christians have observed Christmas Day on January 6.
Handicrafts

Double-sided Persian rug (PHOTOS)

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The rug has been put on display in some Asian and European countries.
Cultural Heritage

Golestan Palace in the course of time (PHOTOS)

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Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital is the place where Iranians can trace history back to the Qajar Dynasty.
Cultural Heritage

Darougheh House in Mashhad

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Darougheh House, which dates back to the Qajar era, has been registered as a national heritage site.
Iran in Pictures

President Rouhani visits disabled war veteran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The president said the patience of veterans such as Hossein Azadbakht serves as a lesson for members of the public and officials.
Iran in Pictures

Gardens which made it to rooftops (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
One way to get the better of that nostalgic feeling is to have your roof-garden; of course not everyone can afford it.
Cultural Heritage

800-year-old town in Kish (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The town which sat on a 120 hectare expanse of land was once a developed population center home to a large number of residents.
Iran in Pictures

Inauguration of Iran’s largest five-star hotel (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The hotel became operational, unofficially though, when Tehran played host to a forum of gas-exporting countries in late November.
IFP Exclusive

Maranjab Desert blanketed by snow (PHOTOS)

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The snow-coated desert draws local and foreign visitors in the winter.
Iran in Pictures

Leader meets with family of Assyrian martyr (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The visit was to mark the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.
Cultural Heritage

7,000-year-old skeleton goes on display (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The skeleton and 34 other items found in excavations on Mowlavi Street will remain on display for 50 days.
Iran in Pictures

Ceremonies to mark anniversary of Zoroaster’s demise (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Followers of the Zoroastrian faith hold ceremonies in memory of the Prophet Zoroaster
Cultural Heritage

Shazdeh Garden in Iranian desert (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The rectangular 5.5 hectare walled garden which features two beautiful mansions has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Custom

2016 New Year Shopping in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Members of the Christian community in Tehran are getting ready for New Year.
Environment

Orumiyeh Lake (Aerial PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The likelihood of the lake's drying up a few years ago caused a flurry of activities to save it, but it is still in anything but ideal conditions.
Environment

Siberian tiger returns to zoo after quarantine (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Officials with the Veterinary Organization have eventually given the Siberian tiger the all clear to return to the zoo.
Cultural Heritage

Asef Mansion, Sanandaj Museum (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The museum is a manifestation of Kurdish identity in western Iran and home to a rich anthropological treasure trove.
Cultural Heritage

Historical mud-and-brick town in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The historical adobe town is believed to have been built in the Sassanid era.
Custom

Iranians prepare to celebrate winter solstice (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Traditionally, on this night families huddle together in the houses of the elders to listen to tales, old and new.
Environment

Air pollution in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The level of particles 2.5 micrometers or less in size was seven times the level deemed acceptable by the World Health Organization.
Healthcare

Medicinal leeches (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Northern Iran is ideal for breeding these creeping blood suckers.
Custom

Turkmen thoroughbred horses (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
For generations, methods of horse breeding have been passed from fathers to sons in the area.
Environment

Female leopard fitted with GPS tracking neckband (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Unlike the previous four, the leopard is a three-year female weighing in at 40 kg.
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