Iran in Pictures

Iran Photos: Selected Media Images and Photo-Stories – Iran and its attractions through the lens of photographers. The best photos of Iran’s nature, culture, traditions, history, tourism and daily life.

Cultural Heritage

Maragheh Temple in northwestern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The temple which dates back to the Parthian era was the largest Zoroastrian place of worship during that period.
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Museum of vintage cars in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The museum seeks to protect the cars which are a national asset and display the vintage collection for car lovers.
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Windmill: Original Iranian Experience of Industrial Structure

IFP Editorial Staff -
The widespread availability of wind has made it possible for Iranians in desert areas to use the windmills.
Cinema

Film director arrested in all-star match (PHOTO)

Emad Askarieh -
An Iranian director who was protesting against the screening of a movie in theaters where his film was to be screened was arrested and later released during a charity match between Iran’s stars and those of the world.
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Darabad Botanical Museum in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The museum puts on display 600 plant species collected in two years.
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Crops in southeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Fertile soil and perfect climatic conditions in the southeastern town of Irandegan have rendered it ideal for cultivation of tropical fruits.
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Khosrowshahi Garden in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The garden houses a theater with indoor and outdoor sections which can be used for public performances and gatherings.
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Traditional dyeing workshop (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Traditional methods to dye carpet yarn are still popular in over half-a-century-old workshops in the northwestern city of Tabriz.
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Inmates imprisoned for involuntary offenses released in Mashhad (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Over the past 25 years, 90,000 prisoners found guilty of involuntary offenses have been released.
Cultural Heritage

The 2,500-plus-year-old town of Darabgerd in southern Iran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The salt dome of Darabgerd is now an unrivalled tourist attraction in Fars Province.
Handicrafts

Tehran hosts international hand-woven carpet event (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
More than 700 firms are displaying their products in an international hand-woven carpet exhibition in Tehran.
Foreign Policy

Britain reopens its embassy in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Britain’s top diplomat reopened his country’s embassy in Tehran.
Cultural Heritage

Navab Bath in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The public bath was constructed below ground level to save energy and tap into groundwater sources.
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Tomb of Bozorgmehr in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Photos of the tomb of the great Persian scholar in South Khorasan Province.
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Manmade reservoir at the heart of desert in central Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Birds flying over the region usually make a stop at the reservoir.
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Rice harvest season in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Harvest time has arrived in northern Iran where farmers work long hours to gather their crops.
Cultural Heritage

Salehieh Seminary School (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Salehieh Seminary School was a major philosophy center for Shiite Muslims in the 19th century.
Cultural Heritage

Kazemi Mansion in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Kazemi Mansion is a historical building which houses a number of models and dolls representing the jobs and traditions of people who lived in Tehran 150 years ago.
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10-year-old Iranian girl sets Asian swimming record in Caspian Sea (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
An Iranian girl in Gilan Province swam over 10 km in seven hours at the Caspian Sea on August 16.
Art

Calligraphy exhibition at Niavaran Cultural Center (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The exhibition, which opened at Niavaran Cultural Center on August 16, will run through August 25.
Cultural Heritage

Furg Citadel in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Furg Citadel has 18 round watchtowers which overlook all nearby villages and roads.
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Parkour in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Photos of young free-running practitioners in Mazandaran Province who perform complex moves in public in natural and urban environments.
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A Tehran cobbler (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The 42-year-old cobbler drives his self-designed vehicle which resembles a high-heeled shoe to offer services to his clients across Tehran.
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Birjand Castle in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The adobe castle protected people against invaders, especially Turkmens, during the Safavid and Qajar eras.
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Tehran square named after Christian martyr (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Over 120 of those martyred in Iran’s Scared Defense were Armenian.
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