Iran in Pictures

Stepanos Church in Western Iran

The ancient church of Stepanos has now turned into a museum in Hamedan.

Hindu temple in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

The temple was initially built as a place of worship for Hindu traders who were based in Bandar Abbas.

Iran and China make a cultural milestone (PHOTOS)

A joint concert by the Tehran Symphony Orchestra and the China Philharmonic Orchestra is hoped to open a new chapter in cultural ties between the two ancient nations.

Markooh Castle, a tourist attraction in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Markooh Castle is visited by many tourists each year and is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of the Caspian province of Mazandaran.

Volunteer rescue operation to save fish stranded in Zayanderud (PHOTOS)

Nature lovers got together in Isfahan to rescue fish stuck in muddy ponds of the city’s famous river.

Date harvest (PHOTOS)

The harvest season in southern Iran is upon date farmers.

Mystery of Rig-e Jenn, Iran’s most unknown spot (PHOTOS)

Except a handful of researchers who have traveled to Rig-e Jenn, no one has ever passed through it.

Mystery cemetery in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Locals believe that the white soil of the cemetery does not let corpses decompose and that the sins of those buried in the graveyard are completely forgiven.

Tourist attractions in Maku Free Trade Zone (PHOTOS)

Maku Free Trade Zone is home to picturesque scenery.

Pharmacy doubles as art gallery (PHOTOS)

The colorful walls featuring the works of different artists lift the spirit of people who visit the drugstore.

The only woman who makes horseshoes in Iran (PHOTOS)

Making horseshoes for my horse inspired me to learn the skill, Ashnaei said.

Iran in Photos: Underground City of Nooshabad

Nooshabad, known as Ouyi to locals, is an underground city with many passages and chambers in Isfahan Province in central Iran. It is one of the world's most remarkable underground cities and dates back to the pre-Islamic era.

Zoorkhaneh (PHOTOS)

Images of Iranian athletes who practice in Zoorkhaneh.

A dhow workshop in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of craftsmen in a workshop in southern Iran building dhows.

Iranian stylists show their stuff at festival (PHOTOS)

Tehran's Water and Fire Park hosted a festival on July 29 where stylists were hard at work to show their creative skills in cutting and shaping hair.

Heroes Jersey awarded to FM Zarif, nuclear chief Salehi (PHOTOS)

Zarif and Salehi were named as heroes at a ceremony to mark National Day of Heroic Culture.

Iran secures return of stolen artifacts from Italy (PHOTOS)

After a prolonged legal battle Iran has secured the return home of 30 ancient artifacts smuggled into Italy over the past 10 years.

Radkan Tower (PHOTOS)

Images of Radkan Tower in northeastern Iran which is almost 800 years old.

Fahraj Mosque in central Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of a 14-century-old mosque in Yazd Province.

Fabius in Tehran (PHOTOS)

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with the country’s high-ranking officials.

Mogherini in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Mogherini who was accompanied by her deputy Helga Schmidt arrived in Tehran on Tuesday to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.

Chal-Nakhjir Cave in Photos

Natural ventilation of the cave keeps it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Khavidak Castle in central Iran (PHOTOS)

Images of Khavidak Castle in Yazd Province which served as a sanctuary for locals when they came under attack by bandits in the past.

India’s Culture Week Festival in Iran (PHOTOS)

The event featuring Indian clothes, music, food and tea will run through July 31.

Local dolls narrate joys, sorrows of rural women (PHOTOS)

These dolls are environment friendly and carry rich cultural values.

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