Iran Home to Attractive, Dreadful Caves for Tourists
A top caver describes Iran as one of the few places in the world with dreadful and beautiful caves, shedding more light on the main features of these mysterious attractions.
Hilevar Rock Village; A Survivor of Mongol Invasion of Iran
Dating back to the Ilkhanid period, the historical rock village of Hilevar is located in Osku, East Azarbaijan province, northwestern Iran.
Iran Architecture in Photos: Fin Garden in Kashan
Located in central Iran, Fin Garden is well-known not only for its beautiful architecture, but also an important historical event.
Parthian Graveyard Found in Central Iran
Archaeologists have unearthed a jar burial cemetery at an ancient historic site in Iran’s central city of Isfahan dating back to the Parthian Empire.
Vali Castle in Western Iran, Iconic Symbol of Indigenous Culture
The Vali Castle is a major tourist attraction in Iran’s western province of Ilam as the site has turned into a museum since a decade ago.
Ancient Stone Well Discovered in Isfahan Hills
Archaeologists have discovered a stone water well in Iran’s Isfahan province that belongs to the Sassanid era.
Takht-e Soleyman, Mysterious Historical Site in Northwestern Iran
Since Takht-e Soleyman was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List, efforts have been made to unravel its mysteries.
Tis Mosque, Millennium-Old Building in Southeastern Iran
Tis Mosque is located in Chabahar, southeastern Iran. The interior of this building, which is similar to Pakistani and Indian mosques, has been built 1,000 years ago.
Iran in Photos: Castle of Zahhak in East Azarbaijan
East Azarbaijan province in northwestern Iran is known as the land of forts, including the one named after Zahhak, an evil figure in Persian mythology.
7,000-Year-Old Earthenware Found in Iran
Archaeologists have discovered six intact earthenware dishes in northern Iran dating back to the fifth millennium BCE.
