Cultural Heritage

The remains of an ancient fortress dating back to the Achaemenid era have been discovered in northeastern Iran.

Abbasabad Lake is a beautiful site in northern Iran which also includes a centuries-old monument.

The historical Haj-Qoli-Khan house is one of the ancient homes in the central Iranian city of Qom.

The town of Kahak in Iran’s north-central Qom province boasts picturesque scenery as well as historical monuments much revered by Iranians.

Muqarnas is a kind of ornamented work in Iranian architecture and has contributed to the evolution of some forms of art.

The Castle of Falak ol-Aflak or Shapur Khast is a historical fortress in western Iran, dating back to the Sassanid era.

A stone carving showing a human face in bas-relief has been newly discovered at the historical site of Persepolis in southern Iran.

The Uraman or Uramanat region in western Iran is close to being registered on the UNESCO’s list of historical sites.

The World Power Sport Federation (WPSF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on holding Asian world powerlifting championships at Persepolis, a world-famous historical site in southern Iran

The Qeisarieh complex in Iran’s central city of Isfahan involves an impressive portal leading to the Grand Bazaar and the must-see attractions in old town.

Iran’s Treasury of National Jewels is a treasure-trove of rare, priceless jewellery and one of the world’s biggest collections of gold.

The second skeleton of a young girl dating back to the Parthian era has been dug out in central Iran.

A historical grave dating back to the Parthian era has been dug out in archaeological excavations in western Iran.

Hundreds of antiquities dating back to over 2,300 years ago have been confiscated from smugglers of antique items in western Iran.

The ruins of Persepolis, located in Iran’s Fars province, is an ancient complex which narrates the nation’s rich culture and civilization.

The historical bazaar of Asiabar village in northern Iran is a traditional market that has supplied local and non-local products for centuries.

Rashtidoozi is a type of traditional Iranian crochet where cloth is decorated with colourful silk thread.

The 70-Mullah Cemetery is an 800-year-old graveyard whose architecture is inspired by the tomb of Cyrus the Great.

The historical house of Brigadier General Amini Sedehi is located in Foroushan neighborhood of Khomeini-Shahr, Isfahan province, central Iran.

The historical caravanserai of Yam, located in the city of Marand in north-western Iran, once used to be an important place on the way of Silk Road.

Remains of over a dozen humans and animals have been unearthed in the ancient ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran.

The historical house of Malek is located in Bein ol-Haramein Bazaar in the heart of the Iranian capital.

A precious antique cup has been dug out at Iran’s Hassanlou historical site, which is one of the most important ancient spots in the Iranian plateau with international reputation.

The Tughrul Tower is a remnant of Seljuk period located in Rey, southern Tehran.

The Temple of Anahita, an ancient monument dating back to the Parthian era (247 BCE – 224 CE), is the second stone building of Iran.