Bastam Grand Mosque in Semnan (PHOTOS)

Bastam Grand Mosque and Kashaneh Tower are two historical sites in Semnan Province, northern Iran.

Thousand-and-One-Nights train in Iran (PHOTOS)

A number of foreign tourists on board Thousand and One Nights, a train, have arrived in Zanjan in northwestern Iran.

Carpet Museum of Iran in photos

The Carpet Museum of Iran showcases priceless hand-woven carpets from urban, rural and nomadic areas across Iran.

Takht-e Jamshid, a look at Iran’s colorful past (PHOTOS)

Takht-e Jamshid, a World Heritage Site, which is in Fars Province, is a reminder of Iran’s historical past.

Hiking in the Heights of Talesh (PHOTOS)

Photos of a group of hikers trekking in the heights of Talesh, a green city in the northern province of Gilan.

A look at Iran’s registered and unregistered heritage at UNESCO

Some countries have succeeded in having disputed intellectual property registered in their own names and it’s too late to undo things.

A short stop by Lake Orumiyeh (PHOTOS)

A short stop by Lake Orumiyeh by a photographer and the images it has helped create.

Iran to import rare white tiger from Germany

Should Iran Veterinary Organization grant permission, the white tiger will be delivered this week, said an official with Iran's Environment Protection Organization.

National Festival of Iranian Ethnic Groups (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of the opening ceremony of the National Festival of Iranian Ethnic Groups which was held in the capital of Kurdistan Province.

Recipe for Dizi, Famous Traditional Persian Food

In traditional Iranian restaurants, Dizi is still served in small clay pots with a number of truly delicious side dishes.

Hour al-Azim Lagoon (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of Hour al-Azim Lagoon which straddles the border between Iran and Iraq.

Tulip Festival

A Tulip Festival is annually organized by an Iranian flower breeder in early May allowing people to feast their eyes on the beautiful flowers free of charge.

Daughter of Sun, a real gem and an ambassador of health

A floral necklace is an ambassador of health to help women who suffer from cancer to learn about ways to come to terms with their disease.

A woman who wants to turn her hometown into world’s capital of hand-woven carpets

My ultimate ambition is to establish a centralized village where hand-woven carpets are made, says the Iranian entrepreneur.

Iran, land of different climates

Iran is located in a place where the highly distinctive flora and fauna of different regions converge.

A fake Indian name for the Persian lion

An Iranian environmentalist says that renaming or naturalization of an animal which is native to other countries cannot change the history of the animal.

Signs of early modern humans found in a cave in western Iran

The reasons which contributed to the mystery extinction of Neanderthals are highly likely to be unraveled during the excavations across different sites in Khorramabad Valley.

Expo Milano 2015, a window of opportunity for Iran to present its potential

The Iranian envoy in Italy has said that Eastern and Western investors are invited to Iran and do business in a healthy and secure atmosphere.

At the Height of Tehran’s Tallest Flagpole

You may be interested in seeing some wonderful photos of Tehran, Iran's capital, taken from the top of its tallest flagpole!

History Show Focusing on Seljuq Dynasty in Isfahan

Snapshots of a theater festival aimed at educating people in Isfahan on the Seljuq Dynasty through theatrical performances.

Iran in Photos: Isfahan History Show

Troupes reenact the memories of the historical city of Isfahan in central Iran.

Nature Bridge in Tehran; the awarded structure of 2015

The curved path with variable width and changes in the slopes of the bridge slows down the users and creates a sense of mystery about the destination.

100-plus ancient epigraphs return home from US (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of the arrival home from the US of 108 Persian epigraphs dug out decades ago in Chogha Mish Hills in southern Iran.

Caracals in Iran

Caracals are deemed as a symbol of beauty and magnificence in deserts across Iran.

Tajrish street market in northern Tehran

The snapshots of Tajrish market, a local street market in Tehran, where colorful items are on offer.

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