Southern Iran Major Habitat for Seabirds

The coastal regions of Bushehr province in southern Iran are one of the most important natural habitats of seabirds and wading birds.

Iran’s Historic City of Masuleh Turns White by Heavy Snow

Heavy snow has blown the historic city of Masuleh in northern Iran turning it completely white and creating a mesmerising perspective.

5,000-year-old Antiques Discovered in Iran’s Jiroft

Police officials of Jiroft in Iran’s central Kerman province say they have found antique objects that are about 5000 years old.

Persian Saffron Ice Cream; Delicate Dessert for Hot Days

Saffron ice cream is one of the most popular and original desserts in Iranian culture. As its name suggests, saffron is one of the main ingredients of this type of ice cream.

Grave Belonging to Iron Age Warrior Discovered in Northern Iran

Iranian officials say the body of a forty-year-old man and his weapons belonging to 3 thousand years ago have been discovered in Rostamabad near Rasht in northern Gilan province.

Qatar’s Awarding of Windcatcher Scale Model Raises Eyebrows in Iran

Last week, Iranian netizens were shocked to see Qatari officials awarding a scale model of windcatchers to Paris Saint-Germain staff who had won a traditional camel race in the peninsular nation.

Iran’s Zaras Village; A Gem in Heart of Zagros Mountains

Zaras village in Iran’s southern Khuzestan province has temperate winters and very beautiful nature. In recent years by providing facilities for tourists it has become the destination of many nature lovers.

Iran’s Yazd Home to World’s Third Tourist Library

The only fixed tourist library of the world that dates back to 250 years ago, is located at the heart of the Iranian central city of Yazd.

Iran’s Darbandsar Ski Resort Hosts Thousands of Athletes

Darbandsar Ski Resort is one of the most equipped ski resorts in Iran which has been hosting international ski championships in recent years.

Daffodil Festival Underway in Iran’s Behbahan

The city of Behbahan in the east of Iran’s Khuzestan Province is nationally known for its ancient Daffodil gardens.

Deir-e Gachin; Mother of Iranian Caravanserais

Deir-e Gachin Caravanserai is one of the greatest caravanserais of Iran which is located in the centre of Kavir National Park in Qom province.

“Iran, Cradle of Civilisation” Exhibition to Move to Spain

In the coming days, the exhibition of “Iran, Cradle of Civilisation”, which is now underway in the Netherlands, is set to move to a museum in eastern Spain after the end of the exhibition.

‘Wakeful Winter’ Festival Underway in Iran’s Ardabil

A winter festival is being held in the northwestern Iranian province of Ardabil, the hub of snow and winter tourism in Iran.

Number of Americans Visiting Iran on Rise

The number of American citizens who visited Iran as tourists in the first eight months of the current Persian calendar year has increased significantly compared with the similar period last year, an official says.

Alvares Ski Resort; Largest of Its Kind in Iran

Alvares Ski Resort in the steep hillside of Sabalan Mountain is 12 kilometers away from Alvares village and 24 kilometers away from Sareyn county in the northeastern province of Ardabil.

Heydareh-Qazi Khan Village: A Picturesque Site in West-Central Iran

The Heydareh-Qazi Khan village in west-central Iran is a magnificent beauty spot that annually draws a large number of visitors and tourists.

Historical Water Transfer System Unearthed in Central Iran

A complicated water transfer system dating back to the mid-Islamic centuries has been unearthed in central Iran.

Culture of Hijab in Iran; From Past to Present

The Iranian community has been observing some form of Islamic dress code (hijab) since the ancient times – the Achaemenid era in particular – up to now.  

Inner Peace in Iran’s Abuzeid Abad Desert

Abuzeid Abad Desert in central Iran is one of the most beautiful deserts in the country which brings every visitor a sense of inner peace.

Artificial Lake in Tehran Attracts Migratory Birds

Ian’s capital Tehran has created a new eco-system for migratory birds from eastern Europe and northern Siberia.

Persian Gulf Island Attracts Growing Number of Tourists

Nabio, an un-inhabited island in Persian Gulf, has attracted a growing number of tourists over the past years by its unique and pristine nature.

Iran’s Beauties: World’s Oldest Arch Dam

Kebar dam, the world’s oldest arch dam, has been built on a river with the same name in southwest of the central city of Qom.

Two Possibly Ancient Jars Discovered in Iran

Two large and possibly old earthenware jars are found during construction operations in the south of the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Carrots Stew; Original Dish from Iran’s Azarbaijan Province

Tabriz carrot stew is one of the most delicious and original dishes of Tabriz in northwest of Iran. It is both made with chicken and meat. They use chopped fried carrots in it. Contrary to what is supposed to be, this stew is not sweet and has a sour-sweet flavour due to using of plums. But you can add as much as sugar you want to make the food sweet.

Iran’s Kalat-e Naderi Heights Shrouded in Fog

Kalat-e Naderi is a massive natural fortress located north of Sousia, in Kalat County of Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Province. It is famous as the only fortress ever to withstand a siege by Tamerlane.

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