Iran in Photos

Migratory birds in Zayandeh Rood River (PHOTOS)

The arrival of the birds came a week after water began flowing again on the river bed of Zayandeh Rood.

Mirror House of Mofakham; Wonderful Persian Mansion

Mofakham mirror house, a beautiful epitome of Persian architecture, is part of a big traditional garden complex in Bojnourd, North Khorasan, northeastern Iran.

Street theater festival, painting expo for the disabled (PHOTOS)

During the three-day festival 15 troupes made up of actors with disabilities performed in different locations across the capital and an expo of paintings was held.

Single-student school in northwestern Iran (PHOTOS)

The teacher of this single-student school travels every day from Meshkin Shahr to teach the only student of the village.

Presence of Iranian artists in Biennale in Venice (PHOTOS)

Iranian artists took part in the event for a seventh time.

Traditional Tiling Workshop (PHOTOS)

The workshop provides all the tiles used in mosques and holy places in the northeastern province.

International Cheetah Day (PHOTOS)

The ceremony was held at Pardisan Park, a research site in Tehran, home to two Asiatic Cheetahs.

Iran in Photos: Sun Palace in Kalat Naderi

Originally built as a royal residence and treasury, the Sun Palace in Kalat Naderi, north-eastern Iran, has turned into a museum.

All that unfolded on Ashura on one canvas (PHOTOS)

My goal was to make those who set their eyes on this painting ponder, says the painter.

Iran’s coastal south (PHOTOS)

Bushehr on the Persian Gulf is the 17th largest Iranian province.

An alley roofed with umbrellas (PHOTOS)

The decoration of a small alley in Tehran gives an umbrella sense to the expression: having a roof over one's head.

Arba’een Walk (PHOTOS)

In keeping with an old tradition, many walk hundreds of kilometers to get to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala where the third Shiite imam is laid to rest.

Kaboud-Val Waterfall in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Kaboud-val, which is six meters in height, is Iran's largest full-moss waterfall.

Tehran Museum of Music (PHOTOS)

The museum opened its door to the public in 2009 to preserve the country’s national heritage.

Wildlife Census in national park (PHOTOS)

During the census-taking a number of poachers were apprehended.

Objects of historical interest seized in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The objects, including gold jewelry, silver coins, a seal that dates back to the Sassanid era, and figurines, were seized in three sting operations which led to the arrest of six smugglers.

Heads of state arrive in Tehran for GECF summit (PHOTOS)

Presidents of Bolivia, Russia, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Venezuela, Iraq and Turkmenistan are among foreign dignitaries who have arrived in Tehran.

Iran’s Time Museum (PHOTOS)

A large number of bedside clocks as well as pocket and wrist-watches are on display at the museum.

Migratory birds arrive in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

The migratory birds arrive from Siberia in autumn to spend the winter in northern Iran which has milder weather.

Breathtaking fall scenery in Botanical Garden (PHOTOS)

The garden, which is 145 hectares in area, is the largest in the Middle East.

Tochal Piste officially opens in Tehran

The snow-covered slopes of Tochal are used by a lot of skiers in the capital every winter.

Remarkable desert formations in southeastern Iran

Every corner of the desert is home to archeological sites dating back to the fourth millennium B.C. and the Islamic.

Norwegian ambassador joins saffron farmers in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

On a visit to the town of Khusf, which is known for its quality saffron, the Norwegian ambassador to Iran helped farmers gather their crops.

Trips across deserts by nomads in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Over 100 nomadic families travel from northeastern Iran to spend the winter in Semnan Province.

Farmers clearing once brimful water canals (PHOTOS)

The tradition has not drifted into oblivion, the region has been in the grip of an 18-year dry spell though.

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