Iran in Photos

Maragheh Temple in northwestern Iran (PHOTOS)

The temple which dates back to the Parthian era was the largest Zoroastrian place of worship during that period.

Museum of vintage cars in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The museum seeks to protect the cars which are a national asset and display the vintage collection for car lovers.

Windmill: Original Iranian Experience of Industrial Structure

The widespread availability of wind has made it possible for Iranians in desert areas to use the windmills.

Film director arrested in all-star match (PHOTO)

An Iranian director who was protesting against the screening of a movie in theaters where his film was to be screened was arrested and later released during a charity match between Iran’s stars and those of the world.

Darabad Botanical Museum in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The museum puts on display 600 plant species collected in two years.

Crops in southeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fertile soil and perfect climatic conditions in the southeastern town of Irandegan have rendered it ideal for cultivation of tropical fruits.

Khosrowshahi Garden in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The garden houses a theater with indoor and outdoor sections which can be used for public performances and gatherings.

Traditional dyeing workshop (PHOTOS)

Traditional methods to dye carpet yarn are still popular in over half-a-century-old workshops in the northwestern city of Tabriz.

Inmates imprisoned for involuntary offenses released in Mashhad (PHOTOS)

Over the past 25 years, 90,000 prisoners found guilty of involuntary offenses have been released.

The 2,500-plus-year-old town of Darabgerd in southern Iran

The salt dome of Darabgerd is now an unrivalled tourist attraction in Fars Province.

Tehran hosts international hand-woven carpet event (PHOTOS)

More than 700 firms are displaying their products in an international hand-woven carpet exhibition in Tehran.

Britain reopens its embassy in Tehran

Britain’s top diplomat reopened his country’s embassy in Tehran.

Navab Bath in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The public bath was constructed below ground level to save energy and tap into groundwater sources.

Tomb of Bozorgmehr in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of the tomb of the great Persian scholar in South Khorasan Province.

Manmade reservoir at the heart of desert in central Iran (PHOTOS)

Birds flying over the region usually make a stop at the reservoir.

Rice harvest season in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Harvest time has arrived in northern Iran where farmers work long hours to gather their crops.

Salehieh Seminary School (PHOTOS)

Salehieh Seminary School was a major philosophy center for Shiite Muslims in the 19th century.

Kazemi Mansion in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Kazemi Mansion is a historical building which houses a number of models and dolls representing the jobs and traditions of people who lived in Tehran 150 years ago.

10-year-old Iranian girl sets Asian swimming record in Caspian Sea (PHOTOS)

An Iranian girl in Gilan Province swam over 10 km in seven hours at the Caspian Sea on August 16.

Calligraphy exhibition at Niavaran Cultural Center (PHOTOS)

The exhibition, which opened at Niavaran Cultural Center on August 16, will run through August 25.

Furg Citadel in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Furg Citadel has 18 round watchtowers which overlook all nearby villages and roads.

Parkour in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of young free-running practitioners in Mazandaran Province who perform complex moves in public in natural and urban environments.

A Tehran cobbler (PHOTOS)

The 42-year-old cobbler drives his self-designed vehicle which resembles a high-heeled shoe to offer services to his clients across Tehran.

Birjand Castle in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

The adobe castle protected people against invaders, especially Turkmens, during the Safavid and Qajar eras.

Tehran square named after Christian martyr (PHOTOS)

Over 120 of those martyred in Iran’s Scared Defense were Armenian.

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