Iran in Photos

Iran in Photos: Underground City of Nooshabad

Nooshabad, known as Ouyi to locals, is an underground city with many passages and chambers in Isfahan Province in central Iran. It is one of the world's most remarkable underground cities and dates back to the pre-Islamic era.

Zoorkhaneh (PHOTOS)

Images of Iranian athletes who practice in Zoorkhaneh.

A dhow workshop in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of craftsmen in a workshop in southern Iran building dhows.

Iranian stylists show their stuff at festival (PHOTOS)

Tehran's Water and Fire Park hosted a festival on July 29 where stylists were hard at work to show their creative skills in cutting and shaping hair.

Iran secures return of stolen artifacts from Italy (PHOTOS)

After a prolonged legal battle Iran has secured the return home of 30 ancient artifacts smuggled into Italy over the past 10 years.

Radkan Tower (PHOTOS)

Images of Radkan Tower in northeastern Iran which is almost 800 years old.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Einoldoleh Mansion

The mansion dates back to the Qajar era and was registered as a national historical site in 1998.

Fahraj Mosque in central Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of a 14-century-old mosque in Yazd Province.

Mogherini in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Mogherini who was accompanied by her deputy Helga Schmidt arrived in Tehran on Tuesday to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.

Chal-Nakhjir Cave in Photos

Natural ventilation of the cave keeps it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Khavidak Castle in central Iran (PHOTOS)

Images of Khavidak Castle in Yazd Province which served as a sanctuary for locals when they came under attack by bandits in the past.

Iran’s first manned spacecraft unveiled (PHOTOS)

Prior to the manned mission, two dummies and a monkey will be launched into space as part of an experimental project.

India’s Culture Week Festival in Iran (PHOTOS)

The event featuring Indian clothes, music, food and tea will run through July 31.

Local dolls narrate joys, sorrows of rural women (PHOTOS)

These dolls are environment friendly and carry rich cultural values.

Fathabad Garden in Southern Iran (PHOTOS)

After Government of Prudence and Hope took office, Fathabad garden- a historical place dating back to Qajar era- has been restored.

Paralyzed Iranian man wants his name recorded by Guinness (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of a paralyzed Iranian man who has thrown a basketball through the net from a distance of about 26 m.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Burnt City of Alborz

The Burnt City in Eshtehard, a city in Alborz Province, [not to be confused with the Burnt City in southeastern Iran which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site] is home to manmade mountain dwellings which date back to 1000 years ago.

The tallest dolphinarium in Mideast (PHOTOS)

Tehran houses the tallest dolphinarium in the Middle East.

Mellat Palace Museum (PHOTOS)

Images of Mellat Palace Museum, which was once a royal summer retreat for Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his wife.

Afif-Abad Garden in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

The garden once served as a quiet retreat for Safavid kings.

National Botanical Garden of Iran (PHOTOS)

Images of the National Botanical Garden of Iran which also serves as a genetic bank for endangered plants.

Nuclear negotiators in parliament to present report (PHOTOS)

Images of Iranian nuclear negotiators in parliament to present a report to MPs on the nuclear deal with P5+1.

Susa gained berth on UNESCO World Heritage List (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of Susa, an ancient city the Elamite and Parthian empires in what is today Khuzestan Province.

Iranians celebrate nuclear deal (PHOTOS)

Images of Tehran residents celebrating the conclusion of a nuclear deal with P5+1.

Historical Fort of Babak in Northwestern Iran

Images of Babak historical Fort, a classic example of Iranian architecture.

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