Iran's Cultural Heritage

The historical caravanserai of Yam, located in the city of Marand in north-western Iran, once used to be an important place on the way of Silk Road.

Ignazio Cassis, the head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), is touring the historical attractions of the central city of Isfahan as he arrives in Iran for an official visit.

Remains of over a dozen humans and animals have been unearthed in the ancient ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran.

The historical house of Malek is located in Bein ol-Haramein Bazaar in the heart of the Iranian capital.

A precious antique cup has been dug out at Iran’s Hassanlou historical site, which is one of the most important ancient spots in the Iranian plateau with international reputation.

The Tughrul Tower is a remnant of Seljuk period located in Rey, southern Tehran.

The Temple of Anahita, an ancient monument dating back to the Parthian era (247 BCE – 224 CE), is the second stone building of Iran.

The historical mosque of Hakim is located in an old neighbourhood of Isfahan, a city in central Iran.

Door knockers are among the symbols of Iranian culture that have remained on the doors of old houses in various parts of the country, particularly the Persian Gulf port city of Bushehr.

Iran has officially objected to Ankara’s proposal for the registration, by UNESCO, of what it calls “Islamic calligraphy” as part of Turkey’s intangible cultural heritage.

Shir Qaleh or the Castle of Lions is located on the top of a mountain in central Iran.

The skeleton of a Parthian woman has been unearthed during archaeological excavations on a historical hill in the central Iranian province of Isfahan.

One of the most interesting cemeteries in Iran’s capital belongs to the soldiers of Alliance who were killed during the two World Wars.

The first windmills of the world were built around 1,000 years ago in Sistan region, south-eastern Iran.

The Armenian cemeteries in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, southwestern Iran, are among the region's most interesting tourist attractions.

The first "gallery alley" of Iran has been opened in the historical passage of Qavam Orangery, Shiraz.

The Police in Iran’s capital of Tehran have disbanded an antique dealing ring, confiscating 750 antique coins dating back to 3,000 years ago.

Zarbaft is the most exquisite and legendary Persian textile which was once a world-famous fabric.

Two ancient structures dating back to the Parthian Empire (Arsacid Empire) have been unearthed in central Iran.

The Monastery of Saint Thaddeus in north-western Iran is considered by some experts to be the oldest church of the Christian world.

Jahan-Nama Museum, which contains collections of artworks from all over the world, is located in Sahebqaraniyeh Palace, northern Tehran.

Ancient artefacts belonging to Iran have been handed over to the Iranian representative in Austria via legal formalities.

The Shafe’i grand mosque in Iran’s western city of Kermanshah highlights an elegant example of Islamic mosques inspired by the Ottoman architecture.

“A Look at the History of Jolfa” is the title of an exhibition on the traditional jobs, arts and clothing of Armenians in Iran’s Isfahan.

Soltaniyeh Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwestern Iran, in photos.