For centuries, Persians have applied the Nowruz spirit to every dark challenge that has come their way. This spirit has made Nowruz far more than just a New Year celebration over the course of history. Nowruz is
Petroglyphs have always had a special place in the history of human civilisation so that they have been considered in all parts of the world. Iran has also had a long history in petroglyphs' creation. Up until now, many examples have been identified in different parts of this country. In ...
Iran has a rich history of religions, reflecting its ancient history and vibrant culture. Dominated by Shia Islam, the nation’s spiritual life also preserves the teachings of Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest faiths. Additionally, Sunni Islam, the Baha’i Faith, and various indigenous...
Iran is a large country in the Middle East. It is one of the most ancient countries on the earth.Throughout the years, its culture has influenced different parts from the Nile River to the center of Eu-rope. For many years, people from across the world have traveled along the historical...
Iran, also known as Persia, has a rich and complex history that spans over thousands of years. Here is a brief overview of some of the key events and periods in Iran’s history: Ancient Iran (pre-550 BCE): The earliest known civilization in Iran dates back to the Elamite kingdom in ...
Iran's population is 84 million and has a land area of 636,372 sq mi (six times smaller than the US). Most of the country has a desert or semi-arid climate, either hot or cool, depending on the elevation. Places with similar climates include Arizona and Utah. In such a climate, ...
History Archeological findings in the Qazvin plain reveal the existence of urban agricultural settlements as far back as 7000BCE. The name “Qazvin” or “Kasbin” is derived from Cas, an ancient tribe that lived south of the Caspian Sea millennia ago. Qazvin has been a hotbed of historica...
Iran’s ancientculturehas a deep architectural tradition. The Elamite, Achaemenian, Hellenistic, and other pre-Islamicdynastiesleft striking stone testaments to their greatness, such asChoghā ZanbilandPersepolis—both of which were designatedUNESCOWorld Heritage sitesin 1979. Three monastic ensembles cen...
I had good experiences withLonely Planet Iran– I think it is still the best traveler’s bible for backpacking Iran. Besides another very usefulIran travel guide by Bradt, there are two interesting books calledRevolutionary Iran: A History of the Islamic RepublicandIran Empire of the Mind: A ...
It is among several cites in Iran with a strong cultural heritage, which is expressed in the local accent, poetry, local music, handicrafts and customs that Kerman has introduced to the world of culture. The Iran museum of Zoroastrians, which showcases the ancient history of Zoroastrians, is...