This epic-scale museum, on a landscaped site of 21 hectares, is dedicated to the Iran–Iraq War, a bloody eight-year conflict that claimed a million lives. The main building consists of seven halls that commemorate the war’s martyrs and run you through the history of the conflict in forensic detail. It may sound harrowing, but it […]
40 kilometers northwest of Natanz town in Isfahan province on the mountain range slopes of mountain range lies a scenic and ancient village which is called Abyaneh. Due to its local architecture and various historical monuments, Abyaneh is one of the famous villages of Iran. The village is about 1500 years old and, it is one […]
Sa’dabad Complex is a majestic museum on the north of Tehran, the prominent heritage of Qajar Era. Built in 19thcentury, the complex consists of several palaces, as well as forests, streets and museums. The general area of the complex is more than 1 sq.km. Museums exposition covers different aspects of Iranian mythology, art and culture, and […]
Iranian carpets are one of the unique masterpieces created by Iranians since antiquity. Although they are known as Persian carpets, they have been made by various ethnic groups in Iran based on the same traditions and techniques. The facade of the museum resembles the carpet-weaving loom. It also comprises of two floors to display different […]
“The asphalt covered streets and sidewalks during the everyday hustle and bustle are the ideal backdrop to study and record a city and has been an ongoing subject for the camera since the earliest days of photography, whether in books or exhibitions, and worthy of review and reflection. The immediacy of documenting the history and […]
Babak Khoramdin Castle, known as the Babak Fortress located 50 kilometers north Aharcity. At west highlands of great river Gharasu an area known as the Kalibr. The Babak Khoramdin Fortress is on top of a mountain summit of about 2300 to 2700 meters above sea level. Babak castle also known as Babak Fortress also called Baz […]
There are numerous mosques all around the world. Each has a design of its own. However, in order to be distinctive from other mosques, a mosque needs to be unique and possess outstanding features. One such mosque is The Nasir-ol-molk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran. From outside it looks like a conventional mosque, but inside there […]
Chalous Road, officially known as “Road 59”, is one of the most important roads for people from Tehran and Karaj, which begins in Alborz Province and goes to Chalous County in Mazandaran Province. Some consider this road as one of the most beautiful roads in the world. Chalous-Karaj Road displays a unique landscape and spectacular […]
Shushtar historical hydraulic system is a masterpiece to the fullest and represents the advancement of industry and technology in ancient Iran. Darius, the king of Achaemenid dynasty has begun the construction of this great structure, although it has been restored and completed in many years by various dynasties, including the Sassanid dynasty. The Ab-i Gargar canal […]
Hiding behind the town’s high mud-brick walls are hundreds of large traditional houses built by wealthy merchants, monuments to the importance of Kashan as a Qajar-era commercial hub. Built during the 19th century, most have long since been divided into smaller homes and many are literally turning to dust. A few, however, have been restored […]
