The Tomb of Cyrus is the monument of Cyrus the Great approximately 1 km southwest of the palaces of Pasargadae. The most extensive description based on a lost account by Aristobulus, who had accompanied Alexander the Great on his eastern campaign in the late 4th century B.C., is to be found in the Anabasis of […]
yakh meaning “ice” and chal meaning pit is an ancient type of evaporative cooler. Above ground, the structure had a domed shape, but had a subterranean storage space; it was often used to store ice, but sometimes was used to store food as well. The subterranean space coupled with the thick heat-resistant construction material insulated […]
Deir-e Gachin caravanserai is one of the oldest caravansaries of Iran located 80 km northeast of Qom, also known as mother of all Iranian caravansaries. The Iranian desert is preppered with long-abandoned caravansaries, sprawling inns centered in large rectangular courtyards where caravans of merchants would rest, trade, and stay the night before continuing their long […]
One of the most amazing monuments which are scattered on the suburbs of Isfahan are pigeon towers. There were more than 14000 pigeon towers on the plain of Isfahan, especially on the east and west of the city. Unfortunately a large number of these towers were destroyed, and vanished. For centuries Isfahan relied on pigeons […]
Radkan Tower in Khorasan Razavi Province is located 80 kilometers from Mashhad and on the road to Chenaran in the okd Radkan City. Based on historical evidences and studies conducted, Radkan Rod was built by Khajeh Nasir al-Din Tusi, the mathematician, astronomer, and great scientist of Khorasan. It is located in 26 kilometers northwest of […]
The wonderland of Iran has an infinite number of offers for travel lovers. Ranging from the most ancient historical sites to the amazing natural wonders, Iran is a unique destination for all types of travelers.Badab e Surt, The wonderland of Iran has an infinite number of offers for travel lovers. Ranging from the most ancient […]
Located on the arid and windswept plains of northeastern Iran, 30 miles from the Afghan border, the small village of Nashtifan is keeping ancient traditions alive amid the winds of change. The town is home to some of the earliest windmills in the world, and the structures are still in use today. Nashtifan mills are […]
One of the famous deserts in Isfahan province is Varzaneh desert which is located near Varzaneh city. The short distance from Varzaneh city to the center of Isfahan province has made this desert very attractive to nature lovers, especially the people of Isfahan. However, nature lovers from other cities such as Tehran also show great […]
In the stunning green hills of Northern Iran, one cemetery is covered in headstones distinctly resembling male and female genitalia. Some are cylindrical and capped, while others are paired and rounded. All told, the cemetery has a total of 600 monuments to sex organs sprawling across the vibrant landscape. Khalid Nabi Cemetery is a little-known […]
Chal-Nakhjir Cave is one of the amazing attractions of Markazi province, which is located between Naraq and Delijan on the hillside of Takht-kooh. This cave dates back to the third geologic period. It is interesting to know that Chal means a pit, and Nakhjir means a hunting ground. Nakhjir Cave or Chal-Nakhjir Cave is the […]
