About Persia

Takht-e-Soleiman Castle, Takab
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The aggregate of the Takht-e-Soleiman monument is placed on a natural high land, about 20 m. above the surrounding plain. All the structural relics have been constructed within an oval shaped rampart. The exterior rampart with 5 m. thickness, 14 m. ... More

Pasargadae, Marvdasht
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This palace is 600 meters to the northeast of the Koorush shrine. The area of this palace is 2,620 square meters and includes a large hall (with eight columns) in the middle and four terraces in four directions and two rooms in the corners. To the e... More

Bistoon Inscription, Bistoon
The primary scientific studies regarding the engravements and inscriptions of Bistoon were made in 1835, by Henry Rawlinson, a young British officer. After which this research was carried on by several scientists who added their discoveries to this ... More

Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid), Marvdasht
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On top of the rocky mountain of Rahmat in the plain of Marvdasht, the ruins of Takht-e-Jamshid palace are pre-eminent. Construction of these palaces started at the time of Darius I (521 BC) and was not completed in less than a period of 150 years. T... More

Chogha Zanbil
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Being located in Khuzestan province, southwest of Iran , Tchogha Zanbil archaeological site comprise the remains of an ancient city which was founded in 13th century BC by Elamite king, Untash Gal. The ancient city, which was named Dor Untash (the ca... More

Soltanieh dome
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Soltanieh Joined the UNESCO List of World Heritage Soltanieh dome is located 30 kilometers from Zanjan, a province capital in west of Iran, dates back to 700 years ago. This dome with its octagonal base, exquisite tile work and magnificent architectu... More

Bam Citadel
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In the northeast of Bam city, at the skirt of a huge rocky hill, stands a fort known as Bam Citadel. The fort was once the ancient city of Bam . The main materials used in its structure were raw clay, terra cotta and straws, but in some sections ston... More

Imam Square in Isfahan
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Imam Square in Isfahan was built upon the order of Shah Abbas in 1021 AH. Alighapoo Mansion on the western side of the square, Imam Mosque on the northern side, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque on the eastern side, and Qeisarieh Bazaar on the southern side ar... More