Welcome to Iran
Welcome to Iran Welcome to Iran, to what could be the friendliest country on earth. Iran is the jewel in Islam’s crown, combining glorious architecture with a warm-hearted welcome. In the Footsteps of Empire If you’re drawn to places where echoes of ancient civilizations resonate down through the ages, Iran could be your thing. Some […]
Persepolis – UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Persepolis The ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire is Persepolis, located in 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. Persepolis with its 2500 Years history is one of the most important sites in Iran which is registered to UNESCO World Heritage in 1979. Persepolis’s name regards to Pars e […]
Exploring Iran’s Necropolis or Naqsh-e Rustam
Ancient Necropolis of Iran Naqsh-e Rostam is an ancient necropolis of Iran, one of the sacred ancient sites for thousands of years which were flourishing on that time. Some historical monuments of the Elamite, the Achaemenid and the Sassanid era have been carved on the mountain. Tombs are belonged the Achaemenid kings are carved out […]
Persepolis
Persepolis Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture. UNESCO declared the ruins of Persepolis a World Heritage Site […]