Iran Destination: the ancient Nooshijan Hill, Hamedan

Nooshijan Hill; Fire Temple of Iron Age

Nooshijan Hill; Fire Temple of Iron Age “Nooshijan Hill” is considered the oldest sanctuary of Aryans within the borders of Iran, located 20 kilometers far from Malayer, Hamedan. Nooshajan hill Nooshijan hill is one of the unique works of the pre-Achaemenid Empire civilizations in Iran; the remnants of the third Iron Age and the Medes […]

The Lost Churches in Iran

The majority of historical churches in Iran that possess historical and artistic value were built around the eight century A.H. or the 14th century AD, and the period thereafter. However, this does not mean that there were no churches existing in the country before that period. During the reign of Shah Abbas, the Safavid king, […]

Gabbeh: A traditional variety of Persian carpet

 Persian Gabbeh is a hand-knotted (handmade) thick Persian rug with long pile. It is made by the nomads of Fars province in southern Iran, of which the famous city of Shiraz is the capital. The most famous nomad group of this region is the Qashqai Tribe. Although the existing few old pieces of Gabbeh rugs […]

The Mysterious Ancient Prison: Takht-e Soleyman

The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a valley set in a volcanic mountain region. Takht-e Soleyman is the holiest shrine of Zoroastrianism and the most important relic of the former Sassanid Empire. Registered in UNESCO,  The archaeological site dates from the 6th century. It was partially rebuilt during the […]

A Mysterious Cave in Iran: The Kingdom of Shapour

A Story of a Mysterious Cave in Iran The Kingdom of Shapour Iran , a country with remarkable varieties, hosts many tourists around the world. However, not all the tourists are familiar with the amazing unknown hot-spots in Iran. In this article, Iran Destination intents to introduce one of the mysterious caves in Iran and […]

Necropolis, The city of dead. photo: @SamDavani
Sassanid Ardashir Palace

Sassanid Archaeological Landscape – Iran Destination

in adiThereforemmthabtSassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region- UNESCO World Heritage Site As you know, Fars province in Iran is so rich in history. 22 properties in Iran are already registering on the World Heritage List. Recently, in June, 2018, eight Archeological sites located in three geographical areas of Fras Province were inscribed on UNESCO’s world […]