Sunday, 20 October 2013 15:07

Tagh-e Bostan

The Historical site of Tagh-e Bostan or (Taq-e Bostan) is situated in Kermanshah City in Iran. Taq means an Arch and Bostan means A very beautiful garden. Thus, Taq-e Bostan means an Arch of a very beautiful garden. The appellation of taq or arch here refers to two ancient arch from Sassanid dynasty in Iran. Tagh-e Bostan is consists of the big arch, small arch and a plate of stone inscription outside the cave. These two arches have been carved out of stone in the mountain. Outside the big cave there are two winged angels holding a medallion. Inside the cave there are many carvings including a big horse and a rider which is “Khosro Parviz” the king of Iran in Sassanid period.

Thursday, 17 October 2013 13:49

Takht-e Soleymān

Takhte Soleyman or Adur Gushnasp (Azar Goshnasb) is situated in 45km away from Takab a city in West-Azarbayejan of Iran. This place is based on a natural sediments of a lake and is 20m above the height of the agricultural fields. The Siege of this site has 38 ornate towers in elliptic shape. Inside the Takht-e soleyman there is a natural lake with 120 m of length and 80 m of wideness.

Published in Temples
Monday, 14 October 2013 05:21

Saint Stepanos Monastery

This Magnificent Monastery is situated in north-west of Iran in east-Azarbayejan and it is 16 km away from the City of Jolfa. The building belongs to the 8th century. This monastery is also called “the monastery of the sunset valley” in local language.

Published in Mosques
Saturday, 12 October 2013 17:45

Chogha Zanbil ziggurat

Chogha Zanbil is One of the greatest elamite buildings and the remnants of ancient history of mesopotamia. This great fortress was originally a temple and is situated in South-west of Iran in Province of Khuzestan near the Susa city. 

This region is ripe with ancient history of Iran and mesopotamia. Chogha Zanbil is one of those fascinating places. At the first glance it is like a fortress built near the River Dez which is a big branch of Karoun River.

Published in Temples
Thursday, 10 October 2013 15:27

Tomb and Mosque of Sheikh Shahab Aldin Ahari

Tomb and Mosque of “Sheikh Mohaqeqin Sultan Shahab Aldin Ahari” is Situated in Ahar City in eastern Azarbayejan and it consists of the main building, High balcony, Yard, 2 minaret and a porch. Inside the mosque there are traditional tiles, lattice windows and stained glass.

Published in islamic
Thursday, 26 September 2013 05:03

Dolphinarium of Kish Island

The Dolphine park of Kish Island is a unique place amongst all other entertainment resorts in Iran. It is situated in south of Iran in the sea of Persian gulf in Kish Island. The island itself is a spectacular island with coral beach.

The dolphine park is a 100 hectar place situated in south east of the Island and include Green fields with various plants, Birds Garden and the first and only dolphinarium in Iran.

Published in resorts
Tuesday, 24 September 2013 13:33

cobalt Blue Mosque

The Original Structure of this beautiful and spectacular mosque belongs to Jahan-Shah Ghareh Ghoyounloo who lived on the second half of 9th century. The founder of this place was "Salehe" the daughter of Jahan-Shah. From the remnants it can be understood how beautiful and magnificant the mosque was and still is. The main entrance door is a spectacular one and is distinctive in the color and arabesque.

Published in islamic
Thursday, 12 September 2013 16:32

Arg of Tabriz

Arg-e AliShāh, also known as Arg-e Tabriz and Masjid AliShāh, is a remnant of a mosque in the center of Tabriz, Iran, built in the Ilkhanate period.

Construction of Arg begins under advisory of Illkhanate minister Taj-edin-Jahanshah, as a mosque. However construction was halted after the death of the minister and the collapse of the roof of the mosque . Later on Arg was used as an educational center during Safavid era. During the occupation of

Published in islamic
Thursday, 12 September 2013 13:32

Measurement Museum of Tabriz

The Measurement Museum of Tabriz is a situated in the heart of Tabriz in an old and traditional house renowned as Salmasi. Here the rudimentary measurement instruments are being kept. Instruments of measuring time, weight, water flow, oil volume and others. 

Published in museum
Monday, 22 July 2013 14:47

Sheikh Safi aldin Ardebili

This site is known today as Sheikh Safi Aldin (eddin) Ardebili which consists of many smaller parts and courtyards such as: Aali Qapou, Entrance, great courtyard, the tomb of sheikh safi aldin, seraglio, Tomb of King Esmaiil, Janat Sara Mosque , abbey, Martirdom cemetry and other parts.

This Historical place is one of the most beautiful sites in historical and artistical aspects in Iran.

Published in islamic