Qeshm Tourism Exhibition will be held this January Seven special committee is set up for the Qeshm Tourism Exhibition to be held from 1 to 4 January in Qeshm International Exhibition Hall. The holding of a tourism exhibition focusing on the unique climate of the island and diverse handicrafts can strengthen the tourism filed of …
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HISTORY OF ZOROASTRIANISM
HISTORY OF ZOROASTRIANISM Zoroaster (the Greek name by which the Iranian prophet Zarathustra has become known) is traditionally believed to have lived and taught in the early part of the 6th century BC. His home is probably in the region to the east of the Caspian Sea. Our sources for information about the pre-Zoroastrian …
Yalda in Iran
Yalda in Iran, which means birth, is a Syriac word imported into the Persian language. Early Christians linked this very ancient Persian celebration to Mithra, goddess of light, and to the birth anniversary of Prophet Jesus (PBUH). Iran review writes that in most ancient cultures, including Persia, the start of the solar year has been …
Karaftu castle a cave in Kurdistan Province
Kurdistan province Karftu cave is a cave 67 kilometers north of Divandarreh City in Kurdistan Province. This cave is a lime cave created in the Cenozoic Era. Some parts of the cave are carved and different inscriptions and reliefs of animals are visible in them. There is a Greek inscription above the entrance door …
Muharram in IRAN
As an Islamic country, Muharram is considered one of the most sacred months in Iran and also among the other Muslims worldwide. Many different religious ceremonies are held during this month, especially during the first ten days of this month. Without any doubt the religious ceremonies which are held in Iran in Muharram are considered …
world Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is commemorated annually on 27SEPT .It shows the importance of the social, cultural, economic and political values of the tourism. Over the past six decades, tourism has experienced continued expansion and diversification, and it has become one of the fastest growing and most important economic sectors in the world, benefiting destinations and …
medicinal herbs, traditional medicine
Medicinal herbs Festival in Tehran TEHRAN – The fourth festival of medicinal herbs, natural products and traditional medicine in the field of medicinal herbs will be hold on November 12-15 2018 in Tehran By definition, ‘traditional’ use of herbal medicines implies substantial historical use, and this is certainly true for many products that are …
diving in deep waters of the glorious islands of Iran
Canyon Beach Site depth: 8 to 14 m Site location: Southwestern side of the beautiful island of Kish Type of site:Western coast of the Greek Ship in Kish Island. Beautiful cliffs and rocks. Sometimes, turtle and stingray can be seen on this site. Carpet sharks (totally safe) are visible on the site. Sambaron Site depth:12 to …
Bishapur
Bishapur is an ancient city with ruins dating back to the Sassanian period. The Sassanids, who reigned from 224 to 651, were the last native dynasty to rule Persia before the Arabs arrived. King Shapur I build Bishapur in 266, using defeated Roman soldiers from the armies of Emperor Valerian. Outside the city, …
Sang-Shekan Cave,Jahrom
The Sangeshkan or Sang-Shekan cave, said to be the largest man-made cave in the world, lies to the south of Jahrom Jahrom is a city in and the capital of Jahrom County, Fars Province, Iran Jahrom’s history goes back some 2500 years when the Achaemenids established the Persian Empire The Sassanid monument …