Shush( Susa); Oldest City of Iran Shush is one of the oldest cities of the world and Iran. This city was the capital of Elamites and winter capital of Achaemenid Empires. Age of this city is 7000 years Shush city was the cultural center located in 150 kilometers east of Tigris in Khuzestan Province. The …
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The Festival of Fire is a remnant of the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism, where fire represents God‘s light or wisdom. was the official religion of Persia (now Iran) from 600 BCE to 650 CE. Around 2000 years ago followers of this doctrine built fire houses and temples where a fire was kept ever burning. The festival of …
Wind Tower
Wind tower is a key element in traditional architecture of Iran. It is seen in settlements in hot, hot-dry and hot-humid climates. They look like big chimneys in the sky line of ancient cities of Iran. They are vertical shafts with vents on top to lead desired wind to the interior spaces and provide thermal …
Ghoortan citadel – a 1000-years old citadel
Ghoortan citadel is a 1000-years old citadel, 10 km outside of Varzaneh town Varzaneh is located 105km southeast of Isfahan and 240km away from Yazd. Almost all of the year, it has the same temperature of Isfahan city. Since there are much less dust and almost no cloud in the sky in summer, it has …
Human Rights Day
Human Right 10 DEC Human beings are members of a whole In creation of one essence and soul If one member is afflicted with pain Other members uneasy will remain If you have no sympathy for human pain The name of human you cannot retain “Sa`adi Shirazi” Human Rights Day is observed every …
Qeshm Tourism Exhibition
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 …
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 …