BY TAP Editorial Team Gaining some understanding of the local language will significantly improve your interactions and general enjoyment of your vacation to Iran, which can be a really enlightening experience. The Persian language, or Farsi as it is often known outside of the nation, is Iran’s official language. We’ve compiled a list of frequently used Farsi terms in […]
BY TAP Editorial Team There are many natural treasures in the Persian Gulf, from the peaceful islands of Hormuz and Qeshm to the busy metropolis of Bandar Abbas. Discover undiscovered coves, immaculate beaches, and glistening seas that are ideal for diving, snorkeling and swimming. With its historic ports, forts, and trading stations, the area is rich in history and […]
BY TAP Editorial Team Bazaars in Iran were the heart of old cities, surrounded by Jameh mosques, schools and Hammams (Bathhouses). They were social centers for trading various goods, including aromatic herbs and luxury carpets. Merchants played a significant role in social and political activities, even protests. Each historical bazaar has main elements like corridors related to guilds called […]
BY TAP Editorial Team A trip to discover Iran’s historical beauties is best taken in the autumn when the weather is moderate, the scenery is golden, and the season is culturally significant. Tourists have a special chance to see the nation’s rich historical past, thriving natural beauty and varied cultural customs during this time of year. Iran is home […]
BY TAP Editorial Team What is the Concept Behind Persian gardens? Since ancient times, Iranians have been drawn to creating gardens and orchards. Around 3,000 years ago, Persian garden homes known as “Pere Dese,” which means “around the citadel,” were mentioned in Greek sources. The Persian garden is renowned for serving as a bridge between the realms of matter […]
BY Negar Amanipour This mysterious outstanding UNESCO site is located 56 km of Zabol road to Zahedan in Sistan and Baluchistan province. This vast archaeological site is made of mud-bricks in the Bronze age. Covering 151 hectares, Shahre Sukhte was one of the largest cities at the time. It dates back to the Bronze Age inhabited from 3200 […]
BY Shahab Shabani Nejhad Varzeshe-Pahlevani (Varzeshe-Bastani) is an Iranian sport that dates back to ancient Persia. It is a combination of martial arts, strength training and music. Way before bodybuilding, Persians used to practice weightlifting in Zoorkhaneh. We can see this tradition present in ancient Iranian stories. In the epic of Rustam, the hero of Shahnameh (a poetic masterpiece […]
BY TAP Editorial Team Zinat Al-Molk House: the House of the Governor’s Daughter. Zinat al-Molk was the daughter of Ibrahim Ghavam Shirazi, a great and famous ruler of Shiraz. Her house was constructed right next to her father’s magnificent house, Naranjestan Ghavam. It always makes a stunning impression thanks to its incredible plasterwork and mirror work. Zinat al-Molk […]
BY TAP Editorial Team Name Location Notes Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran West Azerbaijan Province Three monastic ensembles of the Armenian Christian religion make up the Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran, located in the northwest of the nation: The Chapel of Dzordzor, St. Thaddeus, and St. Stepanos. These buildings—the earliest of which, St. Thaddeus, dated to the seventh century—serve […]
BY TAP Editorial Team Name Location Description Cultural Landscape of Hawraman/Uramanat Kurdistan Province The remote and rugged environment of the region, which has been inhabited by the Hawrami people, an agropastoral Kurdish tribe, dates back to around 3000 BCE. The property is divided into two parts: The Central-Eastern and the Western Valley. It is situated in the Iranian provinces […]
BY TAP Editorial Team One of the finest examples of Islamic architecture from the fourth century AD is the ancient tower of Gonbad-e Qabus( UNESCO world heritage in Iran), also known as Gonbad-e Kavus. Despite the tower’s sparse use of decorative features, it is reinforced in a symmetrical manner. The tower, which stands 15 meters above the earth and […]
In this article, we are going to learn about the weirdest cemeteries in Iran that have strange decorations, special architecture, and history
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