Tiling was a proper coverage and canvas to present arabesques and Khatai designs in Islamic architecture, which was formed based on religious beliefs. Tiles, for […]
Susa Located in the south-west of Iran, in the lower Zagros Mountains, the property encompasses a group of archaeological mounds rising on the eastern side […]
The mausoleum of Oljaytu was constructed in 1302–12 in the city of Soltaniyeh, the capital of the Ilkhanid dynasty, which was founded by the Mongols. […]
Si-o-Se-Pol “The Bridge of thirty-three spans”, also known as Allahverdi Khan Bridge, is one of the eleven Isfahan bridges, crossing Zayandehrud River.Si-o-Se-Pol, also known as […]
Shiraz is located in Fars province in southwest Iran. Shiraz ancient city of Love and Literature and the origin of first samples of Persian gardens is the unique […]
What are the different types of Persian pottery? Kashan was the center of pottery production in Iran developing the three main types of pottery dishes, […]
The National Museum of Iran is the main archaeological museum of Iran (formerly Iran Bastan Museum) and the brainchild of André Godard, the French archaeologist and […]
Moqarnass In Islamic architecture, the dome and the cubic space underneath are joined through the creation of moqarnass. The innovative space of moqarnass resembles the […]
The Lut Desert, or Dasht-e-Lut, is located in the south-east of the country. Between June and October, this arid subtropical area is swept by strong […]
Also known as: Pol-e Khaju, Khaajoo Bridge, Shahi Bridge, Baba Rokneddin Bridge. The Khaju Bridge (Pol-e Khajoo) is one of the most famous bridges in […]
Islamic art has a huge trove of deep spiritual meaning and wisdom, because this art is rooted in deep divine and spiritual thinking foundations. This […]
Esfahan/Isfahan Nesf-e-Jahan, “Isfahan is half the world” This well-known saying was originally coined to describe Isfahan in Safavid times. Esfahan/Isfahan is one of Iran’s top tourist destination for good […]
The lavish Golestan Palace(Tehran-Iran) is a masterpiece of the Qajar era, embodying the successful integration of earlier Persian crafts and architecture with Western influences. The […]
Isfahan Ghalamkari Cloth/ghalamkari Isfahan (Calico Work) A great handicraft of Isfahan which is made with love and interest is Ghalamkari cloth. It is a magnificent […]
