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Masjed-e JomĘżeh in Yazd

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Iran

A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a landmark or area recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation for having “outstanding universal value” to humanity. These sites, selected for exceptional natural or

Chehel Sotoon Palace

Chehel Sotoon Palace📍Esfahan⛏️17th century, the Safavids One of the finest examples of Safavid (1501-1736) art and architecture, Chehel Sotoon is a timeless marvel of Iranian history. Commissioned by Shah Abbas the Great (1587–1629) and

Shush, Khuzestan Province

Susa 📍 Shush, Khuzestan Province ⛏ 4395-4200 BC One of the region’s oldest-known settlements, Susa has been continuously inhabited for more than 6,000 years: Susa I (4200-3800 BC): Nearly 2,000 geometrically decorated pots and
Falak-Ol-Aflak Castle

Falak-ol-Aflak Castle

Falak-ol-Aflak Castle📍 Khorramabad, Lorestan province⛏ 224-651 AD, the Sassanians Dating back 1,800 years, the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle is a remarkable testament to ancient Iranian architecture. Covering a total area of 3500 sq. metres and featuring

Treasures From The Golestan Film Studios

The Iran Heritage Foundation is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of Treasures from the Golestan Film Studio, a landmark box set showcasing the pioneering work of filmmaker, writer and cultural figure Ebrahim Golestan.

Glazed Bricks from Western Iran

An article in The Art Newspaper for September concerns a collection of 51 glazed polychrome bricks from the Mannaean site of Qalaichi near Bukan in Western Iran that have recently been returned to Iran from