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Tag: UNESCO World Heritage

Iranian Carpet

Iranian Carpet

Iranian carpet which is known as the national art is considered as one of the elements of national identity and symbol of culture and civilization of Iran

Takht-e Soleyman (The Throne of Solomon)

Takht-e Soleyman (The Throne of Solomon)

An important fire temple of Sasanid Dynasty in Takab city in south of West Azerbaijan province which was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage in 2003

Pasargadae (Pasargad)

Pasargadae (Pasargad)

The complex of Pasargadae World heritage consists of archeological structures remained from Achaemenid Empire which is located in Pasargad County of Fars Province

Bisotun Inscription

Bisotun Inscription

Bisotun inscription (Kermansha Province) is one of the largest rock reliefs of the world and the most important historical document remained from Achaemenid Era

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System

The hydraulic system of Shushtar is an interconnected complex of vast bridges, dams, mills, waterfalls and canals which lead the flow of water

Sheikh Safi Al Din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble

Sheikh Safi Al Din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble

Sheikh Safi-ad-din Ardabili tomb which is located in Ardabil City is a globally registered work that includes the tomb of many Safavid kings and elders, it has a religious atmosphere

Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex (Traditional Bazaar of Tabriz)

Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex (Traditional Bazaar of Tabriz)

Tabriz Bazaar is one of the largest indoor bazaars in the world which has the most perfect social organization among the bazaars of Iran

Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Naqsh-e Jahan is the central square of Isfahan City; it has four historical works which have been all globally registered

Historic City of Yazd

Historic City of Yazd

Yazd is the city that best represent the architecture, art, lifestyle and traditions of Iran in desert areas. Known for its wind-catcher, roofed passageways, narrow streets, gardens, water reservoirs and Qanats

Bam and its Cultural Landscapes (Arg-e Bam)

Bam and its Cultural Landscapes (Arg-e Bam)

Arg-e Bam can be considered as a rich sample of the cities which were built in the Middle Ages, it is made of clay layers with domestic techniques. This work was globally registered in 2004

East Azerbaijan (Sharqi)

East Azerbaijan (Sharqi)

East Azerbaijan province is located in the north-west of Iran and known for its center Tabriz and historical attractions such as Tabriz Bazaar, Saint Stepanos Church, and Kandovan Village.