What kind of country is Iran? Iran, a vast country in the Middle East, is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. This ancient country has an extraordinary history and fantastic attractions which cannot be found anywhere in the world. As a country of four seasons, you can see many travelers and tourists everywhere...Read More

Yazd Towers of Silence the Zoroastrian Sky Burial Tradition Towers of silence which are also known as “Dakhmeh” were used for funerary purposes. Indeed, they were places in which the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place. The most prominent towers were located in Iran. Though it has become less...Read More

Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam Omar Khayyam (1048-1131) was a Persian poet, astronomer, and mathematician born in Nishapur, Khorasan Province, Iran. Nishapur, a major center of Zoroastrians, was a leading metropolis in Khorasan during medieval times. It could reach its climax of prosperity under the Seljuq Dynasty in the eleventh century. He was born into a...Read More

Iran Pigeon Towers Iran Pigeon Towers are considered as Persian luxury accommodations for pigeons. Most of them were built in the 17th century. Each circular tower built in Isfahan was house to about 14,000 pigeons. These towers were built by folks to collect dung as fertilizer for their farmlands (especially melon and cucumber fields; it...Read More

Persian Music The traditional and indigenous music of Iran is called Persian traditional music or Persian classical music. It is an ancient traditional art that is appreciated by all Iranian different ethnic groups all around the country. Iran music history dates back to the prehistoric era. It was considered as a means of communication. It...Read More