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

Termeh, a Luxurious Persian Fabric One of the best Persian souvenirs is Termeh which attracts the attention of most travelers. This fabric is a type of Iranian handwoven cloth. Termeh is produced by silk and wool; gold and silver are also incorporated into the weave. It is woven by expert weavers. Its production is sensitive...Read More