Dokhtar Castle of Firouzabad, a relic of the Sassanid eraIn Fars province, Firozabad city, a magnificent castle is located on top of a hill overlooking Marghab plain. This castle, which is known as Dokhtar Castle, is known as one of the most important tourist attractions of Fars province.History:Dokhtar Castle dates back to the Sassanid era. Some historians believe that this castle was built by the order...
April 2024
Naqsh Rajab, a picture of the glory and greatness of the SassanidsNaqsh Rajab complex is located 7 km north of Persepolis, on the slopes of Mount Rahmat in Fars province. This collection includes four outstanding paintings from the Sassanid period, which are of great importance in terms of history and art.The first painting depicts the coronation of Ardeshir Babakan, the founder of the Sassanid dynastyThe...
The lost paradise of Shiraz (Tang Bastank): a gem in the heart of Persian natureTang Bostank protected area, known as the lost paradise of Shiraz, is located in the northwest of Fars province and 120 km away from Shiraz city. This area with an area of 15,324 hectares is located in Kamfirouz district and has become one of the popular tourist destinations in Fars province due to its pristine and...
Pasargad, the gem of Iranian history and culture: a trip to the tomb of Cyrus the GreatIn the heart of the Marghab plain, it is as if history whispers a song of glory and greatness. In this vast plain, the ancient complex of Pasargad stands out, a relic of the Achaemenid era. Among this complex, the tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid dynasty, is located on top of a stone hill like a...
Naqsh Rostam: a picture of Iran's history on the top of the mountainNaqsh Rostam, a collection of petroglyphs and tombs of Achaemenid kings, is located in the north of Astrak city and 12 kilometers northwest of Persepolis. This historical place, which is also known as "open-air museum", has become one of the most important tourist attractions in Iran due to its antiquity, grandeur and...
Takht Jamshid: a gem of Iranian history and cultureTakht Jamshid, which is also known as Parse or Persepolis, is not only a historical monument, but also a treasure of ancient Iranian history, culture and art. This huge complex, located near the city of Shiraz, is a reminder of the glory of the Achaemenid Empire, the first empire in the world.History and construction:Foundation: Darius the Great, the...
Abu Nasr Palace: Secrets hidden in the heart of historyAbu Nasr Palace, also known as Takht Suleiman, is a historical palace located 5 kilometers east of Shiraz and on top of an ancient hill. This magnificent building, which dates back to the Parthian and Sassanid eras, is a relic of Iran's ancient glory.Architecture and history:Abu Nasr Palace was built using materials such as stone and plaster and...
Mortaz Ali well: a spiritual farm in the heart of ShirazMortaz Ali well, a place full of mystery and spirituality, is located in the northeast of Shiraz city and on the top of Mount Forty. This holy place, which dates back to the twelfth century AD, is associated with the name of a famous mystic named Mortaza Ali, and as a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists, it has found a place in the history...
Fars Museum of Natural History and Technology: a treasure of history and scienceFars Museum of Natural History and Technology, located on Modares Blvd., Shiraz, is one of the richest natural history museums in Iran, with more than 20,000 animal, plant, fossil, and fossil specimens, as well as equipment and tools related to the history of science and technology. It is known as one of the scientific and...
Siboyeh tomb, the tomb of a prominent Iranian scientistThe tomb of Sibuyeh, known as Sibuyeh Shirazi, is located in the Sang Siah neighborhood of Shiraz, in the southwest of this city, and in the Bahliyeh cemetery. This tomb is the burial place of Abu Abdullah Amr bin Othman bin Qanbar, known as Siboyeh, a famous Iranian linguist who lived in the second century AH and is known as the father of Arabic...