Shemshak ski resort which is 3000m in length is situated 3,600m above sea level, and located 58 km north-east of Tehran. The suitable skiing season begins around the third week of December lasting till late April.
Ski season is usually four months from ...
The mausoleum of Own-ibn-e Ali & Zeid ibn-e Ali (The grave of oun ibn Ali and Zeyd ibn Ali, Einali & Zeinali) is on the Zaynal Mountain of Tabriz and the architecture is on the Ilkhani lines (Ilkhanate). Some historians believe the shrine belongs to ...
Another interesting relic of the Saljuqi period is the Chehel Dokhtar Minaret in Esfahan (Also known as Chehel Dokhtaran). The same is adorned with brick work and 'kufi' inscriptions. This Minaret was constructed in the year 501 AH. by 'Abol ...
Dovecotes (Kaboutarkhaneh or Pigeon Towers) or such turrets are in plenty in the agricultural vicinities of Isfahan (Esfahan). These have been built with the purpose of collecting the excreta of these birds. The turrets are topped with domes with crevices ...
Gavkhuni Wetland also known as Gav-khooni Wetland (Batlaagh-e Gaav Khooni) can be considered as one of the reputed wet lands in the central plateau of Iran. This vicinity covers an area of 476 sq. km. and is located 167 km. southeast of Esfahan. The ...
The same is an aggregate of structures and works of art of the post-Islamic period in Iran. Interesting aspects of this mosque are:
Small platforms to the right of the entrance corridor, along with circular pillars and beautiful plaster work. These ...
The tomb of Kamal-edin Abu Ata known as Khajoo (689-756 AH.) is located in the Allah Akbar Gorge close to the Qoran Gate of Shiraz. It is the tomb of a famous Iranian poet and gnostic. This memorial was completely renovated in recent years.
Located 9 km southwest of Sarvestan, it is a large monument made of stone and gypsum. This monument dates back to the Sassanian period and to the time of Bahram-Gour (420-438 AD). Mehrnevsi, his well-known minister ordered the construction of this palace. ...
This building which is a tomb of one of the known Iranian gnostics, is located in the east Shiraz. At present only a small part of this tomb has remained and the tombs of the Sheikh along with those of his sons and grand children are located within the ...
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