Mehregan is one of the two most ancient Iranian festivals known, dating back at least as far as the earliest Aryans (Iranians). The word “Mehr” (in Mehregan) in the Persian language means kindness. Mehr represents knowledge, love, light, and friendship. […]
Seafood is the most important part of Khuzestani cuisine, but many other dishes are also featured. The most popular Khuzestani dish is Ghalyeh Mahi, a fish dish that is prepared with heavy spices, onions and cilantro. The fish used in the dish is […]
Hormuz Island (/hɔːrˈmuːz/; Persian: جزیره هرمز Jazireh-ye Hormoz), also spelled Hormoz, is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. Located in the Strait of Hormuz, 8 kilometers (5 mi) off the Iranian coast, the island is part of Hormozgan Province. Hormuz Island has an area of 42 km2 (16 sq mi). It is covered by sedimentary […]
Chogha Zanbil (Persian: چغازنبيل; Elamite: Dur Untash) is an ancient Elamite complex in Khuzestan province of Iran. It is one of the few existing ziggurats outside Mesopotamia. It lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south-east of Susa and 80 km (50 mi) north of Ahvaz. Archaeology Choga Zanbil was excavated in six seasons between 1951 and 1961 by Roman […]
Kish is a 91.5-square-kilometer (35.3 sq mi) resort island in Bandar Lengeh County, Hormozgān Province off the southern coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf. Owing to its free trade zone status, the island is touted as a consumer’s paradise, with numerous malls, shopping centers, tourist attractions, and resort hotels. It has […]
Qazvin is the largest city and capital of the Province of Qazvin in Iran. Qazvin was a medieval capital of the Safavid dynasty for over forty years (1555-1598) and nowadays is known as the calligraphy capital of Iran. It is famous for its Baghlava, […]
Bojnourd (Persian: بجنورد) is the capital city of North Khorasan province, Iran. It is about 701 km (436 mi) from Tehran. The ancient city was situated on a hill northwest of the present city of Bojnurd called Sareban Mehalleh, also known as Sarvan Mahaleh by local […]
Persian Pistachio Iran is the biggest pistachio producer and exporter in the world with a production of more than 115,000 Metric Ton. The pistachio , a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. The tree produces seeds that […]
Ramsar is the capital of Ramsar County, Mazandaran Province, Iran. In 2012 its population was 33,018, in 9,421 families. Ramsar lies on the coast of the Caspian Sea. It was also known as Sakhtsar in the past. The native people in Ramsar are Gilaks although there are […]
While traveling, many people like to collect little souvenirs to take home with them as a reminder of the places they’ve been to, and the people they’ve met. Not to mention that the different and exotic items that go on […]
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