Safi-o-Din shrine in northwestern Iran reimagined (all images courtesy of Mohammad Hassan Forouzanfar) From the royal palaces of Persepolis to the glorious mosques of Isfahan, Iran’s ancient ...

Studio Integrate wants to bring the mathematical genius of ancient Iran to modern architecture. "Some of Iran's most famous structures were built 500 years ago but achieve what we want now -- ...

Soon after his most famous public monument was completed, Hossein Amanat was forced to flee Iran amid the Islamic revolution. The architect spoke to RFE/RL about watching his Azadi Tower being used as ...

Propaganda is not what it used to be. These days, a crummy movie like “2000 Mules,” a big cinematic lie about the Big Lie that rampant voter fraud denied the reelection of the last U.S. president, is ...

Yazd is a stunning ancient desert city in Iran, with unique Persian architecture and skyline, dotted by windcatchers. Music: Turku - Shab Ayum, <a ...

In today's world, understanding and appreciating the history and culture of ancient civilizations can strengthen national and cultural identity while fostering connections between nations and cultures ...

UNESCO listed Yazd as a World Heritage Site, describing the city as a 'living testimony to intelligent use of limited available resources in the desert for survival' — ATTA KENARE Tall, chimney-like ...

The ancient Iranian city of Kazeroon has withstood the test of time, but it might not survive a controversial municipal plan to carve it up. Founded along a Sasanian-era trade route in the 5th century ...

IRAN, a land with a civilization stretching back more than five thousand years, has always been one of the most significant ...

Traveling to Iran is like opening a storybook of civilization, culture, and nature. To help you plan your trip to Iran, here is a guide to some of the top places to visit in Iran.