or modern Takht-e Jamshid is an ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenian dynasty of Iran (Persia), located about 50 km northeast of Shiraz in the Fars region of southwestern Iran. In 1979 the ...

"We weren't actually looking for a pot of gold." Archaeologists were recently excavating a house from the third century B.C.E ...

Explore majestic ruins, stunning cities, and peaceful nature spots that highlight the diversity of Iran’s cultural and natural offerings. Each destination provides a fresh perspective on the country’s ...

After years of military expansion, everything Iran was trying to build in Syria is in ruins Mouldy half-finished food on bunk beds, discarded military uniforms and abandoned weapons - these are ...

TEHRAN - A new phase of archaeological excavations has commenced on the ruins of Valerian’s Palace in the ancient city of ...

Iran has marked its annual fire festival. The festival is known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi. It comes a week before ...

TEHRAN - The ancient city of Rey, now part of Tehran, is set to host travelers and holidaymakers during the two-week Nowruz ...

Iran While Iran is seen by some in the West ... the Tatooine-like ruins of Na'in, and the ancient ruins of Persepolis near Shiraz. While Western sanctions mean you can't use your Visa or ...

For the moment, though, Iran is not welcome in Syria. After years of expanding its military presence, everything Tehran built is now in ruins, both on the battlefield and, it seems, in the eyes of ...