About Iran

Iran is by origin the same word as Aryan and throughout history has been intermittently applied to the people of Indo-European, that is, Aryan origin occupying the plateau and to the plateau itself.
Today Iran is a triangle set between two depressions - the Caspian Sea to the north and the Persian Gulf to the south. It is bounded on the north by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and the Caspian Sea, on the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan, on the south by the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, and on the west by Iraq and Turkey.
The triangle of the Iranian Plateau is bounded by mountains rising round a central depression, a desert region formed by the bed of a dried-up ocean. The western mountains, or Zagros range, run from north-west to south-east, and the northern part of the triangle is formed by the, mighty Alborz range; skirting the southern shore of the Caspian Sea, it forms a high and narrow barrier which separates the coastal area with its luxuriant vegetation from the desert regions of the interior.
Tehran - the capital of Iran - is located at the foothills of the Alborz Mountains; the city's relatively temperate climate was the principal attraction for the Qajar monarchs. All the larger centers of population and the majority of the smaller ones are situated near or in the mountains because of the more abundant supplies of water that are available. The history of this plateau dates back to far distant Millenniums, but from the Fifth Millennium onward, traces of life have been found on the different areas of this beautiful cradle of civilizations.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Being at the crossroads of important trade routes and known for the production of silk and cotton garments, Bam is situated in a desert environment on the southern edge of the Iranian high plateau. The origins of Bam can be traced back to the Achaemenid period (6th to 4th centuries BC). But its heydays were from the 7th to 11th centuries. The existence of life in the oasis was based on the underground irrigation canals, the qanāts, of which Bam has preserved some of the earliest evidence in Iran. More....

History, Culture Iran is located between the valley of Sind and Tighris Euphrates, and at the extreme north of it the Caspian Sea, connecting the world of Sloves, with those of Tatars and Sythians. On the south it is linked with India and the Arab world. There are records of numerous ancient civilizations on the Iranian plateau before the arrival of Iranian tribes from Central Asia during the Early Iron Age. The earliest archaeological artifacts in Iran were found in the Kashafrud and Ganj Par sites that date back to Lower More...

Geography And Climate Covering an area of 1,648,000 square kilometers (slightly larger than Alaska), the Islamic Republic of Iran is located in southwestern Asia and one of the most important countries in the Middle East. The Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Armenia in the north; Afghanistan and Pakistan in the east; Turkey and Iraq in the west surround the country.Iran is situated at the heart of the Middle East (Geographic coordinates: 32 00 N, 53 00 E) and, as a bridge, links the Caspian Sea, the largest More...

Nature Taking the choice to travel to Iran, you better leave your preconceptions at home and expect to be surprised. As regards to the number and variety of its archeological sites and relics, Iran is considered as one of the ten most important countries in the world, but looking at its astonishing geographical features culminated into the huge natural diversity for a country the size of Iran , it is rated among the top 5 in the earth. The geographical contrasts and its location in the heart of some different ecological More...

Art Iran is home to one of the richest art heritages in world history and encompasses many disciplines including architecture, painting, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, metalworking and stone masonry.The high plateau of Iran has seen the development of many cultures, all of which have added distinctive features to the many styles of Persian art and architecture.Although earlier civilizations are known, the first archaelogical finds of artistic importance are the superb ceramics from Susa and More...

Souvenirs Iranian souvenir is varied in different regions with so many different types from food and drink to clothing or handicrafts. Here's a most important of all: East Azarbayjan is reputed for its handicrafts in Iran namely a variety of carpets, rugs, Kilims , Jajeem , satchels, shawls, earthenware, ceramic vessels, baskets, wooden articles, materials woven out of silk or wool, embroidered fabrics, crochet articles, towels, blankets, local shoes, silverware and jewelry. Nuts and dry fruits are also important More...

Food Like Persian carpets Iranian foods are colorful and complex! Using only small amounts of red meat and emphasizing on large amounts of grains such as rice, fruits and vegetables, Iranian food is famed for its fresh taste and healthy attributes. Meals in Iran are prepared with a contrast of flavors such as sweet and sour or mild and spicy. It generally is based on rice (berenj) and to achieve a delicious taste and a balanced diet, unique Persian spices such as saffron, diced limes, cinnamon, More...