Farmers in Iran’s southern province of Fars still use traditional non-mechanized agricultural methods./ Photo: Tasnim Iran agriculture in Modern era Modern agriculture in Iran dates back to the 1820s, when Amir Kabir, the Chief Minister to Naser al-Din Shah and a symbol of reform and modernism in Iran, undertook a number of changes to the…
Shadegan Wetland, which extends over 296,000 hectares, is covered by diverse vegetation that have made it a suitable habitat for migrating waterfowls from north Europe, Canada and Siberia in autumn and winter. The wetland is located in the southwestern province of Khuzestan in Shadegan city./ MNA Shadegan Wetland hadegan Wetland, which extends over 296,000 hectares,…
Rudkhan castle is one of historical buildings in Gilan located on the crest of a mountain and is called by locals “Zhiyeh Castle”. The castle has been alternatively called “One Thousand Steps”, “Hesami”, and “Saksar” castle too. The important historical castle has been the seat of Gilan governments for a long time. It is said…
Golestan National Park is one of Iran’s largest, oldest and finest national parks accommodating many species of plants and animals. Let’s take a look at the park on the occasion of World Animal Day./ Photo: Aboutaleb Nadri, MNA Related posts: Kazakh wedding ceremony in Iran Golestan province, land of sea, sun, sight The horse riding…
PThe Lake Urmia in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province turned red as the result of an environmental phenomenon known as the “red tide”, that is actually the result of an algal bloom, an event in which marine or fresh water algae accumulate rapidly in the water. It produces oxygen radicals which can damage fish gills, possibly…
The Maranjab Desert is located in Aran and Bidgol, Isfahan province, and is one of the most beautiful desert areas of Iran. High dunes are the attractions of the region. Maranjab Aran and Bidgol desert is located in the north of Aran and Bidgol city in Isfahan province . This desert is limited from north…
Ardabil Province attracts a large number of tourists due to its favorable cool weather. The northwestern province has natural wonders, historical monuments, many tourist attractions as well as scores of mineral water springs. Fandoqlou Forest It is the largest hazelnut hub of the country and annually hosts tens of thousands of visitors. Neor Lake…
Golestan province, scene for beautiful natural interaction of mountain, sea, and diversity of plant species, and no less influential, the climate, has been a frequent destination to large number of lovers of nature swarming the province seeking a tranquil retreat from city hustle and bustle. Related posts: Kazakh wedding ceremony in Iran The horse riding…
The capital of Yazd province has a unique Persian architecture. The historical city is nicknamed the city of wind catchers because of its ancient Persian wind catchers. Yazd is almost in the center of Iran. It is an ancient city, dating from Sassanian Period (224-651 AD). Acording to UNESCO, Yazd is the Second Historic City…
Persepolis is the name of the ancient cities of Iran that for years ceremonial capital of the Empire was the Achaemenid Empire of Iran at the time. The location of the works since 1979 registered in UNESCO World Heritage. Persepolis ( Old Persian Parsa , Takht-e Jamshid or Chehel Minar) was the ceremonial capital…
