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Khaju Bridge

This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture

Max Cortesi

Added by Max Cortesi

East Azerbaijan Province, Iran

Lake Urmia

This lake in northwest Iran has started turning from green to red more frequently than scientists are comfortable with.

AaronNetsky

Added by AaronNetsky

Bazaar of Kashan

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

robinrocket

Added by robinrocket

Dolat Abad Windcatcher

Long before air conditioning, Persian architects found an ingenious way to cool off.

mariellen

Added by mariellen

Eram Garden

Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.

TrevorShawnElia

Added by TrevorShawnElia

Ebrat Museum

This circular Iranian jail was once a political prison run by the country's secret police.

Max Cortesi

Added by Max Cortesi

Kharānaq

The tower in this 1,000-year-old mud-brick village seems to vibrate for no apparent reason.

Max Cortesi

Added by Max Cortesi

Salt Men of Iran

Salt cured mummies continue to turn up in this Iranian mine.

Dylan

Pigeon Towers of Iran

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.

Dylan

Ali Sadr Cave

This vast, water-filled underground labyrinth can only be toured by boat.

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Added by fafafariba

Troglodyte Village of Kandovan

Modern-day cave dwellers carve elaborate homes out of volcanic debris.

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Added by nbj914

Fars Province, Iran

Naqsh-e Rustam

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

Max Cortesi

Added by Max Cortesi

Zoroastrian Towers of Silence

Putrefaction plateaus in Iran, where the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place.

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Added by rogerbcn

Nushabad Underground City

A 1,500-year-old, 3-story subterranean city where ancient Persians took refuge in times of war.

Shervin

Added by Shervin

Nasir al-Mulk Mosque

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

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Added by lewblank

Fars Province, Iran

The Ruins of Persepolis

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

emdrichardson

Added by emdrichardson

Shah Cheragh

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.

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Added by ahvenas

Sisian, Armenia

Zorats Karer

Called the "Armenian Stonehenge," this ring of menhirs pierced with holes may be a prehistoric astronomical observatory.

Added by haydegha0917

Byurakan, Armenia

Byurakan Observatory

Armenia's premier center of astrophysical research was established during the Soviet era.

Ani Djaferian

Added by Ani Djaferian

Wings of Tatev

The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.

Daja

Yeghegnadzor, Armenia

Noravank Monastery

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.

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Added by racheldoyle

Geghard Monastery

This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.

serflac

Added by serflac

Lusarat, Armenia

Khor Virap Monastery

The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.

Added by hoppdanson

Khndzoresk, Armenia

Old Khndzoresk Cave Village

Right up until the 20th century this network of man-made caves was the biggest village in Eastern Armenia.

Added by littleham