Archaeological evidences and modern researches in the history of Iran show that from 100,000 B.C., various ethnic groups with similar cultures lived on the Iranian Plateau. But very little has been known about these cultures until the Aryan migration about 90,000 years later. Nonetheless, archaeological discoveries have shown that the people, who lived in that […]

Iran, a country with a rich cultural heritage and a storied history, is home to a diverse range of religious beliefs and practices. The nation serves as a melting pot of different faiths, with adherents of various religions coexisting harmoniously. In this comprehensive article, we delve into the captivating world of religions in Iran, exploring […]

Persian art or Iranian art has one of the richest art heritages in world history and has been strong in many media including architecture, painting, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, metalworking and sculpture. At different times, influences from the art of neighbouring civilizations have been very important, and latterly Persian art gave and received major influences as part of the […]

Persian Cuisine or Iranian Food is one of the world’s finest. The foundation of most Persian dishes is rice, meat, and salad, often served with a side of fresh herbs, cheese and yogurt. While traveling to Iran, you will be welcomed by a wide range of delicious delights including some of the most popular Iranian […]

Iran can be divided to, at least, four different climate zones. The Climate of the Western and southwestern areas can be classified as BWh Climate; a hot, dry desert climate with annual average temperatures above 18°C. a small zone between the Persian Gulf the Turkish Border in the mid of Iran can be classified as […]

    Iran’s Wildlife Conservation Efforts Preserving Iran’s Natural Heritage Protected Areas: Sanctuaries for Wildlife Iran has established a network of protected areas to conserve its diverse ecosystems and the wildlife that depends on them. These areas serve as havens for endangered species, allowing them to thrive under the watchful eye of conservationists. From the […]

Iranian Rial (ISO 4217 code IRR) is the currency of Iran. Rial is subdivided into 100 dinar but because of the very low current value of the Rial, no fraction of the Rial is used in accounting. There is no official symbol for this currency but the Iranian standard ISIRI 820 defined a symbol for […]

Iran is one of the most magnificent civilizations of middle east. Today it is famous for art, architecture, and poetry. In many ways, the reality is better than the image because Iran is one of the few countries where you can dive into an ancient culture and experience a lifestyle that has now disappeared from […]

Known historically as Persia, Iran is a country with rich culture, history, and diversity. From its ancient civilizations to its modern innovations, Iran has captivated the world with its unique blend of tradition and progress. Iran is widely renowned for the rich diversity of its landscape, climates, customs, and people’s lifestyles. If it had no […]

Ethnic diversity and miscegenation in Iran has begun since the arrival of the Aryans, Babylonians, Sumerians, and has continued until today. Although the main ethnic Iranians are Aryans, over the years as a result of political developments and invasions of other nations, Iran always witnessed a huge miscegenation. For example, we can refer to Alexander […]