ASSYRIANS  The Assyrians were among the Semitic tribes that lived in northern part of Mesopotamia which corresponds to most parts of modern-day Iraq as well as parts of Iran, Kuwait, Syria, and Turkey. It had relatively humble beginnings as a nation-state during the second millennium BC. The name of this people was derived from […]

If you’re an adventurer at heart and love to uncover hidden treasures from the pages of history, Meybod in Yazd province of Iran is a place that should be on your travel radar. This city, with over a thousand years of rich history, has a story to tell, and it’s nothing short of fascinating. Situated […]

According to the available information in 2023, Birds of Iran include a total of 566 species, two of which are endemic. The geographical location and the climate of Iran is such that many of its birds are migrants. Out of more than 566 species of birds that live in Iran, according to the Birdlife International, […]

The Asiatic cheetah, or the Iranian cheetah, is a critically endangered subspecies of the leopard, of which only a few cubs remain in Iran today. In general, there are 4 subspecies of cheetah in the world, all of them except the Asiatic cheetah are found in different regions of the African continent. Research shows that [...]

Zagros, the largest mountain range in Iran, extends from the west to the southwest of Iran and is one of the wonders of Iran’s pristine nature. The Zagros Mountains form an important part of the Alpine-Himalayan mountain range that covers most of Southwest Asia and the Middle East. This magnificent and very old mountain range […]

Alexander the Great is one of the most famous figures in the world history. He is considered one of the best conquerors in history who did not lose in any battle and created one of the largest empires of the time when he was less than thirty years old. This young Macedonian warlord, who became […]

You might have heard about historical dynasties of Iran and the order in which they came to power; But there are few people who know that the history of Iran does not end with these dynasties and that this ancient land dates back to the era before the invention of writing. If you only have […]

The Saadabad palace (also Sa’ad Abad) complex is located in north Tehran. It was originally the summer residence of the Qajar kings in the 19th century and later became the residential complex of the Pahlavi family in 20th century. Saadabad complex was built in a large garden with a total area of about 300 hectares. […]

located in north Tehran, Niavaran Palace was originally built during the Qajar Era in mid-19th century and served also as the residence of the last king of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. After the Islamic revolution in 1979, this complex turned into a museum and was opened to people. In this article, we are going to […]

The Sasanian or Sassanid Empire (224-651 CE) was the last imperial government before the Arab invasion of Iran. This Sasanian dynasty, which ruled Iran from 224 to 651 AD, belonged to the Sassanid family. The founder of this dynasty was Ardeshir Babakan known as Ardashir I, who was able to establish this government by defeating […]