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Radif of Iranian Music Inscribed | Intangible Cultural Heritage of Iran

  The radif of Iranian music refers to the arrangement of old melodic figures, songs and Iranian classical music which are called “gusheh” (short pieces of melody). In October 2009, the radif of Iranian Classical Music, a traditional repertory of Iranian classical music was inscribed in UNESCO’s list as an intangible cultural heritage of Iran. In […]

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An innovative approach in music tourism

An innovative approach in music tourism Music, as the manifestation of human’s emotion is present in all aspects of his life; wedding, funeral, feast, work and war, therefore it best represents the culture of a society. Music as the common language of human beings binds people all over the world together in spite of their […]

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The most historic monuments of Iran

The most historic monuments of Iran If Iran’s history is divided into three part,  prehistoric periods, ancient Iran and Islamic period.The temples of Choghazenbil, Persepolis and Jame Mosque of Isfahan are the best of the architecture of this era.   Chogha Zanbil Dur Untash or Chogha Zanbil an ancient Elamite temple in the Khuzestan province […]

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A Trekking Guide to Mount Damavand

  The other side to ancient Iran, with an abundance of culture & history, is its breathtaking four season nature which has no shortage of scenic views. Among the very best sits the holistic Mount Damavand wrapped in snow on its cap all year round, a popular destination for trekking lovers. The volcanic Damavand, inactive […]

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Explore the Rise and Fall of Achaemenids in Shiraz

Cyrus II, known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of Achaemenid dynasty. His maternal grandfather was Astyages, the last king of the Medes, and his paternal grandfather was Achaemenes, the first founder of hereditary rule among the Persians. Cyrus presented a new empire based on morality, justice, and decency to the world. Unlike the […]

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Damavand

Damavand volcano is a majestic stratovolcano located 70 km NE of Tehran and 70 km south of the Caspian Sea. Mt Damavand is the highest peak in the Middle East and the second highest volcano in Asia (after Kunlun volcano in Tibet). Damavand last erupted about 7,300 years ago. There are no historical eruptions, but […]

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Holy mystery of Isfahan | city of ancient culture

  Reaching Nisf Jahan with limited time and unlimited wishes, setting aside all worries of this or that world, fully living in those moments Treasure remains hidden in distant lands. I can’t exactly describe how and when the idea got stuck in my imagination. I feel a curious combination of mysteriousness and sacredness associated with […]