Iranian History
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Persian Gulf: Our waters, our lands
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – A land or body of water can hold diverse meanings. The Persian Gulf, for example, is a vital waterway for global oil transport, an exotic destination for tourists, and a geostrategic location for military forces.
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By: Mohammad Dashti
Sheikh Safi Al-Din Ardabili's Shrine in NW Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – The Sheikh Safi al-Din Shrine is the tomb of Sheikh Safi-ad-Din Ardabili, located in Ardabil, Iran. In 2010, it was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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VIDEO: A tour to Vakil Mosque, Iran architecture masterpiece
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Vakil Mosque is a mosque in Shiraz, southern Iran. The mosque was built between 1751 and 1773, during the Zand period; however, it was restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Dome of Soltanieh in Zanjan
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Dome of Soltaniyeh is Iran's magnificent turquoise-brick dome which is considered a key monument in the history of Islamic architecture and the oldest double-shell dome in the world.
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By: Majid Dehganizadeh
Tourists visit beautiful Yazd city in Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Massive groups of tourists have traveled to Yazd during the Nowruz holidays to enjoy the historical sites of the city.
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VIDEO: Welcoming spring season in Rasht
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – On the eve of the Nowruz holiday, a ceremony was held in Rasht city in the north of Iran to welcome the spring season.