71470063 - Rock-cut tomb of Artaxerxes I, Achaemenid king of Persia (465–425 BC), in Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis near Persepolis, Iran.71470058 - Bas-relief on the Grand Staircase of Apadana Palace depicts members of the Ten Thousand Immortals, special army of ancient Persia. Persepolis, Iran.13821156 - In Tehran, men practise Varzesh-e Pahlavani or Zurkhaneh, a traditional system of athletics originally used to train warriors in Persia (Iran) that combines martial arts, strength training, wrestling and music. It fuses elements of pre-Islamic Persian culture (particularly Zoroastrianism, Mithraism and Gnosticism) with the spirituality of Shia Islam and sufism. Practiced in a domed structure called the zurkhaneh, training sessions consist mainly of ritual gymnastic movements.70318715 - colorful Faience tiles in the central prayer hall of Shah or Imam, Emam Mosque at Meidan-e Emam, Naqsh-e Jahan, Imam Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70318701 - tomb of Artaxerxes I , achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318728 - tomb of Darius I at the achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318718 - Citadelle of Karim Khan, Shiraz, Fars, Persia, Iran, Asia70318704 - Highlight of persian architecture, interior of Sheik Lotfollah, Lotf Allah Mosque, Esfahan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70318642 - sassanid relief of king Bahram II , achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70412652 - Bas reliefs showing envoys of the subject nations of Persia bringing gifts, Persepolis, Iran70318729 - entrance Iwan of the historic Vakil Mosque, Shiraz, Fars, Persia, Iran, Asia70318710 - blue Faience tiles with islamic inscription, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70318709 - famous acoustic ceiling in the music room, Ali Qapu palace, Meidan-e Emam, Naqsh-e Jahan, Imam Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70318708 - Allah-Verdi-Khan or Si-o-Se Pol bridge, Esfahan, Isfahan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318705 - souvenir shop at the historic Friday or congregational mosque in the oldtown of Yazd, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Persia, Asia70318702 - Kaaba-ye Zardosht and tomb of Darius II at the achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318717 - achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318707 - Mausoleum of the famous persian physician Abu Ali al-Husayn ibn Abdallah ibn Sina, Abu Ali Sina, Ibn Sina, Avicenna, Hamadan, Hamedan, Persia, Iran, Asia70318706 - tomb of king Xerxes I at the achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318703 - historic Mausoleum of Oljaytu, Soltaniyeh, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318643 - historic bas relief of a persian soldier, Fars Museum, Shiraz, Iran, Persia, Asia70412653 - Bas reliefs showing envoys of the subject nations of Persia bringing gifts, Persepolis, Iran70412651 - Carved bas reliefs depicting envoys of the subject nations of Persia bringing gifts, Persepolis, Iran70318727 - bas-relief at the achaemenid archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318716 - Kaaba-ye Zardosht and tomb of Darius II at the achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318714 - entrance Iwan of Shah or Imam, Emam Mosque at Meidan-e Emam, Naqsh-e Jahan, Imam Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70318711 - sassanid relief of the triumph of king Shapur I over the Roman Emperor Valerian and Philip the Arab at the achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318700 - historic Mausoleum of Oljaytu, Soltaniyeh, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318641 - historic adobe icehouse in Arbakuh, Yazd, Persia, Iran, Asia70318640 - entrance Iwan and minarette of Shah or Imam, Emam Mosque at Meidan-e Emam, Naqsh-e Jahan, Imam Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70328717 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates71047401 - Detail of Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East70328716 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates70328715 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates70328714 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates70328713 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates70328712 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates71470092 - Colorful murals on old houses in the historical center of Shiraz, Iran.71470086 - Yellow taxi passes by the Azadi Tower (Freedom Tower), an iconic landmark in Tehran, Iran.71470079 - Detail of the intricate tilework on a wall in the Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470057 - Ruins of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC). Fars Province, Iran.71470056 - Ruins of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC), with the rock cut tomb of king Artaxerxes III above. Persepolis, Iran.71470055 - Ruins of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC). Fars Province, Iran.71470048 - Exterior view of the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis, ancient capital of the Persian kings of the Achaemenian dynasty. Fars Province, Iran.71470045 - Maharloo Lake, aka the Pink Lake, seasonal potassium rich salt lake, in dry season with vivid pink water. Fars Province, Iran.71470041 - Courtyard of Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine with a water pool. Shiraz, Iran.71470030 - Minbar (a pulpit in a mosque where the imam stands to deliver sermons) in the prayer hall of Vakil Mosque (18th century). Shiraz, Iran.71470007 - Interior view of a sitting room in Qavam House (Narenjestan-e Ghavam), 19th century historic house. Shiraz, Iran.71470004 - Interior view of a room with stained-glass windows in Qavam House (Narenjestan-e Ghavam), 19th century historic house. Shiraz, Iran.71469995 - A play of light from multi-colored stained-glass windows inside the 19th century Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, aka the Pink Mosque. Shiraz, Iran.71469993 - Takyeh (building where Shia Muslims gather to mourn Husayn's death) and minarets of the Amir Chakhmaq Complex illuminated at night. Yazd, Iran.71469991 - Rooftop view of old adobe buildings in the historical Fahadan Neighborhood at sunset. Yazd, Iran.71469985 - Facade of the Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Yazd, enshrining the holy Atash Bahram (“Victorious Fire”), dated to 470 AD. Yazd, Iran.71469968 - A selection of traditional handmade pottery and ceramics displayed in a gift shop in the historical Fahadan Neighborhood of Yazd, Iran.71469967 - Alexander’s Prison (left) and the Shrine of the Twelve Imams (right), 11th century mausoleum and shrine, the oldest remaining building in Yazd, Iran.71469956 - A man crosses the street in the historic town of Yazd, Iran.71469942 - Ornate entrance gate of the Mollabashi Historical House in Isfahan, Iran.71469941 - Ornate interior of a small room with stained glass windows in the Mollabashi Historical House. Isfahan, Iran.71469940 - Interior view of the shahneshin (a dedicated reception room) with large colorful stained glass windows in Mollabashi Historical House in Isfahan, Iran.71469935 - Interior view of a handicraft shop in Isfahan, Iran.71469921 - Exterior view of bell tower and facade of the 17th century Holy Savior Cathedral (Vank Cathedral) in the New Julfa, Armenian quarter of Isfahan, Iran.71469913 - Elevated view of minarets and entrance iwan of the Shah Mosque (Masjed-e Shah) in Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran.71469847 - A selection of Qalamzani, or Ghalamzani (traditional Iranian metal engraving art) items displayed in a gift shop in the Grand Bazaar. Isfahan, Iran.71469844 - Iranian women walk at the Qeysarie Gate, the main gateway to the Grand Bazaar of Isfahan in Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran.71469836 - View from below of domed ceiling of the main prayer hall in the Shah Mosque (Masjed-e Shah) with its elaborate tiling. Isfahan, Iran.71469825 - Giant Qalamzani, or Ghalamzani (traditional Iranian metal engraving art) ewers displayed outside of a handicraft shop in Isfahan, Iran.71469824 - Muhammadian Mosque with its prominent domed minaret. Kashan, Iran.71469816 - People sit in a small street teahouse while their tea is being made in a traditional way over an open fire. Abyaneh village, Natanz County, Iran.71469814 - Narrow street in the historical village of Abyaneh, Natanz County, Iran.71469806 - View of the 18th century Agha Bozorg Mosque and its sunken courtyard. Kashan, Iran.71469803 - Interior of the Qajar Pavilion in the Fin Garden (Bagh-e Fin), the oldest (1590) Persian Garden in Iran and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kashan, Iran.71469795 - A selection of handmade pottery displayed at shopfront in the Aminoddole Caravanserai, historic structure in the Grand Bazaar of Kashan, Iran.71469791 - View of the main entrance gate of the 18th century Agha Bozorg Mosque through arches of the main building. Kashan, Iran.71469784 - The roof domes of Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, aka Qasemi Bathhouse, traditional Iranian public bathhouse, which is now a museum. Kashan, Iran.71469777 - Richly decorated domed ceiling of the main hall in Borujerdi House, traditional rich Persian house built in 1857. Kashan, Iran.71469774 - View of the courtyard of the Tabatabaei House, a historic mansion built around 1880 in Kashan, Iran.71469770 - Richly decorated terrace walls and ceiling in the Tabatabaei House, a historic mansion built around 1880 in Kashan, Iran.71469768 - Richly decorated domed ceiling in one of the halls of the Tabatabaei House, a historic mansion built around 1880 in Kashan, Iran.71470091 - Front view of the Qeysarie Gate, the main gateway to the Grand Bazaar of Isfahan in Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran.71470089 - Side view of the Ali Qapu Palace in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Isfahan, Iran.71470083 - Azadi Tower (Freedom Tower), an iconic landmark in Tehran, Iran.71470081 - Exterior view of the Golestan Palace, former royal residence of the Qajar dynasty and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470078 - Interior view of the Diamond Hall (Talar e Almas) in the Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470076 - Interior view of the Mirror Hall (Talar e Aineh) in the Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470075 - Interior view of the Ivory Hall (Talar e Adj), a large hall used as a dining room in the Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470073 - Exterior view of the Marble Throne building in the Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470067 - Rock-cut tombs of two Achaemenian kings of Persian Empire - Artaxerxes I (right) and Darius II (left). Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis near Persepolis, Iran.71470066 - The Investiture of Ardashir I, relief depicts the Persian king Ardashir I receiving the sovereignty ring from god Ahura Mazda. Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran.71470060 - Human-headed winged bulls (Lamassu, protective deity) on the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis, capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC), Iran.71470051 - Huge stone bulls of the Unfinished Gate (aka Gate of the Army) in Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC), Iran.71470050 - Huge stone bulls of the Unfinished Gate (aka Gate of the Army) in Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC), Iran.71470049 - Column capital with two griffin heads in Persepolis, ancient capital of the Persian kings of the Achaemenian dynasty. Fars Province, Iran.71470036 - The domed pavilion built over the tomb of Hafez, one of the greatest Persian poets of all times. Shiraz, Iran.71470029 - Interior view of central prayer hall with many pillars supporting roof of brick vaults in the 18th century Vakil Mosque in Shiraz, Iran.71470024 - Interior view of the vestibule in Vakil Bathhouse, 18th century traditional Persian public bathhouse, which is now a museum. Shiraz, Iran.71470021 - Wax statues of people in the Vakil Bathhouse, 18th century Persian public bathhouse, showing the real life during Zand period. Shiraz, Iran.71470020 - Interior view of the Vakil Bathhouse, 18th century traditional Persian public bathhouse, which is now a museum. Shiraz, Iran.71470019 - A selection of local spices for sale displayed at the Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz, Iran.71470018 - Iranian man wearing traditional costume sits at the 18th century Vakil Mosque in Shiraz, Iran.next page
