The old Persian turquoise mines near Nishapur
Ancient, more than 2000 years old mines of turquoise, considered to provide the best quality turquoise in the world. Mine is closed now.
Persepolis
The ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Its development started in 521 BC on an enormous, partly artificially made terrace. Contains ruins of numerous architecturally impressive buildings such as Apadana Palace, Throne Hall, and numerous others. Contains also numerous valuable sculptures and reliefs. Destroyed by troops of Alexander the Great in 330 BC.
Ghara Soo Falls
Highly unusual, visually impressive cascade of 8 falls formed in narrow valley between almost vertically standing layers of rock.
Gandom Beryan in Lut Desert – hottest place on Earth
Lifeless desert with dark lava surface. According to the satellite data surface of this desert heats up to 71° C – what makes this the hottest land surface on Earth. The temperature of the atmosphere here often is above 50° C. This is also one of the driest places on Earth.
Wonders of Iran
Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Iran Territory Wonders of Iran Highlights Iran is one of the most exciting countries in the world regarding man-made heritage. Here developed some of the most ancient civilizations of the world, ancient people living in Iran developed writing and different technologies. The urban infrastructure of many ancient desert cities in Iran […]