Ancient Persian architecture, as if narrating a story, reveals centuries of conquests, spiritual journeys, and majestic empires that have shaped its landscape. These stories weave together over 2,500 ...

Embark on a journey through Iran, a country brimming with ancient history, mysticism, and timeless traditions. This ...

The remains of a huge building from ancient Greece has been discovered by underwater archaeologists working at a site of an epic battle that took place 2,500 years ago.

“Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World” is strong on examples of material culture — the pottery, jewelry, coins, metalwork and stone vessels, architecture and other common objects of ...

They have become a treasure trove in revealing the inner administrative workings and social structure of ancient Persia during the reign of Darius I around the time of 500 BCE.

TEHRAN – The Sassanid era (224 CE–651) is of very high importance in the history of Iran. Under Sassanids, Persian art and architecture experienced a general renaissance. Architecture often took ...

Journey into the heart of Iran, where ancient traditions and rich culture meet the rugged beauty of the Zagros Mountains.

Walking through history in an ancient Persian city ... Javaherbin’s father’s home, even virtually, she says she hopes young readers will come away with “a love of architecture, ...

Have you heard of the ancient Persian air conditioner? With the Sahara dust becoming more frequent, it might be worth adopting some architectural tricks from cultures in hot climates. ... In the ...