http://www.iranataglance.com/ en Copyright 2011 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:38:34 +0330 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Behistun inscription is considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Behistun Inscription (also Bistun, Bisitun or Bisutun, Modern Persian: بیستون ; Old Persian: Bagastana, meaning "the god's place or land") is a multilingual inscription located on Mount Behistun in the Kermanshah Province near the town of Jeyhoun Abad. http://www.iranataglance.com/historical-buildings/behistun_inscription.php http://www.iranataglance.com/historical-buildings/behistun_inscription.php Historical Buildings Alireza Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:38:34 +0330 Tabriz, Being the provincial capital of East Azarbaijan, has slightly more than 2,000,000 population. Tabriz has been the capital city of Iran on numerous times throughout the old history of this country. Tabriz is located in a valley to the north of the beautiful Mount Sahand. The valley opens out into a plain that slopes down gently to the northern end of Lake Orumieh, about 60 km to the west. Tabriz is 310 km southeast of Bazargan (Iranian-Turkish frontier); 159 km south of Jolfa on Iran-Azarbaijan Republic border, and can be reached by very good roads, rail (742km from Tehran, with connections to the Europe and Moscow), and air from Tehran and other major cities. http://www.iranataglance.com/provinces-and-cities/tabriz.php http://www.iranataglance.com/provinces-and-cities/tabriz.php Provinces and Cities Mosen Rasti Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:10:35 +0330 A view of the Ziggurat at Chogha Zanbil in south-western Iran. This structure was built in 1250 BC by the Elamite ruler Untash-Gal as a dedication to the diety Inshushinak 'Lord of Shush (Susa)'. Chogha Zanbil is an ancient Elamite complex in the Khuzestan province of Iran. It is one of the only extant ziggurats outside of Mesopotamia (the other is Sialk). It lies approximately 45 kilometres south of Susa and 230 kilometres north of Abadan by way of Ahvaz, which is 60 kilometres away. http://www.iranataglance.com/historical-buildings/ziggurat_chogha_zanbil.php http://www.iranataglance.com/historical-buildings/ziggurat_chogha_zanbil.php Historical Buildings Mohsen Rasti Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:10:16 +0330 The glorious architecture of Iran, like a piece of gem, has been constantly glittering among other architectural monuments of the world and has occupied a worthy place in the world of art. It was in the reign of the Safavids, that the city of Isfahan reached such a renown and elegance which was called " half of the world". Among what has remained from the age of the Safavids, there still exists a school, bazaar and caravansaray complex which sparkles like a piece of jewelry at the side of Chahar Bagh street. http://www.iranataglance.com/hotels/abbasi_hotel_isfahan.php http://www.iranataglance.com/hotels/abbasi_hotel_isfahan.php Hotels Parviz Zahed Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:50:03 +0330 The magnificent palace complex at Persepolis was founded by Darius the Great around 518 B.C., although more than a century passed before it was finally completed. Conceived to be the seat of government for the Achaemenian kings and a center for receptions and ceremonial festivities, the wealth of the Persian empire was evident in all aspects of its construction. The splendor of Persepolis, however, was short-lived; the palaces were looted and burned by Alexander the Great in 331-330 B.C. http://www.iranataglance.com/historical-buildings/perspolis_capital_of_achaemeni.php http://www.iranataglance.com/historical-buildings/perspolis_capital_of_achaemeni.php Historical Buildings Mohsen Rasti Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:56:39 +0330 The famous and marvelous monastic complex of St. Thaddeus is located in the mountainous area of western Azerbaidjan province in Iran, about 20 km (12 ? mi) south of Makou (the Artaz area of Vaspurakan province). It is perched on a mountain ridge beside a stream sunken into the rock, thus giving it a natural fortified position. http://www.iranataglance.com/religious-buildings/the_saint_thaddeus_monastery_g.php http://www.iranataglance.com/religious-buildings/the_saint_thaddeus_monastery_g.php Religious Buildings Parviz Zahed Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:24:07 +0330 The Reza Abbasi Museum (the RAM) opened in September 1977, but in November 1978, just one year after its official opening it was closed. Exactly a year later in 1979, having had changes in its internal decorations and with further expansion of its exhibition space it was reopened. In 1984, because of some internal difficulties, once more it was closed and again reopened in 1985. And finally on February 4, 2000, it was opened for the fifth time, after its renovation.Reza Abbasi Museum is administrated by Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization. http://www.iranataglance.com/museums/reza_abbasi_museum.php http://www.iranataglance.com/museums/reza_abbasi_museum.php Museums Parviz Zahed Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:32:16 +0330 Khoy is one of the ancient regions of Iran with a moderate climate. The capital city being Khoy located 807 km. from Tehran. The word Khoy means 'salt', as the primary settlers in this region were the Medes due to the presence of a salt quarry here, called it as such. According to ancient records Khoy was a place having great importance, and was one of the branches of the Silk Road connecting east to west and passed through this city in pre-Islamic ages. http://www.iranataglance.com/provinces-and-cities/khoy_at_a_glance.php http://www.iranataglance.com/provinces-and-cities/khoy_at_a_glance.php Provinces and Cities Parviz Zahed Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:46:54 +0330 Takht-e Soleyman "The Throne of Solomon" or "Ganzak" city (Shiz) is the holiest shrine of Zoroastrianism and the former Sassanid Empire. On 3 July 2003, twenty-four sites were inscribed by the UNESCO as a collective World Heritage Site; one of these sites was the Takht-e Soleyman. It is located in the height of 3000 meter in 45 kilometers northeast of the city of Takab, West Azerbaijan province. http://www.iranataglance.com/historical-buildings/takhte_soleyman_azar_goshnasp.php http://www.iranataglance.com/historical-buildings/takhte_soleyman_azar_goshnasp.php Historical Buildings Alireza Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:27:46 +0330 Mohammad Hossein Behjat Tabrizi, whose pen name is Shahriyar was undoubtedly a gifted and talented contemporary poet. He is the composer of the first and the most famous Turkish (the local Azari version) poetry collection ever written by an Iranian. Born in 1906 in Tabriz, he studied Divan Hafiz under his father's supervision and teachings, while using the same home study program for all his elementary education. His father was a lawyer. http://www.iranataglance.com/celebrated-people/mohammad_hossein_behjat_tabriz.php http://www.iranataglance.com/celebrated-people/mohammad_hossein_behjat_tabriz.php Celebrated People Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:59:36 +0330 The Shahnameh is an impressive monument of poetry and historiography, being mainly the poetical recast of what Ferdosi and his predecessors regarded as the account of Iran's history. An account which already existed in a less appealing form in prose works, especially in the Shahnameh of Abu Mansur Abd-al-Razzaq. http://www.iranataglance.com/culture-art-history/shahnameh_national_epic_of_the.php http://www.iranataglance.com/culture-art-history/shahnameh_national_epic_of_the.php Culture Art History Parviz Zahed Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:40:33 +0330 Kish Island has a unique situation in the strategic Persian Gulf region among tens of large and small islands. This island is so beautiful and attractive that it has become known as the Pearl of the Persian Gulf since ancient times. Its calm coasts are covered with coral sands that shine in the sunlight, creating a unique and fascinating sight. http://www.iranataglance.com/provinces-and-cities/kish_gem_of_the_persian_gulf_a.php http://www.iranataglance.com/provinces-and-cities/kish_gem_of_the_persian_gulf_a.php Provinces and Cities Parviz Zahed Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:00:48 +0330 The magnificent and marvellous buildings and structures in the holy shrine of Imam Reza(A.S.) situated in the holy city of Mashhad, Iran, comprises one of the oldest and most beautiful religious and historical monuments in the world. The visitors, travellers and historians have called this religious complex as "The Glory of the Islamic World". The grand complex of the holy shrine is round in structure which includes six courtyards (Sahn), twenty - three porches (Riwaq), the Gowhar shad Mosque, Razavi University of Islamic Sciences, Islamic Research Foundation, Museums, the Central Library Complex, Offices, Hospital, Inn and the buildings for performing ablutions. The present surface area of the holy shrine is 267079 sq. meters. http://www.iranataglance.com/religious-buildings/the_glory_of_the_islamic_world.php http://www.iranataglance.com/religious-buildings/the_glory_of_the_islamic_world.php Religious Buildings Parviz Zahed Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:41:05 +0330 A high 27m mountain with its great water falls on sides and beautiful land scape views are located beside the special and memorial area of Sadaf International Hotel,and certainly that would be one of the greatest pleasures for tourist in kish Island in the near future . http://www.iranataglance.com/restaurant/kooh_e_noor_restaurant_kish_is.php http://www.iranataglance.com/restaurant/kooh_e_noor_restaurant_kish_is.php Restaurant Parviz Zahed Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:10:30 +0330 Sharif University of Technology has earned a respected reputation and rank among institutes of higher learning in the Middle East. It strives to continue improving its standards. SUT(Sharif University of Technology ) is one of the largest engineering schools in the Islamic Republic of Iran. It was established in 1966 under the name of Aryarmehr University of Technology and, at that time, there were 54 faculty members and a total of 412 students who were selected by national examination. In 1980, the university was renamed Sharif University of Technology. SUT now has a total of 300 full-time faculty members, approximately 430 part-time faculty members and a student body of about 8,000. http://www.iranataglance.com/universities/sharif_university_of_technolog.php http://www.iranataglance.com/universities/sharif_university_of_technolog.php Universities Mohsen Rasti Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:11:04 +0330