Undoubtedly, the most ancient historical monument in Karaj, Tehran province, is Takht-e Rostam which dates back to the Sassanid Era (226-650 AD), reported the English-language newspaper Iran Daily. The edifice located near Qajar village, a suburb of Shahriyar, is not as well-known as other historical structures in the area. Commenting on the monument, a cultural… Continue reading Takht-e Rostam is pride of Karaj
Category: Heritage
Islam, The greatest threat to humanity worldwide
Nearly 1400 years ago, a group of nomads from across the scorching Arabian Desert conquered Iran (Persia), the greatest empire known to the history of man. With that, they almost destroyed one of the most benevolent and beautiful religions of all humanity, Zoroastrianism, often called the mother of all revealed religions. Due to its antiquity… Continue reading Islam, The greatest threat to humanity worldwide
Takht-e Soleiman boundaries marked
Islamic Republic News Agency – Tehran,Iran … The complex is the remnants of a fortress home to Zoroastrian priests during the Arsacid and Sassanid dynasties. It was destroyed during the Moqol invasion. …
‘Parsi Mecca’ Udvada on tourism map of State soon
UDVADA, a small town in Valsad district bordering the Union Territory of Daman is considered as the mecca of the Parsi community. The State Government is now set to develop it as a tourism centre with all modern infrastructural facilities. This was decided at a meeting held under the chairmanship of the Valsad District Collector… Continue reading ‘Parsi Mecca’ Udvada on tourism map of State soon
Tomb and Prison of Cyrus the Great Eternalized
By preparing the map and holograms of the prison and tomb of Cyrus the Great, these two unique monuments will stay alive in the memory of history forever. Tehran, 22 June 2006 (CHN Foreign Desk) — Iran’s Parse-Pasargadae Research Center succeeded in providing the accurate 3D plan of the prison and tomb of Cyrus the… Continue reading Tomb and Prison of Cyrus the Great Eternalized
Foreigner worked on Chinese Tomb
DNA tests show China’s first emperor employed a foreigner in building his mausoleum, home to the Terracotta warriors, proof of contact between Central and East Asia over 2,200 years ago, state media said on Wednesday. Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of a unified China who built the first Great Wall and ordered up… Continue reading Foreigner worked on Chinese Tomb
Pilgrimage to Iran – 2006
By Noshir H. Dadrawala The month of May 2006 marked my eleventh visit in the last one decade to Iran – the Spiritual Motherland of Zoroastrians all over the world. It was also one of my most exciting and memorable visit and this was thanks largely due to a group of seven adorable children and… Continue reading Pilgrimage to Iran – 2006
