Ardabil
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Babak Castle
Behistun
Chogha Zanbil
Dasht-e Lut
Golestan Palace
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Imam mosque
Kashan
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Mashhad
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Naqsh-e jahan
Naqsh-e Rostam
Persepolis
Rayen Citadel
Saint Thaddeus
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Shiraz
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Tabriz
Takht-e Soleyman
Tehran
Tower of Silence
Yazd
Takht-e Soleyman
Takht-e Soleyman is one of the most mysterious and interesting places in Iran. The geography of the site itself will seduce you. Located in a small valley in the northwest of Iran, in a mountainous region. It stands out with an exceptional set of royal architectures created by the Sassanids in a harmonious composition inspired by the natural context. The design and form of the site maintains a very high level of authenticity. The locations you will find on this space give meaning and symbolic value to ancient cults like Zoroastrianism.
Zoroastrianism is one of the first religions that existed 1500 years BC. It is a cult that advocates the existence of an omnipotent and omnipresent supreme being. Water, earth, air and fire are the constituents of this religion. You will distinguish on the spot a desert environment and the presence of the lake, which favour religious practices. You will also discover the ruins of the Sassanid temple dedicated to Anahita, the goddess of water, who advocates the power of fertility. You will also observe the Zoroastrian shrine.
Nature endowed this ancient space with a small lake. It captivates all visitors at the first glance. Contemplate the space over which it extends. It is a magnificent basin surrounded by hills in a desert environment. The bottom of this reservoir is not visible in the distance, but up close. You will observe a fascinating and intense blue colour on its round surface. The clarity of the water is brilliant, but due to its depth, it looks dark.
Zendane Soleyman is a prison located 3 kilometres from Takht-e Soleyman. It is a building with tenacious myths and legends. According to a legend, King Solomon defeated several demons and threw them into a mountain in which there was a deep hole, which would be the very mountain located next to Takht-e Soleyman. Although it has been built for centuries and is part of the ruins of the site. Its incredible architecture reveals raw earth bricks, and it displays a volcanic shape.
Takht-e Soleyman is rightly known for the considerable mass of mountains that contribute to its charm. The landscape of this region captivates the attention of all visitors who explore it. There are peaks of incomparable height. The highest is 4850 meters. If you are passionate about trekking, you can go hiking, in order to take advantage of the freshness provided by its mountain ranges.
