Abyaneh Village

Abyaneh Village

Isfahan, Natanz

Abyaneh is a village in Natanz County, Isfahan Province.

Abyaneh is a tiered village meaning houses are built so that the roofs of the ones built lower on the slope serve as the courtyard of the higher ones. In some parts of the village, there are up to four tiers of houses. Characterized by a peculiar reddish hue, the village is one of the oldest in Iran, attracting numerous native and foreign tourists year-round, especially during traditional feasts and ceremonies.

An Abyunaki woman typically wears a white long scarf (covering the shoulders and upper trunk) which has a colorful pattern and an under-knee skirt. The inhabitants of Abyaneh have for thousands of years maintained their culture, customs and costumes, wearing outfits that are said to have been worn in Sassanid times. The dialect spoken by Abyunaki people is believed to have been the language of ancient Persia.

On top of the village sits the ruins of a Sassanid era fort.

Mars Hills

Mars Hills

Beautiful and magical views of the Mars Hills

Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan.

After about 40 to 50 kilometers from the Chabahar port to Goatr port, mountains can be seen on the left side of the road that are famous as miniature mountains. Miniature mountains are like Moon mountains and natives call them Mars Mountains or Mars Hills.

Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Isfahan

The Naqsh-e Jahan Square known as Imam Square, formerly known as Shah Square, is a square situated at the center of Isfahan city, Iran.

Constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical site, and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

The square is surrounded by buildings from the Safavid era.

The Imam (Shah) Mosque is situated on the south side of this square. On the west side is the Ali Qapu Palace. Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque is situated on the eastern side of this square and at the northern side Keisaria gate opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar.

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The Karim Khan Castle

Arg of Karim Khan ( The Karim Khan Castle )

The Karim Khan Castle is a citadel located in the north-east of Shiraz, southern Iran. It was built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty and is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters. In shape it resembles a medieval fortress.

At times, the citadel was used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage.

Karim Khan Castle is also known as Arge Karim Khan, Arge Karim Khani and Citadel of Karim Khan. 

Nowruz

Nowruz in Iran with Haft Sin

Happy New Year