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Background: Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political authority nominally vested in a learned religious scholar. Iranian-US relations have been strained since a group of Iranian students seized the US Embassy in Tehran on 4 November 1979 and held it until 20 January 1981. During 1980-88, Iran fought a bloody, indecisive war with Iraq that eventually expanded into the Persian Gulf and led to clashes between US Navy and Iranian military forces between 1987-1988. Iran has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its activities in Lebanon and elsewhere in the world and remains subject to US economic sanctions and export controls because of its continued involvement. Following the elections of a reformist president and Majlis in the late 1990s, attempts to foster political reform in response to popular dissatisfaction have floundered as conservative politicians have prevented reform measures from being enacted, increased repressive measures, and consolidated their control over the government.




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By xmingf
October 22nd 2009
Esfahan is Half the World Middle East » Iran » West » Esfahan
We drove over 440km from Shiraz to Esfahan, passing pastures and arid mountains resembling parts of Southern California. Although Iran has one of the highest accident rates in the world, it is well developed in certain aspects. When buses or trucks travel between major cities, they have to register with the police and get a GPS card, with which the speed can be tracked. At gas stations, refueling is done with smart cards, where each personal car is allowed three liters per day to curb over usage. Esfahan nesf-e jahan; Esfahan is half the world. The ancient proverb given by western [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 22nd 2009 | 149 Views | [diary=447232]

Abandoned Caravanserai
Castle Ruins Outside of Esfahan
Four Brothers

By Nathan1986
September 25th 2009
IsfahaaaaaAAANNNNNN Middle East » Iran » West » Esfahan
Drag the last bit of Esafahan out and say it like this "IssfaaahhaaaaAAANNNNNnnnn" WELCOME TO ESAFAHAN! Salam! The process of buying my 3euro four hour ticket to Esfahan was rather simple. I found the bus agency along the main road in Yazd, made lots of gesturing actions and pointing at maps to obtain a ticket and find out where the bus was leaving from and at what time. Rocked up to the bus stop after being left to die in the Zoroastrian Cemetery, was then watched by the whole station walking up and down with my back pack like a stupid [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 27th 2009 | 93 Views | [diary=439610]

Si-o-Seh Bridge
Si-o-Seh Bridge
Si-o-Seh Bridge

By Shakirah
August 22nd 2009
Half Of The World Middle East » Iran » West » Esfahan
Been exactly a month since I last updated. Reason being was that I had been too caught up with school and such, and well, second year in university isn't exactly that smooth-sailing. And the term's just started! Nonetheless, I shall try to meticulously update because I really really have lots of things to share with everyone, so, here goes! Though the Iran adventure ended approximately 8 months ago, whatever happened remains vividly in my mind. I guess that's the advantage of being young? You tend to recall these experiences better than, say, a 60 year old unless you record it down [View Full Entry]

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Published: August 22nd 2009 | 100 Views | [diary=430086]

The Carpet Shop
Dyes that Bind
The Gem

By JAM09
June 8th 2009
Goreme to Esfahan Middle East » Iran » West » Esfahan
On the morning we left Cappadocia we were up bright and early at 5.30 am for camp breakfast at 5.45 and we were met by the most beautiful sight. Hundreds of hot air balloons going straight overhead. Cappadocia is one of the top five places in the world to do a sunrise balloon flight. It was a real WOW moment and we just thought “How lucky are we?” We had a long drive ahead that day and Lucy was on her own as Steve had had to go on ahead to Erzurum to collect his visa for Iran. It was a [View Full Entry]

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Published: June 8th 2009 | 259 Views | [diary=406527]

Setting up bush camp
Travelling on the roof
A cultural evening!!

Juz prawie miesiac, a ja nie opisalam ostatnich dni w Iranie. Skonczylam wieczorem przed kolacja w armenskiej knajpie, gdzie potem spotkalismy MS, naszego lokalnego przewodnika. Spotkanie z Mehdim zaczelo sie troche sztywno, w sumie tak, jak wszystkie nasze spotkania z lokalnymi, ktorzy pozniej okazywali sie super mili. Ale po chwili, od slowa do slowa, dowiedzielismy sie, ze jego rodzina od kilku pokolen zajmuje sie produkcja perskich dywanow. I zapragnelismy od razu zobaczyc, jak takie dywany sie tka. Nastepnego dnia zabral nas do swojej manufaktury. Okazuje sie, ze prawdziwy perski dywan, t [View Full Entry]

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Published: May 24th 2009 | 99 Views | [diary=401760]

Nikt nie wiedzial, jak wejsc do naszego hotelu
A zaraz za rogiem hotel
Meczet libanski

By Aleksandra
May 1st 2009
Half the World Middle East » Iran » West » Esfahan
Zdjec nadal nie bedzie. W kawiarni internetowej, zwanej tu coffeenet, choc kawy nie daja, maja cala garsc kabli, ale nie chca zebym sie sama podlaczyla do komputera, a jakos nie mam ochoty, zeby sobie moje zdjecia ogladali. Jestesmy w Esfahanie. Zwanym Half the World. Jest tu drugi co do wielkosci na swiecie plac - zaraz za Placenm Niebianskiego Spokoju w Pekinie. Wokol placu jest wielki bazar, dzis zamkniety, bo jest lokalna niedziela. Bazar perski, to cos wiecej niz 'bazar' u nas. Sa tu i meczety i szkoly koraniczne. Konstrukcja przykryta dachem, w alejkach zaparkowane samochody, czasami p [View Full Entry]

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Published: May 1st 2009 | 87 Views | [diary=395452]

Swiety symbol Zaratustrian.
Swiatynia Zaratustrian.
Wspinaczka na Wieze Ciszy.

Each day in Iran you start your day leaving your hotel as if you are a taxi driver. Not knowing where you’ll go, where you’ll end up and which characters you’ll meet. Esfahan is no different. Many Iranian people holiday here because its one of the Islamic worlds finest cities. It definitely is the cleanest I’ve seen. I decided to walk down to the river and felt safe enough to fall asleep in the full sun that shone my first afternoon. When I awoke I needed some liquids to fix my dry mouth. There I met Lazza (changed name) a 27-year-old [View Full Entry]

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Published: March 19th 2009 | 193 Views | [diary=377034]

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
inside

The overnight bus to Esfahan is made easier by the fact that I steal four seats near the back of the bus and lie across them, resulting in a great sleep for me but inconvenience for the attendendant, who has to continually jump over my legs. I arrive in Esfahan and a brawl nearly ensues amongst the waiting taxi drivers, once again proving that I am probably the most popular man in Iran. I check into the Amir Kabir and crash for a few hours. When I awaken I explore the city, and it dawns on me that I am really, [View Full Entry]

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Published: November 8th 2008 | 231 Views | [diary=342890]


Esfahan fully deserve it's title The Diamond of Iran. Our hotel was right across the (very congested and dangerous looking) road from the Allah Verdi Khan Bridge, which is absolutely gorgeous, especially when it's lit up at night. There are also a lot of beautiful historic landmarks we failed to find on the first night (look, I wasn't navigating okay) and a lot more that we passed, including lovely parks, a really ornate old university building and somewhere that may or maybe not have been Iman Hossein Square. [View Full Entry]

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Published: November 2nd 2008 | 129 Views | [diary=340785]


By matlockjames
August 16th 2008
Iran - Esfahan Middle East » Iran » West » Esfahan
Some of the things I Liked in My Travels Around Iran Fresh olives sold in big jars - I didn't buy any jars but did have Zatoon Parvardeh (olives in walnut paste) at a restaurant The cool weather as we drove closer to Masoulah and how the terrain reminded me a bit of California These wonderful cinnamon treats (kolucheh) bought straight from the oven Watching guys cut hay by hand and glad it wasn't me out there Standing ankle deep in the beautiful green Caspian Sea The Vank Cathedral in Isfahan The architecture of many of the buildings and the fabulous [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 8th 2008 | 175 Views | [diary=332321]

Beautiful Palace Tilework
Hotel Abassi Garden Water
Cityview - Isfahan Trip


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