The Empress Farah Pahlavi's Coronation Crown

The Treasury of the Royal Jewels of Iran

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March 27th 2008
The royal jewels of the Pahlavi and Qajar dynasties are held in The Treasury of National Jewels in Tehran. It is highly secured and no photography is permitted, but purchased and public domain photos are included here in order to share a rare view of these breathtaking pieces. The video-add feature refused to upload a montage I created of the jewels and crowns through their history of being wo ... read more

Middle East » Iran » North » Tehran

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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 author... ... read more