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Tombs of Persian kings.  
   

Tombs of Persian kings.

Visible from 3km. Obviously vandalised by Arab invasions. Carvings have lasted well, continue to tell a story.
Shiraz & Eshafan

October 8th 2014
Shiraz is a centre of Persian culture and literature, we visited two poets tombs, very impressive gardens and buildings for both, Saadi is major Persian poet from middle ages, his writtings still relavent today 700 years later. Persoplolis is archeological site some 2500 years old in time of Persian empire of Darius, I, II & III. They built a huge terrace, with 3..4 palaces much of which r ... read more
Middle East » Iran » West » Esfahan

Iranian Flag 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
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