ENTRANCE TO ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

TEHRAN TO YAZD

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March 2nd 2017
TEHRAN TO YAZD, MARCH 2, 2017 Today we are on our way out of Tehran to drive to Yazd. We are first going to stop at the National Archeological Museum. It is here that you really appreciate the history of Iran. Mr. Hadi guided us through the various civilizations that have inhabited Iran and their contributions to the culture. The artifacts on display were fascinating covering a period of ab ... read more

Middle East » Iran » South

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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