City: Iran
Top 10 Ancient Ruins in Iran, Iran
Iran (Persian: ایران Irān [ʔiːˈɾɒːn] ( listen)), also known as Persia (/ˈpɜːrʒə/), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (Persian: جمهوری اسلامی ایران Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi-ye Irān ( listen)), is a sovereign state in Western Asia. With over 81 million inhabitants, Iran is the world's 18th-most-populous country. Comprising a land area of 1,648,195 km (636,372 sq mi), it is the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 17th-largest in the world. Iran is bordered to the northwest by Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, to the north by the Caspian Sea, to the northeast by Turkmenistan, to the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan, to the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and to the west by Turkey and Iraq. The country's central location in Eurasia and Western Asia, and its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, give it geostrategic importance. Tehran is the country's capital and largest city, as well as its leading economic and cultural center.
Restaurants in Iran
1. Persepolis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,699 reviews
This monument is an unbelievable place with unique architecture and 2500 years history, which was the first United Nations of the world and was built by Achaemenid Darius,a Persian king. This site is 125000 SQ.m. with 9 palaces and 3000 reliefs. It is 60 k.m far from Shiraz and located near Naqsh-e-Rostam and Pasargad in Shiraz- Esfahan highway. Around this site you can serve local foods.
Reviewed By farzinh2020 - Iran, null
The best historical place in the world Fabulous Fantastic An environment full of positive energy Magnificent palaces A sacred place The embodiment of Persian and Persian authority in the ancient world
2. Kool Farah
3. Tang Chogan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By sergiohoffman203 - Brazil, null
i dont know about this place before my drive Amir tell me,he took me over and was great,we saw 6 amazing Bas relief,then we visit the ruins of Bishapur,what was a breat taken,i just loved,if you come to Shiraz you must to see those places,and you can hire a awesome english speak driver,i high recommend him,you wont regret,here its he's contact info Amir sahraaie [email protected] +989178785416 whats app
4. Shahr-e Sukhteh
5. Tchogha Zanbil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
The massive temple, palaces and walls are the best surviving remains of the ancient Kingdom of Elam.
Reviewed By wimAntwerp - Brasschaat, Belgium
This more then 3000 years old Elamite monument is very impressive monument, although only 25 m from the original 60 m high building are still intact.
6. Bishapur
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
The ruins of this third-century city are 90 miles from Shiraz.
Reviewed By banafshetrn - Tehran, Iran
Bishapur was an ancient city in Sasanid era. The road linked the Sassanid capitals Estakhr (very close to Persepolis) and Ctesiphon. It is located south of Shiraz. There are lots of structures there from Sasanid to Ilkhanid Era. The most beautiful and important part of the city is Anahita temple which is figure as the divinity of the Waters and hence associated with fertility, healing and wisdom Try to go there with a local guide who they explain completely about history of this amazing ancient city.
7. Kharraqan Towers
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Arg-e Bam
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
This citadel town was inhabited from the third century to the late 19th century. The 2003 Earthquake in Bam destroyed more than 80 percent of the Citadel.
Reviewed By junojules - Braunschweig, Germany
I heard that Lonely Planet somehow excluded this place from the book and now some people even do not know this ruin but when you visit the south area of Iran, this place is one of the MUST-VISIT place. I do not know how it was like before the big earthquake destroyed here but even after the earthquake, it is magnificent to walk round the old city.. nostalsic and romantic. Especially if you go close to sunset you can havea beautiful castle, houses, ruins with dramatic shades of the sun! My recommendation is visit there after a bit long lunch, arriving around 3 or 4 in the afternoon.
9. Takht-e Soleyman
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By amirsehat - Tehran, Iran
I think go to the 4000 yeras ago as a travel to history for many years We can see various period of architectural building in this region And amazing lake that it's water , 21 degree tempreture for all of the year and more than 140 m deep
10. Towers of silence
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4.5 based on 963 reviews
Reviewed By mjomidi - Tehran, Iran
Prayers for the departed form an important part of Zoroastrian ritual. Soon after the spirit has left, the body is regarded as impure, so it is bathed and dressed in white cotton garments. At the time appointed, the corpse has to be carried into the Tower. The Towers of Silence, being open at the top, give free access to birds of prey. Zoroastrianism regards the Soul as infinitely the more important.
