Iran, an ancient land with thousands of years of history, is an endless treasure trove of buildings, cities, and historical monuments that have shaped the identity and culture of this nation. From north to south, from east to west, every corner of Iran bears the traces of a civilization that was once the center of world attention. 1. Pasargadae: Tomb of Cyrus the GreatIn Fars Province, an open...

Pasargadae, an ancient city in Fars Province, was the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire and is home to the tomb of Cyrus the Great. This historical complex was built in 550 BC, by order of Cyrus, as the political and cultural center of the empire, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Construction HistoryThe Mausoleum of Cyrus was built in an open plain, with a simple but magnificent...