Persepolis - The Great Stairway

(#1) The construction of the large Stairs of All Nations in Persepolis was ordered by king Xerxes (486-465), the son and successor of the founder of the city, Darius I the Great. Originally, the main access had been in the south; now, one had to ascend to the terrace from the west.

The Grate Stairway of Persepolis is a monumental double-ramped stairway, which was designed in such a way that one could only proceed slowly and with dignity, because you are forced to walk upright.

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Mir Chaghmagh Square

The city center and heart of the city of Yazd, Mir Chakhmagh or Mir Chaghmagh square with Takkieh Mir Chaghmagh construction, which is an entrance portal to the bazaar. This stunning three-story facade is one of the most recognizable and unusual buildings in Iran. Also the Mir Chakhmagh mosque is at this square and the Bazar-e Khan at the opposite side. There is also an Ab-anbar at this square, its with 5 wind catchers are visible from the square.

2013-05-16
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Bagh-e Dolatabad Garden

Bagh-e Dolatabad Garden, one of the nine gardens in Iran that together are protected and listed on World Heritage list as example of Persian Gardens. Built 1746 by Mohammad Taghi Khan or just the great Khan. A 60km long ghanat was built to irrigate this garden and some other historical sites like Bazar-e Khan, Madrese-ye Khan, Kravansera and Hamam-e Khan.

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Bagh-e Dolatabad Garden Pavilion

The main pavilion of the Bagh-e Dolatabad. The main pavilion has got the worlds tallest (34m) wind catcher tower (Badgir) in a unique octagonal shape. Other parts consists of hashti, birouni, andarouni, separate winter and summer pavilions, Ab-anbar (water cistern), stables, etc.

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Masjed-e Jameh Mosque

The 12th-century mosque is still in use today. It was first built under Ala'oddoleh Garshasb of the Al-e Bouyeh dynasty. The mosque was largely rebuilt between 1324 and 1365, and is one of the outstanding 14th century buildings of Iran..

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Traditional Hotel (Tehraniha House)

Another old mansion, originally named the Tehraniha House, which has been converted to an exquisite example of traditional hotel. Hotel Fahadan's sight is a delight.

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Traditional Hotel (Hojjat House)

This traditional hotel (Vali Hotel) is a converted old mansion originally called the House of Hojjat. During years 2005-2007 the house was restored and renovated by Mr Ali-Asghar Dehghan and two other companions and converted to the current Hotel Vali. A traditional Yzdi style house which is delight to sit in or stay at.

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Zendan-e Eskandar

This monumental domed chamber, known locally as Zindan-i Iskandar (Alexander’s Prison), is situated at the center of the old city of Yazd, in the historical Fahadan neighborhood. The Zindan-i Iskandar takes its name from the legend that Alexander built a castle in this region as a prison for captive princes but this has nothing to do with Alexander or prison. Historical sources suggest that the mausoleum and its adjoining structure are the remains of Madarasa Ziaiyya, a religious school in the second half of the thirteenth century (the Il-Khanid period).

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