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Persia Collection (#81)

Persia, a land steeped in rich history and captivating beauty

Background imagePersia Collection: Mausoleum of Sayyed Mir Ahmad

Mausoleum of Sayyed Mir Ahmad, brother of Imam Reza, Shiraz, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Khaju Bridge

Khaju Bridge, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: The covered bazaar

The covered bazaar, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Citadel and abandoned town

Citadel and abandoned town, Bam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Tomb of Xerxes

Tomb of Xerxes, Naqsh-e Rostam (Naqsh-i-Rustem), Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Tombs of Darius II and Artaxerxes (left to right)

Tombs of Darius II and Artaxerxes (left to right), Naqsh e Rustam (Naqsh-i-Rustem), Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Achaemenian tomb of Cyrus II

Achaemenian tomb of Cyrus II, 559-530 BC, on Murghab Plain, restored by Alexander the Great in 324 BC, Pasargadae, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Carving of lion and bull on tripylon staircase

Carving of lion and bull on tripylon staircase, Persepolis, Iran, Middle East Achaemenian capital founded in 518 BC by Darius I

Background imagePersia Collection: Women, Persepolis

Women, Persepolis, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Gatehouse, 17th century Citadel

Gatehouse, 17th century Citadel, Arg-e Bam, Bam, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Arg-e Bam, Bam

Arg-e Bam, Bam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Restoration work

Restoration work, Arg-e Bam, Bam, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: The inner citadel

The inner citadel, Arg-e Bam, Bam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Arg-e Bam, the inner Citadel

Arg-e Bam, the inner Citadel, Bam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Arg-e Bam, the Citadel

Arg-e Bam, the Citadel, Bam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Apadama staircase

Apadama staircase, Persepolis, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Parade of nations carving

Parade of nations carving, Apadana Palace staircase, archaeological site, Persepolis, Iran, Middle East, Asia

Background imagePersia Collection: Carved reliefs of rams from Asia Minor on the Apadana

Carved reliefs of rams from Asia Minor on the Apadana palace staircase, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Migration of the Qashgai tribe

Migration of the Qashgai tribe, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Detail from a Sassanian relief

Detail from a Sassanian relief, Bishapur, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Tomb of Darius at Naqsh-e Rustam

Tomb of Darius at Naqsh-e Rustam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Sassanian palace

Sassanian palace, Firuzabad, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Reliefs at Naqsh-e Rustam

Reliefs at Naqsh-e Rustam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Village in Baluchistan

Village in Baluchistan, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Relief of the enthronement of Darius

Relief of the enthronement of Darius, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Nomad tents

Nomad tents, Lar Valley, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: The Karaj Dam

The Karaj Dam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Madresseh-ye Chahar Bagh

Madresseh-ye Chahar Bagh, previously Madar-e-Shah, Theological College, Isfahan (Esfahan), Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Rooftops and wind towers

Rooftops and wind towers, Yazd, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Elamite ziggurat

Elamite ziggurat, Chogga Zanbil (Tchogha Zanbil), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Sassanid carvings showing Khasrow II

Sassanid carvings showing Khasrow II, dating from the 4th century AD, Tagh-e-Bostan, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Kwawrain-Nama

Kwawrain-Nama, Museum of Decorative Arts, Tehran, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Shrine of Immam Riza

Shrine of Immam Riza, Mashad, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Bagh-e-Eram

Bagh-e-Eram, Qajar palace, Shiraz, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: The Tram Garden

The Tram Garden, Shiraz, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: The Head of Hona (sacred bird)

The Head of Hona (sacred bird), Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Tombs of Artaxerxes I (left)

Tombs of Artaxerxes I (left), Xerxes (centre), and Darius the Great (right), Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Gonbad-e-Qabus

Gonbad-e-Qabus, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Allahverdi Khan bridge (Si-o-Se poi)

Allahverdi Khan bridge (Si-o-Se poi), Bridge of Thirty Three Arches over the Zaindeh (Zayande) (Zayandeh) River, Isfahan (Esfahan), Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Theological College of the Mother of the Shah

Theological College of the Mother of the Shah, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Ruins, Persepolis

Ruins, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Stairway, Persepolis

Stairway, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Frieze, Persepolis

Frieze, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Detail, Persepolis

Detail, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Valerian before Shahpur

Valerian before Shahpur, 241 to 272 AD, Naqsh-e Rustam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Audience hall of Cyrus the Great

Audience hall of Cyrus the Great, Pasargadae, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersia Collection: Narenjestam

Narenjestam, Shiraz, Iran, Middle East




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Persia, a land steeped in rich history and captivating beauty. From the vast Empire of King Alexander the Great to the modern-day bustling cityscape of Tehran, it has always been a land of wonder. As we gaze upon the ancient map depicting the empire that once stretched far and wide, we are reminded of Persia's grandeur. Its borders encompassing Iran, its heart and soul, where Tehran stands tall with an elevated skyline that offers breathtaking views from the Roof of Iran Park. But Persia's influence extends beyond its own borders. As we explore another map illustrating travels across Africa by brave explorers, we realize how Persian culture has left indelible marks on distant lands. The Coronation of the Shah of Iran serves as a testament to their power and prestige. Intriguingly intertwined with religion is Ahura Mazda - a deity revered by Zoroastrians who have long called Persia home. Their faith intertwines with history as Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi takes center stage alongside his third wife Farah Diba in an image frozen in time. The legacy continues with Reza Shah Pahlavi, whose reign brought about significant transformations within Persia. Like Ancient Greeks valiantly holding Thermopylae pass against all odds, he too fought for his nation's progress amidst challenges faced along the way. With every turn of a page or glance at another map showcasing Asia or 19th-century Persia, it becomes evident that this land holds stories untold waiting to be discovered. A painting depicting Esther before Ahasuerus reminds us how art flourished under Persian patronage during Safavid dynasty rule. Delving deeper into history reveals hidden treasures like Persian manuscripts dating back centuries ago - windows into a world filled with knowledge and wisdom passed down through generations. Persia beckons us to unravel its mysteries; it invites us to immerse ourselves in its vibrant tapestry of culture, art, and heritage.