The city of Yazd is one of the biggest cities built out of mudbrick, which remained almost entirely intact. Thanks to its remote location in the desert, it escaped all wars and attacks. Besides, Yazd has plenty of monuments related to the Zoroastrian religion. The cozy bazaars of Yazd, restaurants with terraces, cafés overlooking the …
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This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see my disclaimer here. Kashan, the quiet oasis city close to the Dasht-e-Kavir desert, is located along the highway to Isfahan. The architecture of the old town adjusts to the desert climate. Arches span over the winding streets, while high brick or clay walls provide …
The Iranian Rial became the most invaluable currency since President Trump revoked the nuclear deal with Iran in 2019. The severe economic sanctions made life hard for Iranians. Prices tripled, unemployment increased, and the national revenues from oil shrank. The Iranian Rial is unstable, and people do not know how much things will cost from …
Atom program, Islamic Republic, Ayatollah, US sanctions, hijab, alcohol ban, women cannot even watch football. It is all true, but we often have no more information about Iran. Although the ancient ruins still remind us of the former greatness of the Empire, from the fabulous blue-tiled mosques in Isfahan to the Persian gardens in Shiraz, …
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