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Persepolis to Golestan Palace: 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Iran

Iran boasts 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites, from the grandeur of Persepolis to the architectural marvels of Golestan Palace, preserving a unique facet of the country's rich heritage

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Persepolis

This ancient city was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and is renowned for its impressive archaeological ruins and historical significance

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Meidan Emam, Esfahan

Known as Naqsh-e Jahan Square, this square is surrounded by buildings, monuments, including the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Imam Mosque, the Ali Qapu Palace, and the Qeysarieh Portal

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Tchogha Zanbil

An ancient Elamite complex, Tchogha Zanbil is one of the few existing ziggurats in the world and is dedicated to the Elamite god Inshushinak

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Bam and its Cultural Landscape

This site includes the ancient fortress city of Bam, which was constructed from mud bricks and dates back to the Achaemenid period

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Soltaniyeh

The Mausoleum of Oljaytu is an architectural masterpiece and a significant example of Islamic architecture, particularly the Ilkhanid period

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Bisotun

The Bisotun inscription, located on Mount Bisotun, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features important inscriptions and reliefs, including a depiction of Darius the Great

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Golestan Palace

Located in Tehran, Golestan Palace is a historic royal complex that showcases Persian art and architecture

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