World Heritage Sites Tours in Iran is one of the theme tours that are available for tourists arriving at the Asian country. The World Heritage Sites Tours in Iran has been rated as one of the most popular programs in Persia that is offered by tour operators and agents.
Traveling through the passage of time and viewing the varied historical sites in the country is only possible if one avails World Heritage Sites Tours.
Few of the prominent cities that is included in this themed Iranian tour are:
- Tehran
- Hamadan
- Kermanshah
- Susa
- Ahwaz
- Shiraz
- Yazd
- Esfahan
But the most important and the essence of the World Heritage Sites Tours in Iran is not the cities but the destinations that have been included in the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. This tour is tailored to include the four World Heritage Sites in Iran.
Below are listed the sites:
- Tchogha Zanbil: Included in the prestigious list in 1979, this is city can be traced back to the Kingdom of Elam which can be traced back to 1250 BC. The ruins of the city have been preserved and can be viewed by visitors.
- Persepolis: Also included in the UNESCO list in 1979, this city was founded in 518 BC. The capital of the Achaemenid Empire, the city is famous for its large palace complex which is a brilliant example of Mesopotamian style of architecture. This is one of the unique and important archaeological sites in Iran.
- Meidan Emam, Esfahan: This is a historical site featuring monumental buildings and two-storeyed arcades which were built at the onset of the 17th Century. The site also features the Royal Mosque, the Mosque of Sheykh Lotfollah, the Portico of Qaysariyyeh and the Timurid Palace which was built in the 15th Century. This is a brilliant example of the life during the Safavid Era.
- Pasargadae: One of the newest additions to the list of UNESCO, it became part of the prestigious list in 2004. This site was the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenid Empire which was founded in the 6th Century. The remains of the palace building and the mausoleum are brilliant examples of the first phases of the Achaemenid art and architecture.
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