Beyond the first ramparts of northern Iran’s Alborz Mountains, Gazorkhan village sits beneath an impenetrable-looking wall of jagged ridges in an elongated valley. The surrounding pomegranate orchards ...

Iran’s intriguing Alborz Mountains were once home to an ancient group that spawned the word “assassins.” Take a photo tour of this rugged, beautiful area between Tehran and the Caspian Sea.

The Department of Environment (DOE) is scheduled to implement the first phase of the Hyrcanian forests sustainable management project in the next Iranian calendar year, which will start on March 21.

For travelers who love nature, the ancient land offers many unforgettable experiences from adventure and wildlife watching to quiet retreats in serene settings and from adventure under the stars to ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Myron Bement Smith Collection, ...