Architectural Oddities in Iran

The tower in this 1,000-year-old mud-brick village seems to vibrate for no apparent reason.

Ancient structures used to make and preserve ice in the deserts of Persia.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.

Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.

Hydraulic systems in an ancient underground Iranian city.

Burial site of a Jewish prophet revered in Iran.