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This 12,000 year old Iranian cave village has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years.

Burial site of a Jewish prophet revered in Iran.

Salt cured mummies continue to turn up in this Iranian mine.

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

A dreamy mausoleum honors Persia's most famous poet.

The colorful soil of Iran’s "Rainbow Island" attracts artists and nature lovers.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

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

The fire inside this temple has burned for more than 1,500 years.

Hundreds of stones dangle from barren trees in the middle of the desert.

The hottest, driest, and most scenic desert on Earth.

One of the largest and oldest caravansaries in Persia.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.

Modern-day cave dwellers carve elaborate homes out of volcanic debris.

This vast, water-filled underground labyrinth can only be toured by boat.

One of the world's largest salt caves is filled with fragile salt sculptures, salt rivers, and huge salt megadomes.

The vertical-axis windmills of ancient Persia have been grinding flour for 1,000 years and counting.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

A sophisticated astronomical tower built by one of the greatest Persian scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

Hydraulic systems in an ancient underground Iranian city.

This beautiful system of tunnels built into natural rock serves as a centuries old plumbing system.

Putrefaction plateaus in Iran, where the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place.

A 1,500-year-old, 3-story subterranean city where ancient Persians took refuge in times of war.