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

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

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

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

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

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

One of the largest and oldest caravansaries in Persia.

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.

Hydraulic systems in an ancient underground Iranian city.

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.

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.

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

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

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

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

This ruined fortress was the stronghold for a persecuted medieval leader and his infamous Assassins.

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

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.

Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.

The oldest Christian monastery in Iraq until ISIS blew it up twice and then drove over it with bulldozers.