Places tommimeckley2 Wants to Go

Burial site of a Jewish prophet revered in Iran.

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

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

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

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

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.

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

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

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

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

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

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

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

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

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

Hydraulic systems in an ancient underground Iranian city.

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

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.

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.

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

Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.

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