Iran or Persia?

by Mohammad Rostami

Central Alborz range, Noethern Iran.
A mountainous area called Tochaal , marking the northern green belt of Iran,...

Tomb of Cyrus the Great , Pasargade.

A view of Tehran
The Northern range of Alborz

Naghsh e Jahaan Square , Isfahan
This historical square is so spectacular in the heart of Isfahan.

Safavid tile work, Isfahan

Spice shop in Minab, Persian Gulf.

Zagros range
an area called Komeir Padena

Aali Ghaapoo mansion, Isfahan
The highest building at the time of Safavids, also the seat of the...

Exterior of a shrine, Yazd.

Desert town of Abar Ghoo, Yazd.
A memorial tombtower

Khaled Nabi enshrined tomb
Located eastern Alborz range , Turkmen Sahra.

Central Alborz range

Impressive Safavid mosque
Called Sheikh Lotf Allah mosque , this highly embelished royal mosque...

Western Alborz range
The valley of Assasins, Alamut.

Western Alborz range, 2 villagers
Shams Kelaayeh village

Turang Tappeh , Golestan
smiling faces of the local children!!!

Spice bazar,Minab, Persian Gulf

Rearview of the entrance portal
Of Shah mosque, Isfahan.

Seh Hezaar Valley, Western Alborz

A nomadic tent, Kerman

A Turkman tribesman, Golestan.

Human headed stone capital of Persepolis
kept in Tehran's National Museum.

an Elemite rock relief, Fars
an area called Kurangoon

Sequined Turkwoman's clothing, Golestan

article published 05/14/2003

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IRAN or PERSIAN ?
Dorud Regarding the use of IRAN and PERSIA in thwestern languages please read this article;

http://www.persian-heritage.com/currentissue/Issues/No28/FarsiSection28/pages28/p32-33.htm

Best Regards Pejman Akbarzadeh
— Pejman Akbarzadeh, November 15, 2003

Very nice pictures indeed. I thanks to Farzad who tell me to visit this site. Hope to see live someday sofirah from the netherlands
— sofirah goedbloed, September 30, 2003

Nice picture,persia it's PARSI "farsi in arabic" IRANIAN "Parsi,Azari,Lori,Kordi........." thank you
— sam Atashi, August 28, 2003

Unbelievable... Very Impressive... Great everything! I had no idea that country was so stunning and you've done a brilliant job capturing drama in almost very shot.
— Steffon Hamulak, August 14, 2003

I just LOVE your photos, thanks so much! Have been to Iran twice -- now I think I'll have to return to see more!!
— ellie robb, May 19, 2003

I'm very impressed with your work. Especially pleasing are the first three photos and number twelve.
— Richard Green, May 15, 2003

Impressive
very good shots of your country. I enjoyed your pictures very much, you obviously have a talent and a good eye.
— monique jansen, May 15, 2003

Cool!! I am very impressed!
— Yen Swee, May 15, 2003

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