Painted Mountains of Tabriz

Painted Mountains of Tabriz

Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.
Pigeon Towers of Iran

Pigeon Towers of Iran

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.
Pir-e-Sabz Fire Temple (Chak Chak)

Pir-e-Sabz Fire Temple (Chak Chak)

This remote mountain shrine is one of the most sacred Zoroastrian temples remaining in the world.
Radkan Tower

Radkan Tower

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

Salt Men of Iran

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

Sar Yazd Castle

This ancient fortress in Iran was once the oldest and largest treasury in the world.