PERSIA, the Ancient Iran Photo Gallery by Ali Majdfar at pbase.com

PERSIA, the Ancient Iran

This gallery contains different historical remainings of the PERSIA (Ancient Iran),in the individual galleries, belonging not only to Iran and Iranians but also to human civilization.

For viewing some images of present Iran, please visit my Throughout Iran Gallery.

:: PASSARGAD ::	:: PERSEPOLIS ::	:: NAQSH-e RUSTAM ::	:: SHUSHTAR, Ancient Hydro Engineering Exhibition ::	:: SUSA ( SHUSH ) ::	:: Temple of Khorheh ::
:: Taq ( Tagh ) -e- Bostan ::	:: DEZFUL ::	:: Ganjnameh ::	:: CHOQA ZANBIL ::	:: Anahita Temple ::
:: Ardashir Palace ::	:: Takht -e- Soleyman ( The Throne of Solomon ) ::	:: Atashkooh Fire Temple ::	:: Ancient City of Goor ::	:: Ghaleh Dokhtar ( Firooz Abad ) ::	:: Niasar Chahar Taghi (Four Arches) ::
:: Hegmataneh ( Ecbatana ) ::	:: Bistun (Behistun) ::	:: Ancient City of Bishapur ( Bishabur ) ::	:: Niasar Cave ( Mitra Temple ) ::	:: Persian Woman in the Course of History ::	:: Ancient Rock Art ( Petroglyphs ) ::
:: Bazeh Khur ( Bazeh Hur) Fire Temple ::	:: Tang -e- Chogan ( Polo Valley ) ::	:: Ancient Sialk Hills ::	:: Dash Kasan Temple (Dragon Temple) ::	:: TAKHT -E- ROSTAM FIRE TEMPLE ::	Cyrus Charter
:: Deyr Gachin Caravansary ::	:: Rashkan Fort ::	:: Ancient Gavmishan Bridge ::	:: Posht Ghale Fortress ::	:: Tappeh Mill Fire Temple ::	:: Ancient City of Seymareh (Madakto) ::
:: Persian Heritage in the USA ::

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Sue Anne		26-May-2020 08:24
Excellent v

B. Herbst		10-Sep-2014 17:17
Incredible beauty! Centuries of synergy, resilience, and culture! It is beautiful to see that Persia was a place where the Muslims, Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians, and all other believers could live in peace, with respect and dignity. It shows that IT IS POSSIBLE! Thank you for reminding us :)

carlogalliani		30-Jul-2014 19:26
Beautiful gallery !

Guest		03-Jan-2014 19:30
ba ba dast marizad goooooooooooooolllllllllll kashti merci az in hame lotfeton az khodavand iran zamin tool omr va salamati vasaton khastaram

Douglas Mathurin		20-Oct-2013 11:39
These are great. You are so lucky to be able to travel in Iran.

Casey		06-Oct-2013 22:20
Excellent gallery showing the ancient sites of Persia. I hope some day to see them for myself. Thank you for sharing.

Hojjat		10-May-2013 07:42
Good Job, thanks.

Nassy Fesharaki		24-Mar-2013 11:34
A great dedication that has ended in an amazing outcome. Thank you.

Nassy Fesharaki		24-Mar-2013 11:34
A worthy dedication that has resulted in a great work. Thanks.

Chris K.		15-Feb-2013 14:07
Very nice series;)

Jola Dziubinska		04-Feb-2013 20:43
Great project, Ali, thanks for sharing those amazing ancient places. V.

Regine L.		30-Jan-2013 05:30
Thank you for preserving your country's ancient history and sharing those pictures with the rest of the world. peace be with you. Perhaps more is to be found and excavated. We should never lose the connection to the past.

Stefan Filla		24-Jan-2013 19:26
The trail of rocks traced to fathom the history of mankind and perhaps your determination.

twocats		19-Jan-2013 23:18
Outstanding Images! Not more I can say. VVV

sara		22-Nov-2012 08:10
you are Awesome! I keep looking at your great collection. Thanks you and Afarin

Joshua		05-Aug-2012 15:54
A wonderful collection of beautiful galleries that are full of great images - What an accomplishment!

Paul Runnest�		18-Jul-2012 20:59
A beautiful gallery from Iran

Guest		09-Jul-2012 23:06
Amazing images. Best. J

1000		13-Jun-2012 20:22
A nice collection of beautiful places!

Guest		21-Mar-2012 17:12
Superb gallery with many masterpieces for the humanity patrimony ! BV

Guest		14-Mar-2012 16:24
Wonderful collection of beautiful photos! Very impressive! Regards, Ada V!

Anne Cecilie Overholt		29-Feb-2012 18:06
Magnificent gallery from historically interesting sites in ancient Persia. Beautiful images. BV

Guest		29-Feb-2012 14:35
Simply magnificent images. This is a land many of us here can never experience, and your galleries represent the area beautifully...V, of course..

Todd Davis		25-Feb-2012 18:02
My heart aches because I cannot return to my special love, Iran. Thank you for sharing your homeland with us. I pray that I live long enough to enjoy a nice chello-kebab in the Tehran bazaar with Iranian friends, perhaps with you, Khasta na bashid

LyleT		09-Nov-2011 05:21
A most impressive gallery of Photographs. Extremely well done.

Guest		22-Oct-2011 01:27
Simply fabulous, a beautiful country, thanks for sharing..

Timberland Boots		22-Oct-2011 01:00
Tracyforever520Good job! Thanks for sharing.

Guest		11-Oct-2011 18:06
Very interesting et beautifull gallery

Guest		10-Oct-2011 02:47
Fascinating subjects! One gets lost in thought looking at these timeless images. I love to see this stuff. Thank you for sharing.

A.G. Arao / noyphoto		10-Sep-2011 16:04
Wonderful images. Fascinating galleries. Well done. Ali, thank you for sharing your country's awesome cultural treasures and legacy. -V-

Guest		04-Sep-2011 08:34
awesome!!!! i like the all pictures!!! excellent!!!

M & J		23-Aug-2011 16:09
An outstanding body of work. Congratulations!

Cindie Wolf		05-Jun-2011 06:29
This is an amazing gallery filled with beautiful photography and amazing history. V!

Chris Sofopoulos		21-May-2011 14:24
An amazing civilization! Very good work you have here. Bravo!

Frank Brault		23-Apr-2011 00:20
Ali, this is an absolutely fantastic gallery with truly gorgeous images. BV

Flora		13-Apr-2011 12:48
An amazing collection of galleries, they are remarkably extensive and absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing, Ali ~V

waterfalls man		11-Apr-2011 02:38
Great Gallery V!!

Colin Storey		09-Apr-2011 20:13
A stunning collection of galleries. Superb work. v

Guest		04-Apr-2011 15:53
awsome pics

Wayne Brasch		14-Jan-2011 20:46
A truely ancient history and a beautiful country. A diverse and enjoyable gallery, thank you for sharing your wonderful country with us Ali.

Guest		10-Jan-2011 19:55
UAU, Its a beautiful gallery, and historic. BRA VO

hamid		09-Jan-2011 17:40
Thanks alot ,

Janis von Heyking		16-Dec-2010 23:51
So many interesting n great galleries! Well made and beautifully photographed. Exellent work!

Tom LeRoy		05-Dec-2010 15:53
Very beautiful and interesting images. V!

Dennis Hoyne		03-Dec-2010 03:43
A superb gallery!

Soap Mactavish		05-Oct-2010 00:21
cool

Maurice Burke Photography		16-Sep-2010 18:09
Fasinating gallery. Magnificent work! (v)

pedro katz		15-Sep-2010 18:28
Awsome gallery!

ADRI		07-Sep-2010 19:57
OI HULO ADRI

Dauni Ricardo		19-Jul-2010 15:41
Very, very beautiful, Takht -e- Soleyman ( The Throne of Solomon ), I imagine of the sunrise or sunset. Thankou for this places.

Barbarian Photography		18-Jun-2010 02:44
What a fascinating collection of galleries! I'll have to return many times to study these wonderful images!

Jan Morris		14-Jun-2010 15:11
Ali, you have a most wonderful collection of photos!

joseantonio		26-May-2010 18:54
A beautiful way of showing us Iran.thank you Ali I enjoy viewing your galleries

Guest		26-Apr-2010 20:36
Wonderful gallery! Very informative. I would love to visit your beautiful country one day.

adesmond		26-Mar-2010 22:45
wow fantastic remarkably beautiful

fotabug		20-Mar-2010 17:40
So much history, so well presented. This is a fine gallery

Guest		11-Mar-2010 02:47
Very nice views in a different world... thank you for sharing this marvelous photos with us. BV

Luc Verfaillie		08-Mar-2010 16:38
Belle capture ,tres bon travail.V

Zaid Kurdi		08-Mar-2010 16:30
Excellent Excellent work dear Ali.....thanks alot for sharing your wonderful work......V.

Martin Lamoon		28-Feb-2010 17:07
A wonderful gallery, I must visit one day

Taghavi mohsen		22-Feb-2010 13:40
Dear Ali, I am proud of you , for your nice pictures and lovely introducing of Iran to others

Guest		21-Feb-2010 16:44
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tomandlinda		20-Feb-2010 15:24
Lovely gallery of your ancient country. v.linda

Migara Photography		19-Feb-2010 23:09
Wonderful collection! V

davidleask		18-Feb-2010 22:05
Beautiful images! V+

mahsheed		01-Feb-2010 01:18
Magnificent pictures. Please mention the name of the city for each picture and small description for viewers.

Guest		30-Jan-2010 13:03
Thank you for the stunning work!

nima		28-Jan-2010 03:30
kho kheyli khob fazli.nima@yahoo.com

mahsa		15-Jan-2010 14:02
kheili axhaye jalebi bood mer30 az zahmatet :X

Guest		06-Jan-2010 20:35
salam bar hama

kimiamc		05-Jan-2010 18:33
~V~

Pat		21-Dec-2009 17:46
Vous avez réalisé une superbe gallerie qui est un remarquable témoignage d'une grande civilisation. Bravo!

Cekari		17-Dec-2009 14:30
Very well catch of the Persian history in these galleries. V

Memol		16-Oct-2009 16:13
Just Looking at these photos whenever I like 2 see Iran's Treasures Better,thats a really nice work:O Thank You for showing everyone Our Beauty Iran.

Guest		23-Sep-2009 22:39
Stunning gallery... V

Colin Clarke		14-Sep-2009 01:28
I visit these galleries again and again. Such good reportage. A lovely tribute to your country. V What a great location for B&W images, also :-)

DasBoogz aka Kathy Colby Kurasch		10-Sep-2009 19:02
Incredible work! http://www.pbase.com/dasboogz

Giancarlo Guzzardi		07-Sep-2009 19:06
really a superb documentary work of history and archeology

Janet		20-Aug-2009 20:11
Amazing pictures bringing back great memories of 2 recent stays in Iran. A country of culture, fascinating history and people who made me very welcome

Guest		05-Aug-2009 15:54
Nice to see Iran through your eyes, Good Luck!

Amir		25-Jul-2009 11:17
Thank you buddy, your gallery is a real historical museum. I can smell Iran here! Be Happy and Green.

Robert D. McAlpine		23-Jul-2009 13:14
Wonderful images of the treasures of Ancient Persia - your gallery allows us all to share in their glory without having to board an airplane. Obviously, from the nimber of comments, many people are grateful for all your work. - V

Cindy		26-May-2009 23:43
Beautiful pictures. I was once married to an Iranian, but never visited there. I am in the process of writing some children's books based on stories my ex-husband told me, stories of learning good manners and compassion for people. I am looking for good pictures to illustrate my books, thus my visit to your site.

paplvr		24-May-2009 18:05
You kindly commented on one of my photos and after seeing the mastery of your work, I'm humbled. I lived in Kermanshah for 7 months during an unfortunate time and didn't get to get out and see these wonderful sights you present here. Martial Law times. It makes me sad that I missed all of that. You must travel a great deal. Keep up the fantastic work, its inspiring. Linda S

dond		21-May-2009 13:39
Wonderful images of a land that I would like to visit. I hope that Iran and the US learn to get along with each other.

Robert D. McAlpine		18-May-2009 11:50
Such a beautiful and photogenic part of the world - thanks for sharing

Patrick		18-May-2009 05:28
Magnificent photographs of an ancient civilization.

MeMol		13-May-2009 19:11
SHahkaran.Vaghe'an Nemidunam chi begam.Man Daneshamuze Memariam vaghe'an ba in axa Kolli be reshtamo Keshvaram eftekhar kardam.Kheili karetun 2roste:D KHEIIIIIILI

Memol		13-May-2009 19:02
Im an Iranian But i realy didnt see those Places this way:-S You r one of the bests.rly trust me.U made me go and see these stuff.Thank You 2 gimme a Better look 2 This country;)

Franco Pacelli		30-Apr-2009 12:26
Fantastic gallery !!! V.

intan prawesty		25-Apr-2009 13:08
amzing...amzing....and amazing.... intan

William Barletta		19-Apr-2009 12:16
Wonderful images. I look forward to seeing more

Guest		13-Apr-2009 17:33
Very good photo,s from your amazing country. Proficiat. greetings Ronald Abrahams

Jean-Marie Choisel		08-Mar-2009 04:54
Very interresting gallery. I'd like to visit all this historic sites. Big Vote.

Guest		08-Feb-2009 21:10
MAGNIFICENT GALLERY! V

Steve & Julie Lomas		07-Feb-2009 16:40
Great compositions and light. Thank you for sharing

Guest		27-Jan-2009 17:40
thanks Ali, Iran is very very nice country hope to visit next y m.g

meekam tam		05-Jan-2009 13:22
Hi Ali, Iran appears so mysterious to us. Through your pictures we understand it more. I shall go through this gallery in detail. Happy New Year! V

24:00		30-Nov-2008 11:15
thanks Ali, Iran is very very beautiful, surely i will go to Iran again!

cits_4_pets		26-Nov-2008 05:42
Wonderful galleries! v

Roman Solovjev		24-Nov-2008 20:18
excellent gallery !!! the earth is full of sunshine and ancient history

Guest		30-Oct-2008 13:53
Remarkably well-done galleries!

Guest		16-Oct-2008 18:27
Impressive tree of Galleries , showing the very many aspects of Persia, from the past to present time. Your pictures are very well done, but this is not the major reason for consider it an very special Gallery.Along all pictures you transmit me a strong feeling of love, devotion, emotion facing your home land. I do not understand pictures without emotion, a story, a drama , love, pride , where the author show us your soul, your feelings, your love. My very sincere congratulations for more than a set of pictures, but for showing us your way to see your great home land. Kind regards jorge

Guest		14-Oct-2008 15:19
Incredibly beautiful ! Excellent light, colours and details!Big V .

Hamidreza		03-Oct-2008 05:13
Ba salam, Honarmandi manande shoma baes eftekhare ma iranian ast. man akas amator hastam va "tagriban" mitunam tasavor kona baraye in aks ha chegadr zahmat keshidid. Mitunam beporsam baraye aksar aks haye "landscape" az che durbin, lens, va filter estefadeh kardid? Az inke Iran ra beh donya ba in maharat va honarmandi moarefi kardid sepasgozaram. Hamidreza

Bill Klein		25-Sep-2008 16:18
Spectacular Gallery! V1

Guest		01-Sep-2008 08:48
Beautiful gallery and history lesson!V

Ali Abrishami		26-Aug-2008 17:58
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with the world!

misha		12-Aug-2008 00:05
do have drawing of how people looked in a acient iran

Dave Hawkins		01-Aug-2008 12:11
I love this gallery, what a spectacular past, magnificent architecure

Giancarlo Guzzardi		28-Jul-2008 08:36
beautiful research work and reportage

Aloha Diao Lavina		16-Jul-2008 18:56
I respect your admirable portrayal of Persia...a beautiful and dignified gallery this is. Thank you for the inspiration and for the insights into your country. My vote.

Jan S�gaard		10-Jul-2008 14:21
Great gallery

Guest		03-Jul-2008 09:53
What a wonderful gallery, your collection of great images is amazing! Keep up the good work! V

Guest		29-Jun-2008 12:30
Awesome galleries. A gorgeous country!

Dave Perez		22-Jun-2008 12:44
A remarkable group of galleries. Thank you for sharing your terrific photos of the history, art and incredible beauty of your country.

wade clare		19-Jun-2008 11:35
Nice to see photo`s of a country with a long and accomplished history.

Jim Coffman		19-Jun-2008 01:38
This is a excellent gallery!!!! V

peyman_pp		07-Jun-2008 08:48
they are very wonder ful pictures thank you

Jolene Bean		06-Jun-2008 03:54
This is a great gallery. Thanks for sharing the historical side of Persia//Iran with us. v.

saeed		26-May-2008 10:53
hello thank you

Guest		24-May-2008 13:47
voted

Guest		24-May-2008 13:46
thanks for dropping by on my site, your galleries are informative, good stuff and keep up the good work.

ahmad		14-Apr-2008 13:45
salam aghaie majd far.omidvaram ke hamishe movaffagh bashid.karhatoon fogholade hastan.ali.

Hodero		21-Mar-2008 12:28
Think I have to be proud to have a little bit of Persian blood in my veins!!

dawn		27-Feb-2008 21:36
you have the remnants of such rich cultural history and it was a pleasure to be able to see it--I almost feel I was able to visit for myself!

XiaoBernard99		24-Feb-2008 16:49
Thanks for this exhange of beauties of your very imporatant area for the Humanity.VVV

Negin		22-Feb-2008 22:32
wow that so pretty i love all those pictures

Kashif		17-Feb-2008 04:54
Breathtaking photography and an eye-opener for anyone interested in the rich heritage of Iran. It is a shame that the media never gives Iran its due and focuses instead on the excesses of the ruling religious dictatorship. Thanks to your site, I am now motivated to visit Iran. It also nice to note that the Iranian government has recently started encouraging tourism and has made obtaining a tourist visa significantly easier than in the past.

Guest		12-Feb-2008 21:38
Thank you for sharing the history of our country. Your work is excellent, and you are an skillful artist. I realy enjoied your work. Henry Ardalan

Cekari		04-Feb-2008 23:42
Ok, will take me some weeks to wade thrue all this but I will do it as I realy love what I've seen so far. V

Alan K		01-Feb-2008 23:53
It's going to take many visits for me to work my way through all of these galleries, but I've greatly enjoyed my visits to date. I'm interested in the classical / pre-classical period, and these galleries provide an overview of many sites that unfortunately I'll probably never get to visit myself. Many of the shots also allow the viewer (well, this one anyway) to reflect on what it must have been like to have been there when these places thrived. A definite vote.

jessie_wang		31-Jan-2008 12:42
Really amazing. I would love to see Iran with my own eyes...

deborahcuming		26-Jan-2008 01:27
your galleries and so many imagesthat are so moving! absolutely wonderful to see! I applaud you!!

runcible		15-Jan-2008 15:02
You have some very nice galleries here; quite interesting. V

mperera		14-Jan-2008 02:21
Thanks a lot for doing this. You are showing the world the amazing beauty and history of Iran. I have always been interested in history, so I really like this gallery.

Setiani Leon		13-Jan-2008 18:34
All galeries are fantastic you are one one of my favoorites artists Ali agha than you

Guest		04-Jan-2008 18:54
Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures with us. Gives us a nice view on the history of your country.

Guest		02-Jan-2008 18:00
You have beautiful pictures in all galleries.

Guest		29-Dec-2007 13:37
Great shots! Thanks for the tour DD

nasser		10-Dec-2007 22:48
wowwwwwwwwwwwww

nasser		10-Dec-2007 22:45
hi my name is nasser from IRAN - SUSA - I invite anybody to come here . My city is very nice and have good weather now especially in winter my mobile number is +989166406540 -- am a teacher and tell my number to any one who wanna come here . i like to get fammilar with other ppl from other world -- hope see u in my country and my city

Marcia Manzello		08-Dec-2007 09:47
The gallery is perfect as a total...the images are excellent! VOTED

Guest		07-Dec-2007 08:14
Beyond words. You've captured a history that speaks through your eyes. Wonderful.

Birte Person		03-Dec-2007 10:49
Excellent gallery, bought back many memories of my trip to your wonderful country.

Guest		03-Dec-2007 03:31
This is an important and beautiful gallery, Ali. I hope some day it will be possible to see these places in person. Until then, I thank you for sharing. Voted

Guest		24-Nov-2007 03:07
Great pictures. Oh I hope I will be able to see these amazing sights for my self one day.

Guest		20-Nov-2007 08:49
I love these places . I hope to visit Iran one day , for the moment , thanks a lot for sharing.

Suzanne Chouinard		11-Nov-2007 23:39
This gallery is simply fabulous. so many ancient wonders. I'll come back to see everything longer.

Mike Dunbar		30-Sep-2007 13:07
What a fascinating country, so well portrayed. Is it just the politicians who must make trouble with each other ? Normal people would rather just admire the beauty.

Guest		09-Sep-2007 17:14
Wonderful gallerie my friend

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.		06-Sep-2007 13:00
Once again, thanks for showing us the real Iran. My respect and admiration...and vote. V

Coleen Perilloux Landry		03-Sep-2007 16:52
It was interesting to view this gallery. I have many friends here in the U. S. who were born in Persia and have spoken often of their country. Thank you for these wonderful photos.

Guest		18-Aug-2007 12:51
Absolutly wonderful gallery, thank you for sharing it with us. Your work is excellent.

Phil Stubbs		14-Aug-2007 11:30
A great set of galleries, I love seeing the ancient wonders. you have really capatured the atmosphere of these places. Many thanks for the tour Phil

jean-marie jardinier		08-Aug-2007 06:32
merveilleuses galleries.merci de nous faire découvrir par ces magnifiques photos votre si beau pays.

Raymond		02-Aug-2007 11:47
What a magnificient history your country has... Too bad it isn't more well known in that side... Beautiful images

sboettger		26-Jul-2007 12:47
great galleries and thank you for the educational information about one of the origins of modern civilzation!

Richard Vance		24-Jul-2007 08:50
Ali, you've obviously invested a great deal of time and research into these images and accompanying narratives. Each gallery offers a fascinating look at the historical remains of past civilizations of the area. Outstanding photography! Vote Regards, Dick:)

Nicholas Baumgartner		23-Jul-2007 12:25
Stunning galleries, Ali, of the cradle of civilization. Thanks for sharing (and for visiting my gallieres too!) - someday, I hope to be able to visit Iran and see those beautiful sights. Definitely GMV

roozbeh		17-Jul-2007 13:01
kheili jaleband

Sandi Whitteker		16-Jul-2007 14:27
There must be a great deal of history in Iran from ancient times. Such an ancient part of our world. Thanks for sharing.

blizzard		11-Jul-2007 13:19
I am a big history fan as you migh have guessed what stories thes marvelous photos could tell v

Paco L�pez		08-Jul-2007 15:20
Fantastic collection!!! Thank to share with us this beautiful place!!! Big vote!

Robert Houde		01-Jul-2007 16:09
A great idea to documented those wonderfull pieces of Art, thanks for showing these pictures, I wish yo see more if possible

peterjay45		29-Jun-2007 13:40
Outstanding work. Thank you for sharing places I am not able to see in person. GMV. peter

shubin		19-Jun-2007 14:03
Fantastic imagery here. First of all, thank you for your wonderful comments on my gallery, but most of all, I'd like to let you know that Persia was a refuge for all 4 of my grandparents when they escaped the Russian Revolution. They spent many years farming there before they made their way to the US. It's fascinating to see areas that they might have traveled through. Thank you.

Josh		19-Jun-2007 02:57
Your images truly amaze me. Thank you.

Marco Morandi		11-Jun-2007 17:51
You are giving us the possibility to see places that in these years are not famous for touristic reasons! Fantastic places, great shots, a lot of good pictures! Complimenti!!!

Richard Vance		11-Jun-2007 10:38
Fabulous gallery of images from those historic places. You have a fine eye for composition and your photos display those ancient structures well. Voted Thank you for visiting my Smoky Mountain gallery. Best regards, Dick:)

Guest		10-Jun-2007 18:13
Great gallery, Ali!

�Lux		09-Jun-2007 08:43
Thanks for this wonderful Gallery Ali! Persia is really beautiful! Really Fascinated..... GMV!

FrankB		07-Jun-2007 13:23
thanks for the kind comments on my BW gallery.....but especially thank you because I came here!! I will be "visiting" Iran quite a bit methinks........V

Eric Carr�re		07-Jun-2007 07:19
Stunning work my friend ! Huge Vote.

Jeff Herbert		27-May-2007 13:05
An awesome display. I would like to see this part of history someday. Keep up the good work.

zyziza		27-May-2007 10:52
Beautiful gallery full of shots from distant past. V

Sergio Pessolano		27-May-2007 10:37
Excellent, huge documentary work, Voted.

Terri Steele		26-May-2007 14:01
Fantastic photojournalism here. Such an interesting subject and you have captured it brilliantly!

Andrew Vincent		26-May-2007 11:09
A feast for the eyes! Very interesting gallery Ali, superb captures. Vote!

Paul Riley		23-May-2007 13:19
This is a wonderful gallery and thank you for your comment on my Indonesian anamals gallery. Regards, Paul

fotogen		21-May-2007 06:14
Great Gallery... I was born not too far from there, Shiraz. Can not hoestly remember the place since I was pretty little when I left. This is a great reminder

Bob Patton		21-May-2007 04:56
Absolutely fascinating, especially with the history lesson. Thanks much! V.

Pierre Schneider		19-May-2007 12:25
Big gallery, thanks for sharinf such rare pictures. You made nice shots ! -GMV-

Karin Sj�din		19-May-2007 07:06
Thanks for you share your photos. Interesting. Karin S

Guest		17-May-2007 03:32
Excellent throughout! Thanks for the tour! DD

Guest		15-May-2007 15:11
Your gallery is so mystifying, 2 thumbs up.

Antonio Rizi		15-May-2007 06:17
wonderful.lucky you. thank you.

Roman Wojciechowski		14-May-2007 20:31
A superb documentary and artistic collection. Voted. Regards, Roman

Johan Gerrits		14-May-2007 05:37
What a great photographic impression about your roots history, well done, Big V

HamiD		13-May-2007 06:43
saaaaalam mikhastam begam dametun garm k in aksa ro gozashtid ta hame bebinan ma chje tarikhi darim in akhundaye harom...... daran mifrestan inaro zire ab

marie-jose wolff		11-May-2007 09:27
Great collection of wonderful pictures! thanks for sharing these treasures of the glorious past of Persia.

Mahtab		10-May-2007 21:07
Hello, I congratulate you for your photo gallery. The images are moving. I have a particular affection for Persepolis. I went there twice and I find It impressive. Unfortunately I am satisfied to look at that these photographs now that I live in France. The next time that you there will embrace the walls for me. Still thousand cheer for your gallery. Mahtab painter artiste www.Artmajeur.com/mahtab

Julie Oldfield		09-May-2007 23:08
Wonderful gallery. Very interesting!

Tim van Woensel		09-May-2007 14:54
Wonderful gallery of Persia. There are really stunning locations in this gallery!

routerer		09-May-2007 12:22
Magnificent photos of this mysterious and well preserved piece of history. Thanks for sharing. john + V

Paradoxal Studio Classic		08-May-2007 13:35
Places full of ghost and glorious History. Wonderful pictures, thank you for sharing.

Guest		07-May-2007 13:34
A lot of people think my town, Ghent, is old, with some 10th century buildings. Then, if I see this, I realize that the Persian civilization is MUCH more ancient.

Hans Meerbeek		07-May-2007 05:27
Great work..V.

tomr-photos		07-May-2007 02:19
Thank you for a fascinating visit into the past and to your part of the world. Well done!

Curt G.		06-May-2007 16:17
I have spent much of my life working with stone, both for construction and for ornament. And images like this are always make me pause and consider how much things have changed, yet stayed the same. And how exciting it would be to be able to go back in time and talk with the ancient artists and craftsmen who created these works and discover what I could learn from them.

Photo Club Pavillonnais		04-May-2007 10:59
... fabuleuses images, very very nice gallery ! Bryline

Bill Paige		03-May-2007 16:33
The place is very impressive in its current state, can't imagine how beautiful it was in its peak of existence. Makes the mind whirl at the world’s of our past and how impressive they were. Great collection. Hope you do more of your home.

Guest		02-May-2007 13:47
I doubt I will ever see Iran, in person. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Voted.

Milan Vogrin		01-May-2007 18:17
Thanks to your pictures it seems that I been already in your country! Wish to be of course in live. Great gallery!

Guest		30-Apr-2007 03:20
Hi, Hi, I have done similar photography in my early years in Persapolis. Yours is truly better and fascinating. You have a great combination of colors and great charisma to show what you are showing in your photos. I might have mine up in my site very soon Best of Luck Mosen www.mosenphotography.com

Armita		27-Apr-2007 22:10
Your beautiful photos bring pride to my heart, thank you.

Guest		27-Apr-2007 13:47
Excellent Pictures . Makes Me Very Happy & Proud to be a Parsi .Wish & Pray to Dadar Ahura Mazda , he take me there 1 day .

Najoo Gagrat		27-Apr-2007 11:07
It's amazing. Great site and felt like I was having a tour of Iran. Though I have not yet visited Iran, I feel each and every zorastrian should visit the place which their fore-fathers had to flee from.

Guest		26-Apr-2007 17:36
Absolutly great gallerie

Villoo Kasad		24-Apr-2007 19:44
Proud to be a Parsi & the images are too cool.

Savak Poonegar		23-Apr-2007 14:05
wonderful pictures. The credit goes to the conquerors who came after the Persian Empire for preserving the monuments. I visited Tehran in 1991, and since I was then the Chairman of Pak Railways, I expressed my desire to see the train of the Shah of Iran. First I thought that the train may be lying in the open and may be exposed to dust and ravages of time. But I waspleasantly surprised to see the well preserved train lying in a shed, construced for this special purpose. It was a wonderful experience.

khurshid		23-Apr-2007 10:31
Thanks. Brought back memories of my trip to all these sites in Iran.

Z man		22-Apr-2007 19:41
Great Pictures, Thanks for sharing........ Would appreciate if comments to each picture could be added. Thanx. Z man

lily		22-Apr-2007 12:34
A very interesting insight in to land of our forefathers.

Mano		20-Apr-2007 11:11
The task in our life is to search who you are and what you are looking for. So it's good to know your past. Thank you for helping us with that. Zende bad nasle ARYA

FAROKH D. VARIAVA		20-Apr-2007 04:42
THE PICTURES WERE EXCELLENT. BELOW EVERY PICTURE A SHORT DESCRIPTION SHOULD BE MENTIONED. LONG LIVE OUR RELIGION. I AM PROUD TO BE A ZOROASTRIAN, I AM STAYING IN KARACHI- PAKISTAN WITH MY FAMILY.

Jamshed R. Udvadia		19-Apr-2007 16:27
Beautiful pictures of our ancient homeland and the magnificent Parsis who inhabited and ruled over it. Thanks for preserving the remains of the Parsi (Persian) sculptures and sharing them with all of us.

Vistasp Shroff		19-Apr-2007 05:38
Thanks For sharing this great wealth of our heritage. The clarity of each picture speaks of the pains you have taken. Great Job. Wishing you success in your future endavors.

Manolis		16-Apr-2007 16:39
Thank you for sharing these amazing photos of your ancient country.

mojgan		15-Apr-2007 04:14
I really enjoyed to see these images. Thank you for the great history lesson and the wonderful photos! very very nice .

JonathanTR		15-Apr-2007 00:20
Wonderful gallery Ali. Voted!

kaveh		13-Apr-2007 11:08
DEAR ali , my name is kaveh, Realy happy to see your web site , i'm living in UK now , when i saw your picture , i want to give your address to british people to watching our civilization , and after that judging about our IRAN , IRAN IN MINE IS YOURS FOR ALL OF US !!!

Guest		11-Apr-2007 14:59
It is really a spectacular collection, but it would be very good if a small historical explenation of each picture is added.

mitra		10-Apr-2007 11:57
I really enjoyed to see these images. you do an excellent work Thanks alot

Guest		10-Apr-2007 10:20
Man, what a great gallery. It feels like you brought us along during your travel to this magnificient place. Hope to be bale to visit Persia one day.

Hana Berenji		09-Apr-2007 21:43
WOW ! you've done great job! thanks a lot for showing the beauty of our country.

Alireza m.nejad		09-Apr-2007 04:21
salam . man vancouver zendegi mikonam , in site shoma mahshare , javabe kheyli az soalati ke doostane kharejiye man dashtan injast . adrese in jaro be kheyli ha khaham dad . manam akkasi mikonam , amatoram , vali bayad begam ke be karatoon va saligatoon eftekhar konin , vagean aaliyan . karatoon tahsin bar angizan . pirouz bashin .

Sanam		08-Apr-2007 07:02
Congratulation, it is a very nice galery. I enjoyed a lot

essy		05-Apr-2007 13:12
Thank you for sharing of may country. essy

Theresa Q.		04-Apr-2007 02:44
Hi , as an American I was lucky to travel to your beautiful country a few years ago and I loved every minute of it. I wish more Americans were able to visit your country and see just how wonderful it is, especially the people. Your pictures say a thousand words, and remind me of the wonderful places I visited. I can't wait to go back someday. Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures and showing everyone what the real Iran is like. I look forward to seeing alot more from you.

Dan Coleman		01-Apr-2007 16:21
A very educational and impressive gallery.

rick bolt		01-Apr-2007 14:56
a gorgeous, simple, starkly beautiful gallery.

jlB		25-Mar-2007 20:46
Magnific .... a great civilization ...

Guest		24-Mar-2007 06:33
Love this gallery!

Sina		20-Mar-2007 06:13
sad Afarin

Focus		19-Mar-2007 14:14
Thanks for sharing a lesson in history with your beautiful photos..........I learned a few new things today!!

Guest		19-Mar-2007 07:14
Detailed images for a wonderful history. Voted

Rosi Blaurock		18-Mar-2007 18:15
Great shots.

Guest		17-Mar-2007 20:15
Excellent gallery, for me much more Interesting because of I am tour guide. I am going to use your shots if it is ok. Thank you Ali.

Dylan Cowan		17-Mar-2007 16:57
your photography is exceptional, you've got a 'good eye'. Thank you for posting this gallery, it's a beautiful insight. voted

Guest		16-Mar-2007 06:54
a great glimpse into another world. thanks for sharing

Jean Chiasson		14-Mar-2007 21:11
Great gallery big vote

Guest		14-Mar-2007 02:08
This is so cool. I would love to visit. I could take pictures for days. So, so much History here, makes for great compositions.

Ceya		13-Mar-2007 15:28
Excellent gallery, wonderful work!

Guest		12-Mar-2007 21:04
Super gallery featuring a stunning place - good work David

Tim van Woensel		06-Mar-2007 11:08
Excellent stuff. The 'Naqsh-e Rustam' looks a little like Petra in Jordan, which is absolutely stunning!

Guest		05-Mar-2007 18:30
gorgeous images... great prospective... (one of the places on my list to visit - thank you for sharing)

djajwdn		05-Mar-2007 01:32
Oh My Gosh!! This Is the most FABULOUS ART GALLEY i ever seen........ Alot Better then romes or paris!!!

Jack Surran		02-Mar-2007 05:12
Wonderful gallery, your images of these ancient ruins are enhanced by your capture of the "Golden Hour" light. Thanks for viewing and commenting on my New York Botanical Gardens gallery. Keep up the great image making. JackSurran

fotabug		01-Mar-2007 17:04
Wonderful gallery. Thanks for sharing a part of our world history

firstbrook		25-Feb-2007 13:23
Luv all the new additions Ali...keep them coming

mohammad		24-Feb-2007 21:53
thank you for these good pictures.

poetry666		24-Feb-2007 16:04
Fantastic gallery Ali. One to be proud of. Big Vote!!! Graeme

Bob White		21-Feb-2007 07:53
Fantastic Gallery thank you for sharing the history of your country and of course it contains some beautiful photographs Regards Bob

cat bounds		20-Feb-2007 21:51
Congratulations on having such a fabulous gallery.

coaster		20-Feb-2007 20:22
Great gallery!

Soenda		20-Feb-2007 18:34
I find it very moving to see the sights you've collected for us here. The value of this gallery lies not only in the historically important subjects, or the beautiful color and composition, but also the accompanying background information. It is wonderful experience to visit and a valuable resource for the future.

Guest		20-Feb-2007 15:28
Congratulation, it is a very nice galery. I enjoyed a lot. Bravo. Adl Tabatabai

Guest		19-Feb-2007 20:16
Hi Ali: Thanks for sharing this wonderful images with us. For those who are fond with ancient art, your gallery is a must. Congratulations. I've been in Greece last week and today I find the other side. Amazing. Best regards, José M.

s.m.hashemisohi		19-Feb-2007 11:00
ahsant.... tamame iraniha bayad dar aghsa noghate jahan baraye etelaye name irane aziz talash konand.

Michaval		18-Feb-2007 22:10
Nice gallery. V

Dee Blink		18-Feb-2007 18:16
What a fascinating place,Ali. Thanks for sharing

Guest		16-Feb-2007 14:40
Beautiful gallery. Hope to visit this historic place some time. Also thank you for your kind comments.

Tom Heim		15-Feb-2007 21:57
Excellent gallery, both beautiful and informative! V

Dan Coleman		14-Feb-2007 15:15
A wonderful gallery. Thank you.

bm		13-Feb-2007 10:12
Thank you Ali for the wonderful views of your country. The images are very nice.

Guest		12-Feb-2007 11:49
Hi Ali thanks for visit on my gallery thanks for this one too, very intersting pictures of your country Patrick

SBPPhotography		10-Feb-2007 13:39
Very, very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

Walter Otto Koenig		10-Feb-2007 02:39
Thank you for your kind comment. I am glad you visited my galleries, because that way I found yours. I really enjoyed looking at your galleries and will be back. Regards, Walter

flowsnow		09-Feb-2007 10:54
Ali, I suppose all these historical places are special like Angkor Wat. You have definitely captured Persia well in this gallery. Thanks for sharing and your great effort in putting up the pictures. Now I am tempted to visit the place. Vote

Paradoxal Studio Classic		08-Feb-2007 10:39
Full of magical wisdom gallery. Thanks to share this. :o)

Guest		08-Feb-2007 07:16
Very nice and artistic gallery. Good for know thies places. Votes.

Guest		08-Feb-2007 06:48
Some very fine images here.

Karl Von Ribbentrop		07-Feb-2007 18:07
What can I say? I am memorized with the images of ancient Iran – no wonder your ancestors have called your country “the land of nobles”! Many thanks for sharing them with us.

Ken DeFusco		07-Feb-2007 02:40
Terrific gallery, so much history and beauty

s.mostafa		04-Feb-2007 09:28
dorood bar to irani aziz va dorood bar honare nabe irani cheshme doshmanan iran koor bad. iran iran ast ta hamishe tarikh

Manfred Bachmann		03-Feb-2007 09:16
Very beautiful and excellent gallerie!

Pierre Schneider		02-Feb-2007 19:03
We want more of your beautiful country ! V

Jaime Gonz�lez		01-Feb-2007 21:17
Wonderful how you work with perspectives. Excellent gallery with photos of a beautiful place, thank you for sharing them. -V-

Eldar Kadymov		31-Jan-2007 15:02
Wonderful tribute to the greatness of the history of your country ! Yap, Iskander was not very bright when it came to making strategic decisions ! Anything left in stones of another representative of Akheminid dynasty, Artakserks II ?! V

Ghislaine et R�al Boulet		29-Jan-2007 13:27
Althought I am interested by bird photographing, I study History at University. I have always been impressed by the history of the Persain Empire and I knew Persepolis from books, but I did not know there were so may ruins and remainings of the palace and others. Excellent gallerie.

Emad Omar		23-Jan-2007 11:51
This is a real beauty! V

Veronica Fresh		22-Jan-2007 21:34
I could stay all day looking at your beautiful photos. Veronica

Guest		22-Jan-2007 17:04
Beautiful gallery- amazing how well-preserved buildings are there. Thank you for sharing them with us!

Guest		14-Jan-2007 19:03
Very nice collection. Iran was one of the countries that i may wish to visit in the near future. But now it's in top 3!

kalyand		14-Jan-2007 14:49
Nice work .I would love to see it .

Guest		14-Jan-2007 08:07
great collection ! how i hope i can visit there one day! GMV!

sherwood frazier		13-Jan-2007 01:56
Nicely done Ali, brings back memories of trips I made to Greece, Turkey, and Malta many years ago. I've always had an interest in ancient lands and archeology, you present these ancient lands very well, thank you. Sherwood

Guest		09-Jan-2007 21:08
This is a fabulous gallery, Ali! I am a bit of of an archeology-buff and have quite a few books about the ancient cultures across the world, including ancient Persia. What is great with your photography is that it portrays a wider range of sites, and details within a site, than most books - which is really nice to see. I hope to travel to some of these sites and see them with my own eyes, but for now it is great to view these pictures. Voted, of course!

shidrokh		07-Jan-2007 18:12
it's realy nice Ali.as allways

Guest		06-Jan-2007 11:29
Amazing gallery, a read a lot about this country. Nice that you keep this history ruins in good shape in Iran. Good job Ali!!!

Nestor Derkach		06-Jan-2007 10:26
A superb gallery of images .Nice photography Vote

Guest		06-Jan-2007 08:46
VERY NICE !!

gerard belbeoch		05-Jan-2007 19:02
Interesting and beautiful gallery, Ali. Great work and history..............gg

PauloCGama		04-Jan-2007 15:33
stunning gallery!! thanks for sharing. cheers

Guest		04-Jan-2007 15:12
This gallery is tremendous. Interesting images and educational text. Thank you for giving a view into a world others may never experience. GMV.

Guest		03-Jan-2007 16:14
Thoroughly enjoyed the gallery, felt like being there.... Thank you.... Srini RR

Guest		03-Jan-2007 14:21
With so much negativity in the media, your galleries showcase the beauty that we dont usually get to see of this wonderful historic country... I am thankful that you have shared this... hopefully i can take my son here one day to appreciate the world we live in... Thanks..

Brian Klimowski		02-Jan-2007 23:57
What a great journey through this ancient land - thank you, Ali, for sharing this! Brian

Guest		02-Jan-2007 22:16
Superb gallery Ali. It`s amazing to gaze at these photographs and think that these carvings were done with such basic tools but incredible talent. Vote

Guest		02-Jan-2007 21:09
great shots and thanks for sharing...voted!

rama		02-Jan-2007 15:04
i am proud of my history.

Pixel Shooter		01-Jan-2007 19:20
Wonderful series, and like the compositions, WTG!!

Aivar Mikko		01-Jan-2007 16:59
Nice collection. V.

Guest		01-Jan-2007 16:08
Such an amazing piece of history beautifully illustrated with these amazing images. I really like the drama in the skies, the tones, and your composing of each image to complete the story. Beautifully done Ali, Voted!! Happy New Year again...Linda

Shelly- VA Beach		01-Jan-2007 15:09
Wonderful history and your capture makes it quite special - V. -Shelly (p.s. - thanks for your comments on my cardinal gallery)

Guest		01-Jan-2007 05:49
Thanks for the grand tour...I will pass this on to my sister. Fantastic stuff in here, history and shots!

Focus		01-Jan-2007 04:45
Thanks for sharing ......... this was a beautiful lesson in history with some great photos......well done! V

Salah El-Sadek		31-Dec-2006 12:33
Dear Ali, Adha Mubarak and Happy New year. This is a superb informative gallery displaying your beautiful country as usual, accompanied with great useful explaination.. Well done my friend, I really enjoy your work. Salah El-Sadek

Mark		31-Dec-2006 03:29
I had no idea so many left from ancient Persia in Iran it is great gallery thanks for sharing

Abescat Charles		30-Dec-2006 15:57
Very Nice Gallery. Bravo

Guest		30-Dec-2006 07:26
thanks for many beautiful pictures from very interesting place

Guest		30-Dec-2006 07:01
One of the best galleries depicting history on PBASE. Wonderful work. The notes are so very important to relate to the pictures. You have done wonderfully well my friend. You have captured the breathtaking beauty of these ruins. I wish I can visit some day. Great work .... Gallery voted

Guest		29-Dec-2006 21:45
My friend, I've taken a real good look around in this gallery, and I truly appreciate you sharing this with us, including your very captivating explanations. Maybe it's just because I'm in love with history, but this is pretty fantastic. GMV

coaster		28-Dec-2006 15:55
Beautiful gallery!

1moremile		27-Dec-2006 23:00
I came back to see this again. It's really well done.

Zeno Chen		26-Dec-2006 12:19
Wonderful mood..V

Bill Taylor		25-Dec-2006 03:26
Very nice gallery ! It is good to see parts of the world I never seen before.

Carl Baggott		24-Dec-2006 17:11
This is an impressive gallery, which brings life to the power of ancient Persia. The carvings are especially impressive, and you have captured them really well. Voted

Jenny		21-Dec-2006 21:37
Interesting and beautiful gallery, Ali. Great work and history. Jenny :)

Afshin...		21-Dec-2006 16:30
Thank you this excellent and historic gallery...Greets.Passargad is my Love. Passargad doset daram.nalat bar kasi ke behet tohin kardeh.khoda nalatesh kone.

Bernd Koenemann		20-Dec-2006 14:16
Yes, this is a wonderful gallery.

Marc Demoulin		19-Dec-2006 21:07
Really great work on your country's heritage Ali. Voted. Marc

laine82		18-Dec-2006 18:24
What an amazing place filled with history. Thankyou for sharing.

Bernard Bosmans		17-Dec-2006 22:01
A very interesting and great gallery, thanks for sharing.

Guest		17-Dec-2006 01:35
The true land of kings. The Persian legacy lives forever.

Guest		16-Dec-2006 13:45
Interesting images and commentary! Thanks for sharing.

Guest		15-Dec-2006 16:30
Very nice commentary and graet pictures of thing I may never get to see otherwise. Thank you for sharing.

mina		14-Dec-2006 19:12
salam Aafarinnnnnnn.... hamishe Negahet Bina bada...

Guest		14-Dec-2006 06:41
Well documented gallery, but with superb photography presentation! Thanks for sharing a piece of your country's history with us all. I'm fascinated!

Petros Labrakos		13-Dec-2006 23:09
very good work documentary gallery regards

Andrey Wagner		13-Dec-2006 23:09
What a tour!!! Great gallery! Thank you for sharing!!! V

Arnulf M. Elvevold		13-Dec-2006 20:18
A gallery of great historic value and importance.

Tom Briggs		11-Dec-2006 22:13
I agree with Kathy's comments immediately below. A Wonderful gallery ... at once both informative and illustrative.

Kathy Pedersen		11-Dec-2006 16:10
Outstanding gallery, thank you for sharing this history and wonderful images with all of us. Voted

Guest		07-Dec-2006 10:25
Thanks for sharing this photos. Very nice, very interesting... Regards

Gervan		07-Dec-2006 07:56
Very interesting gallery and additional info. thanks. voted.

Guest		05-Dec-2006 05:59
Thank you for the photos and info. I hope to someday visit these sites! (Insha Allah) Carmen Moise

javad		02-Dec-2006 10:41
very very good

Guest		30-Nov-2006 15:50
Nice gallery.

Zane Paxton		29-Nov-2006 08:18
Thanks for sharing such interesting and wonderful images!

marie-jose wolff		27-Nov-2006 20:35
superb gallery with treasures of the past!

Jarek M		27-Nov-2006 06:16
This is absolutely amazing place. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Guest		27-Nov-2006 01:58
Thanks for sharing...voted!

Jaime Serrano		26-Nov-2006 23:59
Thanks for this excellent and historic gallery. Voted.

firstbrook		26-Nov-2006 18:03
Excellent gallery...........excellent history, well photographed for us all to see......v

Hodero		26-Nov-2006 08:35
Glad to see that from the oldest civilisation one still can see something. So the idiot Iskander and all others after him didn't ruin all. Great tribute to Persia. GMV.

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		25-Nov-2006 05:24
Excellent gallery! V

Guest		23-Nov-2006 14:51
Thank you for the great history lesson and the wonderful photos!

1moremile		22-Nov-2006 00:48
Really great gallery.

ali.r. m		20-Nov-2006 11:44
ba salam az babate akshayi ke baram ferstadi motashakerm,dar zemn agar akshayi be sorate kart postal az perspolis,pasarghad,va ya az ghare alisadr baram befersti mamnon mishavam. ayam be kam

Guest		19-Nov-2006 09:02
Thank you for sharing the history of your country. And your images are excellent. Greets, Joy

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