Tchogha Zanbil | Iran

 

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The ruins of the holy city of the Kingdom of Elam, surrounded by three huge concentric walls, are found at Tchogha Zanbil. Founded 1250 B.C., the city remained unfinished after it was invaded by Ashurbanipal, as shown by the thousands of unused bricks left at the site.

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Si-o-Se Pol Bridge in Isfahan | Iran

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The Allah-Verdi Khan Bridge is one of of Isfahan's most famous bridges. It is made up of a series of 33 arches, built in 1602 and has a total length of almost 300 metres. The bridge is also known as the Si-o-Se Pol which means 33 Bridge. 

 

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In 2014 Iran issued a series of alphabet stamps. In 2013 Iran issued 7 stamps depicting bridges. The Veresk Bridge in Iran connects the railway between Tehran and the Caspian Sea region. 

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The Apadana Palace, Persepolis | Iran

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Persepolis, meaning "city of Persians", was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The earliest remains of Persepolis date from around 515 BC.

Darius the Great was the third king of the Achaemenid Empire. He built the greatest palace at Persepolis on the western side: Apadana Palace. The walls were tiled and decorated with pictures of lions, bulls, and flowers. The bas-relief on the postcard can be found one of the stairways. It depicts the ‘the battle of the sun (the lion) and the moon (the bull)’. 

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Amzing stamps!

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Emam Mosque | Iran

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Isfahan is located in central Iran. The city contains a wide range of Islamic Architectural styles ranging from the 11th to the 19th century.

The "Shah Mosque" also known as "Emam Mosque" is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture. It dates back to the 17th century and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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(left) In 2014 Iran issued a series of alphabet stamps. (right) In 2013 Iran issued 7 stamps depicting bridges. 

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Tehran | تهران the capital of Iran

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Tehran is the capital city of Iran. With a population of around 9 million and more than 14 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is Iran's largest city and urban area, and the largest city in Western Asia.

 

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In 2013 Iran issued 7 stamps depicting bridges. 

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The Abbasian residence in Kashan, Iran

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Kashan is a city in the province of Isfahan, Iran. The Abbasian House is a large traditional historical house built during the late 18th century. A great example of Kashani residential architecture, once home to a famous cleric. The house is now a public museum. 

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(right) The Veresk Bridge in Iran connects the railway between Tehran and the Caspian Sea region. 

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A postcard from Iran: Walnuts from Saveh | ساوه

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Iran is one of the main countries where natural stands of walnut trees still exist, mainly in the north and western forests of the country.

Sāveh is a city in the Markazi Province of Iran. It is located around 100 km southwest of Tehran.

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From a series of 10 definitives 2010, a Bluestripe Angelfish.

Thx Mahdi!

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