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Region in Iran
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Central Iran lies at the heart of the country, home to major cities and travel destinations like Shiraz and Isfahan, the capital Tehran, and the holy city of Qom.
the original homeland of the Persian people
Isfahan is a province in Central Iran.
a paradise for palaeontologists
Qom is a province in Central Iran.
Iran's most densely populated region, with Mount Damavand reaching 5,678 m
situated at an oasis where the deserts Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut meet
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Isfahan (Persian: اصفهان, also known as Esfahan) is a city in central Iran, south of Tehran and is the capital of Isfahan Province. Due to its beautiful hand-painted tiling and magnificent public square, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Kashan is a city in the Isfahan province of Iran. Kashan is the first of the large oases along the Qom-Kerman road which runs along the edge of the central deserts of Iran.
Kerman is the capital of Kerman, in southeastern Iran.
Qom (Persian: قم) is a holy city between Tehran and Isfahan. Qom is 120 km from Tehran.
Shiraz (Persian: شیراز) is the capital city of the Fars province and a treasure trove of Persian culture. It was the capital of Iran during the Zand dynasty's era (1747–79), and is the celebrated birthplace of the great Persian poets Hafiz and Saadi.
Tehran (also spelled Teheran) (Persian: تهران), is the capital city of Iran. A bustling metropolis of 14 million people, it sits at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range.
Yazd is a desert city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd province. It is an ancient city dating back to the Sassanian period (224-651 AD).
Pasargad is a historical site near Shiraz, in Fars province. It is the site of the tomb of Cyrus the Great.
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Nature & adventureDeserts are defined by dry weather conditions and low precipitation. They can be found throughout the world, and often represent some of the last remaining wilderness areas.
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Culture & historyThe ancient Persian Empire included areas far beyond modern Persia, now called Iran. At times the Persians controlled much of the Middle East — they were a main antagonist of Ancient Greece a few centuries BCE, and…
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ItinerariesThe Trans-Iranian Railway (Persian: راهآهن سراسری ایران) is a railway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Caspian Sea through Iran. In 2021 it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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ItinerariesFor modern-day trade in China, see Shopping in China The Silk Road (丝绸之路 sī chóu zhī lù), also known as the Silk Route, is not a single road, but a network of historical trade routes across Asia from China to Europe.
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