The Qajar were a tribe that began to spread in the 10th and 11th century, and eventually led to Iran’s Qajar dynasty in the 18th through 20th centuries. How Abarkuh’s Underground City Was Once ...

Discover the rich history of Iran, from ancient empires to modern turmoil, through the eyes of a cultural commentator.

Two 19th-century British accounts, kept at the library of Astan Quds Razavi, highlight the emotional depth and social reach ...

THERAN - A Qajar-era bathhouse in southern Iran has been officially registered on Iran’s national list of cultural heritage sites. Hammam-e Goudi, located in the historic district of Shiraz, has been ...

Some key dates in Iran's recent history: 1794 - Mohammad Khan Qajar seizes power and founds the Qajar dynasty. 1921 - Military commander Reza Khan seizes power and is later crowned Reza Shah Pahlavi.

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Each Persian carpet is more than a textile; it’s a vivid reflection of Iran’s rich heritage, artistry, and cultural evolution spanning over two and a half millennia. ... Later ...

When moved, the device activates melodies from the Qajar and early Pahlavi (1925-1979) eras that once echoed through Iran's grand palaces and bustling city streets. Nearby stood a wooden cabinet named ...