The Citadel of Erbil is located in the old city of Erbil, Erbil Province, Iraq. With a history dating back to 5000 years ago, or even earlier, it was first mentioned in historical records during the Third Dynasty of Ur, and played a significant role during the Neo-Assyrian period. In 2014, it was designated as…

Mui Ne is a town facing the South China Sea in the outskirts of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province, in the southern part of Vietnam. It is situated between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang. Before 1995, it was a small fishing village whose main economic activity was producing fish sauce. Present-day Mui Ne…

Artemis is the Greek goddess of hunting, known as Lat by the Arabs, Isis by the Egyptians, and Diana by the Romans. In ancient Greece, the goddess Artemis was highly revered, leading to the construction of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The ruins of the Temple of…

Although the deserts in Iran lack the conditions for survival, they have a unique charm and are among the world’s important desert tourist destinations. The desert is especially beautiful at night, with a sky full of bright stars and a profound silence all around. When you are in this place, you will be enchanted by…

Hafez’s Tomb is a poet’s tomb located close to the city center, known for its solemn atmosphere. Hafez, originally named “Khwāja Shams-ud-Dīn Muḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī”, was born in Shiraz in 1315, and “Hafez” is his pen name. Hafez is the most revered poet in Iran, and visitors to Hafez’s Tomb often witness his “fans” paying…

Hecatompylos: From the ruins of the ancient Hecatompylos left in the present-day city of Hamadan, its history can be traced back to the reign of the rulers of the Medes Kingdom (7th to 6th century BC), who once made it their capital. Hecatompylos further flourished during the rule of the Achaemenid Empire and the Parthian…

Imam Square: Located in the city center, connected to the Lin 0, formerly known as King Square before the revolution. It is 510 meters long, 165 meters wide, with an area of over 80,000 square meters, equivalent to twice the size of Moscow’s Red Square. Built in 1612 during the Safavid Dynasty, it was the…

Facing the ruins of the ancient city of Troy, recalling history, remembering the legendary beauty Helen who caused a nation to collapse, and the historical story of the downfall of the kingdom of Troy due to the lust for women. The small town of Canakkale stretches over 1200 meters resembling a long straight line, extending…

The TrashiChhoe Dzong, a well-known Buddhist monastery, serves as the current office of the King of Bhutan, as well as the residence of the country’s religious leader, the Je Khenpo, and the central religious institution. Built in the 13th century, it stands majestically on the west bank of the Wang Chu River at an elevation…