Complete Iranian History Illustrated - Chronologic Photo-Gallery of Persia
PART2

Iranian History Chronicle/Historical Timeline

Elamite Dynasties (2800 - 550) BC An Achaemenid Seal showing king Cambyses of Persia defeating Egyptian Paroah Psamtik III in 525 B.C. Psamtik was defeated at Pelusium, and fled to Memphis where he was captured. Cambyses was severely injured and died in March, 522 BC. History Article :2781 BC, July, 19: The Beginning Of Egyptian History Tags :Achaemenid , Cambyses , Seal , Psamtik 3 , Pharaoh , Egypt

Prophet Zoroaster or Zarathustra, the founder of the oldest organized religion on earth. History Article :1768 BC, March, 25: Zarathustra is born Tags :Prophet , Zoroaster , Zarathustra

A girl Kisses embossed Achaemenid soldier in Perspolis History Article :1738 BC, December, 21: Oldest Record Of YALDA Tags :Iranian , Girl , Achaemenid , Soldier , Embossed , Perspolis

Median Empire (728 - 550) BC Phraortes Farvartish Bisotoun History Article :678 BC, March, 21: Khashtrita Founds Medes Kingdom Tags :Phraortes , Farvartish , Bisotoun

Destruction of Susa of Elam by Ashurbanipal, 693(647?) BC, relief. flames rise from the city as Assyrian soldiers topple it with pickaxes and crowbars and carry off the spoils.Ashurbanipal avenger for the humiliations of the non-semitic Elamite Empire. History Article :647 BC, April, 17: Assyrians Destroy Susa Tags :Elam , Susa , Ashur Banipal , Assyrian , 693 , Relief , Embossed

Yazd Dowlatabad Fire Temple History Article :628 BC, March, 26: Happy Zoroaster Birthday Tags :Yazd , Dowlatabad , Fire , Temple , Firealtar

Embossed image of an Achaemenid spearmen in Perspolis History Article :625 BC, June, 12: Ecbatana Becomes Median Capital Tags :Achaemenid , Spearman , Embossed , Perspolis

Dungeon of Medes History Article :614 BC, August, 7: Iranians Conquer Assyria Tags :Dungeon , Medes

Terrace Wall Ecbatana History Article :612 BC, December, 14: Iran-Akkad Alliance Conquers Nineveh Tags :Terrace , Wall , Ecbatana , Hamedan , Medes

Golden Rhyton Ecbatana History Article :610 BC, September, 7: The War Of Carrhae Episode I Tags :Gold , Rhyton , Ecbatana

Arian Apadana Perspolis History Article :585 BC, May, 30: The Battle Of The Halys Tags :Arian , Apadana , Perspolis

Achaemenid Empire (550 - 331) BC Cyrus Cilinder Human Rights Chapter History Article :539 BC, November, 4: Cyrus Builds Babylon City Walls Tags :Cyrus Cylinder , Achaemenid , British Museum , Cyrus The Great , Human Rights

Cyrus The Great Cylinder which is believed to be the first charter of human rights is on display British Museum, 2009 History Article :539 BC, July, 25: The Battle of Opis Tags :Cyrus , Cylinder , British , Museum , Human Rights , Achaemenid , Cyrus The Great , British Museum

Cyrus Tomb History Article :539 BC, September, 30: Cyrus The Great Enters Babylon Tags :Cyrus , Tomb , Achaemenid , Pasargadae , , Mausoleum

Cyrus Tomb Pasargadae History Article :539 BC, October, 29: World Cyrus Day Tags :Cyrus , Tomb , Pasargadae , Achaemenid , Mausoleum , Great , Cyrus The Great

Pasargadae Stone Tower AKA Solomon Prison. It's believed to be the tomb of Cambyses of which only one 14m wall has been reconstructed similar to the Cube of Zoroaster in Naghshe Rostam. Some believe this building was the treasury or fire temple. History Article :538 BC, March, 27: Cambyses Attends Akitu Festival Tags :Pasargadae , Stone , Tower , Cambyses , Achaemenid , Tomb

A sketch showing Achaemenid Shah Cambyses capturing Pelusium in 525BC using cats from the book Greatest Nations : Greece published in the early years of the twentieth century contains ten volumes, and covers most of the major countries of world history. History Article :530 BC, August, 31: Cambyses Becomes King And Takes Egypt Tags :Achaemenid , Cambyses , Pelusium , 525BC , Egypt , Cat

Pasargadae Cyrus The Great Tomb History Article :530 BC, March, 4: Cyrus The Great Killed In Battlefield Tags :Pasargadae , Cyrus , Great , Tomb , Achaemenid , Mausoleum

Behistun Inscription shows Achaemenid king Dariush the Great putting his feet over the body of Bardia (Gaumata) or false Smerdis who was a magian claiming to be the brother of Cambyses. Other leaders of concurrent revolts are brought before him in chains. History Article :522 BC, March, 11: Gaumata Revolts Or Was He Bardia? Tags :Achaemenid , Dariush the Great , Bardia , Behistun Inscription , Gaumata , Chain

The Shahanshah of the Achaemenid Empire : Cyrus the Great, Cambyses, Dariush the Great, and Smerdis (Bardia) as perceived by Nurembery Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514), a good example of Medieval World Histories. History Article :522 BC, December, 31: Vaumisa Suppressed Armenian Rebellion Tags :Achaemenid , Shahanshah , Cyrus , Cambyses , Dariush , Smerdis

Cuneiform Gold Plate Perspolis History Article :522 BC, July, 1: Smerdis Proclaims King Tags :Cuneiform , Gold , Plate , Perspolis , Foundation Tablet

Darius I Seal History Article :522 BC, December, 13: Dariush Defeats Nidintu-Bel Tags :Dariush , Seal , Achaemenid , Egypt , Memphis , Caspian horse

Embossed relief of Dariush The Great accepting representatives from alll parts of Achaemenid Empire In Perspolis History Article :522 BC, December, 29: Vivana Breaks The Siege In Kapisa Tags :Dariush , Embossed , Perspolis , Achaemenid

Dariush The Great History Article :522 BC, September, 29: The Coup Against Gaumata Tags :Dariush , Great , Achaemenid , Embossed

Persian Soldier Fighting Beast Perspolis History Article :522 BC, October, 3: Nebuchadnezzar 2. Proclaims King Tags :Persian , Soldier , Fight , Beast , Perspolis , Achaemenid , Artaxerxes

Achaemenid Soldier, an artistic rendering by Iman Maleki History Article :521 BC, August, 25: Arakha Revolts In Babylon Tags :Achaemenid , Soldier , Painting , Spearman , Iman Maleki

Bisotoun Frada History Article :521 BC, December, 28: Last Revolt Against Dariush Silenced Tags :Bisotoun , Frada , Achaemenid , Embossed

Dariush Silver Coin Siglos History Article :521 BC, July, 15: Vahyazdata Of Persia Arrested Tags :Dariush , Silver , Coin , Siglos , Achaemenid , Shahi

Embossed Dariush1 Inscription History Article :521 BC, May, 8: Median Rebellion Suppressed By Dariush Tags :Embossed , Dariush , Inscription , Great , Bisotoun

Lamassu or Winged Bulls with human heads at the Gate of All Nations in Perspolis History Article :521 BC, March, 8: Hystaspes Defeats Parthian rebels Tags :Wing , Bull , Perspolis , Achaemenid

Medes Relief Perspolis History Article :521 BC, July, 11: Hystaspes Defeats Median Uprising Tags :Medes , Relief , Perspolis , Achaemenid

Naghshe Rostam History Article :521 BC, November, 27: Intaphrenes Takes Back Babylon Tags :Naghsh Rostam , Achaemenid

Nobleman Iranian History Article :521 BC, January, 12: Hydarnes Wins A Victory At Maru Tags :Nobleman , Iranian , Statue , Bust

Relief from Perspolis: A subject presents a horse, one of many artifacts cut and smuggled out of Iran. Currently kept in France History Article :521 BC, May, 24: The Battle of Raxa Tags :Relief , Present , Horse , Perspolis , Achaemenid

Embossed tablet shows Achaemenid king Cambyses Praying the Egyptian god Apis as a sign of respect History Article :518 BC, November, 9: New Apis Found For Egyptians Tags :Cambyses , Pray , Apis , Achaemenid , Embossed

Darius Statue Iran Museum History Article :515 BC, April, 1: Temple Of The Jews Inaugurated Tags :Dariush , Statue , Ancient Iran Museum , Achaemenid

Achaemenid Administrative Tablet 1208-101 reads : And now Parnaka (Dariush's uncle) says: as the King ordered me, so I am ordering you: Give 100 goats to Dukshish Irtashduna, as ordered by the King." History Article :514 BC, September, 24: Persian Army Passes Bosphorus Tags :Achaemenid , Administration , Tablet , Dariush

Bull head that carry the roof in Perspolis History Article :513 BC, July, 13: Persians Enter Europe Tags :Bull , Head , Perspolis , Column , Achaemenid

Flying Bull Mosaic Susa History Article :494 BC, October, 20: Ionian Greeks Defeated Off Lade Tags :Bull , Mosaic , Susa , Wing , Achaemenid , Louvre , Museum

Gobryas Bisotoun History Article :490 BC, August, 7: Persians Land At Marathon Tags :Gobryas , Bisotoun , Achaemenid , Embossed

An old man is resting by the side of Perspolis stairways near the gate of all nations History Article :490 BC, August, 12: Persians Leave Marathon Tags :Perspolis , Stairways , Old , Man

Egyptian Admiral Wedjahor Resne History Article :489 BC, July, 4: Egypt Becomes An Iranian Province Tags :Egypt , Admiral , Statue , Achaemenid

Darius I Tomb History Article :486 BC, December, 1: Xerxes Becomes The Successor Of Dariush Tags :Dariush , Tomb , Achaemenid , Naghsh Rostam

Embossed relief of an Achaemenid legendary deity with a human head and the body of a Lion History Article :480 BC, August, 10: Spartans Crushed At Thermopylae Tags :Achaemenid , Legendary , Deity , Human , Lion , Shirzad

An artist's rendering of Artemis, the first female Iranian admiral History Article :480 BC, August, 11: Naval Battle Of Artemisium Tags :Artemis , , Female , Admiral , Achaemenid

One Night With King Xerxes History Article :480 BC, September, 27: The Battle Of Salamis Tags :Night , King , Xerxes , Achaemenid , Movie , Esther

A well preserved relief from Farvahar, Zoroastrian deity in Persepolis History Article :480 BC, September, 27: Persians Capture Athens Tags :Relief , Faravahar , Perspolis , Achaemenid

Xerxes Khashayarshah History Article :480 BC, October, 19: Xerxes' Alliance With Carthage Tags :Xerxes , Khashayarshah , Achaemenid

Aspathines Bisotoun History Article :479 BC, October, 21: The Battle Of Amos Tags :Aspathines , Bisotoun , Achaemenid , Embossed

Esther Tomb Hamedan History Article :479 BC, February, 4: Xerxes Pardons Jews For Esther Tags :Esther , Tomb , Hamedan , Achaemenid

Embossed figues show a Greeting Ceremony in Perspolis where Xerxes is holding a lotus, behind him the Crown Prince holds a Nymphaea flower, behind them stand the ceremonial guards.This artwork was originally located in the middle of the Apadana stairway. History Article :479 BC, August, 27: The Battle Of Mycale Tags :Perspolis , Xerxes , Greeting , Ceremony , Achaemenid , Embossed , Crown Prince

Twin Lions Perspolis History Article :478 BC, April, 23: The Delos Alliance Tags :Twin , Lion , Perspolis , Achaemenid

Coin Ardashir Artaxerxes I Makrocheir History Article :465 BC, August, 8: Artaxerxes I Makrocheir Becomes King Tags :Coin , Ardeshir , Artaxerxes , Makrocheir , Sassanid

Perspolis Takhtejamshid Entrance History Article :465 BC, April, 16: Perspolis Becomes First Capital Tags :Perspolis , Takhtejamshid , Entrance , Achaemenid , Palace

Horse Carriers Perspolis History Article :454 BC, May, 4: Greeks Banned From Entering Egypt Tags :Horse , Carrier , Perspolis , Achaemenid , Fars Province

A historical Perspolis column is used as a seat at the entrance of a mosque History Article :449 BC, October, 25: Callias Teaty Ends Greco Persian Wars Tags :Perspolis , Column , Seat , Achaemenid

Achaemenid Dariush II Tomb in Naghshe Rostam is the last from right of the four tombs 23m high and 19m width shaped as a cross. On the top side, the image of Dariush II is seen in front of Ahoura Mazda and Eternal Fire. History Article :423 BC, January, 10: Dariush 2. Becomes King Tags :Achaemenid , Dariush 2 , Tomb , Naghsh Rostam

Dariush Gold Coin Daric History Article :416 BC, March, 21: Special Gold Coins For Norooz Tags :Dariush I , Gold , Coin , Daric , Shahi

Artaxerxes II Mnemon Tomb History Article :404 BC, April, 3: Artaxerxes 2. Becomes King Tags :Artaxerxes , Mnemon , Tomb , Achaemenid

Iranian Stamps Persepolis History Article :401 BC, October, 5: Battle Of Cunaxa Tags :Stamp , Perspolis , Achaemenid

Greek statesman and tactician Themistocles (R) asks his former adversary, the Persian king Artaxerxes Longimanus (L, seated) for sanctuary History Article :344 BC, June, 6: Cyprus Revolt Suppressed Tags :Greek , Themistocles , King , Artaxerxes , Refuge , Achaemenid

Artaxerxes III Chariot Coin History Article :343 BC, July, 6: Second Persian Occupation Of Egypt Tags :Artaxerxes 3 , Chariot , Coin , Achaemenid , King

A painting by Le Brun shows the battle of Granicus in 334 BC which took place near the Hellespontine at the crossing of the Granicus River between forces of invading Macedonian Alexander and the Persian Satrapy Arsames. History Article :334 BC, May, 23: The Battle Of Granicus Tags :Achaemenid , Battle , Granicus , 334BC , Arsames , Macedonian Alexander

Alexander Dariush III Issus Mosaic History Article :333 BC, November, 6: The Battle of Issus Tags :Alexander , Dariush 3 , Issus , Mosaic , War , Battle of Issus , Achaemenid

An ivory relief sculpted in the 18th century shows Achaemenid Dariush III at Gaugamela battle lost to Macedonian Alexander in 331 B.C. New findings show that this battle was never fought, ending in peace because of a meteorite considered a divine sign. History Article :331 BC, October, 1: Battle Of Gaugamela Lost To Alexander Tags :Achaemenid , , Dariush 3 , Gaugamela , Alexander

Bust Alexander History Article :331 BC, September, 3: Alexander Reaches Tigris Tags :Bust , Alexander

Seleucid Empire (330 - 150) BC Nabonidus Chronicle History Article :330 BC, June, 28: Greeks Adopt Achaemenid Calendars Tags :Nabonidus , Chronicle , Inscription

Persian Gate History Article :330 BC, January, 20: Battle at the Persian Gate Tags :Persian , Gate , Mountain , River

Ruins of Perspolis, once capital of the world stands the test of time. History Article :330 BC, February, 4: Perspolis Turns Into Ashes Tags :Perspolis , Ruin , Achaemenid , Column

Rhagae Citadel History Article :330 BC, May, 19: Rhagae Falls After 3 Days Of Resistance Tags :Rhagae , Citadel , City

Family of Achaemenid king Dariush the 3d became captive after the Battle of Issus with Macedonian Alexander. Dariush deserted the battlefield leaving behind his wife Statira, his mother Sisygambis, and his daughters Barsineh and Drypteis. History Article :323 BC, June, 16: Sisygambis Passes Away Tags :Achaemenid , , Dariush 3 , Family , Alexander , Sisygambis , Battle of Issus , Statira , Painting , 333BC , Drypetis , Barsineh

Roxana was the daughter of a Sogdian nobleman named Oxyartes who was killed by Alexander. After his father's death, Roxanne became the official wife of Macedonian Alexander. People speculate that Roxana caused Alexander's early death in 323BC. History Article :323 BC, June, 11: Alexander Dies In Babylon Tags :Achaemenid , Roxana , Alexander , Wedding

Boost of Seleucus Nicator, founder of Seleucid Empire kept in Louvre museum. History Article :311 BC, May, 25: Seleucia Constructions Started Tags :Bust , Seleucus , Nicator , Louvre

Parthian Empire (247 BC - 226 AD) A 4100 year old statue of Narvandi Goddess found in Susa History Article :243 BC, October, 1: Ptolemy 3. Retreats From Susa Tags :Narvandi , Goddess , Susa

Column of embossed spearmen on Takhtejamshid (Perspolis) Wall History Article :173 BC, March, 1: First Constitutional Monarchy In Iran Tags :Column , Spearman , Takhtejamshid , Wall

Embossed Nation Representatives in Perspolis presenting gifts to Shahanshah (the King of the kings) History Article :154 BC, June, 5: Mehrdad I Captures Babylon Tags :Representative , Perspolis

Ctesiphon's Taghe-Kasra was ancient city, in central Mesopotamia the of capital the Parthian Empire. After being destroyed by the Romans in the 1st century AD, it was resettled by the Sassanid Empire in 3rd century unti it was conquered by Arabs in 637. History Article :90 BC, October, 24: Execution Of Ambassador By Mehrdad 2 Tags :Sassanid , Tisfun , Parthian , Taghekasra

Embossed figure of Shirzad, a legendary figure of ancient Persia : combination of lion, human and eagle in Perspolis History Article :80 BC, April, 11: Orodes The King Of Kings Tags :Shirzad , Lion , Human , Eagle , Perspolis

All Nation Representatives presenting gifts to the Shahanshah, stairs in Perspolis History Article :70 BC, January, 27: Farhad 3.Ascends The Throne Tags :Representative , Present , Gift , Perspolis , Embossed

Embossed Achaemenid spearman with embossed cuneiform in Takhtejamshid (Perspolis) History Article :69 BC, October, 6: Parthia Supports Tigranes Against Tigranes Tags :Achaemenid , Spearman , Embossed , Cuneiform , Takhtejamshid

Siege Tower Achaemenid 2500 Celebrations History Article :52 BC, March, 3: Roman Senate Discusses Carrhae Defeat Tags :Siege , Tower , Achaemenid , 2500 Years , Celebration

Toy Persian Chariot History Article :44 BC, March, 15: Caesars Assassination Relieves Iranians Tags :Persian , Chariot , Achaemenid , Toy

Embossed Bouquets of Lotus, a symbol of Persian empire in ruins of Perspolis History Article :40 BC, August, 8: Iran Takes Syria Back From Romans Tags :Embossed , Bouquet , Lotus , Perspolis , Takhtejamshid

Coin of Ord 2, King of Parthia (c. 56 - 37 BC) The reverse shows a seated archer with a bow. The Greek inscription means: king of kings, great Arsaces, and founder. Ord 2. retired in favor of his son Farhad 4. who murdered him shortly after. History Article :36 BC, June, 2: Ord 2. Descends The Parthian Throne Tags :Parthia , Ord 2 , Coin , Bow , Archer

The bust of Parthian Queen Musa, Italian wife of Farhad IV wearing both a seleucid diadem and achaemenid Tiara at the Iran Bastaan (ancient) Museum. The beautiful lady was also known as the goddess of welfare and victory (Tyche) . History Article :2 BC, April, 1: Farhad 4 Murdered Tags :Parthian , Queen , Musa , Bust , Achaemenid , Tiara

Chariots Achaemenids 2500 Celebrations History Article :9 AD, April, 20: Artabanus 3. Becomes King Tags :Chariot , Achaemenid , 2500 Years , Celebration , Soldier , Army

A bas Relief in Behistun historical complex shows Parthian King Goodarz 2 on a horse attacking with a spear to another armored cavalryman. It can be the scene of his victory over Mehrdad who crossed the Euphrates in 49 by the help of the Romans. History Article :51 AD, September, 12: Vonones 2.Becomes King Of Parthia Tags :Parthian , King , Goodarz , Relief , Behistun , Bisotoun , Mithridates I of Parthia , Gotarzes II of Parthia

A Coin from Parthian King Balash (Vologases) who reigned from 51 to 78 A.D. The reign of Balash marked an Iranian revival against Hellenism. He went back to Iranian customs and traditions of Achamenid era. History Article :52 AD, April, 5: Balash Was Elected King Tags :Parthian , King , Balash , Coin , British Museum

Anahita Temple Kangavar History Article :66 AD, October, 19: Tirdad Visits Rome Tags :Anahita , Temple , Kangavar , Kermanshah

Anahita Temple Walls Kangavar History Article :77 AD, July, 30: Balash I Dies Tags :Anahita , Temple , Wall , Kangavar , Kermanshah

Original bases of the Atashgah (Firealtar) belong to Elamid era 2 km west of Isfahan on the Najafabad rd. History Article :94 AD, August, 13: China Becomes Iran's Neighbor Tags :Isfahan , Firealtar , Zoroaster , Religion , Elamite , Sassanid

Sassanid Gavmishan Bridge at the cross section of Simareh and Kashkan rivers History Article :102 AD, February, 14: Defeat of Chinese Forces In Transoxiana Tags :Sassanid , Gavmishan , Bridge , Simareh , Kashkan

Hatra: one of 18 Parthian Kingdoms, picture taken 1911 a strongly fortified ancient Iranian city in Upper Mesopotamia History Article :117 AD, August, 11: Hadrianus Makes Peace With Iran Tags :Hatra , Parthian , Kingdom , 1911 , Ruin

Parthian king Balash 5 Coin.Balash IV sent a peace messenger to Roman Emperor Severus in 199 AD, and then started on an expedition that forced Khazars to flee from the Caspian Sea region to the north of Darband in Caucasia. History Article :199 AD, July, 26: Khazars Pushed Back North Of Darband Tags :Parthian , Balash 5 , Coin

Leaf from a Manichaean Book. Khocho, Ruin K. 8th/9th century AD. Painting on paper shows Manichaeism Priests. 17.2x 11.2 cm. Mani believed humans are created as vegetarians and that lust and passion towards women can corrupt a man. History Article :216 AD, April, 14: Prophet Mani Is Born Tags :Sassanid , Manichaeism , Painting , Priest , Mani , Arts , Book

Bust of Roman Emperor Caracalla, he was assassinated while urinating near Carrhae River on 8 April 217 with a single sword stroke. This practiacally ended his War with Parthia tricked the Parthians into believing that he'd accepted a peace proposal. History Article :217 AD, April, 8: Roman Caracalla Assassinated In Carrhae Tags :Roman , Emperor , Caracalla , Bust

Officers from Parthian Iron Army, first examples of completely armoured cavalry History Article :224 AD, April, 28: Ardeshir Defeats Parthian King Tags :Parthian , Iron , Army

Sassanid Empire (226 - 651) AD Ardeshir Babakan Palace Firouzabad Persis History Article :226 AD, June, 11: Eternal Fire Decorates Coins Of Iran Tags :Ardeshir , Babakan , Palace , Firouzabad , Persis , Sassanid

Bisotoun Bridge History Article :226 AD, September, 26: Beginning Of The Sassanid Dynasty Tags :Bisotoun , Bridge , Safavid

Silhouette of a Chariot running towards Tisfun Palace History Article :226 AD, October, 3: Ardeshir Marries Mitra Tags :Chariot , Tisfun , Sassanid , Palace , Taghekasra

Taghebostan, a combination of Stone, green and water in Kermanshah Embossed Ardeshir is shown taking sacred diadem from Ahouramazda Mitra.It's a beautiful setting along an historic Silk Road caravan route waypoint and campground. History Article :233 AD, December, 21: Zoroastrianism Announced Official State Religion Tags :Taghebostan , Kermanshah , Ardeshir , Ahouramazda , Mitra , Sassanid , Embossed

Giant Sassanid Shapour statue in a cave in Bishabour near Kazeroon was found in this situation in 1938. The 6 meter tall statue, curved out of stone, weighed around 30 tons. It's though that Arab invaders had broken it. History Article :244 AD, March, 14: Romans Defeated At Misikhe Tags :Sassanid , Shapour , Cave , Statue , Kazeroon , Bishapour

Shapour Statue Bishapour History Article :245 AD, November, 3: Foundation Of Caspian City Tags :Shapour , Statue , Bishapour , Sassanid

Chartaghi made of bricks and mud a Sassanid era Firealtar standing test of time in Darrehshahr of Elam province, History Article :247 AD, December, 22: Tirdad Ascends The Throne Tags :Sassanid , Fire , Temple , Elam , Firealtar

Takhte Soleyman Castle Takab Azarbaijan Sassanid, on the south side, Khosrau's terrace and bedroom are located History Article :250 AD, June, 11: Gondishapour Library Inaugurated Tags :Soleyman , Castle , Takab , Azarbaijan , Sassanid , Firealtar , Khosrau

Zahhak Castle of Maragheh is located 30 km from Ajabshir on the east coast or Urmia lake History Article :256 AD, June, 10: Selucus Captured Tags :Zahhak , Castle , Maragheh , Azarbaijan , Sassanid

ShapurI Cave Bishapour History Article :266 AD, November, 24: Construction of Bishapour Was Completed. Tags :Shapour , Cave , Bishapour , Sassanid

Hormazd I Coin History Article :272 AD, September, 14: Hormazd I Becomes King Tags :King , Hormazd , Coin , Sassanid

Bahram I Coin History Article :273 AD, September, 14: Bahram I Becomes King Tags :Bahram 1 , Coin , Sassanid

Bahram II Coin History Article :276 AD, September, 13: Bahram 2. Becomes King Tags :Bahram 2 , Coin , Sassanid

Sassanid era a drawing from Prophet Mani.Mani believed humans are created as vegetarians and that lust and passion towards women can corrupt a man. Unlike Sufism, Mani preached hard work and his followers were useful members of the society. History Article :277 AD, February, 16: Prophet Mani Executed Tags :Sassanid , Prophet , Mani , Manichaeism , Painting

Sasanian Bronze Statuete History Article :280 AD, September, 28: Bahram 2. Rejects Roman Offer Tags :Sassanid , Bronze , Statue , Art

Bahram III Coin History Article :293 AD, September, 9: Bahram 3. Becomes King Tags :Bahram 3 , Coin , Sassanid

Sassanid Hormazd II Coin History Article :302 AD, September, 7: Hormazd 2. Becomes King Tags :Sassanid , Hormazd , Coin

Shapour 2nd of Sassanid dynasty History Article :309 AD, September, 5: Shapour 2. Becomes King Tags :Shapour 2 , Sassanid , King , Zolaktaf

Arc of Rayn: The city of Rayn built during Sassanid dynasty is located 100 lm south of Kerman History Article :331 AD, April, 18: Expulsion Of Invading Arabs To Kerman Tags :Arc , Rayn , Kerman , Sassanid

Bosotun Khosrau Bridge History Article :336 AD, April, 10: Norooz Cease-Fire Brings Peace with Romans Tags :Bisotoun , Khosrau , Bridge , Sassanid

Sassanid king Ardeshir Babakan castle History Article :337 AD, September, 22: Start Of Persian Roman Wars Tags :Ardeshir , Castle , Sassanid , Ghaledokhtar

Shapour Valerian Oval History Article :359 AD, December, 3: Shapour 2. Gives A Last Ultimatum To Romans Tags :Shapour 2 , Valerian , Sassanid , Painting , Fight , Zolaktaf

This Silver plate shows Sassanid king Shapour II Hunting. He is mounted on the back of a deer pushing his dagger into its neck. Shapour II (309-379) became king when he was a fetus! During Shapour II's reign, the Sassanid Empire reached its glory again. History Article :363 AD, May, 26: The Battle Of Ctesiphon (Tisfun) Tags :Sassanid , Shapour 2 , Hunt , Silver , British Museum , Crown , Zolaktaf

Valerian Philip Shapour History Article :363 AD, June, 26: The Battle Of Samara Tags :Valerian , Philip , Shapour 2 , Sassanid , Relief , Zolaktaf

Sassanid Palace Sarvestan Shiraz History Article :378 AD, August, 28: Shapour Rejects War Proposal Tags :Sassanid , Palace , Sarvestan , Shiraz

Ardeshir III Coin History Article :379 AD, August, 19: Ardeshir 3. Becomes King Tags :Ardeshir , Coin , Sassanid

Nana Maryam Church Urmia History Article :388 AD, March, 11: Bahram IV Becomes King Tags :Church , Urmia , St Mary , Sassanid , Azarbaijan , Religion

Firealtar Sassanid Magian Praying History Article :399 AD, March, 21: Christians Free To Practice Tags :Firealtar , Sassanid , Magian , Pray , Ceremony

Yazd Firealtar History Article :399 AD, October, 22: Yazdgerd Wants Peace With Romans Tags :Yazd , Firealtar , Temple , Fire , Zoroaster

Rock relief in Barmedelak (Barm-e Dilak) 9 km SE Shiraz near Abunasr Palace shows Sassanid prince probably Bahram II offering flowers to his wife Anahid, showing such affection and love is very significant. Queen's dress is also remarkable. History Article :402 AD, December, 13: The Iranian Army Divided By Four Tags :Shiraz , Barmedelak , Bahram 2 , Anahid , Relief , Flower , Love , Queen , Sassanid

Derafsh Kaviani History Article :420 AD, May, 12: War Starts With Romans Tags :Derafsh , Kaviani , Flag , Sassanid , Faravahar , Jewel , Iranian Flag

A painting depicting Sassanid king Bahram 5 showing off hunting skills by hitting a deer with an arrow that tied its foot to its ear, a poem by Nezami Ganjavi. Azadeh, Shah's maid who challenged the king is playing her harp in disbelief. History Article :420 AD, November, 18: Bahram 5. Proclaims King Tags :Sassanid , Bahram 5 , Nezami , Azadeh , Hunting , Persian poets

Bahram V Coin History Article :429 AD, August, 26: Bahram V replaces Governor Of Armenia Tags :Bahram 5 , Coin , Sassanid , King

Anahita Temple Stairs History Article :441 AD, March, 25: Yazdgerd 2. Declares War On Roman Empire Tags :Anahita , Temple , Stairways

Famous Iranian philosopher, mathematician, poet; Omar Khayyam's mausoleum located in a garden belonging to himself in Neishabour History Article :441 AD, August, 21: Neishabour Becomes Capital Tags :Omar Khayyam , Mausoleum , Neishabour , Poet , Khorasan

Sassanid Coin Yazdgerd I. Yazdgerd was very powerful both in military and diplomacy and very opportunistic. Like his Achaemenid ancestors, he advocated freedom of religion and worship and provided space for religious minorities. History Article :451 AD, May, 26: Sassanid Victory In Armenia Tags :Sassanid , Coin , Yazdgerd , King

Yazdgerd II Coin History Article :451 AD, January, 21: Revolt In Armenia Tags :Yazdgerd , Coin , King , Sassanid

Sassanid Harsin Basin History Article :467 AD, November, 14: First Rain After 3 Years Of Drought Tags :Sassanid , Harsin , Basin

Sarvestan Palace Shiraz Built by Sassanid king Bahram V (Goor) reign (420-438) History Article :473 AD, January, 13: Bahram's Arab Trainer Dies Tags :Sarvestan , Palace , Shiraz , Sassanid , Bahram 5

Embossed Balash Volgases Rock Relief History Article :487 AD, November, 17: King Balash Dethroned Tags :Embossed , Balash , Volgases

Mazdak, the Iranian prophet History Article :488 AD, November, 21: Mazdak Announces His Socialism Doctrine Tags :Mazdak , Prophet , Mazdakism

Map Khosrau Palace Ghasreshirin History Article :519 AD, March, 23: Khosrau Anoushirvan Becomes Crown Prince Tags :Khosrau , Palace , Ghasreshirin , Map

Ghobad I Coin History Article :520 AD, November, 20: Iran Declares War On East Roman Empire Tags :Ghobad , Coin , Sassanid

Sassanid Hezar Darb (Thousand Gates) Castle in Darreshahr of Elam History Article :525 AD, December, 12: The City Of Argan Built Tags :Hezar Darb , Castle , Sassanid , Elam

Embossed Bird and Ram Sassanid 4-6 AD History Article :527 AD, July, 5: Order Restored In Darband Tags :Embossed , Bird , Ram , Sassanid

Byzantine Emperor Constantine and the Council of Nicaea. The burning of Arian books by holy fathers is illustrated below. Arianism is the theological teaching attributed to Arius (ca. AD 250–336), a Christian presbyter from Alexandria, History Article :531 AD, April, 19: Roman Army Defeated At Callinicum Tags :Byzantine , Constantine I , Arian , Book , Fire

Sassanid Gavmishan bridge on Simara river History Article :542 AD, September, 23: Sukhumi Taken Back From Roman Occupation Tags :Sassanid , Gavmishan , Bridge

Shiraz Barmedelak :Rock Relief of Two Sassanid kings probably Bahram and Shapour during a ceremony at the firealtar History Article :551 AD, March, 9: Tagh-e-Kasra Construction Completed Tags :Shiraz , Barmedelak , Bahram 1 , Shapour , Relief , Sassanid

Embossed Anoushirvan The Just on Tehran court of justice History Article :552 AD, September, 25: Iran-Roman Peace Treaty Tags :Anoushirvan , Embossed , Tehran , Court

Fouman Roodkhan Castle History Article :560 AD, February, 22: Avar Invaders Defeated Tags :Fouman , Roodkhan , Castle , Gilan , Sassanid

Khusrau I Anoushirvan Coin History Article :560 AD, January, 26: Anoushirvan Introduces Dehgan System Tags :Khosrau , Anoushirvan , Coin , Sassanid , King

Sassanid Mithraseum (Mehrabeh) unearthed in Ostia Italy History Article :562 AD, September, 8: Yemen Seeks Persian Help Tags :Sassanid , Italy , Mitra , Temple

When the king of India sent the chessboard to Sassanid king Khosrau Anoushirvan, Bozorgmehr not only won the Indian ambassador in the game but also invented backgammon. The story is depicted in the Shahnameh of Ferdowsi in Persian poems. History Article :579 AD, October, 5: Syria Taken Back From Romans Tags :Sassanid , Anoushirvan , Bozorgmehr , Shahnameh , Chess

Toy Persian Cavalry History Article :588 AD, November, 28: Khaghan Shabeh of China killed Tags :Persian , Cavalry , Toy , Achaemenid

Anahita Temple Khosrau Parviz Palace History Article :589 AD, November, 23: Khosrau 2. Escapes To Constantinople Tags :Anahita , Temple , Khosrau Parviz , Palace

Kufa Imam Ali House History Article :599 AD, October, 11: Ali Is Born Tags :Kufa , Imam Ali , House

Khusrau II Parviz Coin History Article :605 AD, July, 12: Khosrau Parviz Attacks Romans Tags :Khosrau , Parviz , Coin , Sassanid , King

Mecca Prophet Mosque Green Dome History Article :610 AD, July, 9: First Revelation Of Mohammad Tags :Mecca , Prophet , Mosque , Dome , Islamic , Green , Mohammad

Copper plate shows Sassanid Khosrau Parviz submitting to Roman emperor Heraclius (Cherub: an angel on the left is watching) Khosrau started a in 602 that lasted for 25 years and exhausted both the Sassanid and the Byzantine Empires. History Article :622 AD, December, 9: Heraclius Defeats The Iranian Army Tags :Sassanid , Rome , Khosrau , Heraclius

Hajj Pilgrims perform rituals around holy Mecca in Saudi Arabia History Article :623 AD, July, 25: Muslims Turn From Qods To Mecca Tags :Mecca , Islamic , Arabia , Pilgrim , Haji , Muslim , Night

Byzantine Heraclius Khosrau II. Khosrau Parviz started a in 602 that lasted for 25 years and exhausted both the Sassanid and the Byzantine Empires. History Article :624 AD, March, 25: Byzantine Assault On Persia Tags :Byzantine , Heraclius , Khosrau , Sassanid , Painting

Sassanid Glass with an image of Khosrau 2. Sassanid glass is frequently referred to as Pre-Islamic Glass in which decorations usually consists of solid and visual motifs from the mould (reliefs),. History Article :627 AD, December, 12: Roma Defeats Persia At Neynava Tags :Sassanid , Glass , Khosrau , Khosrau Parviz , King

Embossed figure of the Sassanid king Khosrau Hunting on a Golden Plate History Article :628 AD, April, 3: Khosrau Parviz Executed Tags :Sassanid , Khosrau , Hunt , Golden , Plate , Khosau Anoushirvan

Artaxerxes III Chronicle History Article :630 AD, April, 27: Ardeshir 3. Died Tags :Artaxerxes , Chronicle , Ardeshir , Sassanid , Inscription

Taghebostan Bisotoun Embossed King Hunting wild boar History Article :630 AD, December, 25: Iran Signs Peace Treaty With Romans Tags :Bisotoun , Embossed , Hunt , King , Taghebostan , Sassanid

Kermanshah Taghebostan Relief Sassanid History Article :630 AD, June, 9: Pourandokht Becomes Queen Tags :Kermanshah , Taghebostan , Relief , Sassanid

Imam Ali Shrine Najaf Iraq History Article :632 AD, March, 19: Prophet Mohammad Appoints Successor Tags :Imam Ali , Shrine , Najaf , Iraq , Islamic

Sassanid king Yazdgerd 3 Coin Sekestan mint Dated Reignal year 11 (642 AD) Yazdgerd 3 was the 35th and the last king of the Sassanid Dynasty. Yazdgerd 3 was the grandson of Khosrau Parviz and Shirin. History Article :632 AD, June, 16: Yazdgerd 3.Ascends The Throne Tags :Sassanid , Yazdgerd 3 , Coin , Sekestan

Sassanid Silver Dirham Coin with image of Khosrau Parviz, On the edges Arabic words Allah & Mohammad are seen. The coin has been mint in 1st century AH during the governorship of Omar Bin Obeydollah in Basra. History Article :635 AD, September, 27: The Battle Of Qadesiya Tags :Sassanid , Coin , Khosrau Parviz , Silver , Dirham , Allah , Mohammad

Yazdgerd III Coin History Article :636 AD, July, 28: Moving Capital From Tisfun Approved Tags :Yazdgerd , Coin , Sassanid , King

Sassanid Tisfun Taghekasra. Tisfun rose to prominence during the Parthian Empire in the 1st century BC, and was the seat of government for most of its rulers. History Article :637 AD, March, 3: Arabs Capture Tisfun Tags :Sassanid , Tisfun , Taghekasra

Above:The last photograph from Sassanid Nahavand Castle taken by Naseroddin Shah Qajar before destroying it in search of treasures. The images below show the main gate that was only accessible through a bridge. History Article :641 AD, February, 20: The Battle Of Nahavand Tags :Sassanid , Nahavand , Castle

Taarikhaane, First Iranian Mosque near Damghan. It's a historical building that used to be a fire altar in before the Arab invasion History Article :641 AD, October, 31: Sepahan Becomes Isfahan Tags :Taarikhaane , First , Iranian , Mosque

Narin/Narenj Castle in Meybod of Yazd is a pre-Islamic building which has been repaired many times. History Article :642 AD, November, 30: Yazd Falls Tags :Castle , Meybod , Yazd , Sassanid

Every year, near the end of the winter Amoo Norooz or Haji Firooz is seen around Iran dancing and singing with the joy of a new spring. History Article :644 AD, November, 7: Caliph Omar Assassinated Tags :Norooz , Haji Firooz , 2011

Remains of the Rhagae Citadel from South 2009. These city walls were built to protect the city from invaders around 4000 BC. Dimensions used to be 2500m x 1800m circling an area of 4500000 meters where the city was located. History Article :645 AD, July, 25: Rhagae Uprising Against Caliphates Tags :Rhagae Citadel , South , 2009 , Arc , 4000BC

An illustration from Qajar era Iranian painter Darvish Sevrugian from Shahnameh of Ferdowsi. Having received an important letter of their army commander Geshdawz, Giv, Goodarz, Bahram, Farhad and Gorgin meet at Toos to discuss it. History Article :652 AD, June, 4: Qaran Resistence Broken Near Herat Tags :Qajar , Shahnameh , Darvish Sevrugian , Ferdowsi , Shahnameh

The first Coins used in the Ismaic realm by the Rashedin Caliph Osman was a Sassanid Silver coin with the Arabic phrase Bismillah (meaning in the name of Allah) by the image of the last ruler of the Sassanid Empire Yazdgerd 3rd. History Article :656 AD, June, 20: Caliph Osman Killed By Mojahedin Tags :Sassanid , Silver , Coin , Islamic , Osman , Caliph , Omavi , Rashedin , Yazdgerd 3

Omavi Caliphates (661 - 750) AD In Chekchekoo Firealtar near Ardakan of Yazd, there are constantly waterdrops from mountains that have given the name to this temple. History Article :663 AD, January, 6: Bactra Falls Tags :Firealtar , Yazd , Sassanid , Religion , Zoroaster , Temple , Chekchekoo

Millions of Muslim pilgrims flock to the symbol of martyrdom, Imam Hossein's Shrine in Karbala-Iraq History Article :680 AD, October, 10: Ashura: The Battle Of Karbala Tags :Imam , Hossein , Shrine , Karbala , Iraq , Muslim

Baldeh Castle located in Noor Mazandaran, used to be a very well fortified stronghold. Built during the Sassanid era, it was used until the beginning of the Safavid dynasty. History Article :714 AD, May, 31: Gilan Remains Invincible Tags :Baldeh , Castle , Noor , Mazandaran

Sassanid Pottery Rhagae Dancers History Article :721 AD, March, 24: Failed Attempts To Revive Sassanid Dynasty Tags :Sassanid , Pottery , Rhagae , Dance

The Persian version of Tabari History (History of the Prophets and Kings) by another Iranian named Balami. This book is one of the oldest Persian scripts from the Samanian era. Many ancient Persian words have been used in this book. History Article :730 AD, December, 9: Battle Of Ardabil Tags :Iranian , Tabari , Bal'ami , Bal'ami History , History of the Prophets and Kings , Samanian

Bazehor Firealtar Mashhad Sassanid History Article :744 AD, April, 9: Behafarid Revolts Tags :Firealtar , Mashhad , Sassanid , Zoroaster , Religion

Radkan Tower in Chenaran / Khorasan Razavi province History Article :745 AD, July, 31: Abu Muslim Enters Khorasan Tags :Tower , Chenaran , Khorasan , Brick

Silver Coin of Omavi Caliph Al Walid mint Darabgerd 96 LH. He was the 6th Omavi Caliph of the Umayyad Dynasty who reigned from 705 to 715 AD. He was a powerful and expansionist ruler.He died at the age of 48 in Damascus. History Article :747 AD, June, 19: Abu Muslim Uprising Tags :Omavi , Caliph , Al Walid , Silver , Coin , Darabgerd , Dirham

Abbasi Caliphates (750 - 1258) AD Iraq Kurdistan Zaab River History Article :750 AD, January, 27: Abu Muslim Defeats Marvan 2. Tags :Iraq , Kurdistan , Zab , River , Great Zab

Laleh Rokh (Tulip Face); An illustration from the book Lalla Rookh by Thomas Moore History Article :766 AD, May, 24: Al Moghanna uprising Tags :Laleh , Rokh , Tulip , Face

The Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad is a luxurious Mausoleum with its Golden Dome and minaret. Imam Reza was the seventh descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the eighth of the Twelve Imams. His given name was Ali-ebne-Musa-bne-Jafar. History Article :766 AD, February, 1: Imam Reza Is Born Tags :Mashhad , Imam Reza , Shrine , Gold , Dome , 2005

Zahhak Castle Saravan History Article :767 AD, June, 8: Ostadsis Uprising Tags :Zahhak , Castle , Saravan

Taarikhaane was one of first Sassanid firealtars turning into mosque History Article :794 AD, December, 9: Arab Caliph Appoints Iranian Vezir Tags :Taarikhaane , Mosque , Islamic

Babak Khorramdin Castle in East Azarbaijan, the city of Kliber History Article :798 AD, January, 11: Uprising Of Azarak Sons Tags :Babak Khorramdin , Castle , East , Azarbaijan , Kalibar , Babak Castle

Yazd Historical City History Article :809 AD, March, 24: Harunolrashid Dies Tags :Yazd , Mosque , Minaret , Amir Chaqmaq Mosque

Mashhad holy Imam Reza's Shrine and a view of the City during 1970s before major developments took place. Imam Reza's shrine is a major Shiite pilgrimage site of great historical and religious value. History Article :811 AD, May, 1: Mamun Wins Battle Of Rhagae Tags :Mashhad , Imam Reza , Shrine , City , Dome , Shiite

Taherian Dynasty (821 - 873) AD Babak Khorramdin leaded one of the first successful uprisings against the Caliph assimilation. His Statue is erected in several cities in the Azarbaijan Republic. Meanwhile in Iran, pan-Arab zealots are destroying Iranian national symbols. History Article :833 AD, August, 9: Al Motasem Becomes Caliph Tags :Azarbaijan , Babak Khorramdin , Statue

Babak/Jomhour Castle in Kalibar, East Azarbaijan History Article :837 AD, August, 3: Babak Khorramdin Arrested Tags :Babak Khorramdin , Castle , Jomhour , Azarbaijan , Kalibar , Babak Castle

Abbasid forces led by Iranian General Afshin defeat the Byzantine army at the Battle of Anzen on July 21, 838. Miniature from Madrid Skylitzes shows Emperor Theophilos retreating towards a mountain. History Article :838 AD, July, 21: Afshin Wins Battle Of Anzen Tags :Abbasi , Byzantine , Afshin , Battle , Anzen , Painting

Babak Khorramdin's Castle on top of a mountain in East Azerbaijan History Article :838 AD, January, 7: Babak Khorramdin Executed Tags :Babak Khorramdin , Castle , Azarbaijan , Kalibar , Babak Castle

After the death of Javidan, Iranian national hero Babak Khorramdin became the leader of Javidanian or Khorramian sect and staged an uprising against Abbasi Caliphs in 816 AD. Babak was betrayed by Afshin who handed him to the Abbasi Caliph. History Article :839 AD, July, 3: Maziar Executed In Samara Tags :Iranian , Babak , Khorramdin

Abbasi era national hero Babak Khorramdin's Castle in Noor History Article :842 AD, November, 24: Red Revolution Across Iran Tags :Abbasi , Babak Khorramdin , Castle , Noor

Hamedan: A statue of Abu Ali Sina (Avicenna), the great Iranian philosopher and scientist who is known as the father of modern medicine with his famous book Qanun which introduced scientific medical approaches. His statue stands in front of his mausoleum. History Article :849 AD, May, 24: Amir Ismail Samani Is Born Tags :Hamedan , Avicenna , Statue , Mausoleum , Scientist , Medicine , Qanun of Medicine , Iranian , Samanid

Alavid Dynasty (864 - 928) AD Statue of Yaghub Leis Saffar (867-879) in Dezful. He was the founder of the Saffarid dynasty in Sistan who restored some of the most revered Iranian traditions. It was during his rule that Persian was introduced as the official language, History Article :867 AD, February, 9: Bactria Regains Independence From Abbasids Tags :Dezful , Yaghub Saffar , Statue

Rhagae Shah Abdolazim Shrine Golden Dome, Minarets and pool History Article :868 AD, July, 2: Imam Hadi Murdered Tags :Rhagae , Abdolazim , Shrine , Minaret , Golden , Dome

Qom Jamkaran Mosque 2008 History Article :869 AD, August, 2: Imam Mehdi Is Born Tags :Qom , Jamkaran , Mosque , 2008 , Islamic , Square , Dome , Persian Blue , Imam Mehdi

Samanid Dynasty (875 - 999) AD Statue of Yaghub Saffar (Leis), founder of the Saffarian dynasty in Dezful. The Saffarian or the Saffarid dynasty were Persians ruling in Sistan (861-1003) They gave great care to the Persian culture and under their rule Persian literature was revived. History Article :876 AD, April, 8: Abbasids defeat Saffarids Tags :Saffarian , Yaghub Saffar , Statue , Dezful

Teimur Castle Zahedan History Article :879 AD, May, 28: Divdastian Uprising Tags :Teimurid , Castle , Zahedan

Construction of Jolfa Armenian Vank (Salvation for all) Church was completed in 1664 AD, a symbol of co-existence between Muslim and Christian communities. History Article :885 AD, August, 6: Armenia Declares Independence Tags :Jolfa , Church , Isfahan , Safavid , Isfahan , Winter , Religion

Two lions guarding the Statue of Amir Ismail Samani in the city of Doshanbeh, capital of Tajikistan. Amir Ismail Samani was the founder of the Samanian Dynasty, a vassal of the Abbasid Caliph that ruled over the Greater Khorasan and Vararood History Article :900 AD, October, 8: Ismail Samani Defeats Mohammad Bin Zeyd Tags :Tajikistan , Doshanbeh , Ismail Samani , Statue , Samanian Dynasty , Lion , Crown

Silver Coin of Amro Leis Saffari mint in Gonaveh, Amro was the second and last ruler of Saffarian Dynasty.He submitted to the Caliph. Iand ruled Fars, Khorasan and Sistan which his brother had taken back by sword as vassal ruler. History Article :901 AD, August, 6: Amro Leis Saffari Starves In Prison Tags :Saffarian , Amro Leis , Saffar , Silver , Coin , Saffarian Dynasty , Dirham , Gonaveh

The statue of Mansour Hallaj in Shiraz wax Museum Samanid era Sufi poet and preacher fell at odds with mainstream clerics soon after he started asking for reforms. His famous verse means with my death, I'll revive. History Article :922 AD, March, 27: Hallaj Executed In Baghdad Tags :Samanid , Mansour Hallaj , Shiraz , Museum

Ziyarid Dynasty (928 - 1043) AD Ekbatan Ecbatana Hamedan small History Article :931 AD, July, 16: Hamedan Liberated By Mardaviz Tags :Ecbatana , Hamedan , Aerial

Isfahan 33pol History Article :931 AD, December, 2: Iran Regains Independence Tags :Isfahan , 33pol , Bridge , Night

Buyid Dynasty (934 - 1062) AD Deylami Tower in the village of Komrood in the Alborz Mountains near Noor. It’s the mausoleum of Fakroddoleh Deylami. The Deylami dynasty was one of the first Iranian resistence movements against the Arab invasion that led to fall of Caliph of Baghdad. History Article :946 AD, January, 15: Baghdad Conquered Tags :Deylami , Tower , Fakhroddoleh , Komrood , Mausoleum

Silver Coin of Samanian ruler Abdolmalek 1st son of Nuh 1st mint Samarkand. On the coin the Arabic Shahadatayn phrase and name of Al Mostakfi Bellah shows they were vassals of the Caliph of Baghdad at the time. Quranic verses on margins. History Article :954 AD, May, 17: Samanian Nuh Dies Tags :Samanian , Silver , Coin , Dirham , Abdolmalek 1 , Samarkand , Al Mostakfi , Samanian Dynasty

Silver Coin of Abolhasan Booyeh (932-967AD) given title Moezzoddoleh by Baghdad Caliph Al Mostakfi. The Buyid Family (Al-e Booyeh) were originally fishermen from Deylaman area of Gilan who succeeded in taking back most of Iran. History Article :963 AD, February, 13: Mourning In New Lunar Years Tags :Booyeh , Moezzoddoleh , Silver , Coin , Dirham , Deylami

Ghaznavid Dynasty (977 - 1186) AD A Dirham coin from Deylami era kings Azoddoleh (abu Shoja) on one side and Roknoddoleh (Abu Ali) on the back mint of Sirjan 972 AD. In times of Deylamian dynasty Baghdad was ruled by Iranians. History Article :978 AD, March, 22: Azodi Hospital Opens In Baghdad Tags :Deylami , Coin , Azoddoleh , Roknoddoleh , Dirham

Band-e-Amir Bridge/Dam in Marvdasht built by Azoddoleh of Deylami dynasty History Article :987 AD, October, 15: Inauguration Of Deylami Observatory Tags :Bandamir , Bridge , Marvdasht , Deylami

Rhagae Abdolazim Museum Silver Coin Ghaznavi History Article :988 AD, November, 15: Foundation Of Ghaznavi Dynasty Tags :Rhagae , Abdolazim , Museum , Silver , Coin , Ghaznavi

Ferdowsi Square in Tehran became scene of street protests against fraud during presidential elections in 2009 History Article :1010 AD, March, 16: Ferdowsi Completes Shahnameh Tags :Green , Election , Ferdowsi , 2009 , Square , Ferdowsi Statues

Ghaznavi Sultan Masood Coin with Shahi design. In 1040 The Seljuks defeat Masood at the Battle of Dandanaqan. Masood withdraws and moves capital from Ghazni to Lahore. His army mutined and he was killed by his brother Mohammad. History Article :1030 AD, July, 1: Mohammad Blinded By Masood Ghaznavi Tags :Ghaznavi , Sultan , Masood Ghaznavi , Ghazneh , Coin , Shahi

West Radkan Tower in Kordkoy / Golestan Started in 1017 and finished in 1021 AD, it's the resting place of one of Tabarestan generals named Abu Jafar Mohammad History Article :1030 AD, April, 30: Mahmoud Ghaznavi Died Tags :Radkan , Tower , Golestan , 1021 , Tabarestan

Ghaznavi Sultan Mahmoud Coin Silver jital coin o Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi with Arabic and Sanskrit minted in Lahore 1208 in the British Museum.Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi (Ma?mood of Ghazna) : born November 2, 971, died April 30?, 1030, Ghazna, History Article :1033 AD, May, 13: Masood Ghaznavi Appoints New Vezir Tags :Ghaznavi , Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi , Coin , 1208 , Lahore

Seljuk Empire (1037 - 1194) AD The Toghrol Tower which is a brick round building is located in Rhagae. This 2010 photo has a glimpse through the entrance that has an exit on the opposite side. The inscription on top of this door is dated 1301 Loonar Hijri when Marv separated from Iran. History Article :1040 AD, May, 23: Ghaznavi-Seljuk Clash At Dandanaghan Tags :Rhagae , Toghrol Tower , 2010 , Toghrol , Seljuk

A Map shows Iranian traveller Naser Khosrau's 7 years expedition of 19000 km from Marv on March, 6, 1046 visiting cities along the Caspian sea, Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt and ended his journey after 7 years on Oct, 23, 1052. History Article :1052 AD, October, 23: Naser Khosrau's Journey Ends Tags :Iranian , Naser Khosrau , Map , 1052 , Marv , Jerusalem , Mecca , Syria , Damascus , Cairo , Balkh , Tabriz , Basra , Baghdad , Herat

An Aerial view from Isfahan with Zayanderood River cutting the city in half History Article :1052 AD, August, 9: Toghrol Captures Isfahan Tags :Isfahan , Aerial , Zayanderood , River , Landscape

Toghrol Tower Rhagae is the Mausoleum of Toghrol of Seljuk Empire History Article :1063 AD, September, 4: Seljuk Toghrol Dies Tags :Toghrol , Tower , Rhagae , Seljuk , Toghrol Tower

Toghrol Tower in Rhagae is attributed to Toghrol Bey from the Seljuk dynasty. The 20m tall Brick has a 15m outer and 11m inner diameter and 24 sleeves. Inscriptions and most of inner decorations have been destroyed during Qajar era. History Article :1064 AD, April, 27: Alparslan Ascends The Throne Tags :Rhagae , Toghrol , Tower , Seljuk , Toghrol Tower

Located 25 km southwest of Fouman Roodkhan Castle is a military complex which had been constructed during the Seljuk Dynasty.The Castle is built on two tips of a mount, with an area of 50,000 square meters. History Article :1071 AD, August, 26: The Battle of Manzikert Tags :Fouman , Roodkhan , Castle , Seljuk , Gilan , Sassanid

Rhagae Abdolazim Museum: A Bowl made of clay Seljuk era History Article :1071 AD, July, 7: The Silent Rise Of Hasan Sabbah Tags :Rhagae , Abdolazim , Museum , Bowl , Seljuk , Pottery

Khosrogerd Minaret Sabzevar Seljuk era. The inscriptions on this building is dated to 505 Lunar Hijri History Article :1072 AD, November, 25: Alparslan Killed Tags :Minaret , Sabzevar , Seljuk , Islamic , Khorasan

Kharazm Dynasty (1077 - 1231) AD 11 century famous poet, scientist, astronomer ;Hakim Omar Khayyam's Mausoleum in Neishabour at Night History Article :1079 AD, March, 6: Jalali/Persian Calendar Invented Tags :Neishabour , Omar , Khayyam , Mausoleum , Night , Poet

Heydarabad Castle Khash History Article :1083 AD, October, 31: Turanshah Becomes King Of Kerman Tags :Heydarabad , Castle , Khash

Qazvin Alamout Castle, or,Ghaleh Hasan Sabbah on a cliff on mountain top near the Gazor Khan village has an area of 2000 m2. In 1090 the fortress was infiltrated and occupied by Hasan Sabbah the founder of powerful Assassins or Hashashin History Article :1090 AD, September, 3: Hasan Sabbah Captures Alamout Tags :Qazvin , Alamout , Castle , Mountain , Citadel , Hashashin

Qazvin Alamout Castle cheep donkey ride is available for fun or people with disabilities History Article :1092 AD, November, 2: Nezamolmolk Assassinated Tags :Qazvin , Alamout , Castle , Donkey , Transport

Boroujerd St (Emamzadeh) Jafar Mausoleum belongs to Seljuk era, rebuilt in 1789, it has been decorated during Safavid and Qajar era. History Article :1097 AD, May, 21: First Crusaders Defeat Seljuks Tags :Boroujerd , Mausoleum , Islamic , Lorestan , Seljuk

Firoozabad Minaret Kaashmar Seljuk History Article :1119 AD, May, 10: Seljuk Kings Clash At Saveh Tags :Minaret , Kashmar , Seljuk , Islamic , Khorasan , Brick

Shirvan Domes is a 15th century mausoleum and imperial graveyard of the Shervanshah rulers; Iranian satraps of Achaemenid and Sassanid Persia in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan. The historical site is located at the foot of Gulistan Fortress. History Article :1120 AD, March, 30: Manouchehr 2. Becomes Shervan King Tags :Shirvan , Shamakhi , Dome , Shervanshah , Shervan , Mausoleum

Qazvin: Rocks form Shapes that resemble Human face on top of the Alamout Castle History Article :1124 AD, June, 19: Hassan Sabbah Dies Tags :Qazvin , Alamout , Castle , Human

Stable for Horses inside the Alamout Castle/ Qazvin History Article :1138 AD, January, 20: Assassin Master Kia Bozorg Dies Tags :Qazvin , Alamout , Castle , Horse , Stable

A Shatranj(Chess) game set Glass from Seljuk era 12th century discovered in Iran, now on display in New York museum. Although chess is known as a board game played by two people, explorers have reported a more sophisticated version played by 3 in Iran. History Article :1194 AD, March, 26: Last Seljuk King Killed Tags :Seljuk , Chess , Glass , Game

Gharluja Kliber Tower Mongol era East Azarbaijan History Article :1227 AD, August, 18: Chengiz Khan Dies In Kansu Tags :Tower , Mongol , Azarbaijan

Landscape view of primitive houses in Kerman's historical Meymand village of Babak city. History Article :1227 AD, August, 16: Farakhtay Turks Capture Kerman Tags :Kerman , Meymand , Village , Primitive

Jalaladdin Kharazmshah, the last ruler of the Kharazmian Dynasty on Coin from Uzbekistan.Jalaladdin Kharazmshah was a very brave and restless fighter who has been praised by Iranian, Turkish and Arab historians for his resistance against Mongol invasion. History Article :1230 AD, August, 10: Last Battle Of Kharazmshah Tags :Uzbekistan , Jalaladdin Kharazmshah , Coin , Kharazmian

Khajeh Nasir Observatory in Maragheh Mongol Ilkhanates period History Article :1231 AD, August, 15: Jalaladdin Kharazmshah Assassinated Tags :Observatory , Maragheh , Mongol , Building , Azarbaijan

The Aliabad Tower is located 42 km from Kashmar Mongol height:18m History Article :1251 AD, July, 1: Second Mongol Expedition Of Persia Tags :Tower , Kashmar , Mongol , Khorasan , Brick

Mongol Ilkhanates (1256 - 1353) AD Qazvin: ruins of the famous Alamout Castle where the word assassination was born History Article :1256 AD, November, 19: Alamout Surrenders To Hulagu Tags :Qazvin , Alamout , Castle , Hashashin

Neishabour: the Mausoleum of Attar Neishabouri, a prominent poet whose works became basis for Sufism. Attar lands of love are: Quest, Love, Understanding, Independence and Detachment, Unity, Astonishment and Bewilderment, Deprivation and Death History Article :1267 AD, November, 22: Earthquake Destroys Neishabour Tags :Neishabour , Attar Neishabouri , Mausoleum , Khorasan , Darvish

Qazvin, the once blue Soltaniyeh Dome is the tomb of the Ilkhanate Oljaitu who converted to Islam and took the name Mohammad Khodabandeh. Soltaniyeh remains the best known monument of Ilkhanate Persia. History Article :1295 AD, June, 16: Ilkhanates Embrace Islam Tags :Qazvin , Soltaniyeh , Dome , Ilkhanate , Oljaitu

Iranian Poet Hafez Shirazi was a revered master of Persian poetry with his famous masterpiece Divan which has been part of Iranian lifestyle for since 1300s. He perfected ghazal as a verse form of 6-15 couplets linked by unity of subject and symbolism. History Article :1301 AD, February, 26: Amir Mobarezoddin Is Born Tags :Iranian , Persian , Poet , Hafez , Shirazi , Tomb of Hafez

Khajeh Nasir Observatory in Maragheh was built during Hulagu Khan / Ilkhanates: 1260 AD History Article :1304 AD, May, 11: Ghazan Khan Dies Tags :Observatory , Maragheh , Mongol , Building , Azarbaijan

Shah Shoja Mausoleum Shiraz built in 1971. Son of Mobarezoddin, he was the greatest king of the Al-Mozaffar family. History Article :1323 AD, January, 17: Mobarezoddin Mohammad Proclaims King Tags :Shah , Shoja , Mausoleum , Shiraz , 1971

Shiraz : Inside of Shah Shoja Mausoleum. Shah Shoja was the second ruler of the Mozaffarid dynasty who imprisoned and blinded his father Mobarezoddin who was known for his cruelty in 1358. Mobarezoddin died in prison in 1363. History Article :1333 AD, March, 10: Mozaffarid Shah Shoja Is Born Tags :Shiraz , Shah , Shoja , Mausoleum , Inside , Mozaffarid

Gonbad Kabood Dome in Maragheh is said to be the tomb of Hulagu's mother History Article :1336 AD, April, 10: End OF Mongol Persia Tags :Maragheh , Azarbaijan , Mongol , Ilkhanate

The three Dashkesin Caves are located 10 km SW Soltaniyeh Abhar/Zanjan. First used for Mithraism ceremonies, Oljaitu had brought Chinese artists to curve dragons on the rocks. History Article :1342 AD, July, 18: Sarbedaran's Early Downfall Tags :Cave , Abhar , Zanjan , Oljaitu , Mithraism , Ilkhanate , Dragon

Silver Coins of 2 Dinars value belonging to Mozaffarid Shah Shoja (1335-1364, 1366-1384). Shah Shoja was the second ruler of the Mozaffarid Dynasty who ruled in Shiraz and was contemporary to Hafez, great Iranian poet. History Article :1343 AD, May, 29: Nosratoddin Shah Yahya Is Born Tags :Mozaffarid , Coin , Shah Shoja , Money , Silver , Dinar

Timurid Empire (1370 - 1506) AD Teimur Lang Statue History Article :1387 AD, August, 27: Teimur Conquers Isfahan Tags :Teimur Lang , Statue

Miran Shah (1366 – 16 April 1408) was a son of Teimur Lang, and a Teimurid (Goorkani) governor during his father's lifetime.Toos, the famous birthplace of Ferdowsi was destroyed by Miran Shah, Painting opaque watercolor and gold on paper (1875 - 1900) History Article :1389 AD, May, 18: Toos Destroyed Tags :Teimurid , Miran , Shah , Painting , Throne

Shah Shoja Mausoleum from Al Mozaffar (Mozaffarid) dynasty who died in 1384 in Shiraz. Shah Shoja was less tyrannic figure, but he was constantly fighting with his brothers, causing a long period of instability. History Article :1393 AD, May, 22: Teimur Exterminates The Mozaffarids Tags :Shiraz , Shah Shoja , Mausoleum , Mozaffarid

Painting shows Teimur Lang imprisoned Ottoman Sultan Bayazid. Teimur is the standing figure. He was lame, and is seen walking with a cane. He is also armed with a sword. Bayazid became POW during the Battle of Ankara and died one year later. History Article :1405 AD, February, 27: Teimur Lang Is Dead Tags :Teimurid , Teimur Lang , Ottoman , Sultan , Beyazit , Arts , Painting

Kara Koyunlu (1407 - 1468) AD Goharshad Mosque built in 1418 by Shahrokh Teimuri's wife in Mashhad History Article :1447 AD, March, 12: Shahrokh Mirza Teimuri Dies Tags :Goharshad , Mosque , 1418 , Mashhad , Teimurid , Persian Blue , Dome

Safavid king Shah Ismaiil's Helmet sits on his armor.He captured Tabriz in 1501 and proclaimed himself shah of Iran, bringing the whole country and portions of modern-day Iraq under his control and proclaimed Shiite faith as the official creed. History Article :1473 AD, August, 11: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Defeats Uzun Hasan Tags :Safavid , Shah Ismail , Helmet , Armour , Safavian Dynasty

Qanun of Medicine : Samanid scientist Avicenna operating on a woman, operation tools are displayed top-left. His Canon of Medicine was long a standard work in the field. History Article :1477 AD, December, 1: Qanun Of Medicine Published In Europe Tags :Samanid , Avicenna , Qanun of Medicine , Painting , Medicine , Book

Safavid Shah Tahmasp Flag: The Safavid dynasty was a descendent of Ak Koyunlu (White Sheep) tribe History Article :1478 AD, July, 15: Ak Koyunlu Clash At The Battle Of Khoy Tags :Ak Koyunlu , Shah Tahmasp , Flag , Safavid

Shah Ismail Safavi Statue Fountain History Article :1487 AD, July, 17: Shah Ismail Is Born Tags :Shah Ismail , Safavid , Statue , Fountain , King , Baku , Safavian Dynasty

Safavid Dynasty (1502 - 1736) AD Shah Ismail Safavi History Article :1502 AD, March, 11: Shah Ismail Becomes King Tags :Shah Ismail , Safavid , Statue , Baku , Safavian Dynasty

Site of the Chaldiran Battle in which Shah Ismail Safavid was defeated due to lack of modern arms.Consequences of this defeat were psychological for Shah Ismail and destroyed Ismail's belief in his invincibility, based on his claimed divine status. History Article :1503 AD, June, 21: Shah Ismail Defeats Ak Koyunlu Leader Tags :Chaldoran , Battle , Battle of Chaldoran , Safavid , Shah Ismail

A Safavid era painting shows soldiers playing Chowgun, known today as polo History Article :1508 AD, September, 3: Shah Ismail Appoints Governor Of Khuzestan Tags :Safavid , Painting , Play , Chowgun , Polo , Art

Chehelsotoon Palace of Isfahan: A well preserved Safavid painting shows the battle of Marv, in 1510 in which Shah Ismail defeated the Uzbek army headed by Sheybak Khan. History Article :1510 AD, December, 2: The Battle Of Marv Tags :Safavid , Chehelsotoon , Isfahan , Shah Ismail , Sheybak Khan , 1510 , Uzbek , Palace , Safavian Dynasty

Safavid Shah Ismail : Born into a Shiite family with close ties to the Sufi tradition, he became head of a Shiite military force, the Kizilbash, at the age of 14. He promoted Shiite faith in Iran and helped the country regain its cultural independence. History Article :1512 AD, November, 24: Uzbeks Defeat Safavid-Mughal Alliance Tags :Safavid , Shah Ismail , Painting , Safavian Dynasty

Shah Ismail Safavi's Profile History Article :1514 AD, August, 23: Shah Ismail Loses The Chaldoran War Tags :Shah Ismail , Safavid , Safavian Dynasty

This Portuguese Cannon made of brass from Hormoz Island is on display at the Miyanposhteh Palace and Military Museum in Anzali. The Portuguese Occupied Hormoz Island on May, 4/, 515 History Article :1515 AD, May, 4: Portuguese Occupy Hormoz Island Tags :Anzali , Miyanposhteh , Palace , Museum , Cannon , Hormoz Island , Portuguese , Military , Gilan

City of Isfahan Safavid era 33 Pol bridge on a snowy day History Article :1524 AD, May, 23: Shah Ismail Safavi Dies Tags :Isfahan , Safavid , Snow , Bridge , Khajoo , Khaju Bridge

Shah Ismail Safavi's Portrait. Shah Ismail was king of Iran (1501-1524) and founder of the Safavid Dynasty. His father was Sheikh Heydar and his mother was Alamshah (daughter of Uzun Hasan Ak Koyunlu) History Article :1529 AD, February, 18: Habsburg-Persian Alliance Against Ottomans Tags :Shah Ismail , Safavid , Portrait , King , Safavian Dynasty

A 16th century map of Tabriz by Ottoman historian Matrakchi Nasuh who wrote a historical piece on the Iran campaign of Suleiman 1st titled "Fetihname-i Karabu?dan".The Library of Istanbul University hosts the only copy of this unique work. History Article :1534 AD, July, 12: Tabriz Captured By Ottomans Tags :Tabriz , Ottoman , Map , Matrakchi Nasuh , 1534 , Safavid

A painting shows Shah Tahmasp honoring Homayoon Shah of India in a party History Article :1540 AD, June, 28: Indian King Seeks Assylum In Iran Tags :Shah Tahmasp , Dance , Painting , Safavid , Isfahan , Indian , Alighapoo , Safavian Dynasty

Tabriz historical Bazaar is one of its kind with its unique design and brick roofs History Article :1548 AD, July, 27: 4th Occupation Of Tabriz By Ottomans Tags :Tabriz , Bazaar , Roof , Brick

Safavid Shah Tahmasp is seen in a Painting at Chelsotoon palace in the historical city of Isfahan. History Article :1551 AD, August, 15: Vardzia Evacuated Tags :Safavid , Shah Tahmasp , Isfahan , Painting , Chehelsotoon , Safavian Dynasty

Isfahan Menarjonban or shaking minarets a great architectural achievement of Safavi era History Article :1552 AD, July, 8: Ottomans Attack Hormoz Island Tags :Isfahan , Menarjonban , Shake , Minaret , Safavid

Isfahan Alighapoo state building located in Naghshejahan square History Article :1555 AD, March, 29: Peace Treaty Signed With Ottoman Empire Tags :Isfahan , Alighapoo , Naghshejahan , Safavid , Square

Isfahan Alighapoo building used to be the headquarters of Safavi empire History Article :1571 AD, January, 27: Prince Abbas Is Born Tags :Isfahan , Alighapoo , Building , Safavid

Ghotaboddin Heidar mausoleum built in 1579 in Torbat Heidariyeh History Article :1576 AD, June, 20: Ibrahim Mirza Killed Tags :Ghotaboddin Heidar , Torbat , Heidariyeh , 1579

A cow shaped Gorz (Mace) belonging to the Safavid king Shah tahmasp.Gorz was an ancient weapon in Iran which consisted of a heavy top, usually an Iron ball with sharp extensions that used to be mounted on a shaft or tied to a chain. History Article :1576 AD, September, 1: Shah Ismail 2.Ascends The Throne Tags :Safavid , Shah Tahmasp , Gorz , Cow , Safavian Dynasty

Safavid Painting History Article :1577 AD, November, 24: Shah Ismail 2. Of Safavid Dynasty Dies Tags :Safavid , Painting , Dance , Alighapoo , Shah Abbas 2 , Safavian Dynasty

Isfahan beautiful Chaharbagh gardens History Article :1578 AD, April, 5: Ottomans Invade Iranian Territory Tags :Isfahan , Chaharbagh , Garden , Paradise

Radkan Tower in Chenaran / Khorasan Razavi province History Article :1578 AD, August, 9: Ottomans Capture Caucasia Tags :Tower , Chenaran , Khorasan , Brick

Isfahan's magnificient Shah Abbasi Mosque on the southern side of the Naghshejahan square. History Article :1587 AD, October, 1: Abbas 1st Proclaims Shah Of Persia Tags :Isfahan , Shah , Abbasi , Mosque , Naghshejahan , 2010 , Safavid , Shah Abbas , Dome , Imam Mosque Isfahan

The Shah Abbas Mosque located south of the Naghshejahan sq, Isfahan. The new minarets and entrance were added later to make it accessible through the world's second largest square History Article :1589 AD, July, 23: Shah Abbas Eliminates Guardian Tags :Shah Abbas , Mosque , Safavid , Islamic , Night , Isfahan , Religion , Dome , Imam Mosque Isfahan

Safavi Isfahan Naghshejahan Square constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical site, and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. It's the world's second largest square. The photo probably belongs to Qajar era. History Article :1590 AD, May, 21: Peace Treaty of Istanbul Tags :Safavid , Isfahan , Naghshejahan , Square , Alighapoo , Shah Abbas

Dehnarmak Carvansaray Garmsaar one of the 9999 inns constructed by a decree from Shah Abbas History Article :1598 AD, June, 19: Shah Abbas Meets Shirley Brothers Tags :Dehnarmak , Caravansaray , Garmsar , Safavid

Isfahan Nights History Article :1598 AD, November, 12: Isfahan Becomes Iran's Capital Tags :Isfahan , Night , Naghshejahan , Alighapoo , Safavid

Safavid era painting in Chehelsotoon: Shah Abbas the Great received Uzbek Vali Muhammad Khan in 1611 and accepted to help him against his nephew Imam Gholi Khan but Mohammad Khan fell in love with a charming girl named Golpari in Isfahan and setlled there History Article :1599 AD, July, 19: Shah Abbas Liberated Mashhad Tags :Safavid , Shah Abbas , Great , Uzbek , Vali Mohammad Khan , 1611 , Chehelsotoon , Motreb , Dance , Safavian Dynasty

A painting at the Safavid Chehelsotoon palace in Isfahan shows people celebrating Charshanbeh Souri, a feast taking place on the eve of the last Tuesday night of Norooz (Persian solar new year on March, 20) History Article :1602 AD, September, 2: Shah Abbas Expands His Harem Tags :Safavid , Chehelsotoon , Isfahan , Charshanbeh Souri , Painting , Dance , Fire , Norooz

El Goli (People's Lake) and Palace in Tabriz are said to be constructed by Shah Goli. During reconstruction in early 1970s, the original building was renovated and became a public park. History Article :1603 AD, September, 28: Tabriz Taken Back From Ottomans Tags :El Goli , Palace , Tabriz , Lake

Safavid king Shah Abbas 1st in a Book by Dominicus Custos, Atrium heroicum, Augsburg 1600-1602. Shah Abbas The Great (January 27, 1571 – January 19, 1629) was generally considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid dynasty. History Article :1603 AD, August, 15: Shah Abbas Starts Azerbaijan Campaign Tags :Safavid , Shah Abbas , Great , Book , Safavian Dynasty

Safavid era Shah Abbas Mosque in Erivan/Armenia. This Mosque was built by Sheykh Bahaddin in 1606 at the same time with Shah Abbas Mosque in Ganjeh. As an educational center, it has a school and a library. History Article :1604 AD, May, 28: Erivan Liberated Tags :Safavid , Shah Abbas , Mosque , Erivan , Dome

The Shah Abbas Mosque is one of few remaining Safavid era monuments in Ganjeh in today's Azerbaijan Republic.The original brick dome, (probably destroyed) has been replaced by a tin one. Russians Ganjeh took Ganjeh from Iran in 1813. History Article :1606 AD, July, 5: Ganjeh Taken Back From Ottomans Tags :Ganjeh , Shah Abbas , Mosque , Safavid , Dome

The Shah Abbasi Hotel Isfahan was originally a caravansaray built at the time of Sultan Hossein about 300 years ago as a caravansaray. The 1974 film Ten Little Indians, starring Oliver Reed and Elke Sommer, was shot here. History Article :1606 AD, October, 9: An Ottoman Messenger To Persia Tags :Isfahan , Shah Abbas , Hotel , Night , Pool , Restaurant , Caravansaray , Safavid

Sassanid era Ghaledokhtar (Maiden Tower) in Baku / Azarbaijan. Also known as Qiz Qalesi or Kiz Kulesi in Turkish, the structure had been target of many invasions and it was almost destroyed defending against Russian cannons in 1723. History Article :1607 AD, July, 26: Darband, Baku, Shamakhi Recovered Tags :Sassanid , Baku , Ghaledokhtar , Tower

Safavid king Shah Abbas sent Ambassadors Europe who visited Russia, Norway, Germany, and Italy. Fresco in the Doge's Palace in Venice depicting Doge Mariano Grimani receiving the Persian Ambassadors, 1599. History Article :1612 AD, October, 20: Ottomans Offer Peace Tags :Safavid , Shah Abbas , Ambassador , Europe , 1599 , Safavian Dynasty

The magnificent Roof at the Safavid Chehelsotoon Palace in Isfahan with various colorful designs is a materpiece that has been inspiring carpet makers, painters, and other artists in Iran. History Article :1613 AD, April, 16: The Isfahan Treaty With Ottomans Tags :Safavid , Isfahan , Chehelsotoon , Palace , Roof

An antique Persian Carpet from Safavid era made in Isfahan around 1660, during the reign of Shah Abbas. In 2008, this artwork was sold in an auction in New York for 4.5 million dollars, another reason why buying hand-woven Persian carpets is an investment History Article :1613 AD, October, 17: Safavid Venture In Georgia Tags :Safavid , Persian , Carpet , Isfahan , 1660

Alighapoo Building Isfahan, built as state headquarters was built during Shah Abbas and was a ceremonial gathering place History Article :1614 AD, May, 27: Spain Offer For Bahrain Rejected Tags :Alighapoo , Building , Isfahan , Safavid , Shah Abbas

A Portrait of Safavid king Shah Abbas. Shah Abbas was name of two Safavid Emperors: - Shah Abbas 1st the Great was the 5th Safavid King (1588-1629) - Shah Abbas 2nd was Shah of Iran from 1642 to 1666. History Article :1617 AD, November, 22: War Inherited From Sultan Ahmet Tags :Safavid , Shah Abbas , Portrait , Safavian Dynasty

A portrait of the Safavid king Shah Abbas the Great in a European style hat with a moustache. The greatest of the Safavid monarchs came to power in 1587 at the age 16 following the forced abdication of his father, Shah Muhammad Khodabandeh. History Article :1618 AD, September, 26: Sarab Peace Treaty With Ottomans Tags :Safavid , Shah Abbas , Great , Moustache , Hat , Safavian Dynasty

A 16th century map of the city of Soltaniyeh by Ottoman Nasuh. Mongol Ilkhanate ruler Oljaitu also known as Mohammad Khodabandeh intended Soltaniyeh to be the largest and most magnificent city in the world. History Article :1618 AD, September, 10: Battle Of Pol Shekasteh Tags :Soltaniyeh , Map , Ottoman , Matrakchi Nasuh

A view from the inside of Portugese Castle in Qeshm Island History Article :1622 AD, April, 21: Hormoz Island Liberated Tags :Qeshm , Island , Portugese , Castle

The Hakim Mosque of Isfahan is a Safavid era historical heritage. Located at the end of the Rangrezan Bazaar, it was built by Hakim Mohammad Davoud, the personal doctor of Shah Abbas 2 on the ruins of Jameh Deylami Mosque from the 4th century Hijri. History Article :1623 AD, January, 25: Iranians Conquer Baghdad Tags :Isfahan , Safavid , Hakim Mosque , Mosque , Islamic

Jolfa Vank Church Altar with stunning 400 year old paintings and decorations History Article :1623 AD, January, 22: Pope Offers Support Against Ottomans Tags :Jolfa , Church , Altar , Isfahan , Safavid , Religion

Chehelsotoon Palace and Garden of Isfahan was built during Shah Abbas I on a land 67000 sq.meters. Shah Abbas II added Mirror Hall, 18 column Hall, balconies, and the pool in front. History Article :1629 AD, January, 19: Shah Abbas Dies Tags :Chehelsotoon , Palace , Garden , Isfahan

Robert Shirley; wearing the exotic Persian clothes and his Circassian wife Teresia wearing her native style of dress but also holds a pistol and a pocket watch, as symbols of European technology. History Article :1629 AD, January, 28: Shah Safi Ascends The Throne Tags :Robert , Shirley , Court , British , Safavid , Painting , Circassia

Rhagae Abdolazim Museum : A bronze Bowl from Safavid era with Quranic Inscriptions History Article :1638 AD, September, 20: Ottomans Lay Siege To Baghdad Tags :Rhagae , Abdolazim , Museum , Bowl , Safavid , Inscription , Quran

A painting shows Sheikh Safi's Wedding with Sheikh Zahed Gilani's Daughter Bibi Fatemeh. Sheikh Safi was the founder of the Safavid Dynasty History Article :1638 AD, December, 25: Ottomans Capture Baghdad Tags :Safavid , Sheikh Safi , Wedding , Sheikh Zahed Gilani , Daughter , Safavian Dynasty

Safavid era Shah Abbas Mosque in Ganjeh, modern Azarbaijan. The photo is from late 19th century and the minarets have been destroyed under the Soviet rule as part of assimilation of ethnic minorities. History Article :1639 AD, May, 17: Treaty of Ghasreshirin Tags :Safavid , Shah Abbas , Mosque , Ganjeh

A portrait of a figure presumed to be Shah Abbas 2 of Safavian Dynasty hunting with an eagle.He personally marched from Isfahan with an army of 40,000 and liberated Kandahar on February 22nd 1649. History Article :1642 AD, May, 15: Shah Abbas 2. Ascends The Throne Tags :Safavian Dynasty , Shah Abbas 2 , Hunt

Curvings in the Roof of the music room at the Alighapoo Palace was designed in a way that two musicians created enough echo for impression of a full orchestra. History Article :1645 AD, October, 11: Vezir Saru Taghi Assassinated Tags :Music , Alighapoo , Palace , Roof , Hall , Safavid , Isfahan

A miniature from Padeshahnameh shows Safavid governors of Ghandahar Surrendering the Citadel to Shah Jahan in 1638. Shah Abbas 2 personally leaded an army and drove Indian invaders out of Ghandahar on Jan, 3, 1649. History Article :1649 AD, January, 3: Mughals Driven Out Of Ghandahar Tags :Ghandahar , Citadel , Mughal , Surrender , Safavid , 1638 , Padeshahnameh , Afghanistan , India , Battle , Horse , Sword , Shah Jahan , Ali Mardan Khan , Safavian Dynasty

Chehelsotoon Palace Isfahan Painting showing Shah Abbas in the battlefield History Article :1650 AD, December, 18: Mughals Defeated In Ghandahar Again Tags :Chehelsotoon , Palace , Isfahan , Painting , Safavid , 1510 , Sheybak Khan , Uzbek , Shah Ismail , Safavian Dynasty

The dome at Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is used as a classical design on Persian carpets. At center, glittering tiles form a shape that resembles a peacock always pointing the Kiblah History Article :1694 AD, August, 6: Sultan Hossein Ascends The Throne Tags :Mosque , Dome , Safavid , Isfahan , Islamic , Religion

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is located at the Eastern corner of the Naghshejahan square in Isfahan. With no minarets, it was used as the royal mosque and a secret gathering place for Safavid officials History Article :1694 AD, August, 14: Hossein Becomes King Tags :Mosque , Isfahan , Islamic , Safavid , Naghshejahan , Religion , Dome

Nader Shah Caravansaray near Isfahan History Article :1698 AD, August, 6: Nader Shah's Birthday Tags :Nader Shah , Caravansaray , Isfahan , Afshar

Landscape View of Isfahan History Article :1699 AD, November, 19: The Return Of Mir Weis Khan To Ghandahar Tags :Landscape , Isfahan

Isfahan 1704 : A sketch of what seems to be a part of Naghshejahan Square by Dutch explorer and artist Cornelis de Bruijn History Article :1704 AD, January, 24: Louis XIV Offers French Iranian Treaty Tags :Isfahan , Naghshejahan , Square , 1704 , Safavid , Caravansaray

Painting shows Safavid Ambassador of Persia at the court of Louis XIV of France on Feb, 19, 1715. Wishing to reinforce exchanges with France, Shah Hossein sent an Embassy led by Mohammad Reza Beg. History Article :1715 AD, February, 7: Persian Ambassador In Paris Tags :Safavid , Ambassador , Persia , France , Louis XIV , 1715 , Mohammad Reza Bey , Safavian Dynasty

Ashraf Hall Isfahan Roof Decoration History Article :1721 AD, August, 18: Massacre Of Shiites In Shamakhi Tags :Ashraf , Hall , Isfahan , Roof , Decoration , Safavid , Palace

Satellite view of Tabriz city, the sharp trace of North Tabriz Fault is obvious in northern boundary of the city that oriented in NW-SE trend. Historical Earthquakes of NTF (1042, 1721, 1780 A.C) considered as characteristic earthquake of this fault. History Article :1721 AD, April, 26: 1721 Tabriz earthquake Tags :Tabriz , Earthquake , Satellite , Earthquake

Hotaki Dynasty (1722 - 1729) AD Ashraf Hall Isfahan : Built from wood during Shah Abbas II's reign, it is located inside the imperial palace. History Article :1722 AD, March, 8: Royal Army Defeated By Ghilzai Chieftains Tags :Ashraf , Hall , Isfahan , Safavid , Palace

Isfahan Naghshejahan Square History Article :1722 AD, October, 12: Epic Fall Of Safavid Capital Isfahan Tags :Isfahan , Naghshejahan , Square , Safavid

A Russian sketch from Army officers after they captured Derbent in 1722.The declining Safavi dynasty was an opportunity for Peter the great, to deploy 22,000 men and his newly built Caspian fleet and easily capture Darband in southern Daghestan. History Article :1722 AD, August, 23: Darband Captured By Russians Tags :Safavid , Derbent , 1722 , Russia , Army , Rifle , Soldier , Officer , Spearman

1897 photo of Afshar era Blue Mosque of Erivan/Armenia: Built by Nader Shah.in 1736. In the latter half of the 1990s the mosque underwent a heavy restoration, funded by Iran. Blue Mosque is the only active mosque operating in Yerevan. History Article :1723 AD, September, 12: Iran Surrenders Gilan And Mazandaran Tags :Afshar , Mosque , Erivan , Dome

Jamalabad Caravansaray in Miyaneh, one of several building during Shah Abbas Safavi that aimed to promote trade and transport safety History Article :1723 AD, June, 26: Russians Capture Baku Tags :Jamalabad , Caravansaray , Miyaneh , Azarbaijan , Safavid , Shah Abbas

Shah Abbas Caravansaray Ahar History Article :1723 AD, April, 12: Mir Mahmoud Forces Defeated In Qazvin Tags :Shah Abbas , Caravansaray , Ahar , Azarbaijan , Safavid

Ganjnameh Xerxes Inscriptions Hamedan History Article :1724 AD, August, 31: Ottomans Capture Hamedan Tags :Ganjnameh , Xerxes , Inscription , Hamedan , Achaemenid

The Music Hall at the Alighapoo Palace in Isfahan was designed to enjoy live music History Article :1724 AD, October, 4: Ottomans And Russians Divide Iran Tags :Music , Hall , Alighapoo , Palace , Isfahan , Safavid

Panoramic view of Imam Reza Shrine at night / Mashad History Article :1727 AD, November, 29: Mashhad Liberated By Nader's Army Tags :Imam , Reza , Shrine , Mashhad , Islamic , Night , Khorasan

Artist rendering of Nader Shah Afshar by Reza Forouzi History Article :1728 AD, July, 27: Nader Begins Ariana Expedition Tags :Nader Shah , Afshar , Rendering , Art

Hasht Behesht (8 Paradises) Palace Isfahan was built during Shah Soleyman Safavi History Article :1729 AD, December, 20: Tahmasp Restored To Throne In Isfahan Tags :Hasht Behesht , Paradise , Palace , Isfahan

Naderi Sun (Khorshid) Palace is located in Kalat 150km north of Khorasan History Article :1729 AD, September, 20: The Battle Of Damghan Tags :Khorasan , Kalat , Sun , Palace , 2009 , Afshar

World Famous Iranian Poet Ferdowsi Statue in Mashhad-Toos . Ferdowsi is credited with revival of Persian language long after the Arab invasion. History Article :1730 AD, July, 27: Afghan Prince Beseiges Mashhad Tags :Mashhad , Toos , Ferdowsi , Statue , Poet , Ferdowsi Statues

A miniature painting shows Ottoman Victory over Safavid ruler and capturing of Nakhjevan ÐÛ Sultan Suleyman forces. Caucasia was the scene of endless wars between Iran and Ottoman Empire. History Article :1731 AD, September, 15: Sultan Tahmasp 2. Defeated By Ottomans Tags :Safavid , Nakhjevan , Ottoman , Victory , Sultan Suleyman , Painting , 1514 , Safavian Dynasty

Illustration of Persian Warrior Afshar king Nader Shah on Horse back by Jonas Hanway from his book Reliable history. Nader was a galant restless fighter who inspired many writers and shaped the history of Persia by defeating invaders. History Article :1732 AD, January, 21: Russians Withdraw From Iranian Territories Tags :Afshar , Nader Shah , Horse , Warrior

Safavi Cavalary Unit History Article :1732 AD, August, 18: 8 Month Old Abbas Becomes King Tags :Safavid , Cavalry , Painting

A page from Haftorang, the most important book of the Safavid era after the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp. It shows a hamam (Persian bath) Apart from cleaning and shaving, hamam was also a place for socializing eating, drinking and entertainment. History Article :1732 AD, January, 10: Persian-Ottoman Peace Treaty Tags :Safavid , Book , Haftorang , Hamam , Horse , Safavian Dynasty

An Indian Rupee 1739 minted by Afshar king Nader Shah in Sind after his conquest of India in 1739. Although Nader did not occupy India for a long time and restored Mughal Mohammad Shah to the throne, this coin was like an -I was here sign-. History Article :1733 AD, December, 2: Second Siege Of Baghdad Ends In Peace Tags :Afshar , Nader Shah , Coin , Delhi , Rupee , 1739

Body Armour called Four Mirrors used by Iranian soldiers in 17th and 18th century History Article :1733 AD, January, 12: Baghdad Under Nader Siege Tags :Body , Armour , Four , Mirror , Army , Helmet

The site of the Furg Citadel west of Birjand has been used in many eras. It was used by Sabbah followers alongside Alaout. Constructions of the present form, began during Nader Shah's reign by Mirza Bagha Khan and copleted by his son Mirza Rafi Khan. History Article :1734 AD, June, 14: The Turkish War Tags :Afshar , Birjand , Citadel

Afshar Dynasty (1736 - 1750) AD Nader Shah Afshar/Naderi Throne History Article :1736 AD, February, 26: Nader Ascends The Throne Tags :Nader Shah , Afshar , Throne , Jewel , Museum

Naderi observation tower was made of bricks near Bam to guide caravans History Article :1737 AD, March, 10: The Siege Of Ghandahar Tags :Tower , Bam , Nader Shah , Afshar

The 183 karats Daryayenoor (ocean of light) pink diamond is the twin of the Koohenoor (mountain of light) and one of the oldest known jewels in the world. Plunered by Teimur, it was retrieved by Nader Shah in 1739 from India. History Article :1738 AD, August, 10: Jalalabad Surrenders Tags :Diamond , Jewel , Museum , Daryayenoor

Founder of Afsharid dynasty Nader Shah (center) is amalgamated with some of the later Mughals; a steel engraving from the 1790's, with modern hand coloring. Nader's conquest of India began when Mughul Emperor for nurturing Hotaki fugitives. History Article :1739 AD, February, 13: Victory For Nader Shah At Karnal Tags :Afshar , Nader Shah , Mughal , King , 1790

Nader Shah Afshar Tent History Article :1739 AD, March, 20: Nader Shah Enters Delhi Tags :Nader Shah , Afshar , Tent , Painting

Afshar king Nader Shah's famous Shield which was made of Rhino skin. It was later adorn with precious jewels such as emeralds and rubies History Article :1740 AD, July, 31: The War In Tartary Tags :Afshar , Nader , Shah , Shield , Jewel

A statue of Nader Shah stands on the entrance of his tomb in Mashhad History Article :1741 AD, May, 15: Nader Shah's Assassination Attempt Failed Tags :Nader Shah , Tomb , Mashhad , Afshar

The tomb of Nader Shah in his Mausoleum Mashhad History Article :1742 AD, April, 3: Ottomans Declare War Tags :Nader Shah , Mausoleum , Mashhad , Afshar , Museum

Zanbourak was an assault unit in Iranian Afshar army comprised of a light canon mounted on a camel History Article :1743 AD, August, 2: Nader Attacks Ottomans In Iraq Tags :Zanbourak , Camel , Cannon , Afshar , Army

A portrait of Nader Shah Afshar by Bahram Naghash-Bashi. A horse and the mountains are visible in the back.Nader Shah was born in Dastgerd into a clan of the Afshars, a semi-nomadic Qizilbash tribe in Khorasan. History Article :1744 AD, July, 31: The Siege Of Kars Tags :Afshar , Nader Shah , Horse

Afshar king Nader Shah sitting on the Throne with his Sword. A holy light circles around his head. History Article :1745 AD, July, 30: Ottomans Give Battle To Iranians Tags :Afshar , Nader Shah , Throne , Sword , Painting

The Castle in Kalat built by Nader Shah also called the building of the sun History Article :1746 AD, September, 4: Iran-Ottomans Sign A Lasting Peace Treaty Tags :Castle , Kalat , Nader Shah , Afshar

Nader and Sons: Afshar king Nader Shah is seen appointing his son as crown prince. Famous Daryayenoor diamond is seen on his Crown. History Article :1747 AD, June, 25: Ali Shah Crowned Tags :Afshar , Nader , Shah , Daryayenoor , Crown , Jewel

Emarat Khorshid or Kalat Naderi was a building Nader planned to spend his retirement in History Article :1747 AD, June, 10: Nader Shah Assassinated Tags :Emarat , Khorshid , Kalat , Nader Shah , Afshar

Zand Dynasty (1750 - 1794) AD Interior of the Zand Vakil Hamam in Kerman that's being used as a teahouse now History Article :1759 AD, February, 27: Peace Treaty Signed With Ottomans Tags :Zand , Vakil , Tea , House , Kerman , Roof , Teahouse

Bust of Karimkhan Zand, founder of the Zand Dynasty in Shiraz,Also known as the Zandieh dynasty, they ruled southern and central Iran (1750–1794) in the 18th century. Karimkhan was one of Nader Shah's generals but revolted after Adil Shah became king. History Article :1765 AD, December, 24: Iran Warns India About Colonial Britain Tags :Zand Dynasty , Bust , Shiraz , Karim Khan Zand

Shiraz Arc of Karimkhan and a view of the Toopkhaneh (Canon) Square History Article :1770 AD, November, 27: Karimkhan Zand Rejects Russia's Alliance Offer Tags :Arc , Karimkhan , Toopkhaneh , Square , Zand , Cannon , Karimkhan Arc

Karim Khan Zand Arc Castle Shiraz History Article :1779 AD, August, 22: Sadegh Khan Proclaims Shah Tags :Karimkhan , Zand , Arc , Castle , Shiraz , Karimkhan Arc

Pots of Flowers lined up beautifuly by a small stream inside Karimkhan Zand Arc in Shiraz 2010. Orange trees fill the garden space with a nice aroma. History Article :1779 AD, June, 19: Abolfath Khan Ascends Zand Throne Tags :Shiraz , Karimkhan , Zand , Arc , Flower , 2010 , Citadel , Karimkhan Arc

A Portrait of Karimkhan Zand sitting with Sword and dagger adorn with jewels History Article :1779 AD, March, 5: Downfall Of Zand Dynasty Tags :Zand , Karimkhan , Portrait , Sword , Jewel , Painting

Interior of the Zand Vakil Hamam in Kerman that's being used as a teahouse now History Article :1779 AD, March, 1: Karim Khan Zand Dies Tags :Zand , Vakil , Hamam , Kerman , Roof , Teahouse

Khatun Bridge built around 1780 in Khoy, West Azarbaijan History Article :1781 AD, March, 14: Ali Morad Khan Captures Shiraz Tags :Khatun , Bridge , 1780 , Khoy , Zand , Azarbaijan

Shiraz Vakil Bazaar 1750 History Article :1785 AD, February, 18: Jafar Khan Ascends The Throne Tags :Shiraz , Vakil , Bazaar , 1750 , Zand

Colorful glassworks decorate a hall at Shiraz Karimkhan Zand Arc 2010 History Article :1789 AD, January, 23: Sayed Morad Proclaims Shah Of Persia Tags :Shiraz , Karimkhan , Zand , Arc , Glass , 2010 , Citadel , Karimkhan Arc

Tehran Bazaar Lotfali Khan Zand Tomb : The place is not in shape and the signs directing to a museum are fake. History Article :1789 AD, May, 10: Lotfali Khan Becomes Last Zand King Tags :Tehran , Bazaar , Lotfali , Khan , Zand , Tomb , 2009

Dowlatabad Garden and palace of Yazd has been built by Mohammad Taghi Khan of Zan dynasty History Article :1792 AD, June, 5: Zand / Qajar Clash Near Perspolis Tags :Garden , Yazd , Palace , Zand

Karim Khan's Arc in Shiraz History Article :1792 AD, August, 29: Body Of Karim Khan Zand Exhumed Tags :Karimkhan , Arc , Shiraz , Zand , Citadel , Karimkhan Arc

Qajar Dynasty (1794 - 1925) AD Women wearing chador shopping in historical Bazaar of Kerman History Article :1794 AD, June, 17: Qajar Massacre In Kerman Tags :Kerman , Bazaar , Woman , Veil , Chador , Shop , Iranian Woman

Qajar Infantry 2500 Years Celebrations History Article :1795 AD, March, 21: Agha Mohammad Khan Becomes King Tags :Qajar , Infantry , 2500 Years , Celebration , 1971

Qajar era Persian Darvish in a marketplace in Georgia. Darvish is a Muslim member of a Sufi fraternity, sometimes wandering around barefoot with no wealth. History Article :1795 AD, September, 11: Persia Takes Back Georgia Tags :Qajar , Persian , Darvish , Georgia

Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar History Article :1796 AD, May, 10: Russians Storm Darband Tags :Agha Mohammad Khan , Qajar , King

Traveling in Persia 1895, A painting by Edwin Lord Weeks from a journal History Article :1796 AD, April, 10: Tehran Becomes Iran's Capital Tags :Travel , Persia , 1895 , Painting , Art

Old Persian Mullahs: Muslim Priests History Article :1797 AD, June, 17: Agha Mohammad Khan Murdered Tags :Old , Persian , Mullah , Muslim , Priest

Fathali Shah's famous sword which was adorn with jewels History Article :1801 AD, April, 15: Etemadoddoleh Arrested Tags :Fathali Shah , Sword , Jewel , Qajar

Napoleon I accepts Persian envoy Mirza Mohammed Reza Qazvini at the Finkenstein Castle, Painting by Francois_Mulard at Versailles Museum History Article :1805 AD, February, 11: Napoleon Sends Envoy To Iran Tags :Mirza , Finkenstein , Castle , Napoleon , Qajar , Treaty , Ambassador , Painting , France

A group of Persian Darvishes History Article :1807 AD, May, 4: Treaty Of Finckenstein Signed With France Tags :Persian , Darvish , Sufism

Fresco of the Persian embassy envoy of Shah Abbas 1st to Europe (1609–1615) visiting Pope Paul V in Rome, painted in 1615-1616. Sala dei Corazzieri, Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome. This period marks a significant advance in Iranian foreign policy. History Article :1808 AD, August, 12: First British Ambassador To Persia Tags :Safavid , Ambassador , Shah Abbas , Europe , Pope Paul V , Rome , 1609 , Ali Gholi Beyg , Robert Shirley , Persian Embassy

Fathali Shah Qajar Standing History Article :1809 AD, February, 13: French General Leaves Iran Tags :Fathali Shah , Qajar , Stand

Naseroddin Shah Banknote History Article :1809 AD, May, 1: Loan Bank Of Russia Founded Tags :Naseroddin Shah , Banknote , Qajar

Iranian Girls Group Performing Arts History Article :1811 AD, July, 7: Iranian Students Sent To England Tags :Iranian , Girl , Group , Perform , Art , Qajar Girls

Painting shows Persian victory over Russians in Soltanabad on Feb, 13, 1812.Qajar Prince Abbas Mirza is seen in blue jacket commanding his troops.Russian banners have two headed eagles on them while Iranian flags have the royal Lion & Sun. History Article :1812 AD, February, 13: Russians Defeated At Sultanabad Tags :Qajar , Aslandooz , Battle , Russia , 1812 , Soltanabad , Abbas Mirza , Lion & Sun , Iranian Flag , Battle of Sultanabad

A Gold Medallion (Plate) with a painting of the Qajar king Fathali Shah in the middle. For some unknown reason, Shah is quite Bald and is not wearing a crown, nonetheless he has a very long beard and somehow a funny look. History Article :1812 AD, October, 31: The Battle Of Aslandooz Tags :Qajar , Fathali Shah , Bald , Plate , Gold , Medallion , Jewel , Beard , Painting

Iranian Borders After Gulistan Treaty History Article :1813 AD, October, 24: The Gulistan Treaty Signed With Russia Tags :Iranian , Border , Map , , Gulistan , Treaty , Golestan , Russia , Qajar

Ashraf Hall Isfahan : Built from wood during Shah Abbas II's reign, it is located inside the imperial palace. History Article :1823 AD, July, 28: Erzurum Peace Treaty With Ottomans Tags :Ashraf , Hall , Isfahan , Safavid , Palace

A Persian Café : Painting by Lord Edwin (1849-1903) History Article :1826 AD, July, 28: Abbas Mirza Attacks Russians Tags :Persian , Cafe , Painting

Fathali Shah Qajar History Article :1827 AD, October, 1: Russians Capture Erivan Tags :Fathali Shah , Qajar , King

Borders Turkmenchai Treaty History Article :1828 AD, February, 22: Infamous Turkmenchai Agreement Tags :Border , Turkmenchai , Treaty , Russia , Map , 1828

Tehran Qajar era : Soldiers pose with group of citizens at Darvazeh-Dowlat Gate History Article :1829 AD, February, 11: Russia's Minister Plenipotentiary Killed In Tehran Tags :Tehran , Qajar , Darvazeh , Dowlat , Gate

Tehran Qajar era : Shah Abdolazim Gate History Article :1833 AD, October, 25: Abbas Mirza Dies Tags :Tehran , Qajar , Abdolazim , Gate

A person descends from his horse to show his allegiance to Fathali Shah : From the book Shahanshahnameh History Article :1834 AD, October, 23: Fathali Shah Dies Tags :Fathali Shah , Shahanshahnameh , Qajar , Painting

Haji Mirza Aghasi History Article :1834 AD, December, 16: Mohammad Shah's Coronation Tags :Haji , Mirza , Aghasi , Mohammad Shah , Qajar , Vezir

Iranian Qajar Girl Sahebgharaniye Palace History Article :1834 AD, December, 25: Iran Purchases Coinage Machine Tags :Qajar , Girl , Sahebgharaniye , Palace , Dress , Niyavaran , Qajar Girls

Naseroddin Shah Ceremonial Funeral History Article :1835 AD, June, 26: Ghaem Magham Farahani Killed Tags :Naseroddin Shah , Qajar , Funeral

Mohammad Shah Qajar History Article :1837 AD, September, 20: Afghanistan Separated From Motherland Tags :Mohammad Shah , Qajar

Bisotoon Embossed Inscriptions History Article :1846 AD, November, 16: Ancient Inscriptions Decoded Tags :Bisotoun , Embossed , Dariush , Inscription , Kermanshah

A painting from the second Qajar king Fathali Shah wearing the Kiani crown on a jewel box. The Shah is wearing a dress adorn with jewels and the poetry in Persian on his right has flattering words about him. History Article :1847 AD, June, 2: Iran/Ottomans Sign Erzurum Treaty Tags :Qajar , Fathali Shah , Kiani crown

Young Naseoddin Shah's Portrait in Louvre Museum History Article :1848 AD, September, 13: Naseroddin Shah Ascends The Throne Tags :Young , Naseroddin Shah , Portrait , Qajar

Mirza Taghi Khan Amirkabir; Naseroddin Shah's Vezir History Article :1849 AD, February, 15: Amirkabir Marries Shah's Sister Tags :Qajar , Vezir , Amirkabir

Naseroddin Shah and some of the Qajar family members seen during a camping. Shah is smoking hooka, a traditional heritage to date left from Qajar dynasty History Article :1850 AD, July, 9: Bahai Leader Bab Executed Tags :Naseroddin Shah , Qajar , Camp , Smoke , Hooka , King

Inside the Kashan Feen Hamam (Persian Bath) Amirkabir's murder scene 2008 History Article :1851 AD, January, 8: Second Persian Newspaper Published Tags :Kashan , Feen , Hamam , Amirkabir , 2008

Qajar king Naseroddin Shah in Uniform in his 50s.Naseroddin Shah liked photography and was photographed hundreds of times. He granted a series of concessionary rights to foreigners in return for large payments that went into his own pockets. History Article :1851 AD, December, 17: Etemadoddoleh Becomes Vezir Tags :Qajar , Naseroddin Shah , Uniform , Moustache

The historical buiding of the Darolfonoon School founded by Amirkabir / Naserkhosro Street, Tehran 2009 History Article :1851 AD, December, 23: Darolfonoon Inaugurated Tags :Tehran , Darolfonoon , School , 2009 , AmirKabir , Qajar , Naser Khosrau

Mirza Taqi Khan Amirkabir History Article :1852 AD, January, 10: Vezir Amirkabir Murdered Tags :Amirkabir , , Qajar , Vezir , 1848

Safavid arts evolved in many directions such were paintings on the walls and in books. The fine example of bookbinding shows a scene where the royal family rest and entertain themselves in the nature: trees, flowers, animals were used fo decoration. History Article :1853 AD, May, 11: Ottoman Victory At The Battle Of Torches Tags :Safavid , Book , Music , Horse , Safavian Dynasty

Henry Rawlinson British Diplomat, ambassador to Persia 1859-1860 History Article :1855 AD, November, 20: Britain Breaks Off Diplomatic Relations With Iran Tags :Henry Rawlinson , British , Diplomat , Ambassador

Crown Prince Abbas Mirza Qajar History Article :1856 AD, November, 1: Britain Declares War On Iran Tags :Crown Prince , Abbas Mirza , Qajar

Persian War Map 1856 History Article :1856 AD, December, 9: Anglo-Persian Wars : Bushehr Resistance Tags :Persian , War , Map , 1856 , Persian Gulf

First bus in Iran History Article :1857 AD, March, 4: Iran Surrenders Afghanistan To Britain Tags :First , Bus , Iran , Transport

The Qajar embassy to France Ferouk Khan on the pages of Illustrated London news in 1857. His negotiations led to the March 1857 Treaty of Paris, which put an end to the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857) after which Afghanistan was separated from Iran. History Article :1857 AD, June, 25: Germany–Iran First Diplomatic Contact Tags :Qajar , Ferouk Khan , 1857

Qajar Naseroddin Shah in Britain sitting between Princessed of Wales and Russia at a concert in Robert Hall. Shah's European trips to indulge his lust cost the nation alot as he ran out of money and gave away concessions to borrow money. History Article :1857 AD, January, 23: British Forces Capture Bushehr Tags :Qajar , Naseroddin Shah , Britain , Princess , Wales , Russia , 1899 , Illustration

Iran's first train named Mashin Doodi (Smoking Machine) operating on a short trace in 1860s History Article :1869 AD, January, 1: Iran Joins International Teleghraph Union Tags :Smoke , Machine , 1860s , Transport , Train

A painting from the founder of Qajar dynasty, Agha Mohammad Khan's younghood History Article :1872 AD, March, 21: Sari Becomes Qajar Capital Tags :Qajar , Agha Mohammad Khan , Young , Painting

First Bank Notes Iran German History Article :1873 AD, June, 11: German-Iranian Friendship Treaty Tags :Banknote , German , Iran , Money

Naseroddin Shah's coach History Article :1873 AD, May, 30: Naseroddin Shah In Berlin Tags :Naseroddin Shah , Qajar , Coach

Qajar Postal Services: Chapar Horses used to carry letters and packages all across Iran. Two postal couriers on their horses, supposedly belonging to Mazandaran post office. History Article :1876 AD, February, 13: Tehran-Tabriz Postal Services Tags :Qajar , Postal , Service , Chapar , Horse , Mazandaran

Iranians gather to get a glimpse at the first baloon to fly over Tehran skies, Iran 1877 History Article :1877 AD, March, 24: Hot Air Balloons In Tehran Skies Tags :First , Baloon , Iran , 1877

A collection of Qajar postal stamps History Article :1878 AD, October, 16: Iran Joins International Postal Union Tags :Qajar , Post , Stamp

Qajar people were very fond of taking photos of dead Persian Leopards and Gazelles. This crazy habits of Hunting spree that led to extinction of some species was indeed a Europen import from Africa by which a male proved he became a man although an idiot. History Article :1881 AD, May, 7: The Gold Rush Of Naseroddin Shah Tags :Qajar , Persian , Leopard , Gazelle , Hunt

People Travelling in Kajaveh (Palanquin) History Article :1881 AD, February, 28: Marv Separated From Iran Tags :Travel , Kajaveh , Palanquin , Qajar

A Qajar postal Stamp with photo of Naseroddin Shah from 1882. Face value is 1 Toman or 10 Francs of Post Persane (Persian). On the 29th October 1851, a senior employee by the name of Shafi Khan was appointed by the prime minister as the first postmaster. History Article :1884 AD, October, 20: Germany Diplomatic Representation In Iran Tags :Qajar , Naseroddin Shah , Stamp , 1882 , Post

Mirza Hossein Gholikhan, titled Sadrossaltaneh was the first Persian ambassador to New York 1909-1915 seen with his wife. He became famous as Haji Washington after he made headlines by sacrificing a lamb at Waldorf Hotel balcony! History Article :1885 AD, November, 20: Second American Minister To Persia Tags :Mirza , Gholi Khan , Wife , Persian , Ambassador , New York , Carriage , Coach , Sadrossaltaneh , Hossein Gholi Khan Nouri , Haji Washington

Iran 1890: A 1000 Toman Banknote issued by the British Imperial Bank of Persia History Article :1890 AD, March, 31: Imperial Bank Of Persia Inaugurated Tags :1890 , 1000 , Toman , Banknote , Imperial , Bank , Persia , Imperial Bank of Persia

Unknown Young Lady in Qajar outfit is sitting on a carpet and leaning on pillows on her back while smoking Hooka which is bad habit inherited from the Qajar era. The decoration shows that it was a rich building belonging to elite or royal people. History Article :1890 AD, March, 8: Shah Signs Tobbaco Concessions Tags :Qajar , Young , Lady , Hooka , Girl , Qajar Girls

Qajar girls at the Harem smoking Hooka! This bizarre smoking habit became an icon of the Naseroddin Shah era when people were pacified while the country was being sold in Great Game, an implanted culture that still lingers on. History Article :1891 AD, December, 18: The Tobacco Uprising Tags :Qajar , Harem , Hooka , Girl , Qajar Girls , Antoine Sevruguin

Qajar Mullahs Smoking Hooka in the open air, RTL: Sheikh Hadi Karbalayi, Seyed Esmail Rizi, Sheikh Mohammad Taghi Agha Najafi, Haji Agha Nurollah, Seyed Serajeddin Sadr History Article :1892 AD, May, 14: Cancellation Of Tobacco Concession Tags :Qajar , Mullah , Smoke , Hooka

Qajar Public Transportation, people travelling in carts History Article :1893 AD, May, 27: Shah Gives Firooz Region To Russia Tags :Qajar , Public , Transport

Naseroldin Shah Takhte Tavoos History Article :1896 AD, May, 1: Naseroddin Shah Assassinated Tags :Naseroddin Shah , Takhte Tavoos , Qajar , King

Qajar king Mozaffaroddin Shah is sitting in the middle of people from the royal court while leaning on a walking cane. His successor Prince Mohammad Ali Shah is seen in the back History Article :1896 AD, June, 7: Mozaffaroddin Mirza Enters Tehran Tags :Qajar , Mozaffaroddin Shah , Mohammad Ali Shah

the Assassin of the Qajar king Naseroddin Shah, Mirza Reza Kermani in chains in 1896.After months of interrogation, Kermani was executed on August 10, 1896.It marked a turning point in Iranian Constitutional Revolution. History Article :1897 AD, August, 11: Mirza Reza Kermani Hanged Tags :Qajar , Naseroddin Shah , Assassination , Mirza Reza Kermani , 1896

Askar Khan Afshar was a Persian ambassador who was sent to Paris, during the period of the Franco-Persian alliance (Qajar Dynasty). He arrived in Paris on 20 July 1808 and was able to meet Napoleon on 4 September 1808 at Château de Saint-Cloud. History Article :1900 AD, May, 14: First Iranian Competes In Olympics Tags :Qajar , Askar Khan Afshar , Ambassador , France

Assassination attempt against Qajar king Mozaffaroddin Shah while riding in his Coach in Paris on Au, 2, 1900. On his way to purchase some automobiles a French man approached the coach but before he could pull the trigger Hakimolmolk grabbed his hand. History Article :1900 AD, August, 2: Terror Plot Against Mozaffaroddin Shah Tags :Qajar , Mozaffaroddin Shah , Coach , 1900 , Assassination

Mozaffaroldin Shah seen with Seyyed Bahreyni in a hunting camp History Article :1901 AD, May, 28: The Infamous D'Arcy Agreement Signed Tags :Mozaffaroddin Shah , Hunt , Qajar , Leopard

Chief office of the Imperial Bank Persia Tehran, 1938 History Article :1902 AD, March, 30: Telegraph Line Connects India-Europe Tags :Imperial , Bank , Persia , 1938 , Transport , Street , Imperial Bank of Persia

Qajar era : Imam Khomeini during his Childhood History Article :1902 AD, September, 25: Ruhollah Khomeini Is Born Tags :Qajar , Khomeini , Child

A rare portratit of Mozaffaroddin Shah Qajar History Article :1903 AD, February, 14: Commercial Convention : A Russian Victory Tags :Mozaffaroddin Shah , Qajar , King , Kiani Crown , Moustache

A portrait of Mozaffaroddin Shah of Persia Sporting Moustache by Spy (Leslie Ward) History Article :1905 AD, September, 4: Mozaffaroddin Shah Visits Russia Tags :Mozaffaroddin Shah , Qajar , Moustache , King

Mozaffaroddin Shah Qajar Horseback History Article :1906 AD, July, 27: Constitutional Monarchy Approved Tags :Mozaffaroddin Shah , Qajar , Horseback

Naseroddin Shah Funeral Ceremony History Article :1906 AD, August, 1: Moshiroddoleh Appointed Vezir Tags :Naseroddin Shah , Qajar , Funeral , Ceremony

Qajar Majlis (Parliament ) first term Representatives History Article :1906 AD, October, 7: Majlis First Term Begins Tags :Qajar , Majlis , Parliament , Representative , First

Qajar Mokhberoddoleh: Aligholi Khan Mokhberoddoleh, one of important political figures (Vezir) during Naseroddin Shah and Mozaffaroddin Shah's reign. History Article :1906 AD, October, 8: Sanioddoleh Heads The Majlis Tags :Qajar , Mokhberoddoleh , Vezir , Politician , Nobleman

Tehran Mozaffaroddin Shah Qajar signs Constitutional Monarchy decree 1906 History Article :1906 AD, August, 17: First Iranian Parliament Is Born Tags :Tehran , Mozaffaroddin Shah , Constitutional Monarchy , 1906 , Qajar

The map of Anglo Russian Entente signed in 1907 History Article :1907 AD, August, 31: Dividing Persia:Anglo-Russian Entente Tags :Britain , Russia , Entente , 1907 , Map , Persian Gulf

Kiani Crown was used by Qajar kings. This crown was ordered by Fathali Shah. Stones used are emerald, ruby, diamond, and pearl. History Article :1907 AD, January, 20: Mohammad Ali Shah Crowned Tags :Kiani Crown , Qajar , Jewel , Fathali Shah , Museum

Tehran 1907 : Political prisoners during Constitutional Movement in Bagheshah (Shah's garden) History Article :1907 AD, August, 30: Aminossoltan Assassinated Tags :Political , Prisoner , Bagheshah , Tehran , 1907 , Constitutional Monarchy , Revolution , Chain

Qajar Majlis First Term Representatives composed of merchants, clerics, and noblemen and trusted people in front of the Sepahsalar Mosque History Article :1907 AD, June, 2: Majlis Passes Municipality/City Council Law Tags :Qajar , Majlis , First , Representative , Parliament , Constitutional Monarchy , 1906

Nematollah Boroujerdi was a supporter of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution who shot Qavamolmolk Shirazi to death on March, 7, 1908. After shooting four times, he shot himself and took his own life. History Article :1908 AD, March, 7: Qavamolmolk Assassinated In Shiraz Tags :Iranian , Nematollah Boroujerdi

Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar History Article :1908 AD, June, 23: Russians Bombard Iranian Parliament Tags :Mohammad Ali Shah , Qajar

Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar History Article :1908 AD, February, 28: Bomb Explosion Near Mohammad Ali Shah's Coach Tags :Mohammad Ali Shah , Qajar , King

Oil Well Masjed Soleyman 1908 History Article :1908 AD, May, 26: First Oil Well Drilled In Masjed Soleyman Tags :Oil , Well , Masjed Soleyman , 1908

Greeting ceremony at Bagheshah Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar is sitting on the throne: Einoddoleh, Sadroddoleh, Majdoddoleh, Salarossaltaneh, Jalaloddoleh, Ahmad Shah, Naserossaltaneh Diba, Nezamolmolk Khatib are present in uniforms History Article :1908 AD, June, 22: Cossack Commander In Charge of Tehran Tags :Qajar , Mohammad Ali Shah , Bagheshah , Garden , Throne , Einoddoleh

Sheikh Fazlollah Nouri Hanging Execution History Article :1908 AD, November, 13: Sheikh Fazlollah Hanged Tags :Sheikh Fazlollah Nouri , Hanging , Execution , Constitutional Monarchy , Revolution

Howard Baskerville Bust Tabriz History Article :1909 AD, April, 19: American Teacher Killed In Tabriz Tags :Howard Baskerville , Bust , Tabriz , American , Constitutional Monarchy , Martyr

Representatives from Majles (Parliament) Second Term History Article :1909 AD, November, 15: Majlis Second Term Begins Tags :Second , Majlis , Parliament

Unrest in Tehran in front of the Majlis Parliament Tehran / Soldiers History Article :1909 AD, July, 1: Regulations For Second Parliament Elections Tags :Majlis , Parliament , Tehran , Unrest , Soldier

Persian Qajar Woman Pilgrim strapped to her mule she is jolted closely veiled upon arrival at the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad History Article :1909 AD, February, 13: Yepram Khan Leads The Uprising Tags :Persian , Qajar , Woman , Pilgrim , Hijab , Horse , Iranian Woman

Young Qajar king Ahmad Shah fully Decorated with a sword, medallions, and jewels in a uniform. This is a very good example of a development in photography in Iran. The light and contrast are perfect and every detail is well captured. History Article :1909 AD, July, 23: Ahmad Qajar Leaves Russian Embassy Tags :Qajar , Ahmad Shah , Sword , Medallion , Hat

Qajar Mohammad Ali Shah wearing a feather hat, medallions and holding on to his sword. No matter how many royal photos he took, he was never accepted as king and became history as a Russian puppet. History Article :1909 AD, July, 16: Shah Seeks Refuge At Russian Embassy Tags :Qajar , Mohammad Ali Shah , Sword

Eleven year old Qajar Prince Ahmad Mirza Shah. Ahmad Shah succeeded his father Mohammad Ali Shah to the throne after he sought refugee at the Russian embassy on July, 16, 1909; to become the last Qajar ruler of Iran. History Article :1909 AD, November, 22: 13 Year Old Becomes Last Qajar King Tags :Qajar , Prince , Ahmad Shah , Mirza , Shah , 1909

Road and Railroad bridge built over the Rhada river near the oil fields History Article :1909 AD, April, 14: British Persian Petroleum Company Registered Tags :Railway , Bridge , Oil , Field , Train , Transport

The bodyguard of Persian Consulate 1910 US History Article :1910 AD, May, 26: Newspapers Banned Tags :Guard , Persian , Consulate , 1910 , US

Qajar era Iranian Jews special gathering in front of Jewish (Kalimi) synagogue History Article :1910 AD, October, 30: Shiraz Blood Libel Tags :Qajar , Iranian , Jew , Synagogue

A poster showing Tehran conquest, a decisive victory for Constitutional Monarchy Movement History Article :1910 AD, March, 19: Sattar Khan And Bagher Khan Depart For Tehran Tags :Tehran , Victory , Constitutional Monarchy , Painting , Poster , 1909 , Sardar Asad , Mohammad Vali Khan Tonekaboni

Young Ahmad Shah ý(Jan, 21, 1898 – Feb, 21 1930), the last Qajar king seen in Majlis (Parliament) He ascended the throne at the age of 13. He was Shah of Iran (Persia) from Jul, 16, 1909, to Oct, 31, 1925. History Article :1911 AD, February, 3: First Head Of Parliament Assassinated Tags :Ahmad Shah , Qajar , Parliament , Majlis

Garden palace Maku, West Azerbaijan was built during Mozaffaroddin Shah's reign in the middle of a garden History Article :1911 AD, November, 28: Second Russian Ultimatum Tags :Garden , Palace , Maku , West , Azarbaijan , Qajar , Mozaffaroddin Shah

American Morgan Shuster who was employed by Iranian government to modernize tax system. History Article :1911 AD, July, 17: Russia Pops Up Puppet Shah Tags :Morgan Shuster , American

Morgan Shuster Atabak Palace Tehran History Article :1911 AD, May, 7: Morgan Shuster Comes To Iran Tags :Morgan Shuster , Atabak , Palace , Tehran , American

A Caravan is passing the Qajar era Rasht Tehran Road. Built in Jan, 1899, it connected Pir-Bazar to Qazvin and Tehran. The journey took 72-80 hours, a week in bad weather conditions for that many teahouses (Khahvekhaneh) were available for travellers. History Article :1911 AD, September, 20: Nobel Brothers Rasht Pipeline Tags :Qajar , Rasht , Tehran , Road , Caravan , Horse , Travel , Transport

Russian Cossacks greet the imperial Qajar coach Iran 1910 History Article :1911 AD, July, 29: Shah Wanted, Dead Or Alive Tags :Russia , Cossack , Iran , 1910 , Soldier , Russian

Fourteen year old Ahmad Mirza Shah Qajar Sahinshah (king of kings) at the head of his army 1912 History Article :1912 AD, May, 6: Salaroddoleh Uprising Tags :Ahmad Shah , Qajar , Sahanshah , 1912 , King

The Russian cannon bullet that penetrated the dome in Imam Reza Shrine in 1912, Mashhad Museum History Article :1912 AD, March, 30: Russians Bombard Imam Reza's Shrine Tags :Cannon , Museum , Imam Reza , 1912 , Bullet , Khorasan

Parade of Indian Cavalry in Shiraz 1912. History Article :1912 AD, February, 7: British Telegram Changes Soviet Stance Tags :Shiraz , 1912 , Parade , Indian , Cavalry

Workers having a break at the Abadan Refinery 1913 History Article :1913 AD, February, 6: Russians Acquire Railway Concessions Tags :Abadan , Refinery , 1913 , Oil , Qajar , Khuzestan , Abadan Refinery

Two Englishmen and four citizens of Yazd showing off their bicycles History Article :1913 AD, April, 5: Earthquake Devastates Boinzahra Tags :English , Yazd , Bicycle

Ahmad Shah Qajar Europe History Article :1914 AD, April, 14: Borrowing For Coronation Ceremony Tags :Ahmad Shah , Qajar , Europe , Trip

Karoon River: A Boat sails towards Shushtar 1914 History Article :1914 AD, May, 20: British Royal Navy Invests In Iran Tags :Karoon , River , Boat , Shushtar , 1914 , Khuzestan

Qajar Sharafoddoleh was the representative of Tabriz in first Majlis term from Tabriz during the Constitutional Monarchy Movement. Full name :Mirza Ebrahim Khan Kalantari Baghmisheh (b. 1856, died March, 23, 1932) History Article :1914 AD, December, 6: Majlis Third Term Begins Tags :Qajar , Sharafoddoleh , Majlis , Constitutional Monarchy

Colonel Pesyan History Article :1915 AD, November, 21: Colonel Pesyan Takes Back Hamedan Tags :Colonel Pesyan , Army , Military

Iranian anti-colonial hero Rais Ali Delvari and his comrades, He was the leader of the Tangestan resistance fighters who relentlessly fought against the British occupation of Iran during the World War I. History Article :1915 AD, September, 3: Rais Ali Delvari Assassinated Tags :Iranian , Rais Ali Delvari , Tangestan , World War I

Last Qajar King Ahmad Shah. Ahmad Shah was the last Qajar king who ascended the throne at the age of 13. Ahmad Shah Qajar ý(Jan, 21, 1898 – Feb, 21 1930) was Shah of Iran (Persia) from Jul, 16, 1909, to Oct, 31, 1925. History Article :1915 AD, November, 15: Moving The Capital To Isfahan: Shah Undecided Tags :Qajar , King , Ahmad Shah

A 1916 Illustration from a French Magazine (Le petite Journal) shows Russian cossack army in Isfahan.As usual Iran's declaration of neutrality before the World War I was not honored by invading Russia and Britain. History Article :1916 AD, February, 25: Russians Occupy Kermanshah Tags :Isfahan , Russian , Army , 1916 , Illustration , French , Magazine , Cossack

Young Qajar king Ahmad Shah standing in Uniforms. He's holding on to a sword adorn with jewels. A medallion is on his chest and a light hat with feathers on top which was used instead of the 2.5kg Kiani Crown is seen on his head. History Article :1916 AD, August, 20: Ahmad Shah Urged To Stay In Tehran Tags :Qajar , Ahmad Shah , Uniform , Sword , Jewel

Hunting : Young Ahmad Shah poses with dead jaguar History Article :1917 AD, May, 29: Alaossaltaneh Announces His Cabinet Of Ministers Tags :Ahmad , Shah , Hunt , Sports , Qajar , Leopard

Iranian Cavalry 1930s History Article :1917 AD, March, 29: Iran Acknowledges British Military Presence Tags :Iranian , Cavalry , 1930s , Horse , Soldier , Army

Qajar Ahmad Shah Ceremony History Article :1917 AD, May, 15: Demonstrations Against Prime Minister Tags :Qajar , Ahmad Shah , Ceremony , King , Coronation

PM Vosooghoddoleh History Article :1917 AD, December, 14: USSR Nullifies Treaties Imposed On Iran Tags :Vosooghoddoleh , Qajar , Prime Minister

Darvazeh Shemiran 1900s Winter History Article :1918 AD, July, 13: Execution Of 14 Iranian Officers By The British Tags :Darvazeh , Shemiran , 1900s , Winter , Darvazeh Shemiran

Vagon Asbi: Horse wagon late Qajar period History Article :1918 AD, September, 24: Civil Registration Office Founded Tags :Horse , Wagon , Qajar , Transport , Carriage

Boats row along remains of a deserted harbour in Caspian Sea History Article :1919 AD, July, 20: Russian Obtains Fishery Concession Tags :Boat , Caspian , Sea , Harbor

Reza Khan poses with a machine gun as Major in Hamedan in 1919 History Article :1919 AD, August, 9: Iran-Britain Treaty Signed Secretly Tags :Reza Khan , Machine , Gun , Army

A panaroma view of the Abadan Port seen from a tanker in the Persian Gulf History Article :1920 AD, December, 22: Armitage Settles Iran-Britain Disputes Tags :Abadan , Port , Persian Gulf , Khuzestan , Abadan Refinery

Mirza Kouchak Khan Jangali, the leader of the Jungle Movement of Gilan near his Kasma headquarters.The Jungle movement was a rebellion against the Qajar rule as an extension of Constitutional Monarchy Revolution from 1914 to 1921. History Article :1920 AD, June, 7: Red Revolution Committee Of Gilan Founded Tags :Gilan , Kasma , Mirza Kouchak Khan , Jungle Movement

Mosadegh's youth as governor of the Fars province History Article :1920 AD, December, 2: British Warning To Iran Tags :Mosaddegh , Fars , Governor , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Tabriz American Memorial School 42th term opening on Aug, 30,1923.Established in Tabriz in 1881 as a prominent school of its kind. the school was renamed Parvin High School after the World War II. History Article :1920 AD, July, 8: Khiabani Uprising In Tabriz Tags :Tabriz , American , School , 1923 , American Memorial School in Tabriz

1920 Abadan Refinery 1300 History Article :1921 AD, June, 22: Majlis Denounces British Colonial Agreement Tags :1920 , Abadan , Refinery , Oil , Petroleum , Abadan Refinery

Eleven times Iranian prime minister, Ahmad Qavam AKA Ghavamossaltaneh History Article :1921 AD, April, 2: Ahmad Ghavam Arrested Tags :Ahmad , Qavam , Ghavamossaltaneh , Qajar , Pahlavi

Darvazeh Ghazvin Gate of Tehran 1900s History Article :1921 AD, February, 26: USSR Signs Friendship Treaty With Iran Tags :Darvazeh , Qazvin , Gate , 1900s

Darvazeh Ghazvin Gate of Tehran History Article :1921 AD, October, 2: Colonel Pesyan Killed Tags :Darvazeh , Qazvin , Gate , Tehran

Darvazeh Shemiran 1900s: one of many gates of Tehran History Article :1921 AD, April, 11: Soviets Name Greater Khorasan as Turkestan Tags :Darvazeh , Shemiran , 1900s

Inside Golestan Palace History Article :1921 AD, June, 21: Majlis Fourth Term Begins Tags :Golestan Palace , Gulistan

Mossadegh at the junta court History Article :1921 AD, November, 21: Standard Oil Deal Approved Tags :Mosaddegh , Junta , Court , Coup , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Reza Khan seen as the guard at the Embassy of Netherlands History Article :1921 AD, April, 30: British General Ironside Leaves Iran Tags :Pahlavi , Shah , Reza Khan , Holland , Embassy

Tehran: The mansion of Qajar Vezir Ghavamossaltaneh who survived through Pahlavi reign too. Ghavamossaltaneh is getting in his car. The house has turned into Abgineh Musum. History Article :1921 AD, August, 24: Wanted : Colonel Pesyan Tags :Tehran , Ghavamossaltaneh , Abgineh Museum , Qajar , Vezir , Prime Minister

Tehran Lalezar 1944 History Article :1921 AD, February, 21: The Coup d'état Of Reza Khan Tags :Tehran , Lalezar , 1944 , Street

Coup Cabinet Reza Khan (first left) 1921 History Article :1922 AD, June, 17: Ghavam Appointed Prime Minister Tags :Coup , Cabinet , Reza Khan , 1921 , Minister , Seyyed Ziaoddin Tabatabayi

Mirza Kouchak Khan Jangali History Article :1922 AD, December, 2: Warlord Of Jungle Decapitated Tags :Mirza Kouchak Khan , Jangal , Jungle Movement

Qom: Saint Masoumeh Mausoleum at Night. She was the sister of Imam Reza. History Article :1922 AD, March, 24: Cleric School Founded In Qom Tags :Qom , Saint , Masoumeh , Mausoleum , Night , Imam Reza , Islamic

A caravan transporting oil on horseback in deserts of Iran History Article :1923 AD, December, 20: Oil Deal Signed With Sinclair Tags :Caravan , Transport , Oil , Horseback , Desert

Reza Khan seen in the Savadkoohi Brigade History Article :1923 AD, October, 25: Sardar Sepah Becomes Prime Minister Tags :Reza Khan , Savadkooh , Brigade , Qajar

Girl Students from a primary school in 1923 History Article :1923 AD, February, 15: Mostofiolmamalek Becomes Prime Minister Tags :Tehran , Girl , Primary , School , 1923 , Student

1924 Workers seen during an oil well drilling operation (1304) History Article :1924 AD, February, 11: Majlis Fifth Term Begins Tags :1924 , Oil , Well , Drill

An artist rendering of Babek Khorramdin depicts itself as a magnificient Statue in Nakhjevan. It's a nice work although the outfit resembles more like greek armor rather than what Iranian warriors used to wear. History Article :1924 AD, February, 9: Nakhjevan Declares Independence Tags :Nakhjevan , Babak Khorramdin , Statue

Pumping Station and Power Plant in the background parts of the Oil facilities History Article :1924 AD, July, 8: North Petroleum Decree Approved Tags :Qajar , Pump , Station , Power , Plant , Oil

The tomb of Robert Imbrie in Arlington Cemetry, TX, USA History Article :1924 AD, July, 18: Mob Murders U. S. Vice Consul In Tehran Tags :Robert Imbrie , Arlington , Cemetery , US , Officer

1900 Darvazeh Tehran Gate : One of many entrances to the city History Article :1925 AD, April, 5: Mohammad Ali Shah Dies In Italy Tags :1900 , Darvazeh , Tehran , Gate

1925 Ghashghayi tribe in their Winter tent hosting members of the oil Company History Article :1925 AD, January, 1: Soviets Play Game Of Geography Tags :1925 , Tent , Winter , Camp , Company , Ghashghayi

Mazandaran Savadkooh Veresk Bridge History Article :1925 AD, May, 22: State Monopoly On Sugar Tags :Mazandaran , Savadkooh , Veresk , Bridge , Pahlavi

Reza Khan seen with his children Shams, Ashraf and Mohammad Reza. Reza Khan's second wife Tajolmolouk gave birth to four children. History Article :1925 AD, December, 12: The Qajar Dynasty Overthrown Tags :Reza Khan , Ashraf , Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Shams Pahlavi

Tehran Pahlavi era Doshantappeh airport a two wing airplane from 1930s. Iran Air Force was one of the top priority organizations, specially when young Mohammad Reza Shah got his pilot license from the chief commander of the IAF. History Article :1925 AD, February, 25: First Fully Trained Iranian Pilots Tags :Tehran , Pahlavi , Doshan Tappeh , Plane , 1930s

Pahlavi Dynasty (1926 - 1979) AD Colonel Ahmad Nakhjavan earned the title to be the first IIAF pilot to fly a Breguet 19 airplane marked with Iranian flag and logo from Paris and arrive at Ghaleh Morghi Airbase of Tehran on Feb, 24, 1926. History Article :1926 AD, February, 24: First IIAF Pilot Flies From Paris To Tehran Tags :Iranian , Ahmad Nakhjevan , IIAF , 1335 , Pilot

Iranian Embassy Ankara 1944 :LIFE History Article :1926 AD, April, 22: Iran-Turkey Sign Friendship Treaty Tags :Embassy , Ankara , 1944 , Turkey

The old Majles (Parliament) Entrance with statues of 2 lions holding swords History Article :1926 AD, January, 30: Majlis Library Inaugurated Tags :Majlis , Entrance , Lion , Sword

First Qajar Interim Government Cabinet of ministers headed by Sepahdar Tonekaboni. There were two son-in-laws of Mozaffaroddin Shah: Farmanfarma and Sanioddoleh among them History Article :1926 AD, September, 19: Sepahdar Tonekaboni Commits Suicide Tags :Qajar , Interim , Government , Cabinet , Sepahdar Tonekaboni , Constitutional Monarchy

Reza Shah takes oath at the Majlis History Article :1926 AD, July, 10: Majlis Sixth Term Begins Tags :Reza Shah , Majlis , Pahlavi , Parliament , Baharestan

Reza Shah on the throne. Self crowned coronation ceremony History Article :1926 AD, April, 25: Reza Khan Becomes Reza Shah Tags :Reza Shah , Coronation , Ceremony , Pahlavi

Khuzestan 1929: Reza Shah's automobile passes the Karoon River on the boats tied together. Despite its huge mineral wealth and natural resources, the area remained backwards due to British imperialistic policies. History Article :1927 AD, February, 22: First Fatal Car Accident In Iran Tags :Khuzestan , Karoon , River , 1929 , Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Car , Iranian Flag , Old Cars

Pahlavi Bank Melli Branches 1.Sari 2.Bandar Gaz 3.Tabriz 4.Shahi 5.Qazvin 6.Markazi History Article :1927 AD, May, 5: Majlis Approves National Banking Bill Tags :Pahlavi , Bank Melli , Branch , Sari , Bandar Gaz , Tabriz , Shahi , Qazvin , Markazi

A caravan of horses, donkeys and mules carry the heavy load in front of the Majlis (parliament) around 1927. Iranian flags and two photos most probably from Reza Shah show a special event maybe acknowledging the Pahlavi dynasty founded in 1926. History Article :1927 AD, May, 9: Cancellation Of Capitulation Rights Tags :Tehran , Majlis , Horse , Reza Shah , Pahlavi , 1927

Bank Melli (National Bank) Iran 1946, the first national Iranian bank. The bank was established in 1927 by the order of the Majlis (the Iranian Parliament) and since then has consistently been one of the most influential Iranian banks. History Article :1928 AD, September, 11: Bank Melli Officially Inaugurated Tags :Iran , National , Bank Melli , 1946 , Street

Iranian in their traditional Qajar costumes in a bakery(Sangaki) making traditional bread named Sangak which is baked on a bed of small stones. History Article :1928 AD, December, 27: Majlis Passes Dress Code Tags :Iranian , Traditional , Bread , Costume

An old car passing by the historical Majlis Parliament building Tehran Baharestan History Article :1928 AD, October, 6: Majlis Seventh Term Begins Tags :Majlis , Parliament , Tehran , Baharestan , Car , Square , Old Cars

Iran Baastan National Museum /Tehran. The oldest objects on display date back to prehistoric eras. There is a three dimensional map at the entrance of the first Building on which one can see all parts of historical Iran. History Article :1928 AD, December, 19: Frenchman In Charge Of Cultural Heritage Tags :National , Ancient Iran Museum , Tehran

Tehran Ghaleh Morghi Airbase 1923-1924. F13 Junkers were first airplanes sent to Iran. The man standing is Colonel Ahmad Khan Nakhjevan. These planes mostly used for air transportation between Tehran and other major cities operated under Junkers Company. History Article :1929 AD, April, 27: German Company Acquires Air Postal Concessions Tags :Tehran , Ghaleh Morghi , Junkers , Lufthansa , 1924 , Ahmad Nakhjevan

Illustration of a British Pirate battleship attachking Bandar Abbas on the Persian Gulf. Starting from the 16th centuriy, Europeans mastered naval navigation and plundered America and Africa and left them in misery. The Persian Gult was an exception. History Article :1930 AD, February, 24: British Flags On Iranian Islands Tags :Bandar Abbas , Persian Gulf , British , Pirate , Warship

Reza Shah Pahlavi and a group of officers testing first Iran made Mauser rifles in 1932 History Article :1930 AD, January, 27: Mauser Becomes Iran's Rifle Tags :Pahlavi , Reza Shah , Mauser , 1932

Representative from Parliament (Majlis) eighth term History Article :1930 AD, December, 15: Majlis Eighth Term Begins Tags :Parliament , Majlis , Eight , Representative

The last Qajar king Ahmad Shah is wearing an european style jacket and tie and a hat. It is interesting to know that one of the four speakers in the Majlis against the motion to depose Ahmad Shah was Mossadegh, History Article :1930 AD, February, 28: Ahmad Shah Dies In Paris Tags :Qajar , Ahmad Shah , Tie

Rhagae Abdolazim Museum All Pahlavi Money banknotes History Article :1930 AD, March, 18: Iran Switches To Rial Tags :Rhagae , Abdolazim , Museum , Pahlavi , Money , Banknote

Tehran Toopkhaneh/Sepah Square 1930s. The building belonged to the Imperial Bank of Persia is seen on the east side of the square. Fortunately it is still remaining quite in shape to this date and is operated by Bank Tejarat of Iran. History Article :1930 AD, May, 10: First School Of Cinema Opens In Tehran Tags :Tehran , Toopkhaneh , Square , 1930s , Imperial Bank of Persia

A street packed with crowd, cars and carriages, gives a nice glimpse at Historical Tehran during 1930s History Article :1931 AD, April, 6: Political Police Organization Founded Tags :1930s , Street , Car , Traffic , Transport , Old Cars

Female students gather at Tehran University central Library in 1978 before the revolution. History Article :1931 AD, March, 31: Tehran University Foundation Step Tags :Tehran , University , Library , 1970s , Tehran University , Iranian Woman , Girl , Female

Historical Tehran: Oldest photo from Bank Melli (National) of Iran History Article :1932 AD, March, 13: Bank Melli Authorized To Publish Banknotes Tags :Bank Melli , Iran , Money , Bank , Tehran

Inscription of Xerxes The Great in Van Citadel in Turkey on a smoothed section of the rock face, some 20 meters above the ground near the fortress. The niche was originally carved out by Xerxes' father Dariush the Great. History Article :1932 AD, January, 23: Iran–Turkey Sign Non-aggression Treaty Tags :Xerxes , Inscription , Van , Turkey , Achaemenid

Majlis Parliament Tehran, a passerby takes a souvenir photograph. Before the Islamic Revolution, Majlis was also the name of the lower house of the Iranian Legislature from 1906 to 1979, the upper house being the Senate. History Article :1933 AD, March, 15: Majlis Ninth Term Begins Tags :Majlis , Parliament , Tehran , Souvenir

Cabinet of Prime Minister Mohammad Ali Foroughi in Majlis 1934 (Foroughi, Jam, Davar, Hassan-Ali Mansour, Sadr, Nezamedin Hekmat, Ali Alsghar Hekmat, Gen. Ahmad Nakhjavan, Morteza Gholi Bayat, Mozaffar Alam, Soheyli) History Article :1933 AD, May, 28: Majlis Ratifies New Oil Agreement Tags :Tehran , Majlis , 1934 , Mohammad-Ali Foroughi , Hassan-Ali Mansur , Mohsen Sadr , Ahmad Nakhjevan , Morteza Gholi Bayat , Mozaffar Alam , Ali Soheili

The Post Telegraph Building in Toopkhaneh , a major town square and a neighborhood in the south of the central district of Tehran in 1950s. The beautiful historical building was destroyed and replaced by an ugly rectangular piece of junk. History Article :1933 AD, July, 29: Post Office Building Completed Tags :Tehran , Toopkhaneh , Square , Post , Telegraph , Building

Famous Persian poet Ferdowsi's Statue in his Mausoleum in Toos History Article :1934 AD, May, 3: No Foreign Words In Formal Communications Tags :Ferdowsi , Statue , Mausoleum , Toos , Khorasan , Persian , Poet , Ferdowsi Statues

Reza Shah adored the Turkish leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk as the founder of modern Turkey History Article :1934 AD, June, 11: Reza Shah Visits Turkey Tags :Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Ataturk , Turkey

Cabinet of Prime Minister Mohammad Ali Foroughi in Majlis 1934 (Foroughi, Jam, Davar, Hassan-Ali Mansour, Sadr, Nezamedin Hekmat, Ali Alsghar Hekmat, Gen. Ahmad Nakhjavan, Morteza Gholi Bayat, Mozaffar Alam, Soheyli) History Article :1934 AD, August, 10: Pars News Agency Founded Tags :Tehran , Majlis , 1934 , Mohammad-Ali Foroughi , Hassan-Ali Mansur , Mohsen Sadr , Ahmad Nakhjevan , Morteza Gholi Bayat , Mozaffar Alam , Ali Soheili

German Dr Hjalmar Schacht served as the Currency Commissioner and President of the Reichsbank under the Weimar Republic. He travelled twice to Iran as an economic advisor and proposed his famous economic plan without petroleum. History Article :1935 AD, November, 11: Dr. Schacht Visits Tehran Tags :German , Hjalmar Schacht

Reza Shah 500 Irls History Article :1935 AD, December, 1: Reza Shah Dismisses Prime Minister Tags :Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Shah , Banknote , Bank Melli Iran

Reza Shah Cabinet Ministers History Article :1935 AD, June, 15: Majlis Tenth Term Begins Tags :Reza , Shah , Cabinet , Minister , Reza Shah , Pahlavi

TIME cover 09-08-1941 of Iranian leader Reza Shah Pahlavi History Article :1935 AD, March, 22: Persia Shall Be Called Iran Tags :Reza Shah , Pahlavi , 1941 , TIME , Magazine

The royal court of Ahmad Shah, the last Qajar king (third from right) and Reza Khan (third from left) who was later to establish Pahlavi dynasty History Article :1936 AD, March, 31: Thrusting U. S. Into Diplomatic Limbo Tags :Ahmad Shah , Reza Khan , Qajar

The historical White Bridge of Ahvaz was inaugurated in 1936. The lead engineer was a German who passed away during the construction but his wife continued his work despite all problems and completed the project as expected. History Article :1936 AD, September, 21: White Bridge of Ahvaz Completed Tags :Ahvaz , Bridge , White Bridge of Ahvaz , Karun

Book Cover: Iran and the rise of Reza Shah by Cyrus Ghani: From Qajar collapse to Pahlavi power History Article :1936 AD, February, 16: Relations With The U.S.A. Suspended Tags :Book , Reza Pahlavi , Shah

Boats by the Sheikh Khazal Palace History Article :1936 AD, August, 5: Sheikh Khazal Dies In Custody Tags :Khazal , Palace , River , Boat , Sheikh

Olive trees oversee the Island in the middle of the Manjil Dam in Gilan province of Iran, 2010. The Manjil Dam is built on the intersection of the Qezel Owzan (Sefidrood) and Shahrood rivers near the city of Manjil History Article :1936 AD, October, 17: Foundation of The Ministry of Energy Tags :Manjil , Dam , Island , Gilan , 2010 , Manjil Dam

The Veresk Bridge under Construction: During WWII, it was known as the Pol-e Piroozi ("The bridge of victory")åÝ stands at 110 m tall and its arch measures 66 m long. The bridge serves the Trans-Iranian Railway network in Northern Iran. History Article :1936 AD, April, 12: Veresk Bridge Inaugurated Tags :Mazandaran , Veresk Bridge , Construction , 1936

Reza Shah and his son Mohammadreza visit school children after fifting veil History Article :1936 AD, January, 8: Reza Shah Bans Hijab Tags :Reza Shah , Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Shah , Lift , Veil , Unveil

1900 Meydan Sepah Square History Article :1937 AD, December, 29: Iran Ships Opium To Japan Tags :1900 , Meydan , Sepah , Square

Site of Iranian oil refineries in Khuzestan province History Article :1937 AD, February, 4: Parliament Ratifies Amiranian Deal Tags :Refinery , Khuzestan , Oil

Legendary Kiani Hero Arash the Archer in Saadabad complex of Tehran. The amazing figures that decorated the Iranian history of bravery and manhood are intensively becoming themes of movies, 3D games, digital arts and animations. History Article :1937 AD, July, 8: Saadabad Treaty Signed Tags :Kiani , Hero , Arash , Archer , Statue , Tehran , Saadabad

Qajar diplomats Musa Nuri-esfandiari (Iran’s Ambassador to Berlin), Hossein Esfandiari AKA Mohtashamossaltaneh Majlis Speaker meet with Adof Hitler in Berlin in 1937. Mohtashamossaltaneh was on the way to attend coronation of George VI of England History Article :1937 AD, January, 18: Iran Withdraws Minister From Paris Tags :Qajar , Mohtashamossaltaneh , Hitler , Berlin , 1937 , Nazi

Soldiers look on Shah's Mercedes History Article :1937 AD, September, 11: Majlis Eleventh Term Begins Tags :Shah , Mercedes , Soldier , Transport , Gothic , British , Embassy

Mazandaran Savadkooh : A beautiful view from the historical Veresk Bridge History Article :1938 AD, August, 18: Trans-Iranian Railway Completed Tags :Mazandaran , Savadkooh , Veresk , Bridge

1900 Meydan Hasanabad Square History Article :1939 AD, October, 29: PM Daftari Presents His Cabinet Tags :1900 , Meydan , Hasanabad , Square

Abadan Institute Technology History Article :1939 AD, September, 23: Abadan Institute Of Technology Founded Tags :Abadan , Institute , Technology , British , Khuzestan , Petroleum University of Technology

Iranian Farrokhi Yazdi History Article :1939 AD, October, 18: Reza Shah Kills Farrokhi Yazdi Tags :Iranian , Mohammad Farrokhi Yazdi

Pahlavi Reza Shah takes Oath during a Ceremony Majlis Moassesan (Founders Parliament). The Constitutional Monarchy obliged the king to take his power from the parliament, however Reza Shah took the path to become a despot. History Article :1939 AD, October, 25: Majlis Twelveth Terms Begins Tags :Pahlavi , Reza Shah , Ceremony , Oath , Majlis , Constitutional Monarchy

Queen Fouziye Fawzia History Article :1939 AD, March, 15: Prince Of Persia Marries Egyptian Fawzia Tags :Queen , Fouziyeh , Egypt

On June, 26, 1941 Iran Declared Neutrality At WWII but Allied Powers Invade Iran in August and plundered the country. American Airplanes in Abadan airfield are ready to be delivered to USSR on a loan to own basis. History Article :1940 AD, March, 3: Britain Refuses Selling Airplanes To Iran Tags :Abadan , American , Airplane , World War II , War , US , USSR , 1941 , Plane

Iranian politician Rajab Ali Mansour aka MansurolMolk, (1895 - 8 December 1974 in Tehran) was a Prime Minister of Iran twice. He was the father of Hasan Ali Mansour.Born in Tehran, he served as an unpopular Governor of Khorasan and Azarbaijan provinces, History Article :1940 AD, June, 25: Mansour Appointed Prime Minister Tags :Iranian , , Rajabali Mansour

Mossadegh the leader of Nationalization of Oil Movement living in exile, under house arrest in Ahmadabad. Putting political opposition under house arrest has become a tradition presented to the Iranian society by CIA backed coup of 1953. History Article :1940 AD, December, 4: Mosaddegh Sent To Exile In Ahmadabad Tags :Mosaddegh , Ahmadabad , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

The first radio station building in Tehran 1941 History Article :1940 AD, April, 24: Radio Tehran Founded Tags :Radio , Tehran , Building , 1941

Reza Shah Pahlavi Uniform History Article :1940 AD, February, 1: Iran Offers Alliance To Britain Tags :Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Uniform

1941 Saadi Street Tehran History Article :1941 AD, November, 13: Majlis Thirteenth Terms Begins Tags :1941 , Saadi , Street , Tehran , Traffic , Transport , People , Car , Old Cars

World War II: British occupation forces enter Abadan refinery. The British colonial establishment has a racist aristocratic attitude towards other nations giving themselves the right to kill, steal, spy and justify any wrongdoing in the name of the queen. History Article :1941 AD, June, 26: Iran Declares Neutrality At WWII Tags :Abadan , British , Occupation , Soldier , Army , World War II , Refinery , Occupation , Khuzestan , 1941 , Abadan Refinery

Mohammad Ali Foroughi Zoka-ol-Molk (1877 – 1942) was a teacher, diplomat, writer, politician and Prime Minister of Iran. Foroughi is known to have been a freemason, instrumental in installation of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi proclaimed as king after Reza Shah. History Article :1941 AD, September, 21: Foroughi Becomes Prime Minister Again Tags :Iranian , Mohammad Ali Foroughi

Iranian politician Rajabali Mansour while he was the governor of Azaerbaijan.Born in Tehran, he also served as Governor of Khorasan, and as Ambassador to Italy, The Vatican, Turkey, and served twice as Prime Minister and six times as cabinet Minister. History Article :1941 AD, August, 27: PM Mansour Forced To Resign Tags :Iranian , Rajabali Mansour

A border post over the Jolfa-Nakhjevan Bridge over the Aras River that connects two sides of Azerbaijan by railway built during Reza Shah's reign. It became the scene of a fiece fighting between 3 Iranian guards and the Red Army in 1941. History Article :1941 AD, August, 25: 3 Iranians Stop The Red Army Tags :Jolfa , Nakhjevan , Bridge , Railway , Aras River

Reza Shah Pahlavi's Navy Drown by a sting attack from the British during the World War II History Article :1941 AD, August, 25: Allied Powers Invade Iran Tags :Pahlavi , Navy , Drown , 1941 , Reza Shah

Pahlavi era : Reza Shah listens to a report by his army Commanders. General Zargham. History Article :1941 AD, September, 18: Reza Shah Helps Germans Escape Tags :Pahlavi , Reza Shah , Commander , Officer , Soldier

The Qajar Cabinet of ministers in 1923 with Sardar Sepah, later known as Reza Shah as PM & Minister of War, Mohammad-Ali Foroughi (Zokaolmolk), Adibossaltaneh, Sardar Asad, Sardar Moazzam, Amir Eqtedar. History Article :1941 AD, December, 6: Foroughi Presents New Cabinet Of Ministers Tags :Qajar , Cabinet , Sardar Sepah , 1923 , Reza Shah , Mosharolmolk , Mosharoddoleh , Mohammad-Ali Foroughi , Adibossaltaneh , Sardar Asad , Sardar Moazzam , Amir Eqtedar

A photo of Reza Shah in civil suits during last years of his life History Article :1941 AD, September, 16: Reza Shah Resigns Tags :Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Shah , Last

A historical image of the Toopkhane (Artillery) Square and the Municipality in Tehran History Article :1941 AD, July, 8: Statistics Of Foreign Nationals Tags :Toopkhaneh , Square , Municipality , Tehran

World War II: British and Soviet Occupation of Iran in 1941. In 2009, the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that his country suffered during the invasions during World War II, and that he would stand to the end to get full compensation. History Article :1941 AD, September, 16: Iran Cuts Ties With Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, Hungary Tags :World War II , British , Occupation , Iran , 1941

1900 darvazeh Shemiran Gate History Article :1942 AD, December, 24: Mandatory Education Draft Presented To Parliament Tags :1900 , Darvazeh , Shemiran , Gate

1900 Meydan Ghazvin Square History Article :1942 AD, November, 1: German Spy Network Busted Tags :1940s , Meydan , Qazvin , Square

The British Imperial Bank Persia, later known as Bank Bazargani Tehran, 1942 History Article :1942 AD, May, 26: Iran / U.K. Trade Treaty Tags :1942 , Imperial , Bank , Persia , Street , Car , Imperial Bank of Persia , Old Cars

People gathering at Baharestan Square History Article :1942 AD, December, 8: Bread Riots Emerge In Tehran Tags :Baharestan , Square , People

Pahlavi Mesbahzadeh Shah Farah Norooz History Article :1942 AD, March, 10: Kayhan Newspaper Founded Tags :Pahlavi , Mostafa Mesbahzadeh , Mohammad Reza Shah , Norooz , Farah Diba , Tiara

Famous Iranian poet Saadi Mausoleum in Shiraz built in 1942 History Article :1942 AD, March, 10: US Approves Iran Aid Package Tags :Saadi , Mausoleum , Shiraz , 1942

Tehran Darvazeh Dowlat : Modern style encountering Traditional school of thought. History Article :1942 AD, September, 27: U.S. Founds Iranian Military Mission Tags :Tehran , Darvazeh , Dowlat , Modern , Traditional

A very nice picture from Tehran's Hasanabad Square : Cars and horse Carriages line up for passengers, Passage to 20th century machines is visible. History Article :1942 AD, March, 9: Soheili Becomes Prime Minister Tags :Tehran , Hasanabad , Square , Car , Carriage , Modern , Traditional

Different means of postal delivery are on display at Tehran's ICT Museum. A blue Bicycle, a horse carriage, a Tricycle postal car, and a Plane at service in Mehrshar of Karaj, are fragments of a network of hard-work and dedication. History Article :1942 AD, February, 23: Iran Asks Resumption Of Postal Flights Tags :Tehran , ICT Museum , Tricycle , Plane , Bicycle , Chapar

1900 Darvazeh Ghazvin Gate History Article :1943 AD, December, 1: The Tehran Declaration 1943 Tags :1900 , Darvazeh , Qazvin , Gate

The commemorative plaque installed in the chapel of the Sisters of Charity by the Polish community in lsfahan on October 7, 1943 History Article :1943 AD, September, 9: Iran Declares War On Germany Tags :Honor , Chapel , Sister , Polish , Community , lsfahan , 1943 , Refuge

Iran was occupied by Allied Powers during WWII. A convoy of trucks is hauling foor and other supplies from Iran to USSR leaving local people in misery. Millions of people starved from hunger during a war in which Iran had declared neutral. History Article :1943 AD, January, 23: Russians Force Iran To Unfair Treaty Tags :Iran , WWII , Allied Powers , Russia , USSR , Occupation , Chador , Iranian Woman

Pahlavi Banknote 10 Rials Reza Shah History Article :1943 AD, January, 29: Dr. Millspaugh Arrives In Tehran Tags :Pahlavi , Banknote , Rial , Reza , Shah , Bank Melli Iran

Iran under occupation, Pahlavi era 1943 Allied Powers propaganda : a female doctor probably a missionary examines poor children during occupation by allied forces. History Article :1943 AD, September, 14: Iran Joins The United Nations Tags :Pahlavi , Woman , Doctor , Poor , Children , 1943 , Allied Powers , Occupation , World War II

The first US Navy warship to visit Persian Gulf was Ticonderonga which passed the Strait of Hormoz in Dec, 1879. With the start of the World War II, Allied Powers invaded Iran. This gave US a pretext for continuous presence in the Persian Gulf. History Article :1943 AD, October, 31: Vote Of Confidence For Soheili Tags :Persian Gulf , US , Navy , Ship , Harbor , Warship

Tehran 1943: Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister shakes hands with his appointed puppet king Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. On the left Ali Soheili, the Iranian Prime Minister who provided for Tehran Conference is seen. History Article :1943 AD, February, 17: Soheili Presents Cabinet Tags :Tehran , Churchill , Shah , Soheili , Mohammad Reza Shah , 1943 , Tehran Conference

Tehran Conference 1943 History Article :1943 AD, November, 28: Stalin, Roosevelt And Churchill In Tehran Tags :Tehran , Conference , 1943 , Churchill , Roosevelt , Stalin

Welcome Shah Washington History Article :1943 AD, November, 15: Iran Offers Oil Concessions To The U.S. Tags :Welcome , Mohammad Reza Shah , Washington , US , 1949 , Pahlavi

Occupation forces of the Allied Powers in Abadan during Wolrd War II. Soviet pilots arrived in Abadan airbase for acceptance of the Lend-Lease and ferrying aircraft to the USSR. Meanwhile they dried out Iran's resources causing large scale femine. History Article :1944 AD, October, 9: Saed Stands Against USSR Tags :Abadan , Allied Powers , World War II , Pilot , Soviet , USSR , 1942

Abadan under occupation during World War II. Russian Pilots are assembling Airplanes arriving from USA in 1943. following Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran in 1941, Reza Shah's son was installed as puppet Shah of Iran and ruled until 1979. History Article :1944 AD, February, 10: Iran / U.S. Diplomacy Reaches Embassy Level Tags :Abadan , World War II , Russia , Pilot , USA , Airplane , 1943 , USSR , War , Occupation , Plane

First Iranian bank note worth 10 Irls with Mohammad Reza Shah's photo History Article :1944 AD, November, 8: USSR's Ultimatum To Iran Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Shah , Banknote , Bank Melli Iran

Children enjoy an animated show which was the first form of the Iranian Cinema called Shahrefarang (the western city) on the streets History Article :1944 AD, September, 6: Saed Presents Cabinet Of Ministers Tags :Iranian , Cinema , Shahrefarang , Street , Theatre

Iranian activist Khosrow Golesorkhi (b.Rasht 1322/1943 d.Tehran 1353/1974) and his comrade Keramat Daneshian two shining figures of the history of the Iranian peoples struggles were executed in the darkest days of the puppet Shah’s dictator regime . History Article :1944 AD, January, 22: Khosrow Golesorkhi Is Born Tags :Iranian , Khosrow Golsorkhi , Martyr

Hajj Pilgrims perform rituals around holy Mecca in Saudi Arabia History Article :1944 AD, January, 19: Iran Cuts Ties With Saudi Arabia Tags :Mecca , Islamic , Arabia , Pilgrim , Haji , Muslim , Night

World War II; Occupation forces: British,Russian,American Commanders celebrating in Qazvin History Article :1944 AD, November, 26: Warning From India About U.S. Tags :Qazvin , Occupation , Commander , Soldier , Army , World War II , British , Russian , American

Reza Shah Pahlavi's ceremonial funeral in Egypt after his exile and death in Johannesburg 1944 History Article :1944 AD, February, 26: Majlis Fourteenth Terms Begins Tags :Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Funeral , Egypt , 1944

Reza Shah Mummy History Article :1944 AD, July, 4: Reza Shah Dies In Exile Tags :Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Mummy , Corpse

Ararat Stadium is a stadium located in Vanak Neighborhood in northern Tehran, Iran and owned by F.C. Ararat Tehran. The Club was established on July, 4 1944 by a group of Armenian-Iranians, one of few clubs to have its own stadium and training facilities. History Article :1944 AD, July, 4: Ararat Club Founded Tags :Tehran , Ararat Stadium , F.C. Ararat Tehran , Vanak , Armenian

Abolhasan Ebtehaj, Governor of the National Bank of Iran, from Tehran and Alexander Argyropulos who represents the Greek government arrive at LaGuardia field, New York, on June 21, 1944 to attend United Nations Monetary Conference. History Article :1944 AD, November, 25: Bayat Presents Cabinet Tags :US , Ebtehaj , IMF , 1944 , New York

Iranian cavalry units passing Darvazeh Dowlat, one of several gates to Historical Tehran History Article :1945 AD, August, 10: Toodeh Unrest In Azerbaijan Tags :Iranian , Cavalry , Darvazeh , Dowlat , Army , Soldier , Horse , Gate

Iranian Shah Mohammadreza Pahlavi on TIME magazine cover 12/17/1945 History Article :1945 AD, May, 16: Churchill Responds To Hakimi Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , TIME , 1945 , Magazine , Shah , 1945

Mossadegh PM 1951 History Article :1945 AD, March, 3: Russians Urged To Pull Out Troops Tags :Mosaddegh , 1951 , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Pahlavi era politician, Prime Minister Ebrahim Hakimi shakes hands with Mohammad Reza Shah during a greeting ceremony. Three times Iranian Prime Minister of Iran, Hakimi was born in Tabriz in 1871 and became a medical doctor in France. History Article :1945 AD, November, 8: Majlis Approves Hakimi's Cabinet Tags :Pahlavi , Mohammad Reza Shah , Ebrahim Hakimi , 1943 , Uniform

Mohsen Sadr received his title Sadrolashraf after the death of his paternal uncle Seyyed Sadrodin, who had been the son-in-law of the very influential courtier Anoushirvan (Shir) Khan Qajar Qovanlou Ein olmolk, Etezadoddoleh (a cousin of Naseroddin Shah). History Article :1945 AD, June, 5: Mohsen Sadr Becomes Prime Minister Tags :Pahlavi , Politician , Mohsen Sadr , Mullah

Shahrefarang : First Iranian Movie Theatres so-to-say. Iranians got first glimpses from West through these units that could serve 2-3 at a time. History Article :1945 AD, February, 4: Sidelines Of The Yalta Conference Tags :Shahrefarang , First , Iranian , Movie , Theatre , Cinema

25 year old Mohammad Reza Shah of Iran with visiting American Wendell Willkie during the later's stopover on world tour aboard his plane the Gulliver. Shah was taking an airplane ride for the first time in his life 1942 History Article :1945 AD, May, 19: Iran Asks Allied Forces To Leave Tags :Young , Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , King , Airplane , 1942 , LIFE

1946 Masjed Soltani Bazaar Tehran History Article :1946 AD, October, 17: Toodeh Becomes Democrat Party Tags :1946 , Masjid , Soltani , Bazaar , Tehran , Mosque

1946 Tehran 1325 Commercial District Lalezar Street History Article :1946 AD, March, 7: Negotiators Return From Moscow Tags :1946 , Tehran , Lalezar

1946 Tehran 1326:Cars and people around the College intersection History Article :1946 AD, July, 14: Abadan Workers On Strike Tags :1946 , Tehran , College , Intersection

Ahmad Kasravi from younghood to death. Murderers at court. History Article :1946 AD, March, 11: Historian Ahmad Kasravi murdered Tags :Ahmad Kasravi , Young , Death , Murder

People walk around in front of the central post administration office, Tehran 1946 History Article :1946 AD, April, 28: Pishevari Arrives In Tehran Tags :Central , Post , Administration , Tehran , 1946

Pahlavi Document Nov, 8, 1945 Majlis issues Vote of Confidence to Hakimi cabinet. Majlis issued him a vote of confidence to proceed with the new government despite opposition by Seyyed Ziaoddin Tabatabaee and the Toodeh Party. History Article :1946 AD, January, 20: Prime Minister Hakimi Resigns Tags :Pahlavi , Document , 1945 , Ebrahim Hakimi , Vote , Confidence , majlis

Sassanid Poledokhtar Bridge in Miyaneh, East Azarbaijan was partly destroyed by a mine that Soviet backed Democrat Party militia planted. History Article :1946 AD, December, 12: Azerbaijan Separatists Busted Tags :Poledokhtar , Bridge , Miyaneh , Sassanid , Azarbaijan , Russia

Tehran 1946 AD (1325 H) Bank Melli - National Bank of Iran History Article :1946 AD, January, 5: Tripartite Commission For Persian Affairs Tags :Tehran , 1946 , Bank Melli

A historical photograph from Tehran's Naserkhosro Street with old cars and buses in1946 History Article :1946 AD, January, 11: Democrats Of Kurdistan Declare Independence Tags :Tehran , Naser Khosrau , Street , 1946

1326 Shams Pahlavi Khandaniha Magazine History Article :1947 AD, March, 30: Separatist Kumeleh Leaders Executed Tags :Pahlavi , Khandaniha , Magazine , Shams Pahlavi

1947 Sepahsalar Mosque History Article :1947 AD, July, 17: Majlis Fifteenth Terms Begins Tags :1947 , Sepahsalar , Mosque , Islamic , Tehran , Street

1947 Tehran 1326 Lalezar Street History Article :1947 AD, September, 10: Newspaper Unveils Foreign Conspiracy Tags :1947 , Tehran , Lalezar , Street

Mohamed Reza Shah meets President Truman at the Oval Office Nov, 18, 1949 History Article :1947 AD, March, 12: Iran In The Truman Doctrine Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , President , Truman , Oval Office , 1949 , Washington , US

Soldiers in modern attires stay guard by the statue of an Acaemenid spearman at Royal Guard Headquarters in Tehran History Article :1947 AD, January, 2: 23 Pishevari Officers Executed Tags :Royal , Guard , Headquarters , Tehran , Soldier

1948 Persian International Orchestra History Article :1948 AD, January, 31: Iran-USSR Diplomatic Tensions Tags :1948 , Iranian , International , Orchestra , Music , Society

The splendid Dome at the house of Senate in Tehran was an architectural challenge of the time reflecting imperial ambitions of the Shah. The Senate building is now used by elite clerics; members of the Assembly of Experts of the Leadership. History Article :1948 AD, May, 9: Foundation Of The Senate House Tags :Tehran , Senate , Dome

President Truman shaking hands with the Mohammad Reza Shah of Iran at Washington National Airport. 11-16-1949 History Article :1949 AD, February, 4: Assassination Attempt Against Shah Failed Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , President , Truman , Washington , 1949 , Pahlavi , Airport , Airplane , US , Plane

Mohamed Reza Shah makes a speech during a visit to US at Washington Airport Nov, 16, 1949 History Article :1949 AD, December, 30: Shah Completes US Tour Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , US , 1949 , Pahlavi

Ayatollah Kashani visits Dr.Mosaddegh. Kashani's Islamic scholars, as well as the Toodeh Party, proved to be two of Mosaddegh's key political allies, although relations with both were often strained. History Article :1950 AD, November, 25: Majlis Rejects AIOC Agreement Tags :Ayatollah , Ayatollah Kashani , Mosaddegh , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

The Iranian delegation to the ICJ defending against Britain: Prime Minister Mosaddegh looking at Nasrollah Entezam, Ambassador, former Minister and the only Iranian to have served as President of the UN General Assembly. History Article :1950 AD, January, 1: Iranian President Of UN General Assembly Tags :Hague , ICJ , Mosaddegh , 1952 , Nationalization of Oil , Abadan Crisis , Nasrollah Entezam

1958 Isfahan's Shah Madrasa, a mosque which is used as a traditional school of theology./ Photograph from Qajar era History Article :1950 AD, October, 29: Educating Doctors In Isfahan Tags :Isfahan , Shah , Madrasa , Safavid

Tehran Majlis Pahlavi era late 1950s. American cars lined up in front of the Iranian parliament gate guarded by soldiers with two lions on top. The buiding with high Achaemenid columns and a clock that shows 7:25. History Article :1950 AD, February, 9: Majlis Sixteenth Terms Begins Tags :Tehran , Majlis , Pahlavi , 1950s

Tehran Toopkhaneh/Sepah Square (Imam Khomeini Sq.)Aug, 1953. Toodeh Party Demonstrations destabilized the political power of the democratic government of Dr. Mohammad Mosaddegh leading to the coup that brought back the dictator (statue seen on the horse) History Article :1950 AD, December, 15: Toodeh Party Founders Escape From Prison Tags :Tehran , Toopkhaneh , Imam Khomeini , Sepah , Square , 1953 , Toodeh , Demonstration

Nationalization of oil:1950 Iranians hanging a sign that reads Interim board of directors of Nationalization of Oil industry. History Article :1951 AD, June, 20: Iranian Flag Waving On Abadan Refinery Tags :1950 , Iran , National , Oil , Company , Nationalization , Petroleum

Ship seen at sunrise at the Abadan port/harbor 1951 History Article :1951 AD, August, 22: Britain Imposes Economic Sanctions on Iran Tags :Abadan , Harbor , Ship , 1951 , Oil , Khuzestan , Persian Gulf , Abadan Refinery

Mossadegh, being assisted by his son, enters the Peace Palace, seat of the ICJ during the proceedings.On July 22, 1952 by a 9-5 vote, the ICJ declared that the 1933 agreement could not constitute a treaty between the two states as the UK claimed History Article :1951 AD, July, 15: US Mediation Between Iran-Britain Tags :Hague , ICJ , Mosaddegh , 1952 , Nationalization of Oil , Abadan Crisis

Iranian Demonstration History Article :1951 AD, March, 3: Demonstrations For Nationalization Of Oil Tags :Iranian , Demonstration , Revolution

Painting from great Iranian politician and anti-imperialist fighter Mohammad Mosaddegh.Mohammad (May 19, 1882 – March 5, 1967) He was a major figure in modern Iranian history who served as the Prime Minister of Iran. History Article :1951 AD, April, 28: Iranian Oil Industry Nationalized By Law Tags :Iranian , Mosaddegh , Portrait , Painting , Nationalization of Oil , Freedom Movement

Workers of NIOC trying hard to construct Iranian oil pipeline.After withdrawal of the British workers in the fall of 1951, Iranians felt confident that they could easily run the industry and then quickly train their own nationals to replace them. History Article :1951 AD, January, 5: Shah Endorses Nationalization Of Oil Tags :Iranian , Pipeline , NIOC

Iranian Politician Mohammad Mosaddegh at the military junta court after the CIA backed coup of 1953 that disrupted Iran's democratic course forever. He was convicted of treason and spent three years in prison and the rest of his life under house arrest. History Article :1951 AD, March, 20: Nationalization Of Oil Day Tags :Iranian , Politician , Mosaddegh , Court , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Iranian Queen Sorayya History Article :1951 AD, February, 12: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Marries Sorayya Tags :Queen , Sorayya , Esfandiari

Dr. Mosaddegh and Dr. Fatemi during a speech at the United Nations History Article :1951 AD, October, 1: UK Files Complaint Against Iran Tags :Mosaddegh , Fatemi , United Nations , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil , ICJ , 1952

Pahlavi era : Two friends atten Sepahbod Haji Ali Razmara's Funeral 1951. He was assassinated by Khalil Tahmasebi. History Article :1951 AD, March, 7: PM Razmara Assassinated Tags :Pahlavi , Razmara , Funeral , 1951

Tehran Malek Museum Vosooghoddoleh Painting by Kamalolmolk History Article :1951 AD, January, 25: Vosooghoddoleh Dies Tags :Tehran , Malek Museum , Vosooghoddoleh , Painting , Qajar , Kamalolmolk

1952 Mosaddegh addresses a crowd of people in front of the Majles History Article :1952 AD, April, 25: Majlis Seventeenth Terms Begins Tags :1952 , Mosaddegh , Majlis , Parliament , People , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Ahmadabad : Dr. Mosaddegh during the last days of his life History Article :1952 AD, July, 22: ICJ Dismisses UK Complaint Against Iran Tags :Ahmadabad , Mosaddegh , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

A mise-en scene of British Empire vs. Iranian Shah joint crisis discussing Bahrain’s declaration of independence which ends with secession of Iran's 14th province.In 1927, Reza Shah demanded the return of Bahrain in a letter to the League of Nations. History Article :1952 AD, May, 2: British Ultimatum On Bahrain Tags :Bahrain , UN , Iranian Flag , Ardeshir Zahedi

Abadan: Superfractionating unit, crude oil distillation unit and docks all shut down during Anglo-Iranian oil disputes-July-1951 History Article :1952 AD, October, 18: Iran Cuts Ties With UK Tags :Crude , Oil , Distillation , Abadan , Refinery , Nationalization , Abadan Refinery

Evolution of Iran's Bank Saderat Logos in time. The first logo was taken from an old ring that resembled the seal of a Sassanid king. The second logo was designed after the revolution. The last cheap logo shows two hands holding a coin. History Article :1952 AD, September, 6: Bank Saderat Founded Tags :Iran , Bank Saderat , Logo , Money

Mosadegh 100th Year Stamp History Article :1952 AD, November, 19: Refining The Iranian Judicial System Tags :Mosaddegh , Stamp , Post , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Mosadegh's Handwriting History Article :1952 AD, November, 20: Price Of Gold Coin, Mosaddegh Times Tags :Mosaddegh , Handwriting , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Nader Shah Afshar History Article :1952 AD, November, 23: Purchasing Iran's Document Of Ownership Tags :Nader Shah , Afshar , Painting

Supporting Mosaddegh Majlis History Article :1952 AD, July, 21: Great Iranian Uprising Tags :Mosaddegh , Majlis , Parliament , Demonstration , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Bandits who created terror on the streets of Iran during coup in 1953 History Article :1953 AD, August, 13: Shah Dismisses The Prime Minister Tags :Bandit , Coup , 1953 , Plaincloth , Militia , Mob

Iranians Burning US Flag History Article :1953 AD, August, 19: CIA Backed Coup Topples Mosaddegh Tags :US , Flag , Fire , Iranian , Embassy , Hostage , Crisis

Mohammadreza Shah Richard Nixon Washington History Article :1953 AD, December, 7: Students Shot Dead At Tehran University Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Richard Nixon , Washington , Pahlavi

Prime Minister Mosaddegh and American President Truman History Article :1953 AD, January, 15: The American Ambassador Meets Mosaddegh Tags :Mosaddegh , Truman , President , US , Prime Minister , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Tehran Airport: One week after the coup, the military junta awaits exiled Mohammad Reza Shah in 1953 History Article :1953 AD, June, 19: CIA Agent Kermit Creeps In Tags :Tehran , Airport , Shah , 1953

Tehran University Demonstrations in support of Dr. Mosaddegh that turn into a general demonstration on Mar, 2, 1953. Left and right groups instigated opressed Iranian people to take it to the streets on every occasion. History Article :1953 AD, August, 20: The Day After Operation TP-AJAX Tags :Tehran , Demonstration , 1953 , Mosaddegh , Coup , TP-AJAX , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

A Tehran police officer directs traffic at Naderi Intersection south of the British Embassy 1935. Today, the historical Tehran is overflowing with noise and air polution and little is done to protect whatever is left of it. History Article :1953 AD, November, 24: British Diplomats To Reopen Tehran Embassy Tags :Tehran , Naderi , Intersection , British , Embassy , 1935

Ayatollah Kashani poses with a group of people including Shaban Jafari History Article :1954 AD, November, 10: Dr. Fatemi Executed Tags :Ayatollah , Ayatollah Kashani , Shaban Jafari , Coup

Pahlavi era famous Iranian politician Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mosaddegh in Hospital visited by Dr. Hossein Fatemi, Minister of Foreign Affairs. A close associate of Mosaddegh, Fatemi proposed Nationalization of Oil and gas assets. History Article :1954 AD, March, 13: Dr. Fatemi Arrested Tags :Pahlavi , Mosaddegh , Hossein Fatemi , Hospital , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Tehran Bazaar 1954 History Article :1954 AD, March, 28: Legalizing The Oil Consortium Tags :Tehran , Bazaar , 1954 , Shop

Tehan city Municipality (Persian : Shahrdari) (Arabic : Baladiyeh) History Article :1955 AD, June, 24: New Additions To Municipality Law Tags :Tehran , Municipality , 1900s

Three U.S. Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II aircraft parked at Shiraz Air Base (Iran) during exercise Cento, 1 August 1977. Modeled after NATO, CENTO aimed to counter the threat of Soviet expansion into the Middle East. History Article :1955 AD, February, 18: Grounds For CENTO Treaty Provided Tags :Shiraz , CENTO , Phantom , US , 1977

Mosaddegh Laughing with Harry Truman while holding replica of an oil well. History Article :1956 AD, August, 4: Mosaddegh Sent To Exile In Ahmadabad Again Tags :Mosaddegh , Laugh , Truman , US , President , Prime Minister , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Queen Soraya of Iran Ostankino Palace Russia 1956 History Article :1956 AD, November, 13: Population Of Iran 1956 Tags :Queen , Sorayya , Ostankino , Palace , Russia , 1956 , Esfandiari

Americans playing golf, view of Tehran's Hilton Hotel built on the outskirts of Alborz mountains; photo from Life Magazine History Article :1956 AD, September, 19: Foundation Of SAVAK Tags :Tehran , Hilton , Hotel , Landscape , 1970s

Bagheshah/Hor Square 1957 History Article :1957 AD, April, 1: PM Ala Resigns Over Murders Tags :Shah , Square , 1957 , Garden , Statue

Portable Barber Shop Tehran 1958. Some barbers used to carry their stuff from neighborhood to neighborhood because the population was not dense. They used to offer cinnamon tea as promotion to their clients. History Article :1958 AD, May, 11: Khosrau Rouzbeh Executed Tags :Portable , Barber , Shop , Tehran , 1958

India's Prime Minister Javaherlaal Nehru, Queen Sorayya, Mohammad Reza Shah, and Indian President Dr. Rajendra Prasad before their return from an official visit to India. History Article :1959 AD, September, 19: Nehru Visits Tehran Tags :India , Nehru , Sorayya , Shah , 1956

Mohammadreza Shah Farah Diba Engagement History Article :1959 AD, November, 22: Mohammad Reza Shah Marries Farah Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Shah , Farah Diba , Engagement

Ahvaz White Bridge (Pol-e-Sefid) on Karoon River in Khuzestan province History Article :1960 AD, March, 6: Ahvaz Sugar Factory Inaugurated Tags :Ahvaz , Bridge , Karoon , River , Khuzestan , White Bridge of Ahvaz , Karun

Tehran 1960: Tajrish/Shemiran (1340 H) Sareband, the first stop for hikers and mountain climbers History Article :1960 AD, December, 5: Iran To Import Wheat From The U.S. Tags :Tehran , 1960 , Tajrish , Sareband

British two story Talbot buses seen on the Streets of Tehran History Article :1961 AD, April, 21: Teachers' Demonstration In Tehran Tags :British , Talbot , Bus , , Tehran , Street , Traffic , 1970s

Iranian politician Ali Amini after he was appointed as PM in 1961. In 1962, however, he was replaced by the Shah's close friend and a major Birjand landowner Asadollah Alam.He served as advisor to the Shah during the final days of the Pahlavi Dynasty. History Article :1961 AD, May, 5: Amini Becomes Prime Minister Tags :Iranian , Ali Amini , 1961

Amirkabir Dam Karaj is the first multi-purpose dam in Iran built in 1963 History Article :1961 AD, October, 25: Amirkabir Dam Inaugurated Tags :Karaj , Amirkabir , Dam

Mohammad Reza Shah presents a gift at the wedding of his daughter Shahnaz from first wife Fouzieh with Ardeshir Zahedi History Article :1961 AD, January, 9: Nullification Of Fraudulent Parliament Elections Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Shahnaz , Wedding

Pahlavi Prime Minister Dr Amini visiting Paris.In 1979, He moved from Iran to Paris, France. He wrote his biography published by Harvard University.He died on 12 December 1992 at the age of 87. His body was buried in Passy Cemetery. History Article :1961 AD, February, 21: Majlis Twentieth Terms Begins Tags :Paris , Ali Amini , Prime Minister

Students from Sharif University of Technology History Article :1961 AD, February, 14: Inauguration Of Melli University Tags :Student , Sharif , University , Technology , Girl

An old ad by National Iran Air(Homa) running in an American magazine History Article :1962 AD, January, 20: Aviation Industry Nationalized Tags :Iran Air , Homa , Advertising , Magazine

The puppet king Mohammad Reza Shah arrives in Tehran after the coup History Article :1962 AD, January, 30: Mosaddegh Supporters Arrested Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Shah , Coup , 1953

Pahlavi Mohammad Reza Shah, US president John F. Kennedy, his vice president Lyndel Johnson, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 4-11-1962 History Article :1962 AD, August, 25: Lindel Johnson Arrives In Tehran Tags :Pahlavi , Mohammad Reza Shah , Kennedy , Lyndon Johnson , 1962

Peykan Hillman History Article :1962 AD, October, 13: Peykan Car Factory Founded Tags :Peykan , Hillman , Car , 2007 , Taxi

A view from streets of Tehran in 1960s packed with American and German cars History Article :1962 AD, March, 27: The End Of Cold War Between Iran And USSR Tags :Tehran , 1960 , Street , Traffic

Iranian Girl soldiers in their Sepah Danesh Uniforms march in front of the Senate building in Tehran, part of the propaganda campaign for the White Revolution reforms during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. History Article :1962 AD, October, 14: Sepah Danesh Corps Founded Tags :Tehran , Sepah Danesh , Senate , Girl , Uniform

Mohammad Reza Shah meets President Kennedy, Robert McNamara in White House Washington, Cabinet Room 04-13-1962 History Article :1962 AD, April, 13: Shah Meets Kennedy At White House Tags :Washington , White House , Mohammad Reza Shah , President , Kennedy , 1962 , US

24Esfand Square which changed name to Enghelab (revolution) Square 1963 with the Universal Cinema in the background History Article :1963 AD, January, 16: Iranian Jets Bomb Katanga Airport In Congo Tags :24Esfand , Enghelab , Square , 1963 , Universal Cinema , General Electric , Pool

Iranian Women Voting. During what the Pahlavi regime called the referandum on White Revolution in 1963, Iranian women experience their right to vote for the first time on major issues such as land reforms. History Article :1963 AD, January, 26: Referendum On White Revolution Tags :Pahlavi , Iranian , Woman , Vote , White Revolution , 1963 , Iranian Woman

Mohammad Reza Shah and his wife Farah Diba meet Leonid Brezhnev in Moscow in 1965. Relations between Russia and Iran started in 1592, with the Safavids in power. Since then, mutual relations has not been in Iran's best benefit. History Article :1963 AD, November, 17: Soviet Leader In Tehran Tags :Pahlavi , Mohammad Reza Shah , Farah Diba , Leonid Brezhnev , Moscow , 1970 , USSR

Visitors perform prayers inside the Imam Khomeini Shrine in Tehran's Behesht Zahra Cemetery. Imam Khomeini was the leader of the revolution in 1979 and founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Posters of his sons hang on the wall. History Article :1963 AD, June, 5: The 15 Khordad Uprising Tags :Tehran , Behesht Zahra , Cemetery , Imam Khomeini , Shrine

Tehran Mosalla Quran exhibition: A poster mocking the famous brand Coca Cola which is supposed to support a pro-Palestine cause. History Article :1963 AD, June, 29: Shah Censors Israel Relations Tags :Tehran , Mosalla , Poster , Coca Cola , Palestine

Eram Garden & Palace in Shiraz went under supervision of Shiraz University after a bill was passed at the Majlis on June, 6, 1967. The garden became Eram Botanical Garden of Shiraz University. History Article :1964 AD, November, 6: Foundation of Shiraz University Tags :Eram , Garden , Palace , Shiraz , Zand , Eram Garden , Shiraz University

Two Iranian girls pose by an iconic statue in Darband 1964 History Article :1964 AD, April, 17: Civil Disorder In Fars, Troops Deployed Tags :Iranian , Girl , Statue , Darband , 1964

An old lady seen under posters of Ayatollah Khomeini and Behrooz Vosooghi History Article :1964 AD, April, 7: Imam Khomeini Freed From Prison Tags :Ayatollah , Khomeini , Vosooghi , Old , Lady

Shiraz Asadollah Alam(middle) among important people of Fars Province.According to the source, 3 people in this photo(Naser Taheri, Hossein Gholi Rostam, Habibollah Shahbazi) were briefly executed after this meeting. History Article :1964 AD, March, 7: Prime Minister Alam Resigns Tags :Shiraz , Asadollah Alam , Fars , Province

Iranian Prime Minister Hasanali Mansour and his Cabinet of Ministers at Golestan Palace in1964. At 10am Jan 22, 1965, Mansour was assassinated by Mohammad Bokharayi (Navvab Safavi) at Baharestan Square near Majlis. History Article :1965 AD, January, 21: Prime Minister Mansour Assassinated Tags :Iranian , Hassan-Ali Mansur , Cabinet , 1964

Trained as an officer, Mohammadreza Shah is in boots firing a rifle History Article :1965 AD, April, 10: Assassination Attempt Against Shah Failed Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Rifle

Amirabbas Hoveida is kissing the hands of Pahlavi dictator Mohammad Reza Shah. Hoveida, who served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1965 to 1977, was often called a Bahai and was put in prison during the late days of the Pahlavi regime. History Article :1965 AD, January, 27: Hoveida Becomes Prime Minister Tags :Pahlavi , Mohammad Reza Shah , Amirabbas Hoveida

People entertaining at the Abeali Ski Resort 1966 History Article :1966 AD, January, 7: Iraq-Iran Kurdish Clash Tags :Abeali , Ski , Resort , 1966 , Sports , Snow , Car , Old Cars

6 year-old Prince Reza Cyrus Ali Pahlavi Drinking champagne after his father Mohamedreza's coronation Nov-1967 History Article :1966 AD, January, 26: Iran Enters UNESCO Tags :Prince Reza , Pahlavi , Drink

On June, 2, 1967 Mohammad Reza Shah visited West-Berlin. This picture from Der Spiegel shows the tragic moment of Benno Ohnesorg’s death, a student who was shot during anti-Shah protests. A female student is holding his head. History Article :1967 AD, June, 2: Shah Visits Germany: Student Shot Dead Tags :Germany , West Berlin , 1967 , Student , Dead , Protest

Iranian Politician Mohammad Mosaddegh (born 16 June 1882, Tehran, died March 8, 1967) Writing, wearing a nice suit and tie. The photo is signed by him to a representative of Majlis. He was the leader of Nationalization of Oil. History Article :1967 AD, March, 5: Mosaddegh Dies In Confinement Tags :Iranian , Politician , Mosaddegh , Freedom Movement , Nationalization of Oil

Queen Farah Pahlavi receives the crown from Mohammadreza Shah History Article :1967 AD, October, 26: Mohammad Reza Crowns Himself Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Coronation , Queen , Farah Diba , Crown

Dancers Douglas Dunn (left), Carolyn Brown (rear) and Merce Cunningham (far right) perform at Shiraz Arts Festival, in Perspolis in 1972.The festival included music, dance and theater but the main goal was to promote Iranian cultural heritage. History Article :1967 AD, September, 11: First Opening of Shiraz Arts Festival Tags :Shiraz , Shiraz Arts Festival , 1972 , Dance , Perspolis

Soldiers during a Military Curfew in Tehran, look on as an Iranian Girl passes by in high heels. Stones on the ground are signs of possible clashes between demonstrators and the army. Such confrontations sometimes became bloody with heavy death tolls. History Article :1967 AD, March, 20: National Iranian Television Inaugurated Tags :Tehran , Military , Curfew , Girl , Soldier , Revolution , Protest , 1979

On Jan, 13, 1966 Majlis approved an agreement made between Iran and USSR according to which Soviets were to build a steel mill in Isfahan with an output capacity of 550,000 tons of steel per year. By Jan, 1971 the plant was fully operational. History Article :1968 AD, April, 2: Soviet PM Visits Tehran Tags :Isfahan , Zobahan , USSR , Factory , IRI

First Iranian female Minister Dr. Farrokhroo Parsay History Article :1968 AD, August, 27: Iran's First Female Minister Tags :Minister , Farrokhroo , Parsay , Female , First

First Iranian female Pilots graduated in Ghalemorghi military airfield. Sassandokht Sassani (L) and Akram Monfared ® History Article :1968 AD, September, 18: Phantoms Arrive In Iran Tags :Pahlavi , Woman , Pilot , Girl , Iranian , Iranian Woman

Rhagae Babouyeh cemetery famous wrestler Takhti's Tomb 2009 History Article :1968 AD, January, 7: Wrestling Champion Takhti Found Dead Tags :Rhagae , Babouyeh , Takhti , Tomb , 2009

Pahlavi General Teimur Bakhtiar in uniforms. He was a high ranking military officer in Shah's regime who served as the head of SAVAK, governor of Tehran, and head of Imperial Guards before being dismissed. History Article :1969 AD, April, 2: Iran Breaks Ties With Lebanon Tags :Pahlavi , Teimur Bakhtiar , Uniform , General

Shiraz Quran Gate 1969/ Photograph from Qajar era.Two precious Qurans written by Shahrokh Gurkani, known to weight Hefdah-man used to be kept at the small room on top for blessing to passengers. History Article :1969 AD, April, 24: Iran Claims Her Share Of Arvand River Tags :Shiraz , Quran , Gate , 1969 , Darvazeh , Quran Gate

Iranian Protester Akbar Amini on top of a crane in Tehran on Feb, 14, 2011. The significance of his protest was high as it sparked demonstations accross Tehran. The crane has been used for executions in Iran to hang people and show it off in public. History Article :1969 AD, December, 26: Ten Drug Dealers Executed Tags :Tehran , Crane , Akbar Amini , Protest , Execution , Iranian Flag , Green , IRI

A newspaper clip showing Iranian girls team playing soccer(Football) during 1970s before the Islamic Revolution History Article :1970 AD, November, 10: Iranian Plane Hijacked Tags :Iranian , Girl , Soccer , Football , Team , 1970s , Sports

Deposed Shah and his family. From left to right :Leyla, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Crown Prince Reza, Queen Farah Diba, Shahnaz, Ali Reza History Article :1970 AD, March, 27: Princess Leyla Pahlavi Is Born Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Farah Diba , Children , Pahlavi

Gilan Siahkal Pashouran Lake and God made Gilan the heaven on earth… Gilan province, with a myriad of natural, historical, and touristic attractions shines like a star in the skies of Iran as the main tourist destination during holidays. History Article :1971 AD, February, 8: Anti-Shah Rebels Clash In Siahkal Tags :Gilan , Siahkal , Lake

A movie Theatre (Golden City Cinema) in Tehran in 1971 featuring Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren in Arabesque History Article :1971 AD, February, 25: Iran Leads Oil Price Rise Tags :Golden , City , Cinema , Tehran , 1971

Mohammad Reza Shah's Crown adorned in precious jewels History Article :1971 AD, October, 12: 2500 Years Celebrations Ceremony Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Shah , Crown

Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi is visiting the notorious Anti-Terror Joint Committee prison in Tehran where prisoners of conscience were tortured to death under supervision of the secret police named SAVAK. History Article :1971 AD, March, 17: 17 Pahlavi Dissidents executed Tags :Pahlavi , Anti-Terror Joint Committee Prison , Mohammad Reza Shah

Tents erected in the back of Persepolis ruins during 2500 Years Celebrations in 1971 History Article :1971 AD, August, 14: Bahrain Declares Independence Tags :Perspolis , 2500 Years , Celebration , 1971 , Aerial , Achaemenid , LIFE

Satellite photo from the Persian Gulf History Article :1971 AD, November, 30: Iran Takes Back Her Islands Tags :Persian Gulf , Aerial

Ramsar Hotel 1951 History Article :1971 AD, February, 2: The Ramsar Convention On Wetlands Tags :Ramsar , Hotel , 1951

Anti-Terror Joint Committee Prison was a secret detention centre in Tehran under the Pahlavi Regime where SAVAK widely practiced torture against opponents of Mohammad-Reza Shah. It became Towhid Prison after the revolution, now is called the Ebrat Museum. History Article :1971 AD, April, 7: General Farsio Assassinated Tags :Tehran , , Anti-Terror Joint Committee Prison , Towhid Detention Center , Ebrat Museum

Pahlavi Prime Minister Amirabbas Hoveida History Article :1972 AD, April, 10: Quake Destroys Qir Tags :Pahlavi , Prime , Minister , Amirabbas Hoveida

Heavy Snow in Rasht, Winter of 1950. In 20th century, extreme weather conditions have been recorded in Iran. In 1972, 3 meters of snow across rural areas in northwestern, central and southern Iran buried some cities leaving 4000 dead. History Article :1972 AD, February, 3: Heavy Snow Kills 4000 Tags :Rasht , Snow , Winter , 1950 , Gilan

Camels Passing by Shahyad/Azadi Square Construction site History Article :1972 AD, January, 14: Shahyad Tower Completed Tags :Shahyad , Square , Construction , Camel , Pass , 1966

A baby is being examined at Tehran's Pediatrics Hospital by a female Doctor in 1972. Women have always played a crucial role in the Iranian society although their basic rights have constantly been violated. History Article :1972 AD, June, 2: American Colonel Assassinated In Tehran Tags :Tehran , Hospital , Baby , Doctor , 1972 , Pahlavi

Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi posing for a photograph at the Marble Palace History Article :1973 AD, October, 30: Marmar Palace Becomes Museum Tags :Marble , Palace , Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Art , Marmar

Pahlavi Prime Minister, Amirabbas Hoveida is driving a Peykan, a domestic car. On November 7, 1978, Hoveida was arrested by order of Mohammad Reza Shah and was executed shortly after the Islamic Revolution in April, 1979. History Article :1973 AD, March, 1: CIA Director Ambassador To Tehran Tags :Pahlavi , Prime Minister , Amirabbas Hoveida , Peykan

An IIAF Phantom II F-4D piloted by Keyvan Nourhaghighi and Javad Fakouri landing in Shiraz Airbase using its brake chute to assist in stopping on Apr, 16, 1974. History Article :1973 AD, November, 28: Iran-USSR Air Combat Tags :Shiraz , IIAF , Phantom , 1974

Iranian political dissident Ayatollah Ghaffari died on December, 28, 1974 in Pahlavi prison under torture.On the eve of his death, his son witnessed his father in poor physical conditions; broken arms and feet with bruises all over his body. History Article :1974 AD, December, 28: SAVAK Kills Ayatollah Ghaffari Tags :Iranian , Ayatollah Ghaffari , Cleric , Prisoner , Martyr , Beard

A view from the Mehrabad Airport 1958 History Article :1974 AD, December, 5: The Roof Collapsed At Mehrabad Airport Tags :Mehrabad , Airport , 1958 , Transport

Mohamedreza Shah Pahlavi TIME magazine cover 11-04-1974 History Article :1974 AD, February, 10: Iran Iraq Forces Clash At Mehran Border Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , TIME , 1974 , Magazine , Pahlavi

French President Charles De Gaulle on a state visit to Tehran in 1963 meets Mohammad Reza Shah. The French president had once visited Tehran in 1945 during Morteza Gholi Bayat administration. History Article :1974 AD, July, 5: Shah Visits France Tags :Pahlavi , Mohammad Reza Shah , Charles De Gaulle , Tehran , 1963

Pahlavi regime's Savak files : Political prisoner Khosrau Golesorkhi March, 28, 1973. Atrocities that a regime does to its own citizens remains as a stain on its forehead forever. History Article :1974 AD, February, 18: Khosrow Golesorkhi Executed Tags :Pahlavi , Savak , Khosrau Golesorkhi , 1973

Henry Kissinger, the US Secretary of State partying in Tehran with Amir Abbas Hoveida, the Iranian Prime Minister. Jamileh, the famous belly-dancer is entertaining the audience in an oriental atmosphere with hooka, claps and stuff serving the gang! History Article :1974 AD, November, 2: Kissinger Visits Tehran Tags :Tehran , Henry Kissinger , Amir-Abbas Hoveyda , 1972 , Dance , Hooka

Chicago University staffs pose as inspecting one of tens of thousands of Achaemenid Foundation Tablet lent in 1937. Unfortunately, even after 73 years, a comprehensive digital catalog of this world heritage has not been prepared to be used by researchers. History Article :1975 AD, April, 21: Iran-US Boost Academic Relationships Tags :Achaemenid , Foundation Tablet , Chicago , University

Mohammadreza Shah Boumedian Saddam Algiers History Article :1975 AD, June, 13: Iran Iraq Sign Algiers Treaty Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Boumedian , Saddam , Algiers , Shah

Parading US Embassy Tehran History Article :1975 AD, March, 29: U.S. To Build 8 Nuclear Reactors In Iran Tags :US , Embassy , Tehran , Hostage , Crisis

People shopping at Plasco Mall, photo from Life Magazine History Article :1975 AD, March, 2: Shah Announces Single Party System Tags :Plasco , Shop , Mall

A China Vase bearing a painting from Pahlavi family: Mohammad Reza Shah, Farah Diba and their children on display at Tehran Niyavaran Palace/museum. This item was probably one of several gifts presented to the royal family. History Article :1975 AD, June, 9: UASF Officers Assassinated In Tehran Tags :Tehran , Niyavaran , Palace , China , Vase , Pahlavi , Mohammad Reza Shah , Farah Diba

First and only Iranian female ambassador abroad, Ms. Mehrangiz Dolatshahi was an activist in the field of women rights. She delivered a speech during the 21st meeting of the International Council of Women in Vancouver in 1976. History Article :1976 AD, February, 29: First Iranian Female Ambassador Appointed Tags :Canada , Mehrangiz Dolatshahi , 1976 , International Council of Women , Vancouver

Queen Farah Diba (R) is seen by Nojian Waterfall in Lorestan province wearing a local (traqditional) dress. Nojian is located 51 SE of Khorramabad. It is 95m high. History Article :1976 AD, March, 15: Iran Switches To Imperial Calendar Tags :Lorestan , Farah Diba , Nojian Waterfall , Waterfall , 1976

Qajar Smoking Party called chopoghkeshan History Article :1976 AD, June, 1: Smoking Ban In Public Tags :Qajar , Smoke , Party

Hollywood superstar Elizabeth Taylor in 1976 on a visit to Iran on board Iran Air's non-stop flight from New York to Tehran. Her photographs wearing casual clothes in Iran opened a new way of expressing her as a beauty icon. History Article :1976 AD, May, 17: Elizabeth Taylor In Iran Tags :Tehran , Iran , Air , Elizabeth Taylor , 1976 , Ardeshir Zahedi , Samavar , Airplane , Plane

Amazing! Google map reveals the Star of David on the roof of Tehran Mehrabad Airport 31 years after the Islamic Revolution. History Article :1976 AD, September, 19: UFO In Tehran Skies Tags :Tehran , Mehrabad , Airport , Star of David , IRI , 2010

A photo from Dr. Beheshti (Seyed Mohammad Hosseini) in SAVAK files during his time in Tehran Prison History Article :1976 AD, August, 16: Reports Of Torture In Iran Tags :Tehran , SAVAK , Prison , Beheshti

A sign that reafs Tehran Street in Seoul, South Korea History Article :1976 AD, April, 30: Tehran Korean School Established Tags :Tehran , Street , Seoul , Korea , 2008

Mohammad Reza Shah confers with US president Jimmy Carter, and the last US ambassador to Tehran William Sullivan in 1978. Just a few months after this meeting, Shah fled to Egypt in Jan, 1979 and the Pahlavi regime collapsed. History Article :1977 AD, June, 8: Last US Ambassador Arrives In Tehran Tags :Pahlavi , Mohammad Reza Shah , Jimmy Carter , William Healy Sullivan

RTL: President Jimmy Carter, Mohammad Reza Shah, Rosalynn Carter, Queen Farah Diba Washington-Nov, 15, 1977 History Article :1977 AD, November, 16: Shah Meets Carter In Washington Tags :Washington , Mohammad Reza Shah , President , 1977 , Jimmy Carter , Queen , Wife , Farah Diba

People welcome car carrying Ayatollah Khomeini on Feb, 1, 1979 History Article :1978 AD, October, 5: Kuwait Rejects Ayatollah Khomeini Tags :Car , Ayatollah , Khomeini , 1979 , People , Welcome

Iranian Asadollah Alam History Article :1978 AD, April, 14: Alam Dies In New York Tags :Asadollah Alam , Politician

The Rex Movie Theatre after burning History Article :1978 AD, August, 19: Fire In Rex Movie Theatre Kills 377 Tags :Rex , Movie , Theatre , Cinema , Fire , Abadan

A soldiers looks on the scene after demonstrators were disperced during the 1979 revolution History Article :1978 AD, September, 8: Black Friday-Demonstrations Turn Bloody Tags :Soldier , Riot , Revolution

A welcome sign at the entrance of Tehran with a Canada Dry commercial ad History Article :1978 AD, April, 26: Tatcher And Reagan Visit Tehran Tags :Welcome , Tehran , Canada Dry , Advertising , 1970s

Islamic Republic (1979 - ?) AD 1979 Revolution Children History Article :1979 AD, April, 1: Referandum From Monarchy To Republic Tags :1979 , Revolution , Children , Demonstration

Quds Day demonstrations in Bojnourd, Friday, Aug, 17, 2012.On Aug, 7, 1979, Imam Khomeini invited the Muslims around the globe to march in solidarity with Palestinians on the last Friday of Ramazan to support the oppressed against the oppressor. History Article :1979 AD, August, 7: International Qods Day Initiative Tags :Bojnourd , Quds Day , 2012 , Demonstration

Civil disorder and street fighting in Tehran 1979 History Article :1979 AD, January, 4: Guadeloupe Conference On Iran Tags :Civil , Disorder , Street , Fight , Tehran , 1979 , Revolution

Forouhar Bazargan Javadi History Article :1979 AD, February, 5: Bazargan Becomes Prime Minister Tags :Dariush Forouhar , Mehdi Bazargan , Javadi

The Hostage Crisis: Angry Iranian militants calling themselves, students in the path of Imam outside the US Embassy in 1979 History Article :1979 AD, February, 14: CFK Occupation Of US Embassy Tags :Hostage , Crisis , Militia , US , Embassy , 1979 , Plaincloth

Hojjatoleslam Khamenei smoking his pipe in public a couple of years before becoming Grand Ayatollah and Supreme Leader of Velayat Faghih. Other Iranian political figues in this photo are Ayatolllah Beheshti and Rafsanjani. History Article :1979 AD, January, 12: Council Of The Islamic Revolution Founded Tags :Iranian , Ayatollah , Beheshti , Rafsanjani , Ayatollah Khamenei , Leader , Velayat Faghih , Hojjatoleslam , IRI

Left to right: Iranian political figures Abolhassan Banisadr, Mehdi Bazargan and Ruhollah Khomeini in early 1979. Bazargan was the interim Prime Minister after the Iranian Revolution. Banisadr became the first elected President of the Islamic Republic. History Article :1979 AD, November, 5: PM Bazargan Resigns Tags :Iranian , Banisadr , Bazargan , Khomeini , 1979 , Iranian Revolution , Abolhasan Banisadr , IRI

Iranian girl and boy celebrating victory of the revolution History Article :1979 AD, February, 3: American General Leaves Tehran Tags :Iranian , Girl , Boy , Revolution , Celebration , Street , Traffic

Mahdavi Kani (L) and Morteza Motahhari were appointed by Khomeini to the Revolutionary Council . Mahdavi Kani is Secretary-General of Combatant Clergy Association (Jame-e-ye-Rowhaniat-e-Mobarez) 1979–present, Preceded by Morteza Motahari. History Article :1979 AD, May, 1: Dr. Motahhari Assassinated Tags :IRI , Mahdavi Kani , Morteza Motahhari

U.S. President Jimmy Carter History Article :1979 AD, November, 13: US Reacts To Hostage Crisis Tags :Jimmy Carter , US , President

Ayatollah Khomeini Arrives in Tehran accompanied by Air France pilot History Article :1979 AD, February, 1: Ayatollah Khomeini Arrives In Tehran Tags :Imam Khomeini , Tehran , Ayatollah , Airplane , 1979 , Mehrabad , Air France , Plane , Abulhassan Banisadr , Morteza Motahhari , Sadegh Ghotbzadeh , Hojjatoleslam Lahouti , Sadegh Tabatabai

Undated photo taken from khomeini pouring tea History Article :1979 AD, December, 3: Islamic Republic Constitution Approved Tags :Ayatollah , Imam Khomeini , Tea , Khomeini , Samavar , Teapot

Pahlavi Coronation Pakistan Stamp History Article :1979 AD, December, 15: Shah Escapes To Panama Tags :Pahlavi , Coronation , Pakistan , Stamp , Mohammad Reza Shah , Farah Diba

Mohammad Reza Shah (Pahlavi II) meets with his last Prime Minister Shahpour Bakhtiar's Cabinet of Ministers. History Article :1979 AD, January, 6: Bakhtiar Becomes Prime Minister Tags :Pahlavi , Mohammad Reza Shah , Shapour Bakhtiar , Cabinet , Minister , Prime Minister

Last Pahlavi Royal Prime Minister Shapour Bakhtiar in an interview. Shapour Bakhtiar was assassinated in Paris in 1991. In 2010 a French court ordered the conditional release Tuesday of Ali Vakili Rad, the Iranian agent jailed for the 1991. History Article :1979 AD, January, 24: Military Occupation Of Mehrabad Airport Tags :Pahlavi , Prime Minister , Shapour Bakhtiar

Shah Gone History Article :1979 AD, January, 16: Shah Flees To Egypt Tags :Shah , Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi

Shredded Documents US Embassy History Article :1979 AD, November, 4: Iranian Students Seize U.S. Embassy In Tehran Tags :Document , US , Embassy , Hostage , Crisis

Recreation of Ayatollah Taleghani's Death a key revolutionary cleric On September 10, 1979 in his home in tehran. Taleghani was a moderate cleric, a member of the Freedom Movement who spoke the language of people on the street and opposed extremism. History Article :1979 AD, September, 10: Death Of Taleghani Tags :Tehran , Ayatollah Taleghani , Death , 1979 , Freedom Movement

Yasser Arafat visited Tehran in 1980 after the revolution. He was welcomed by top Iranian authorities such as Ebrahim Yazdi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmad Khomeini. Israel embassy was closed and Palestine Embassy was inaugurated. History Article :1979 AD, February, 19: Iran Sides With Palestinians Against Israel Tags :Tehran , Ebrahim Yazdi , Yasser Arafat , Ahmad Khomeini , 1979 , IRI

US Hostage Crisis : Protests in support and against hostage taking of US diplomats in Tehran.The 600 plus attendees are fairly evenly split between MCOB supporters, and anti-Iranian protestors. November 16, 1979 History Article :1979 AD, November, 6: Last Shipment Of American Grain To Iran Tags :US , Hostage , Crisis , Protest , 1979

Bullets Bombs War Khomeini Flowers History Article :1980 AD, September, 22: Iraq Invades Iran Tags :Bullet , Bomb , War , Khomeini , Flower , Imam , Ayatollah , Iraq , Sacred Defense

Google Earth Nozheh History Article :1980 AD, July, 9: The CIA Backed Nojeh Coup Uncovered Tags :Nozheh , Coup , Aerial , Map

Iran Air Boeing 727-86 EP-IRD (cn 19817/537) at London Heathrow Airport May, 30, 1976. On Jan, 21, 1980 at 19:11 local time, the aircraft, registered as EP-IRD, collided with the Alborz Mountains, 29 km north of Tehran and was destroyed, 120 were kiled. History Article :1980 AD, January, 21: Iran Air Boeing 727 Crash Tags :Iran Air , Boeing 727 , London , Heathrow Airport , 1976

Iran Air Force IRIAF Northrop F-5E Tiger II. The only air arm in the world to continue using the fighter, IRIAF continued efforts to maintain these types in service, and began a number of projects with the intention to refurbish and upgrade them. History Article :1980 AD, October, 17: Iranian Becomes Best F-5 Fighter Pilot Ever Tags :Iran , Air , Force , IRIAF , F-5 , Iran Air Force , Phantom , Airplane , Plane

Iran Iraq War Training Soldiers History Article :1980 AD, November, 28: Iraqi Navy Paralyzed Tags :Iran , Iraq , War , Soldier , Sacred Defense

Iran Iraq War , A young boy sleeping by the side of a tank while holding his Kalashnikov in Khorramshahr. Iranians had to defend the country with their blood and basic arms while the enemy was armed to its teeth. History Article :1980 AD, October, 30: Fahmideh; Iconic Martyr of Khorramshahr Tags :Iran , Iraq , War , Young , Boy , Sleep , Tank , Sacred Defense , Kalashnikov

Iranian revolution key political figues Ayatollah Taleghani, Ayatollah Beheshti, Hojjatoleslam Rafsanjani, and Abolhasan Banisadr taking a souvenir photo while Shah's statue is being tore down in the background in a square in Tehran, 1979. History Article :1980 AD, January, 25: Banisadr Becomes President Tags :Iranian , Taleghani , Beheshti , Rafsanjani , Banisadr , 1979 , Statue , Tehran , Shah , Revolution , Abolhasan Banisadr

Mohammad Reza Shah 10000 Irls History Article :1980 AD, March, 23: Last Trip For The Last King Tags :Mohammad Reza Shah , Pahlavi , Shah , Banknote , Toman , Rial , Bank Markazi

Operation Eagle Iran Tabas History Article :1980 AD, April, 24: U.S. Special Forces Fail In Tabas Tags :Operation Eagle , Tabas , Crash , Hostage , Crisis , 1980 , Spy Den

Pahlavi Iran Air Force Pilots Class of 52-14 at Mehrabad AFB Airport posing for a souvenir photograph in front of a Phantom. History Article :1980 AD, September, 23: Iran Strikes Iraq Back Tags :Pahlavi , Iran Air Force , Phantom , Mehrabad , Airport , Pilot , Airplane , Plane

Saddam Hussein Execution : Expiration date arrived History Article :1980 AD, September, 17: Saddam Nullifies Algiers treaty Tags :Saddam , Execution , Iraq , Saddam Hussein

group of people calling themselves Students in the path of Imam climb the wall of the US Embassy in Tehran History Article :1980 AD, January, 4: U.S. Files Complaint Against Iran Tags :Student , Seizure , US , Embassy , Hostage , Crisis

First Friday Prayer after the Iranian Revolution of 1979 took place at a football field in Tehran University. Ayatollah Taleghani leaded the sermon on Aug, 16, 1978. Sadeq Ghotbzadeh, Ebrahim Yazdi, Hasem Seydjavadian, Ahmad Sadr were praying behind him. History Article :1980 AD, June, 12: Iran Shuts Down Higher Education Tags :Tehran , University , Friday , Prayer , Taleghani , 1979 , Tehran University

Iranian Embassy in London/ UK severely damaged by fire after a terrorist Attack in May, 1980. After a decade the British government agreed to repair the damage to the embassy in London only if Iran would pay for repairs to the British embassy in Tehran, History Article :1980 AD, May, 30: Terror Attack On Iranian London Embassy Tags :UK , London , Iranian , Embassy , Attack , Fire , 1980

Hostage Crisis ended after signing the Algiers accord on Jan, 19, 1981. Two days later, first group of Americans are release and they arrive at the US base in Stratoliner Germany. Unfortunately, US remained hostile not following the path towards peace. History Article :1981 AD, July, 1: First Iran–US Claims Tribunal Convenes Tags :Germany , US , Iran , Hostage Crisis , 1981 , Plane , Algiers Accords

Two different stamps depicting U.S. Hostages printed in Iran and USA History Article :1981 AD, January, 21: American Hostages Released Tags :Hostage , Crisis , Stamp , Iran , US , Embassy , Spy Den , Operation Eagle

Iran Iraq War : A group of Iraqi officers inspect a map on the floor by a fleet of French Mirage F-1 fighter/bomber jet airplanes. The MIG fleet of the Iraqi air force was no match for Iranian Phantoms but western help, and embargo on Iran, tables turned History Article :1981 AD, April, 20: France Sides With Iraq During The War Tags :Iran , Iraq , War , Mirage , Airplane , Sacred Defense , Plane

Ayatollah Seyyed Abdolhossein Dastgheyb was a prominent Shiite cleric who had fought against the Pahlavi regime. On Dec, 11, 1981, on his way to Friday prayers, he was assassinated by MKO and became the third Martyr of Altar. History Article :1981 AD, December, 11: Ayatollah Dastgheyb Assassinated Tags :Iranian , Ayatollah Seyyed Abdolhossein Dastgheyb , Martyr

Abbas Amir-Entezam at the Revolutionary Court. Born 18 August 1932, he was the spokesman and Deputy Prime Minister in the Interim Cabinet of Mehdi Bazargan in 1979. In 1981 he was sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of spying for the U.S. History Article :1981 AD, March, 17: Amirentezam Charged With Espionage Tags :Iranian , Politician , Abbas Amir-Entezam , Prisoner

Imam Khomeini endorses Ayatollah Khamanei's first IRI Presidential term in 1981 History Article :1981 AD, December, 31: Ayatollah Khamenei Elected President Tags :IRI , Imam Khomeini , Ayatollah Khamenei , President , 1981

IRI Imam Khomeini talks to Mahdavi Kani. Before the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Mahdavi Kani was appointed by Imam Khomeini to the Revolutionary Council and later took up various political and religious positions. History Article :1981 AD, September, 2: Interim Government Formed Tags :IRI , Imam Khomeini , Mahdavi Kani

Two Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II fighters (foreground) and two RF-4E reconnaissance aircraft refueling from a Boeing 707-3J9C tanker aircraft, a trick for susprise attacks deep inside Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War. History Article :1981 AD, April, 4: Iranian Jets Bomb Al Walid Airbase Tags :IRIAF , Phantom , Boeing 707

Khamenei War Front History Article :1981 AD, June, 27: Plot To Kill Khamenei Failed Tags :Khamenei , War , Iran , Iraq , Soldier , Sacred Defense

Ayatollah Khomeini casting vote near his residence in Jamaran History Article :1981 AD, July, 24: Rejayi Elected President Tags :Ayatollah , Imam Khomeini , Vote , Islamic , Poll , Khomeini

Rejayee is seen during a mass prayer session with Khatami History Article :1981 AD, August, 30: President And Prime Minister Assassinated Tags :Rajayi , Mohammad Khatami , Pray

Tehran Bank Melli Iran on the Ferdowsi Ave; the first Iranian commercial bank was established in 1928 and the long-awaited dream of the Iranian nation turned into reality. History Article :1981 AD, January, 26: Terror Attack On Bank Melli In San Francisco Tags :Tehran , Bank , Bank Melli Iran

US hostages departing from Germany on an airplane after being held for 444 days. The US embassy staff were engaged in acts of espionage. US backed coup of 1953 and hostility towards Iran were among causes of extremism by revolutionary students. History Article :1981 AD, January, 19: Iran-US Sign Algiers Accords Tags :US , Plane , Hostage Crisis , 1981 , Germany

Statues in Hezar Sangar (1000 Strongholds) Square of Amol in memory of public resistence against a communist guerila that wanted to take over the city in 1982 while Iran was in the middle of a war with Iraq. History Article :1982 AD, January, 26: Communist Guerilla Attacks Amol Tags :Amol , Square , Statue

On March 16, 1988, after two days of conventional artillery attacks, Iraqi planes dropped gas canisters on Halapcha. Chemical weapons supplied by Germany and Netherlands killed at least 5000 immediately and injured numerous civilians in Halabja. History Article :1982 AD, December, 19: Iraqi Missile Attack On Dezful Tags :Halabja , Iran–Iraq War , Chemical weapon , WMD

The Arc of Triumph also called the Swords of Qadisiyah opened to the public on August 8, 1989, it's is an allusion to the historical Battle of Qadesiya holds 5,000 helmets of Iranian soldiers killed during the Iran-Iraq War. History Article :1982 AD, March, 28: Iranian Response To Al-Qadesiya Tags :Iraq , Baghdad , Qadesiya , Sword , Iran–Iraq War , Aniranian

A Bomb turns School in Khorramshahr into Rubbles. The Iraqi regime backed by western powers did not hesitate to target all civilian facilities breaking all international conventions. History Article :1982 AD, May, 24: Khorramshahr Liberated Tags :Khorramshahr , School , Bomb , Rubble , Sacred Defense

Originally founded as Islamic Azad University of Tehran on Aug, 1, 1982, it currently has an enrollment of 1.5 million students, making it the world's second largest. The largest academic library in Iran, located in Najafabad campus. History Article :1982 AD, August, 1: Islamic Azad University Founded Tags :Najafabad , Islamic Azad University , 2008 , Library , University

Mona Mahmoudnejad Bahai Victim History Article :1983 AD, June, 18: Bahai Followers Executed Tags :Mona Mahmoudnejad , Bahai , Victim , Woman , IRI , Iranian Woman

Sassanid Map Persian Gulf History Article :1984 AD, August, 10: UN Resolution Registers "The Persian Gulf" Tags :Sassanid , Map , Persian Gulf , Sea , Margiana , Sogdiana , Kharazm , Hyrcania , Arachosia , Sekestan , Kerman

Ayatollah Khamenei Ashura Mourning History Article :1985 AD, August, 16: Ayatollah Khamenei Re-Elected President Tags :Ayatollah Khamenei , Ashura , Mourn , Islamic , Muharram , Day of Ashura

Iran Air Force jetfighters History Article :1986 AD, November, 22: US Arms Deal With Iran Revealed Tags :IRI , Iran Air Force , Airplane , jet , Plane

Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini was born in Rafsanjan.Also known as Ershad, the was founded on March 2, 1986, based on a legislation passed by the Parliament, under President Ali Khamenei. History Article :1986 AD, March, 2: Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Founded Tags :Iranian , Minister , Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini

Iran Iraq War : Bodies of dead soldiers by the roadside. History Article :1987 AD, June, 28: Sardasht, Chemical Hiroshima Tags :Iran , Iraq , War , Death , Soldier , 18+ , Sacred Defense

A group of Iranian women demonstrating against enforced hijab that came with Islamic Republic History Article :1987 AD, June, 2: Islamic Republic Party Dissolved Tags :Iranian , Woman , Demonstration , Enforce , Hijab , Iranian Woman

Khamenei War Front Praying History Article :1987 AD, June, 3: Nasr 2. Operation Started Tags :Khamenei , War , Pray , Iran , Iraq , Soldier , Sacred Defense

A beautiful view from the Mecca Prophet/Nabi Mosque with a green dome History Article :1987 AD, July, 31: Massacre Of Iranian Hajj Pilgrims Tags :Mecca , Prophet , Mosque , Dome , Islamic , Green , Mohammad , Night

During the Iran-Iraq War, U.S. Navy attacked Iran Ajr on September, 21 1987 in the Persian Gulf. This is a documented incident in which the US clearly supported the Saddam regime.Iran Ajr aka the Arya Rakhsh, was a Japanese-built landing craft. History Article :1987 AD, September, 21: U.S. Attacks Iranian Ship Tags :Persian , Gulf , Iran Ajr , 1987 , Ship , US Flag , Iran–Iraq War

Steel-lattice Iranian oil platforms were set ablaze after an attack by US Navy on Oct, 19, 1987. Although US justified the attack as a response to Iranian attacks on a Kuwaiti tanker, the reason was that Iran was gaining on Iraq near the end of the 8 war. History Article :1987 AD, October, 19: U.S. Attacks Iranian Oil Platforms Tags :Persian Gulf , Oil , Platform , US , Attack , 1987 , IRI

School Kids Killed in Dezful during a raid by Iraq History Article :1987 AD, January, 10: Iraq Bombs Iran Schools Tags :School , Children , Dead , Dezful , War , Iraq , Sacred Defense

Iran Iraq War Injured Soldiers History Article :1988 AD, July, 28: Executions Of 1988 Tags :Iran , Iraq , War , Soldier , Sacred Defense

Martyr Reza Naderi one of several civilian volunteers of Basij that fell martyr during the Iran Iraq War. The Mersad Operation was conducted by MKO terrorist group encamped in Iraq, after Iran accepted the ceasefire in 1988. History Article :1988 AD, July, 28: The Mersad Operation Tags :Iran , Iraq , War , Mersad Operation , Martyr , Reza Naderi , Iran–Iraq War , Basij

Iranair IR655 Vincent History Article :1988 AD, July, 3: IR655: U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Civilian Airplane Tags :Iran Air , IR655 , Vincent , Airplane , Plane

Iranian Militia Faav Liberation History Article :1988 AD, July, 18: End Of 8 Year Iran-Iraq War Tags :Iranian , Militia , Faav , Liberation , Iraq , Soldier , War , Sacred Defense

A file photo from Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Savak prison. Rafsanjani became a prominent revolutionary figure after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and he survived in the high ranks of IRI. History Article :1988 AD, February, 6: Expediency Discernment Council Created Tags :IRI , Hashemi Rafsanjani , Savak , Majma , Ayatollah

Mohammad Khatami attends the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, 2009 History Article :1988 AD, April, 29: Saudi-Iran Tensions Rise Tags :Mohammad Khatami , Mecca , 2009

An autumn afternoon in 2009, Tehran's Saint Sarkis Church 2009 in Karimkhan Zand st. A building size poster of Imam Khomeini is seen in the back sending a strong message: Dear Khomeini, we'll never put down the flag you've raised. History Article :1988 AD, January, 3: Imam Khomeini's Letter To Gorbachev Tags :Tehran , St Sarkis Church , 2009 , Religion , Imam Khomeini , Cathedral

Ayatollah Khamenei riding in a peykan smoking cigarettes History Article :1989 AD, June, 4: Ayatollah Khomeini Died Tags :Ayatollah , Khamenei , Peykan , Smoke

Ayatollah Khamenei attending a book fair in 2007 History Article :1989 AD, June, 5: New Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Tags :Ayatollah , Khamenei , Read , 2007

Ayatollah Komeini Smiles Air France Airplane History Article :1989 AD, February, 14: Death Decree For Rushdie Tags :Imam , Ayatollah , Khomeini , Air , France , Airplane

Corpses of the victims of IR655 flight recovered from the Persian Gulf. The IR655 can be considered mass murder in broad day light, as a savage US military unit attacked an unarmed civilian passenger aircraft twice, clearly aiming to kill on July 3, 1988. History Article :1989 AD, August, 19: IRI Helps Free US Hostages In Lebanon Tags :Persian Gulf , IR655 , Corpse , Martyr , Iran Air , Victim

A propaganda poster showing Ayatollah Khamenei mourning Imam Khomeini's death hangs in a clinic History Article :1989 AD, September, 1: 1st First Iranian Vice President Tags :Poster , Imam Khomeini , Ayatollah Khamenei , Clinic

Tehran's Majlis (Parliament) session Approval of prime minister Rejayi cabinet of minister Vote Sep,2, 1960 History Article :1989 AD, July, 28: Hashemi Rafsanjani Elected President Tags :Tehran , Majlis , Rajayi , Vote , 1980 , Rafsanjani , Parliament

The yard of administrive building of the University of Yazd. After its foundation in 1988, the University of Yazd witnessed a period of rapid growth ever since. The university offers degrees in Ph.D. (12), Masters (43), and Bachelors (59) levels. History Article :1989 AD, February, 7: University Of Yazd Inaugurated Tags :Yazd , University of Yazd , 2011 , University

Bronze statues of cows found in Marlic. Roodbar Marlic historical Site is comprised of 3 major hills in the Goharrood valley with artifacts dating back to second millenium BC. History Article :1990 AD, June, 21: Earthquake Devastates Gilan Tags :Roodbar , Marlic , Hill , Site , Gilan , Museum

Iran Iraq War :A young Iranian boys stands guard by Iraqi Prisoners Of War (POW) History Article :1991 AD, December, 9: UN Recognizes Responsibility of Iran-Iraq War Tags :POW , Iran–Iraq War , Sacred Defense , Prisoner

Last Prime Minister of the Pahlavi regime Shapour Bakhtiar was found dead from stab wounds aged 77 at his home outside Paris on Aug, 8, 1991. He was in office for only 36 days and tried to persuade Imam Khomeini to a settlement to save the monarchy. History Article :1991 AD, August, 8: Shapour Bakhtiar Slain In France Tags :Iranian , Shapour Bakhtiar , Pahlavi

Young Iranians visit Khorramshahr's Sacred Defense Museum featuring the 8 year Iran-Iraq war History Article :1991 AD, October, 28: U.S. Secretly Passed Intelligence To Iraq Tags :Khorramshahr , Sacred Defense , Museum , Iran–Iraq War

Martyr Bakeri and fellow Basij soldiers Iran-Iraq War History Article :1991 AD, December, 17: Iran-Iraq Exchange Corpses Tags :Soldier , Bakeri , Basij , War , Iraq , IRI , Martyr , Sacred Defense

A young Iranian looks at photos of thousands of martyrs during the Iran-Iraq war in Khorramshahr Sacred Defense Museum History Article :1992 AD, July, 31: Iran Confiscates Iraqi Planes Tags :Khorramshahr , Sacred Defense , Museum , Martyr , Iran–Iraq War

Tehran One of the buildings of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in United Nations Street History Article :1992 AD, April, 18: Iran Recognizes Croatia Tags :Tehran , Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Beautiful Iranian Girls casting votes: Restrictions on hijab usually become loose during elections History Article :1993 AD, June, 11: Rafsanjani Re-Elected President Tags :Iranian , Girl , Vote , Poll , Hijab

Esfahan Refinery was built with an initial design capacity of 200,000 bpd in 1970s producing Crude Distillation, Visbreaker, Catalytic Reforming, Hydrocracker, LPG, Hydrogene, Nitrogene, Sulphur Recovery, Sour Water and Amine Treating, Fuel Gas & Caustic. History Article :1993 AD, January, 18: Isfahan Petrochemical Complex Completed Tags :Isfahan Refinery , Night , Esfahan Oil Refining Company , Refinery , Petroleum

Imam Reza Shrine 1930s History Article :1994 AD, June, 20: Bomb Explosion In Imam Reza Shrine Tags :Imam Reza , Shrine , 1930s , Golden , Dome

Tehran Sep, 2011 Aseman Airlines Fokker - 100 passes by the Milad Tower and the Alborz Mountains in the background.Aseman Airlines operates scheduled domestic and regional flights within the Persian Gulf area, as well as charter and air taxi services. History Article :1994 AD, October, 12: Aseman Air Crash Kills 66 Tags :Tehran , Aseman Air , Fokker , 2011 , Airplane , Plane

The icons of the American Civil War are on display in a collection of Stamps atTehran ICT Museum. Iran founded the most ancient postal services in the world since the time of the Achaemenid king Dariush the Great. History Article :1994 AD, July, 18: Iran Blamed For Bombing In Argentina Tags :Tehran , ICT Museum , Stamp , American Civil War , 1994

Iran Air Boeing 747 taking off History Article :1995 AD, September, 19: Iranian Plane Hijacked Tags :Iran , Air , Boeing , 747 , Iran Air , Airplane , Airport , Plane

South Lebanon: Army of Iran backed Hezabollah (Party of God) during the 33 days War with Israel destroys a Merkava Tank History Article :1996 AD, April, 9: Party Of God Strikes Israel Back Tags :Lebanon , Hezbollah , War , Israel , Tank , Resistence

Qom Lights on Hz. Masumeh Mausoleum on his brother Imam Reza's Birthday History Article :1996 AD, January, 28: Shiites Silenced In Bahrain Tags :Qom , Masoumeh , Mausoleum , Imam Reza , Birthday , 2008

US Minister Louis Farrakhan, The leader of American Muslims in a Sermon 2009. Farrakhan visited Iran in 1996. History Article :1996 AD, February, 11: Farrakhan Visits Iran Tags :US , Minister , Louis Farrakhan , Sermon , 2009

Shahidgah burial site of martyrs of the Chaldoran war at the Sheikh Safi mausoleum in Ardabil. Sheikh Safi al-Din was a seventh-generation descendant of Firuz Shah Zarrin Kolah, a local Iranian dignitary. He inherited Sheikh Zahed Gilani's Sufi order, History Article :1997 AD, February, 28: Destructive Ardabil Earthquake Tags :Ardabil , Shahidgah , Safi-ad-din Ardabili , Mausoleum

Public execution of convicts which has become a ususal scene in Iran, drawing international criticism History Article :1997 AD, August, 14: The Night Bat Hanged Tags :Convict , Public , Execution

A heavily damaged building, a scene in the museum of sacred defence in Khorramshahr depicting devastation of the Iran-Iraq War History Article :1997 AD, November, 10: Iran Ratifies Chemical Weapons Pact Tags :Damage , Building , Iran , Iraq , War , Sacred Defense , Iran–Iraq War , Khorramshahr

Khatami donating blood in civil suit History Article :1997 AD, May, 23: Khatami Elected President Tags :Mohammad Khatami , Donate , Blood

Tehran, November, 21, 1997 Protesters shout slogans against Ayatollah Montazeri after Friday prayers, for questioning Ayatollah Khamenei's authority. History Article :1997 AD, November, 25: Questioning Supreme Leader Leads To Protests Tags :Tehran , 1997 , Friday , Protest , Ayatollah Montazeri , Velayat Faghih

Tehran EU Roberto Neccia History Article :1997 AD, November, 22: European Envoys Back In Tehran Tags :Tehran , EU , Roberto Neccia , 2009 , Iranian Flag

Afghanistan Mazar Sharif is said to be the tomb of Zoroaster and burial of one of coffins brought from Najaf during Mahmoud Ghaznavi's reign. History Article :1998 AD, August, 8: Taliban Massacre Of Iranian Diplomats Tags :Afghanistan , Mazar Sharif

Dariush Forouhar during demonstration History Article :1998 AD, November, 22: Assassination Of Dariush Forouhar Tags :Dariush Forouhar , Demonstration , Revolution

An Iranian living in Kermanshah; One of thousands of victims of chemical weapons attack by Iraqi forces History Article :1998 AD, April, 6: Iran / Iraq Exchange P.O.W.'s Tags :Iranian , Victim , Chemical , Weapon , War , Iraq , Sacred Defense , WMD

French president Chirac greeting Iranian president Khatamai at Elysee palace History Article :1998 AD, August, 23: Islamic Iran Participation Front Founded Tags :Mohammad Khatami , Chirac , Elysee , French , President , Iranian , Palace

Paris Elysee Palace President Khatami meets with French president Jacques Chirac History Article :1998 AD, September, 25: Iran Sets Rushdie Off The Hook Tags :Paris , Elysee , Palace , President , Mohammad Khatami , Chirac

Tehran Azadi Square Night History Article :1998 AD, April, 4: Tehran Mayor Detained Tags :Tehran , Azadi , Square , Yellow , Light , Shahyad , Night , Azadi Square

435 meters Tehran Milad Tower: Workers install components during Construction History Article :1998 AD, July, 24: Tehran Mayor Gets 5 Years In Prison Tags :Tehran , Milad Tower , Construction , Worker

Ahmad Batebi, a student activist holds up a bloody T-shirt belonging to his fellow student History Article :1999 AD, July, 9: Tehran University Street Uprising Tags :Ahmad Batebi , Blood , T-shirt , Student , University

Iranian Air Force officers visiting leader Ayatollah Khamenei History Article :1999 AD, July, 19: Iranian Military Warns Khatami Tags :Iranian , Air , Force , Visit , Khamenei

Iranian front : Collection of photos from Iran Iraq war scenes History Article :2000 AD, November, 14: Top Level Contact With Iraq Tags :Scene , Sacred Defense , Iran–Iraq War

Iranian Soccer star Ali Daei is the world's all-time leading goalscorer in international matches with 109 goals. In 1994 Daiee joined one of country's premier squads, Persepolis F.C. and in 1996 joined the Bundesliga with his team-mate Karim Bagheri. History Article :2000 AD, January, 21: Iran vs Asia All-Stars Soccer Game Tags :Iranian , Ali Daei , Soccer , Opel , Addidas , IRI

Iranian Minister Dr. Mehdi Ghazanfari born 16 November 1960) is an Iranian politician who is the current Minister of Industries and Business since 3 August 2011. He was Minister of Commerce in the second cabinet of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from 9 August 2009. History Article :2000 AD, January, 1: Ministry of Commerce Founded Tags :Iranian , Minister , Mehdi Ghazanfari , 2011

Pahlavi era Politician Dr. Hossein Fatemi smiles as Iran's youngest Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a close friend of Dr.Mosaddegh. Fatemi became martyr by firing squad on Nov, 10 1954 in Tehran, after the CIA backed coup on Aug, 19, 1953. History Article :2000 AD, March, 17: US Official Admits Role In 1953 Coup Tags :Pahlavi , Politician , Hossein Fatemi , Smile , Ministry of Foreign Affairs , Martyr

Parliament representatives make a little assembly on the Majlis floor History Article :2000 AD, May, 25: Rafsanjani Quits Iranian Parliament Tags :Parliament , Representative , Floor , Majlis

Tehran 2009 Iranian boys hold US and Iranian Flags during Takhti Wrestling Cup as part of sportsman diplomacy. History Article :2000 AD, March, 18: U.S. Ends A Few Sanctions Imposed On Iran Tags :Tehran , Iran , US , Flag , Takhti , Wrestle , Cup , 2009 , Iranian Flag

Sarcastic photo depicting lack of discipline among commanders of Iranian armed forces shown during a parade History Article :2001 AD, October, 26: Iran Allies With US Against Taliban Tags :Commander , Armed , Force , Army , Ahmadi Moghaddam , Mohammad Rouyanian , Ahmad-Reza Radan

Famous Iranian singer Googoosh performing abroad live on stage after years of ban History Article :2001 AD, March, 21: Homecoming For Googoosh Tags :Googoosh , Perform , Live , Art

Mohammad Khatami kissing his daughter while holding his son's hand History Article :2001 AD, August, 8: Khatami Sworn As President Again Tags :Mohammad Khatami , Kiss , Daughter

Collection of several images from the legendary, anti-imperialist, revolutionary Cuban leader Fidel Castro from 1947 till 2008 History Article :2001 AD, May, 8: Red Carpet For Fidel Castro Tags :Cuba , Fidel Castro , President

Turkish Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan (died 27 February 2011 aged 84 PBUH) came to Tehran in 1996 and signed a gas deal against US pressures. His stand is remarkable as he gave priority to the Turkish national interests over those of the US. History Article :2001 AD, July, 26: Tabriz–Ankara Pipeline Operational Tags :Turkey , Prime Minister , Necmettin Erbakan , Turkish

Mehdi Bazargan, and Ayatollah Taleghani, members of Iranian Freedom Movement seen in 1979 History Article :2002 AD, July, 28: Court Bans The Freedom Movement Tags :Taleghani , 1979 , Mehdi Bazargan , Yazdi

American Soldier posing with Helmets belonging to Iranian martyrs during the Iran-Iraq war in Baghdad's swords of Qadesiya monument. US ambassador in Baghdad prevented Iraqi Prime Minister from destroying this sign of shame: walking in Saddam's footsteps. History Article :2002 AD, January, 29: Bush Invents Axis Of Evil Tags :Iraq , Baghdad , Qadesiya , Helmet , American , Soldier , 2006 , Sword

A very beautiful shot :Taban Air's Tupolev Tu-154 airplane passes by Milad Tower with Alborz Mountains in the background Tehran 2008 History Article :2002 AD, February, 12: Iran Plane Crash Kills 117 Tags :Tehran , Milad Tower , Alborz , Mountain , Tupolev , 2008 , Airplane , Plane

Arg Bam Citadel History Article :2003 AD, December, 26: Quake Destroys BAM Tags :Arc , Bam , Citadel

Police guarding Camp Ashraf base of MKO in Iraq on Dec, 9, 2011 against mounting discontent with US protection of the terrorist group since invasion of Iraq in 2003. Populist flags bearing figures of Shia saints used for deception of public did not work. History Article :2003 AD, April, 15: MKO Surrenders To US Forces In Iraq Tags :Iraq , Camp Ashraf , MKO , 2011

The 2003 Iran Ilyushin Il-76 crash was the deadliest aircraft accident in Iran. The crash, on February 19, 2003, killed 302 people, most of them members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. That crash marked the third Il-76 crash in Iran. History Article :2003 AD, February, 19: More Than 300 Dead In Plane Crash Tags :IRGC , Plane , Ilyushin , Russian , 2003 , IRI

Iraqi soldiers taken as POWs, poster of Imam Khome liberation of Khorramshahr in 1982. Persistence and martyrdom were key elements of this victory. However, during years that followed the war became institutionalized. History Article :2003 AD, March, 18: Iran-Iraq Exchange POWs Tags :Khorramshahr , POW , Iran–Iraq War , Imam Khomeini

Mullah march during an anti American Demonstration History Article :2003 AD, May, 4: Iranian Olive Branch To USA Tags :Mullah , American , Demonstration , IRI , Flag

Shirin Ebadi Receiving Nobel Prize History Article :2003 AD, December, 10: Shirin Ebadi Becomes Nobel Laurette Tags :Shirin Ebadi , Nobel Prize

King of Jordan Abdollah's visit to Tehran in 2003 came as a surprise because the relations between the two countries were severed after the Islamic Revolution. Ayatollah Khomeini had labeled Melek Hossein, Abdollah's deceased father, a puppet king. History Article :2003 AD, September, 2: King Of Jordan Visits Tehran Tags :Tehran , Jordan , King , Abdollah 2 , Ayatollah Khamenei , 2003 , IRI

Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant under construction in 2005. Construction of the plant was started in 1975 by German companies, but the work was stopped in 1979.The work was delayed several years due to political pressure from the West. History Article :2004 AD, February, 18: Russia Trains 600 Iranian Nuclear Experts Tags :Bushehr , Nuclear , Power , Plant , 2005 , IRI

An Iran Air jetplane Taking Off from the runway History Article :2004 AD, February, 1: Tehran Has A New International Airport Tags :Plane , Takeoff , Iran Air , Airport , Airplane

Iranian Army Divers by the Arvand River during the Iran Iraq War. These brave soldiers were front-line breakers that staged surprise attacks on enemy in most dangerous conditions. They paved the way for regular army units to operate. History Article :2004 AD, June, 21: British Navy Violates Iranian Territory Tags :Iran , Iraq , War , Arvand , River , Iran–Iraq War , Sacred Defense , Diver , Soldier , IRI

The Iranian Asiatic Cheetah is the world's last few known to have survived in Iran. Studies shows that the species are markedly distinct from their African relatives. If humans were not ignorant, these beautiful animals would not be called endangered. History Article :2004 AD, January, 2: Oil Drills In National Parks Tags :Iranian Cheetah , Asiatic Cheetah , Endangered Species , Wildlife of Iran , Kavir National Park

Scenes from the Iranian Fokker-50 Kish Air Plane Crash in Sharjah, Emirates 2004 killing 38 people onboard History Article :2004 AD, February, 10: Iranian Plane Crashes In Emirates, Kills 43 Tags :Kish Air , Crash , Sharjah , Emirates , 2004 , Airplane , Transport , Plane

Feb, 2004 : Photographs from the scenes of an Iranian runaway train derailed near Neishabour and exploded killing more than 400 people History Article :2004 AD, February, 18: 320 Killed In Train Blast Tags :Railway , Train , Crash , Explode , Neishabour , 2004 , Transport

Mashin Doodi (the fuming machine ) Rhagae Metro Station 2009 History Article :2004 AD, March, 17: Tehran Monorail Project Started Tags :Mashin Doodi , Rhagae , Metro , Station , 2009

An Iranian police officer controls traffic in front of the parliament at Baharestan square History Article :2004 AD, February, 20: Seventh Parliament Elections Tags :Police , Parliament , Baharestan , Majlis , Traffic , Peykan , Peugeot , Taxi

Bodyguards watch Ahmadinejad catch flowers History Article :2005 AD, June, 24: Ahmadinejad Wins Presidential Elections Tags :Ahmadinejad , Flower , President , Election

Ahvaz White Bridge (Pol-e-Sefid) Karoon River Khuzestan Construction History Article :2005 AD, October, 15: Explosions In Ahvaz Tags :Ahvaz , White , Bridge , Karoon , River , Khuzestan , Construction , White Bridge of Ahvaz , Karun

Heavy Water Reactor in Arak, Iran.World powers accuse Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons while Iranian authorities insist on peaceful purposes. Investigations prove that many countries are involved in sabotaging Irans nuclear program History Article :2005 AD, February, 27: Russia-Iran Sign Nuclear Fuel Deal Tags :Arak , Nuclear , Heavy Water , Reactor , Power , Electricity , Peace , Mountain

The Iran–Turkmenistan Friendship Dam (or Doosti Reservoir Dam) is a dam on the Hariroud River, which forms part of the international boundary between Iran and Turkmenistan. The dam was completed in 2004. History Article :2005 AD, April, 12: Iran–Turkmenistan Friendship Dam Inauguration Tags :Iran , Turkmenistan , Friendship , Dam , Iran–Turkmenistan Friendship Dam , Water , Lake , Energy , Electricity

Little Iranian girl playing with phones History Article :2005 AD, November, 27: MTN Kicks Turkcell Out Tags :Girl , Play , Phone

Iranian girls take a test in Isfahan. The university admission Exams known with a strange word "Konkoor" has been the gateway to higher education in Iran, part of a selection process to choose from the best with some exceptions of privileges and quotas. History Article :2005 AD, May, 31: Foundation Of National Elites Foundation! Tags :Isfahan , University , Exam , 2010 , Student , Girl , School , Education

Zoroaster in USA! Life size marble statue of Zoroaster by Edward C Potter (1857-1923) on the cornice of New York Appellate Court Building in Madison Square Park representing Persian Law since 1950. History Article :2005 AD, January, 31: Iran Open To Ties With U.S. Tags :New York , Prophet , Zoroaster , Statue , USA

Mohsen Rezayi as head of IRGC signs an agreement in North Korea. Ali Larijani, Hojjatoleslam Mohammadi Araghi, Ali Aghamohammadi, Alaadin Boroujerdi accompanied him in this trip.Undated probably in 1980s during the Iran-Iraq War. History Article :2005 AD, February, 11: North Korea Backs Iran Tags :North Korea , Mohsen , Rezayi , IRGC , IRI

Remains of a Portuguese Castle on the Qeshm Island is a tourist attraction. In 1515, Albuquerque returned to Persian Gulf with 27 battleships and started an occupation that lasted for almost a century until Shah Abbas the Great kicked them out. History Article :2005 AD, November, 27: Earthquake Kills 13 in Qeshm Island Tags :Qeshm , Island , Portuguese , Castle , Chador , Women , Tourist , Hijab , Palm , Persian Gulf

Tehran, Oct, 2007 Ayatollah Khamenei greets Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends the meeting. Putin was the first President to visit Iran after 50 years attending a meeting of countries neighboring the Caspian Sea. History Article :2005 AD, February, 18: Russia Backs Iran In Nuclear Row Tags :Tehran , Ayatollah Khamenei , Vladimir Putin , Mahmoud Ahmadinejad , 2007 , IRI

Scenes from a C130 Plane crashing near Mehrabad airport killing 128 onboard History Article :2005 AD, December, 6: IAF C-130 Plane Crash Kills 128 Tags :Tehran , C130 , Plane , Crash , Mehrabad , 2005 , Transport

A group of people join OWS activists to protest US Sanctions against Iran in Zaccuti Park New York during the new year celebrations of 2012. Most Iranians believe that US sanctions are unfairly damaging ordinary Iranians creating enemies. History Article :2005 AD, December, 1: Campaigns To Counter Anti-Iranianism Tags :US , New York , OWS , Iran , Sanction , Protest , 2012

White Bridge in Ahvaz/Khuzestan History Article :2005 AD, June, 12: US-UK backed Terror In Ahvaz, Tehran Tags :White , Bridge , Ahvaz , Khuzestan , White Bridge of Ahvaz , Karun

A view at night from the Ahvaz Bridge on the Karoon River in Khuzestan Province History Article :2006 AD, February, 27: Bomb Blasts Hit Khuzestan Tags :Ahvaz , Bridge , Karoon , River , Khuzestan , White Bridge of Ahvaz , Karun

Anousheh Ansari History Article :2006 AD, September, 18: Anousheh Ansari Becomes First Iranian In Space Tags :Anousheh Ansari , Iranian , Female , Astronaut

Young Queen Elizabeth of England is wearing a Kiani Crown; Derafsh Kaviani is clearly visible on top of her diadem adourn with diamonds. The queen inherited the King George IV State Diadem in 1952 on the death of her father. History Article :2006 AD, February, 17: Iran Calls For UK Iraq Pull-Out Tags :England , Queen Elizabeth , Kiani , Crown , Derafsh Kaviani

A political Cartoon from Mana Neyestani showing Iran and Israel politicinas fighting while people exchange love and friendship. The cartoonist is known for his Iran newspaper cockroach cartoon controversy followed by nationwide riots. History Article :2006 AD, May, 12: Iran Newspaper Cockroach Cartoon Controversy Tags :Iran , Israel , Cartoon , Flag , Mana Neyestani

Defying sanctions, military threats and assassination of scientists, a new celebration has been added to Iranian Festivities for Nuclear achievements on Farvardin, 20 (April, 8) indicating the willingness to experience rights to peaceful nuclear energy. History Article :2006 AD, December, 23: UNSC Resolution #1737:Trade Sanctions On Iran Tags :Iranian Festivities , Nuclear , Farvardin , Science , Nuclear

The emblem of the Islamic Republic of Iranian since 1979 consists of four crescents and a sword. standing for the word Allah. It also resembles a tulip, symbol of martyrdom, designed by Hamid Nadimi the logo was approved by Imam Khomeini on May 9, 1980. History Article :2006 AD, October, 30: Modern Thinkers Party of Islamic Iran Founded Tags :Iranian Flag , Coat Of Arms , Emblem of Iran , Islamic Republic

An Iran Air Tours Tupolev Tu-154M, similar to the one involved in the accident on September 1, 2006 that burst into flames upon landing in Mashhad, Iran at 13:45 local time killing 28 of those on board.The aircraft had been in active service since 1988. History Article :2006 AD, September, 1: Iran Air Tours Crash Kills 28 Tags :IRI , Iran Air Tour , Tupolev , 154 , 2008 , Airplane , Plane

A dove flying over the Jamkaran Mosque near Qom Iran. The famous Jamkaran mosque where Imam Mahdi is said to have appeared in a cleric's dream; has since been the visiting place for flocks of pilgrims. History Article :2006 AD, June, 30: UNSC Resolution #1696: Suspension Required Tags :Jamkaran , Mosque , Qom , Dome , Persian Blue , Imam Mehdi

Kelardasht: Cows rest under the shade of a half finished Construction History Article :2006 AD, November, 20: White House Dismissed CIA Draft Tags :Kelardasht , Cow , Construction

Royana Cloned Iranian Sheep History Article :2006 AD, October, 1: Royana, Cloned Sheep Is Born Tags :Royana , Clone , Iranian , Sheep

Saddam Hussein Caught History Article :2006 AD, December, 31: Saddam Hussein Sacrificed Tags :Saddam , Iraq , War , Saddam Hussein

Anti-Zionism Protests at the Enghelab St. of Tehran on Aug, 17, 2012, on the occasion of Al-Qods day: an annual pro-Palestinian rally when Israeli and British flags are burnt on the last Friday of Ramadan introduced in Iran by the Imam Khomeini in 1979. History Article :2006 AD, December, 11: Iran Hosts Conference On Holocaust Tags :Tehran , Anti-Zionism , Protest , Enqelab Street , 2012 , Quds Day

Baghdad Iranian Embassy Jul, 10, 2009: Five Iranian Diplomats who were kidnapped and taken Hostage by U.S. military on Nov, 11, 2007 were finally released. History Article :2007 AD, January, 11: US Takes Iranian Diplomats Hostage Tags :Baghdad , Iranian , Embassy , Hostage , Diplomat , 2009 , US

British Sailors Seized Iran History Article :2007 AD, March, 23: 15 British Soldiers Seized In Iranian Waters Tags :British , Sailor , Iran , 2007

Iranian Soldier wearing a mask against Chemical weapons used by Saddam Iran-Iraq War killing or injuring thousands of civilians and military personnel. European countries such as Germany and Netherlands were primary suppliers of chemical agents History Article :2007 AD, April, 3: Kidnapped Iranian Diplomat Released Tags :Iran , Iraq , War , Chemical , Mask , Soldier , Iran–Iraq War , Weapon , WMD , Sacred Defense , IRI

Image released by Iranian news agencies caused laughter in world media after it became obvious that one of the missiles had failed and photoshopers manipulated it to conceal their epic failure that ironically might have started a war otherwise. History Article :2007 AD, November, 8: US Faking Intel To Attack Iran Tags :IRI , Missile , Military , 2008 , IRGC

Undated replica of Ayatollah Khamenei's Basij ID Card installed in port city of Anzali History Article :2007 AD, March, 24: UNSC Resolution #1747: Second Sanctions Tags :