Iran
Photo by Roman Bruehwiler.
Alisadr Cave by Roman Bruehwiler
Arasbaran
Armenian Monastic Ensembles by Els Slots
Bam Cultural Landscape by Wojciech Fedoruk
Bastam and Kharghan by Roman Bruehwiler
Bisotun by Solivagant
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Firuzabad Ensemble by Roman Bruehwiler
Golestan Palace by Els Slots
Iran accepted the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 26 February 1975. Its inscribed sites are overwhelmingly cultural, with a smaller portion reflecting natural heritage.
Common themes include ancient Persian imperial capitals and archaeological ruins (e.g., Persepolis, Pasargadae, Tchogha Zanbil), Islamic-era architectural ensembles (such as Isfahan’s Friday Mosque and Tabriz Bazaar), historic water-management and hydraulic systems (notably Shushtar), and Silk Road trade infrastructures (like caravanserais and the Trans-Iranian Railway).
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- Asbads (windmill) of Iran : Nominated
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- Hegmataneh : Inscribed
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