Takht-e Soleyman: Iran’s Mythic Fire Temple
Rising from an ancient volcanic crater in Iran's West Azerbaijan province, Takht-e Soleyman ("Solomon's Throne")…
Shahr-e Sukhteh: Iran’s Burnt City & Its 5,000-Year-Old Mysteries
In the remote deserts of southeastern Iran lies Shahr-e Sukhteh (The Burnt City), one of…
Garmab: Iran’s Cursed Ghost Town in the Desert
Deep in the arid expanse of Iran's Semnan Province lies the abandoned village of Garmab,…
Meshgin Shahr’s Stone Men: Iran’s Mysterious Sentinel Statues
Scattered across the rugged highlands of Iran's Ardabil Province near Meshgin Shahr's Stone Men, hundreds…
Yazd: Iran’s Underground Oasis of Qanats and Silent Towers
In the heart of Iran's central desert lies Yazd, a city that has perfected the…
Alamut Castle: The Legendary Fortress of the Assassins
Perched atop a narrow rock pinnacle in Iran's Alborz Mountains, the ruins of Alamut Castle…
Chak Chak: Iran’s Eternal Fire Temple in the Desert Cliffs
Perched dramatically on a sheer cliff face in Iran's central desert, the Chak Chak Fire…
Dasht-e Lut: Earth’s Scorching Canvas of Alien Landscapes
In the stark expanse of southeastern Iran lies Dasht-e Lut, a 51,800 square kilometer desert…
Dargavs: The Haunted City of the Dead in North Ossetia
Hidden in a remote valley of North Ossetia-Alania, the ghostly village of Dargavs has earned…
Samara’s Alien Forest: Russia’s Bizarre Botanical Mystery
Hidden in the heart of Russia's Samara Oblast lies one of the country's most perplexing…