13821156 - In Tehran, men practise Varzesh-e Pahlavani or Zurkhaneh, a traditional system of athletics originally used to train warriors in Persia (Iran) that combines martial arts, strength training, wrestling and music. It fuses elements of pre-Islamic Persian culture (particularly Zoroastrianism, Mithraism and Gnosticism) with the spirituality of Shia Islam and sufism. Practiced in a domed structure called the zurkhaneh, training sessions consist mainly of ritual gymnastic movements.12406076 - Mast-Kadu – youghurt with courgettes and herbs (Persia)12406118 - Panir Zir'Khaki – marinated sheep's cheese from Persia12406085 - Koreshte Khalal – lamb sauce with almonds and barberries (Persia)12406044 - Chicken with aubergines and unripe grapes (Persia)12406087 - Koreshte Morgh-Zereshk – chicken in barberry sauce (Persia)12237378 - Rogan Josh lamb curry (Persia)12406127 - Ab'Guscht – lamb and legume stew from Persia12489126 - Havij Bastani (carrot juice floats, Persia)12432807 - Lamb, eggplant, and freekeh stew with pomegranate seeds (Persia)13747370 - Mast-o-khiar (yogurt with cucumber and herbs, Persia)12489125 - Tah Chin-e Morgh (a saffron rice cake, Persia) with marinated chicken12489128 - Khoresht-e Chaghale Badoom (beef stew with green almonds in verjus mint sauce, Persia)13747379 - Chicken and beef skewers with tandoor bread, salad, rice and yogurt dip (Persia)13643565 - Ranginak (dates stuffed with walnuts and date puree, Persia)13747368 - Kabab koobideh of chicken and beef with tandoor bread, salad and mast-o-khiar (Persia)13643573 - Ranginak (dates stuffed with walnuts and date puree, Persia)12506783 - Sharbat (lemonade, Persia) with saffron, lemon and rose water12468099 - Zereshk Polo ba Morgh (saffron-braised chicken legs on barberry rice, Persia)12468095 - Ghalieh Meygoo (prawns in a tamarind and coriander sauce, Persia)12468096 - Ghorme Sabzi (beef ragout with herbs and beans, Persia)13643576 - Eggplant salad with shrimp (Persia)70318728 - tomb of Darius I at the achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318703 - historic Mausoleum of Oljaytu, Soltaniyeh, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318640 - entrance Iwan and minarette of Shah or Imam, Emam Mosque at Meidan-e Emam, Naqsh-e Jahan, Imam Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70412651 - Carved bas reliefs depicting envoys of the subject nations of Persia bringing gifts, Persepolis, Iran70318708 - Allah-Verdi-Khan or Si-o-Se Pol bridge, Esfahan, Isfahan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318704 - Highlight of persian architecture, interior of Sheik Lotfollah, Lotf Allah Mosque, Esfahan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70318701 - tomb of Artaxerxes I , achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318641 - historic adobe icehouse in Arbakuh, Yazd, Persia, Iran, Asia70318717 - achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318702 - Kaaba-ye Zardosht and tomb of Darius II at the achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318711 - sassanid relief of the triumph of king Shapur I over the Roman Emperor Valerian and Philip the Arab at the achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318714 - entrance Iwan of Shah or Imam, Emam Mosque at Meidan-e Emam, Naqsh-e Jahan, Imam Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70412652 - Bas reliefs showing envoys of the subject nations of Persia bringing gifts, Persepolis, Iran70318710 - blue Faience tiles with islamic inscription, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70318700 - historic Mausoleum of Oljaytu, Soltaniyeh, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318715 - colorful Faience tiles in the central prayer hall of Shah or Imam, Emam Mosque at Meidan-e Emam, Naqsh-e Jahan, Imam Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia70318643 - historic bas relief of a persian soldier, Fars Museum, Shiraz, Iran, Persia, Asia70318718 - Citadelle of Karim Khan, Shiraz, Fars, Persia, Iran, Asia70318707 - Mausoleum of the famous persian physician Abu Ali al-Husayn ibn Abdallah ibn Sina, Abu Ali Sina, Ibn Sina, Avicenna, Hamadan, Hamedan, Persia, Iran, Asia70318706 - tomb of king Xerxes I at the achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318727 - bas-relief at the achaemenid archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70412653 - Bas reliefs showing envoys of the subject nations of Persia bringing gifts, Persepolis, Iran70318705 - souvenir shop at the historic Friday or congregational mosque in the oldtown of Yazd, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Persia, Asia70318642 - sassanid relief of king Bahram II , achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318729 - entrance Iwan of the historic Vakil Mosque, Shiraz, Fars, Persia, Iran, Asia70318716 - Kaaba-ye Zardosht and tomb of Darius II at the achaemenid burial site Naqsh-e Rostam, Rustam near the archeological site of Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persia, Iran, Asia70318709 - famous acoustic ceiling in the music room, Ali Qapu palace, Meidan-e Emam, Naqsh-e Jahan, Imam Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia14004269 - Petunia 'Chameletunia® Prince of Persia14004875 - Rosa 'Esther Queen of Persia®' Rosa 'Esther Queen of Persia ®12498567 - Saffron yeast buns filled with dates and walnuts (Persia)11321684 - Rogan josh - aromatic lamb dish from Persia11409619 - Saffron fritters with pistachio sugar (Persia)11365911 - Lamb Rogan Josh (spicy lamb dish, Persia)11286442 - Rogan josh (lamb dish, Persia)00266039 - Djah Oftadeh (spice mixture from Persia) in wooden scoop11157127 - Star of Persia bulbs (Allium christophii)00692000 - Cornish Hen Kabob with Barberry Rice from Persia71047401 - Detail of Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East00407305 - Sour grapes in a glass bowl (Persia)11033204 - Star of Persia (Allium cristophii)70328717 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates70328714 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates70328716 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates70328712 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates70328715 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates70328713 - Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates00444164 - Star of Persia (close up)13917087 - Persian chicken soup with ghondi dumplings, chickpeas and saffron12406054 - Shur – pickled Persian vegetables12406104 - Persian-style broad bean fritters with dill13821158 - Sunset in Kharanaq12406082 - Djudje Kabab – grilled Persian chicken kebabs12406046 - Ghorme Morgh – braised Persian chicken with turmeric13821157 - Restored Arg-e Bam citadel, the largest adobe building in the world, located in Bam12406108 - Rolette Khame – Persian cream roll made with rose water12406103 - Tas Kabab – Persian turkey ragout with quince71421854 - Southeastern Iran, Mahan, Aramgah-E Shah Nematollah Vali, Mausoleum Of Sufi Dervish Shah Nematollah Vali, 15Th Century, Exterior71421857 - Central Iran, Shiraz, Nasir-Al Molk Mosque, Interior13821155 - Woman walks in front of Ayatollah Khomeini's mural on the walls of former U.S. embassy in Tehran12406132 - Khoreshte Kadoo'Halwaii – Persian chicken with pumpkin and yellow plum sauce12406091 - Loomi (dried Iranian limes)12406045 - Dami Godjeh – Persian tomato rice12560552 - Persian rice with cumin and turmeric12406094 - Khoreshte Sib'Samini – Persian potato and fenugreek stew12406060 - Nun Barbari – unleavened Persian bread71421855 - Central Iran, Shiraz, Quran Gateway, Dusk12406048 - Kaba Kubideh – grilled Persian minced meat kebabs71421853 - Central Iran, Yazd, Amir Chakhmaq Complex, One Of The Largest Hosseinieh Complexes In Iran, Dusk13693266 - Persian bean stew with basmati rice12406109 - Persian-style omelette with peppers and turmeric71421856 - Central Iran, Shiraz, Quran Gateway Walls, Evening71421860 - Central Iran, Shiraz, Bazar-E Vakil Market, Traditional Metal Souvenirs71421858 - Central Iran, Shiraz, Nasir-Al Molk Mosque, Holy Quran12498569 - Vavishka (quick Persian dish) with minced meat and fried eggs12406057 - Bastani Safrani – Persian saffron rice with pistachios and rose water71421859 - Central Iran, Shiraz, Nasir-Al Molk Mosque, Holy Quran12406063 - Halim – Persian porridge with lambnext page
