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Encyclopaedia Iranica
Collaborative academic reference work, based at Columbia University, on all aspects of Iranian history and culture.
United Nations
Unesco: Persepolis
This World Heritage website looks at the ancient city of Persepolis, located in Iran. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, and a video on its history.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Iran
If you're doing a research paper on Iran, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
BBC
Bbc News: Elections in Iran
This BBC archive article from 2004 reports on the February election in Iran in which the conservatives won and have appointed a nonclerical speaker of the parliament.
United Nations
Unesco: Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
The Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, now a World Heritage Site in Iran, was first built in the 5th century BC, and is still partly operational today. The complexity of this site is testament to the engineering genius of the...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Iran
Provides an overview of the culture of Iran. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Iranian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Iranian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
This BBC profile reports on the Ayatollah Khamenei, considered the spiritual leader of Iran. Updated to 17 June 2009.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Iran
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Iran. Content includes a focus on the recent history and leaders of Iran including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
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Iran Photo Album: Artifacts
A listing of photographs of ancient artifacts from Iran including a photograph of a gold rhyton from the Achaemenid period.