Astarabad’s old city, now Gorgan, embodies resilient urban heritage with defensive walls, hierarchical alleys, windcatcher houses, and monuments, adapting architecture to climate, history, and continuous habitation.

UNESCO’s General Conference has officially recognized the Cyrus Cylinder as a global symbol of freedom, justice, and respect for cultural diversity.

Dezful, an ancient Iranian city famed for its historic bridge, rich hydraulic systems, and Safavid-Qajar architecture, blends natural beauty with a 5,000-year cultural heritage.