Burnt City is one of the historical and archeological monuments of the Bronze Age which with its intelligent and creative civilization has more than five thousand years old. This city as the largest urban settlement in the eastern part of the Iranian plateau is a unique example and a true narrator of science, industry, and culture,

This city was founded in 3200 BC and the people of the city lived in the four periods between 3200 and 1800 BC.

The city was built on the alluvium of the estuary of the Helmand River to Lake Hamoon. The period of construction of this great city coincides with the Bronze Age and the civilization of Jiroft.

The decline of Burnt city civilization

The invasion of neighbor invading tribes and the diversion of the Helmand River have been mentioned as the most important reasons for the decline of the burnt city civilization. Contrary to popular belief, there were no fires in the city.

There is not even evidence of weapons in this city. It was an industrial civilization; So there were many kilns operating whose ashes were dumped around the residential area.

Also, in the post-civilization period in this region, nomadic peoples dug up the ground and lit fires to prepare food. Under these conditions, the first archaeologists, when they visited the area, noticed that there was a large area of ​​ash; So the first nickname they gave it was the burnt city.

Professions: 

These people had acquired jobs for themselves by using the intelligence and ingenuity and made a profit from it through trade. They were engaged in fishing by making fishing nets and they were engaged in trade and income generation by selling the caught fish. Mosaics, textiles, goldsmithing, pottery, mat weaving, masonry, and jewelry making were among the other occupations that people engaged in. They cut down trees around the creek and used them as fuel to carry out these artistic and industrial activities, as well as to heat their homes.

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The Safavid period is a brilliant period of art revival in all fields. Valuable examples in most of the world-famous museums such as the famous Ardabil carpet are mostly the result of royal carpet weaving workshops in this period. The support of the Safavid sultans and their expression of interest in this profession caused the carpet weaving industry to rise from a profession and a rural profession to one of the fine arts. Shah Abbas had a big role in this field Because by establishing a carpet weaving workshop next to his royal palaces, he directly supervised the weavers to ensure the quality of their texture and elegance.

Shah Abbas, by gathering the best painters, designers, and weavers from all over the country in his royal workshops, created unique masterpieces of carpet weaving. By extinction of the Safavids, the art of carpet weaving began to decline. The Afghan invasion destroyed everything and revived the painful memory of the Mongol invasion in the public mind.

Nader Shah also could not try to preserve this art until carpet weaving which was still living in secret – gained more prestige during the Zandi period and was considered by the rulers. During the Qajar period, the export market flourished. Tabriz merchants set up numerous carpet weaving workshops not only in Tabriz but also in Kerman, Mashhad, Kashan, and other cities of Iran, and woven carpets found their way to Europe through Istanbul.

The oldest Carpet

If we accept Pazyryk as the oldest Iranian carpet, carpet weaving in Iran dates back to 500 BC, more than 2,000 years ago. Of course, evidence of the first Iranian carpet has been written in Chinese books, which is related to the Sassanid period. This art has undergone many changes in different historical periods. Among the influential factors on this ancient Iranian art can be mentioned in the Mongol invasion and the rise of Islam.

According to the international site of Iranian carpets, the oldest carpet in the world – Pazyryk carpet – is a completely Iranian Achaemenes work that is now kept in the Armitage Museum of Russia.

A sign of Iranian art can be seen in every handmade carpet and this type of carpet is popular in many cities around the world. In the seven divisions of world art, the name of the carpet is not mentioned and carpet has no special place in world art, But Iranian carpet is one of the most original artistic fields of this country.

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when it comes to Iranian culture and identity, the carpet is undoubtedly one of the prominent symbols that show this culture and identity, All Iranian handmade carpets have their own destiny and story, and love and originality can be found in their story. A sign of Iranian art can be seen in handmade carpets of all cities, and in the world of symbolism, every carpet is readable like a book and has a story in it.

Apart from the carpet industry, which today has become one of the strongest commercial levers of the country, this Iranian art also has a cultural function.
So that the designs and patterns of each not only represent a special historical period but also reveal symbols of the culture of its weavers who are from specific regions of Iran.

The pattern of Iranian carpet

Iranian carpets, which have generally been the manifestation of Ferdows Barin or the gardens of Iranian paradise, have brought with them the atmosphere and tranquility of Iranian architecture. The use of colors such as turquoise, azure, amber and Iranian red and hundreds of other unique colors that originate from Iranian tiling and the variety of colors of the country’s soils, with the softness of silk and wool of nomadic sheep, deeply associated with the culture of this country.

Beginning of Iran carpet weaving

Although the date of the beginning of the carpet weaving is not known and it is not clear from which region the weaving of the carpet started, but most historians and archaeologists agree that the Iranians were among the first tribes to weave the carpet.

Evidence suggests that the carpet was created for purely functional purposes, such as protecting the villagers’ houses from the cold and damp and at least opened its way as ornamental work and a sign of change in the houses of aristocrats and nobles.

In the next article, we will describe the history of carpet weaving in Iran.

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When you see the photos of this place you cannot believe this amazing lake is located among the Lut desert and near one of the hottest places in the world. Gandom Beryan or buried Rig is a region covered with volcanic lava with an area of 480 square Kilometers which is located in Lut desert.

Volcanic lava which is covering the Grandom Beryan caused intense heat in this area. This region is also considered the lowest inland region of Iran and this is another reason for the extreme heat.  Nevertheless, the existence of a deep lake near the hottest place in Lut desert is a wonderful miracle.

The young lake is the phenomena of the new era

Let’s talk about this newfound phenomenon by detail. the main reason for existing of this lake is the flooding of the Shoor River and the main point is that the Shoor River never stops flowing and after flowing from the heights of South Khorasan, this river calms down at the end of the desert in the south of Lut desert in Kerman province.

The volume of water in the lake is very high, but there is a high percentage of salt in the water that it can only have a tourism attraction. Large volumes of rainwater have accumulated in the deepest part of Kalout and some have called it the Miracle of the Desert and some have called it the Young Lake.

The lake is so large that it creates waves and attracts migratory birds and has a considerable area. This lake is not only one of the most beautiful phenomena of the new era in Kerman province but also one of the tourism attractions in Iran & the world; that should be introduced to tourists around the world.

Persistence of the young lake of Lut desert

This is the first year that the lake was formed in this way, but in previous years, small ponds were created. for example, the King Mohammad hole was always a reservoir and dried up after a while. This lake has been formed from rains since May, and if it rains well this year, we will have this lake for another two years, depending on the volume of water in this area.

At least, it is a temporary miracle that you should not miss visiting it.

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The obvious issue is that many parts of our life affected by COVID-19 and they won’t get back to their previous procedure. Many estimates are being thrown around about the potential impact of COVID-19 on global and national economies. The virus is hitting organizations hard from all over the world. Businesses and people try to be compatible with this new situation. All of us should think in a different way and find the best compatible solutions with this condition.

Maybe it is hard to accept that our lifestyle has been changed and many things that we could do easily before Covid-19, are impossible to do now.

The most immediate and perhaps the most prolonged impact would be on travel and tourism sectors, nearly 120 economies now have some sort of travel restrictions ranging from outright blanket bans to all travelers to selective geographical restrictions for the same reason.

As the world slowly turns back to normal it is very likely that international travel restrictions will linger on to avoid “importing” new COVID-19 cases. To support their tourism sectors, countries may purposefully restrict outward travel and encourage local tourism as a substitute. In essence, domestic travel and tourism will be expected to substitute foreign tourism demand, at least for the time being. For some countries, this will not nearly be enough, especially in terms of generating foreign currency revenues.

At some later stage, In the beginning, countries may require a COVID-19 free certificate. Needless to say, host countries themselves will also need to show they are safe for tourists. This goes beyond having low reported infection numbers, but also having credible systems in place in case tourists do get sick. Such provisions may include government guarantee for private treatment. And of course, recipient countries will have to make it easier for travelers to arrive. This will mean improving visa application processes (making them online) or outright waiving them, perhaps as part of bilateral arrangements.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought travel and tourism to a near-standstill, and no one is sure when it will restart. Experts say when travel does begin again, look for it to start with road trips not too far from home.

The new travel normal may mean a shift to vacation rentals over hotels, driving rather than flying, and an increase in the use of travel insurance and personal travel advisors. When people get more comfortable, they’ll continue to go farther and farther away from home, starting with domestic and then moving to international, long-term.

The most interesting thing is that there are more future reservations for the holidays right now than we have seen in that point of time in May 2019 for the holiday season last year, which means there’s a lot of optimism and people are planning ahead. we’re going to see a lot of families and multi-gen travel but in a different way, a safer way.

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We all look forward to our days off. Whether it’s a weekend, a personal day, or vacation, we count the hours until we finally get a stretch of free time and can make it a relaxing day. Although It’s rare but possible that some unexpected happening makes you stay at home and spend all of your time at home for a while, Unfortunately, days off often fail to live up to our expectations; here are some items you can do to be more productive and feel better in days off.

Handle those errands!

prioritize your things; Start your day by doing all you plan for, washing clothes, arranging the home, cleaning something or doing anything else that makes your mind busy.

Get yourself moving

Dedicate an hour to Exercise, exercise at home makes you feel better although it makes you have a productive day in a good mood.

Respect your way of recharging

Every person has a special way of getting energy, read a good book, watch an amazing movie, cook food, listen to music, be with your family and just talk to each other about everything and nothing! Just respect your special way of getting energy and feel productive.

Eat well

Eat good food; even eat healthy food or junk food, we all need one or 2 cheat days in a month, so just enjoy!

Take a nap

Taking a nap effectively breaks up your relaxing day into two days off including improved attention span, better stress management and a sense of being more present. Keep it to 20-30 minutes to get the optimal benefit.

Build in a treat

Being productive is not hard, Make your relaxing day feel a little more special by taking a bath or an extra-long shower, enjoying a delicious snack, or curling up with a book. Even if you can’t spend the entire day doing what you love, don’t let that hold you back from dedicating a half-hour to simple pleasures that make you smile.

Eventually, do what you can to unplug and enjoy the day. all of these little things make you more productive.

also, you can plan for a special trip to Iran in the upcoming days by searching about Iran Tours.

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Some situations should happen to teach us something new, maybe a new experience which helps us in emergency situations make to find a better solution for the same situation next time. Desert is an intact and undiscovered place that encourages you to explore and discover it. But being in the desert needs some instructions, If you’re thinking of traveling anywhere among the vast arid stretches of our world, you may want to consider studying up on some desert survival skills before you go.

Triple-digit temps by noon. Freezing at night. Scarce water. The desert is as dangerous for unprepared hikers. Give yourself an edge and learn to survive this hostile territory while backpacking.

Desert survival is a delicate balance between staying out of the heat of the day and staying warm during the cold nights, between conserving the water you have and drinking enough of it to stay alive, and between stifling your feelings of hunger and seeking out any source of food which will you keep you alive.

Keep a lid on it: to lose less water cover your head, the more your head is exposed to direct sunlight, you become thirstier.

Get under cover: cover your body as more as you can to prevent burns.

Don’t drink the water: ration your water and try to drink one sip at a time.

Stay hungry: the more you keep yourself hungry, the less you will feel thirsty. And pay attention to this issue you will live longer without food than without water.

 Keep your cool: try to be calm, because by being worried you feel thirstier and hungry although you will lose you hope to survive.

Make your mark: use stone or any other mark as more as you can to prevent being lost.

Keep your mouth shut to feel less thirsty.

The golden rule of desert survival? Look before you step or touch, and you’ll avoid surprise encounters with rattlesnakes, scorpions, and spiders. Check your shoes, sleeping bag, and anywhere you’re about to sit.

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Adventure is not just a sport or a hobby, adventure is a lifestyle, it’s an attitude we should apply to daily obstacles in our life. Being adventurous means knowing how to solve our mistakes and find the best solutions in hard situations. It is true that We all like an adventure in some or more amount in our lives. Boring routine life is a suitable reason for being adventurous.

Adventure Travel is one of the various fields in the travel and tourism industry. As a visible example nowadays the adventure lifestyle becomes a trend as same as adventure travel. Adventure travel is the go-to source for information on travel that prioritizes sustainability, serves as a force for good, and transforms people and places. At least, Life-changing travel must be sustainable travel.

On the other hand, Adventure sports facilities have become increasingly popular over the past decade. Adventure sports facilities mean different things for different groups of people. Although for the more adventurous souls, something a little less family-friendly might be in mind. This unique and action-packed method of exercise allows individuals and groups to take what could be a boring workout and turn it into an interactive experience like none other.

Some adventure sports revolve solely on stretching your physical limits and facing fears. Outdoor adventures can be quite a bit more dynamic because they take away ceilings and other restrictions, which could decrease the height or length of a track. Indoor and outdoor sports have their pros and cons, so your choice may be based on preference and availability. Adventure or Extreme sports are recreational activities supposed as involving a very high or high degree of danger. Adventure sports activities often involve pace, altitude, a high level of physical effort, and highly specialized gear.

People these days want to experience everything differently; different sports, different travel styles, and different lifestyles. Adventure is something that raises Adrenaline dose, the lost thing which people of this decade search it more and more. Something that brings your excitement back to you.

At least, Iran Adventure Tours and Iran Eco Tours of Golden Days are customized to bring you back the missing piece of the puzzle of excitements.

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Love is endless, it exists from eternity to infinity. maybe it’s the worthiest thing in the world that if it encounters the darkness it wins undoubtedly. This powerful feeling solves every problem so it deserves to dedicated a day for itself. Every culture has a special day to appreciate love. Valentine’s day is the most known in many countries. But Persians have a day to appreciate love ‘Sepandarmazgan’, an ancient Persian festival with Zoroastrian roots is widely known as the Iranian Day of Love, which is celebrated on February 24.

This day is dedicated to Spenta Armaiti, the Amesha Spenta who is given the domain of “Earth”. The date of the festival as observed in the Sassanid era was on the 5th day of the month Spandarmad, the last month of the Iranian calendar, Esfand, which is from February 20 to March 20.

Although other Persian ceremonies such as Yalda night or Nowruz are bolder than Sepandarmazgan but is now the object of a renewed interest. Even though Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Iran, as well as everywhere in the world, a few days earlier, on February 14. Sepandarmazgan has not outshined its ancestor. It’s still the occasion for many couples to celebrate their love, in the purest Iranian tradition. However, Iran has one of the world’s richest civilizations boasting many events and celebrations similar to Western galas with nearly the same backstories.

February has long been celebrated as a month of romance; these celebrations are the reasons for being together and celebrate the purest feeling ever. On the Sepandarmazgan, lovers offer each other gifts, red roses or heart-shaped boxes which fulfill with chocolates, remembering together the famous Persian love story of Leyli and Majnun in mythical poems of Shahnameh, or Shirin and Khosrow in the collection of Nezami’s Panj Ganj as a Unesco’s memory of the world heritage. Anyway, the days to appreciate Love is Sepandarmazgan or Valentine, Love is a universal thing and it knows no borders.

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Desert has a strange energy that works like a magnet, once you entrust yourself to it, it attracts you more and more to discover all unknown parts of it. Desert effects are limitless and give you the special power to handle many issues in your daily life. After this, the pure sense of peace that flows in the desert is something unique that you won’t experience anywhere else.

Who has never dreamed of sleeping in the desert cozily nestled between sand dunes while looking at the stars? imagine nights spent under the stars in the desert while drinking tea next to a campfire.

Some simple activities become attractive when they have done in the desert, like laying out and stargazing, drinking tea while you mesmerized by deep silence of the desert, and thinking to nothing while you are surrounded by a great creature.

A common feeling experienced by most people is feeling free themselves and touching the sand dunes with their fingers. For some moments imagine themselves on another planet. Every person should experience these unique feelings once in their lifetime. The desert is a calm and quiet place, yet it offers a surprisingly big amount of cool fun activities.

Desert effects are inspirational, according to people’s experiences; After some experiences in life you set off to take life easy more than before. Challenges in the desert are such experiences, they make you more aware, more patient, and more powerful. These days some challenges become a trend, such as how to survive in the desert for some days.

Imagine yourself riding camels between the sand dunes of some faraway region, and pitched your tent in the desert, got lost between the dunes, drank plenty of tea and saw more camels than you could imagine. Lut is the perfect place to live all of these fantasies.

by operating different kinds of Desert Tours we try to show unknown parts of the desert to desert lovers.

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