Shah Abbas Dam in South Khorasan, a 14th-century Ilkhanid masterpiece, pioneered true arch-dam engineering, showcasing Iran’s hydraulic genius centuries before comparable European innovations.

Qaenat in Iran’s South Khorasan province is famed for its world-class saffron, where ideal climate, rich tradition, and skilled cultivation combine to produce Iran’s finest “red gold.”

South Khorasan in eastern Iran is transforming through mining, with Tabas and Nehbandan leading lithium, coal, and gold extraction, emphasizing value-added processing and sustainable development.

In this edition, we explore citadels, castles, and fortresses in Khorasan Province before proceeding to Shirvan, the second-largest city in North Khorasan Province.

Birjand Castle, once a strategic military fortress featuring tunnels, towers, and defensive architecture, has now transformed into a vibrant cultural center of South Khorasan province.

Dozens of people lost their lives and many others sustained injuries after a huge explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in the eastern province of South Khorasan.