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.

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.

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.

Gardens in Shiraz, including Eram, Delgosha, and Afif Abad, embody ancient Persian ideals – blending geometry, poetry, and nature into living symbols of nature, culture, and architectural legacy.

Pasargadae, the first Achaemenid capital in Fars province, pioneered Persian architecture and gardens, blending diverse traditions into a multicultural regal style.

Fars province excels in handicrafts, blending cultural heritage with economic growth and sustainable exports, especially through its iconic Qashqai carpets and textiles.

Fars province is known for fragrant rose gardens, where centuries-old cultivation, distillation, and exports sustain livelihoods, enrich tourism, and celebrate Iran’s rich agricultural heritage.