Persian garden

The historic #BaghEShazdeh / Prince’s Garden a UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite in #Kerman is an oasis in the middle of desert: https://t.co/Ntg9FtJO7B Image via #TourRun. #PersianGarden #travel #LoveIran💟

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Arts and architecture are direct reflections of the societies that produce them: every culture brings its own nuances into its buildings, its gardens and the objects of art it creates. The enclosed and symmetrically organised gardens that the Mughals built were based on a philosophy thousands of years old, that germinated and blossomed in the Persian cultural sphere. In Persia the first recorded gardens go back to at least the 6th century BCE. Gardens are considered a natural and complete…

Eram Garden, Shiraz, Iran. Eram is the Persianized version of the Arabic word "Iram" meaning heaven in the Qur'an. Eram Garden therefore is so called for its aesthetic attractions resembling "heaven."

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Beautiful capture of historic Ferdows Garden . . Location: city of #Tehran - IRAN

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. It is one of the most ecognizable structures in the world.Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural styles.

Shazdeh gardens near Mahan, Iran

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"Cyprus Tree or Cypress Tree, Cupressus sempervirens, was the first choice for Iranian Gardens. In all of the famous Persian Gardens, such as Fin Garden, Shazdeh Garden, Dowlat-Abad, and others, this tree plays a central role in their design. The oldest living Cypress is the Sarv-e-Abarkooh in Iran's Yazd Province. Its age is estimated to be approximately 4,000 years. It is also known for its very durable, scented wood, used most famously for the doors of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican…