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Shushtar _ Dezful in Khuzestan - Iran

Cities of Dezful and Shushtar in Khuzestan province are famous for their water sources and rivers that are flowing through these cities. Underground water canals, water mills, famous and old bridges in addition to some other structures were all built around the water sources of these two cities. Apart from bazaar, fortress and historical houses I can say that everything else in these cities is somehow related to water and water sources of these regions.

Tehran's Masoodiyeh Palace - Iran

The Masoudieh mansion (Emarat-e Masoudieh) is one of the most beautiful palaces or historical houses from Qajar dynasty in old Tehran, comprised of a palace and surrounding houses. The mansion was fusilladed after an unsuccessful assassination of the Mohammadali Shah. The Masoudieh mansion was one of the main gathering centers during the Persian Constitutional Revolution. Beside its political importance, the mansion has served the country culturally, since first steps of forming the National Library of Iran and also National Museum of Iran were taken there. This palace narrates the modern history of Iran to those who pay a visit during an Iran trip. Many ancient inscriptions and documents are kept at the site.

Historical houses and rooftops of Kashan

Kashan is situated 250km south of Tehran and is home to some of the most beautiful historical buildings in the country.

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