Ancient Iran

Step back in time to the dawn of Iranian statehood with the Elamite Kingdom. Explore the ancient ruins of Susa, marvel at the architectural genius of the Chogha Zanbil ziggurat, and uncover the resilient civilization that taught the early Persians how to run an empire.

Jiroft is one of Iran’s most fascinating historical landscapes: a fertile valley in Kerman where a Bronze Age civilization, remarkable stone art, and centuries of regional life come together in one place. It offers a richer, more human picture of Iran’s deep past.

Step into Iran's 5,000-year-old "Burnt City," a Bronze Age metropolis that defies history. Discover a peaceful society of brilliant artisans and ancient surgeons who created the world's first animation, an early artificial eye, and a vast lapis lazuli trade network.

Discover how the Iranian plateau shaped the earliest chapters of human history. From Paleolithic cave shelters in the Zagros to the first farming villages, this story reveals how Iran became a vital crossroads of migration, survival, and innovation long before the rise of empires.