INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
early civilizations through to the modern era.Iran played a leading cultural role as a source of innovation, as a melting pot and cultural
powerhouse connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe
Highlights are the pre-Islamic empires of the Achaemenids and Sassanids, the formation of a Persian-Islamic culture, and the artistic
masterpieces of the 9th to 13th centuries as well as the heyday of the Safavids to name a few.The second day of the cultural heritage week
is concurrent with the International Museum Day, which represents a unique moment for the international museum community.The objective of
oldest cultural monuments including bazaars, museums, mosques, bridges, bathhouses, madrasas, gardens, and rich natural and rural
landscapes, 26 of which are UNESCO World Heritage.AFM
