Ancient City of Yazd, Iran

There is no denying that one of the most outstanding ancient city of Iran is Yazd. Many visitors said that the city was actually designed to wonder anyone who entered it by its mystery and charm, refined culture, magnificent architecture and ingenious structure. The endless historical texture of Yazd is the main reason why this city is amazing! Quiet narrow alleys, old houses made with reddish mud adobes, the stunning structure of the high wind towers which work as an air conditioner for the houses during hot summer days, and the curved arcs are the elements of the historical texture of Yazd with an eye catching visual rhythm.  Even for us as Iranian, Yazd is the most charming city with the purest oriental mood among the cities of Iran.  If you want to get a taste of an ancient Persia, Uppersia team will accompany you.

A happy family visiting Ancient city of Yazd

Zoroastrian Temple of Chak Chak

Situated at 50 km northwest of Yazd, the exquisite mountain village of Chak Chak is raised beneath a rocky escarpment. One of the most sacred fire temples in Iran, which is named Pir-e Sabz, is preserved in Chak Chak where many Zoroastrians from all over the world go on pilgrimage from June 14-18 every year. It is believed that, at the time of Arab invasion, Nikbanu (daughter of Sassanid King) escaped to the mountains and prayed to Ahura Mazda for protection, the mountain miraculously opened up and sheltered her from the invaders. This mysterious story, and the particular ambience of Chak Chak, makes you feel a pure holiness in this temple. The temple has two large bronze doors and is completely floored with marble.  The walls and ceiling of the grotto are darkened by the smoke of the eternal fire. You can clearly hear the drops of water of which Chak Chak takes its name. The road to Chak Chak takes you through some of the most delightful sceneries around the marvelous city of Yazd which gets you amazed at every corner.

Chak Chak Fire Temple, Yazd, Iran

Happy Iranian New Year

As the renewal of glory and the memory of human’s correlation with nature, Nowruz (Iranian New Year) is one of the most important annual festivals, with its own unique customs, and has been celebrated for thousands of years. Nowruz is the first day of Persian solar year, and one of the oldest celebrations of the ancient Persia, originated from ancient Iran and is still celebrated in several areas of the Iran’s plateau at the beginning of the spring. The glorious ceremony suggests the radiant manifestation of the homeland and the rich culture of the Iranian people. Setting the table of Haftsin in Iran, Azerbaijan and some areas of Afghanistan is a common tradition. The Haftsin table includes seven items starting with the letter of 'S' or Siin in the Persian language. Nowruz table is one of the common rituals among the people who celebrate Nowruz. In this way, seven things started with the letter of S (letter of Siin in Persian) are placed among the table like vinegar, fruit of oleaster tree, coin and apple with particular rituals. Mirror is put on the table as a sign of lighting, candle as a sign of light and glow, a bowl of water as a sign of purity and Hyacinth is used for the table beauty. The painted eggs and goldfish are used to decorate the table. After the advent of Islam in Iran, the holy book of Qur'an is also placed on the table of Nowruz. All seven items on the table carry a special meaning. For example, the apple is a symbol of beauty and healthiness; fruit of oleaster tree is a symbol of love and affection, wheat as the green environment, coin representing wealth and garlic as a symbol of healing and health. Happy Iranian New Year from Uppersia to all of Persian all around the world . 

The table of Haftsin in Iran, Azerbaijan and some areas of Afghanistan is a common tradition.