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Sunrise over Shiraz from my hotel window.
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The Serai Mushir, a caravanserai in the heart of the bazaar.
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The Arg-e Karim Khani, the citadel in the centre of Shiraz.
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The courtyard of the Regents Mosque built in 1773.
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Close up of the tile work at the Regents Mosque.
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Tile work at the Regents Mosque.
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The vaulted brick ceilings inside the Regents Mosque.
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Stained glasswork at the Regents Mosque.
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The courtyard inside the Madraseh-ye Khan founded by Gholi Khan in 1615.
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The mausoleum of Shah-e Cheragh, an important Shiite place of pilgrimage since the 14th century where the grave of Sayyed Mir Ahmad lies.
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The gardens and tomb of Hafez, one of the most famous Persian poets.
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A view looking over Persepolis the famous palace capital of Darius I, built 2,500 years ago.
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The towering columns of Xerxes' Gateway, also known as Gate of All Nations.
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Persepolis is most famous for the intricate bas-relief carvings.
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The tomb of Artaxerxes II carved into the rock overlooking Persepolis.
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Bas-relief close up of Persian soldiers.
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A carved staircase leading to one of the palaces.
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The central palace, Xerxes' Hall of Audience.
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More of the exquisite bas-relief carvings, which cover every wall at Persepolis.
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