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On the Roof of the World, eco-cultural tourism in Pamirs

We discovered the Pamir Mountains inTajikistan, a fantastic playground for trekking, climbing and mountaineering. Endless valleys succeed to high plateaus at 4000m high and beyond. Sharing the same roots as Iranians, Pamiris also have a deep sense of hospitality, despite … Continue reading

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Big cats that once roamed the Persian Empire

The Asiatic or Iranian Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus ssp.venaticus) once thrived from the Arabian Peninsula to India. Nowadays, this subspecies, defined as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List, is considered to survive only in Iran, mostly in east-central provinces of … Continue reading