Amazon.com description: Product Description: Iran is a land of incredible contrasts: beautiful scenery and devastating earthquakes, deserts and rain forests, mountains and salt marshes. It is a Middle Eastern country with European (not Arabian) founders. It was the home of one of the ancient world s greatest empires, the Persian Empire. Its many ancient ruins include the palace complex of Persepolis, which was so big it took 150 years to finish. While the nation develops nuclear technology, its government called an Islamic Republic dictates people s lives, from the clothing they wear to the news they hear. Only in Iran will you find the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, which is so large, some corridors go for six miles. Come explore the culture and character of the timeless country of Iran.