Iran - The Persian Garden

"The property includes nine gardens in as many provinces. They exemplify the diversity of Persian garden designs that evolved and adapted to different climate conditions while retaining principles that have their roots in the times of Cyrus the Great, 6th century BC. Always divided into four sectors, with water playing an important role for both irrigation and ornamentation, the Persian garden was conceived to symbolize Eden and the four Zoroastrian elements of sky, earth, water and plants. These gardens, dating back to different periods since the 6th century BC, also feature buildings, pavilions and walls, as well as sophisticated irrigation systems. They have influenced the art of garden design as far as India and Spain."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

There are 9 listed Persian Gardens:
- Bagh-e Eram
- Bagh-e Chehel Sotun
- Bagh-e Shahzadeh
- Bagh-e Dolat Abad
- Bagh-e Abas Abad (missing)
- Ancient Garden of Pasargadae (missing)
- Bagh-e Pahlavanpur (missing)
- Bagh-e Akbariyeh (missing)

Postcard 1 - Eram Gardens, Shiraz
This postcard shows the famous and beautiful Eram Gardens, Shiraz in Iran. Thanks of Malena of Sweden who was travelling in Iran for sending this nice postcard.

Postcard 2 - Shahzadeh Garden, Mahan

Shahzadeh Garden, Mahan. From postcard set of Iran the Ancient Sun. Thanks to Fadli of Malaysia.

Postcard 3 - Chehel Sutun Palace, Isafahan

Forty Column Palace, Isafahan. From postcard set of Iran the Ancient Sun. Thanks to Fadli of Malaysia.

Postcard 4 - Dowlat Abad, Yazd 

Dowlat Abad Edifice, Yazd. From postcard set of Iran the Ancient Sun. Thanks to Fadli.