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Salute from Shiraz (Persepolis)
Jona Lendering Offline
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03-14-2009, 06:02 PM
Hi everybody

Greetings from Shiraz, one of the nicest cities in Iran. I'm here with a group, after a tour through the western provinces of this country. We're now preparing ourselves for our visit to Persepolis, one of the most splendid ancient ruins. As always, meeting Iranians is a pleasure; I've never had such an easy trip.
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03-14-2009, 06:07 PM
We look forward to your photos, Jona. Smile
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03-14-2009, 06:28 PM
Argh, I'm jealous! Good to hear the trip is going well, that must be pleasant.
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03-15-2009, 02:52 PM
Take good care, and tell us all about it!
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03-17-2009, 06:10 PM
Have fun Jona! Its always interesting hearing about your travels and seeing the pictures you take.
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03-23-2009, 02:04 AM
Quote:seeing the pictures you take.
Here's the harvest: Sar-e Pol-e Zahab (very ancient reliefs, damaged); Dukkan-e Daud (another relief); Tepe Nush-e Jan (a Median fortress); and Anšan (an ancient city). As always, I return with more photos than I will ever be able to put online.

Best story: Nowruz in the sacred city of Qom. Many happy people in an otherwise slightly depressing town.
Worst story: flying back in an Airbus-319. Fortunately, I had something to read.
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03-23-2009, 05:48 PM
Good to hear you,
And btw you are right it is Shushtar, for the rest which beautiful queen lived there?
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03-26-2009, 08:38 PM
Quote:Shushtar, for the rest which beautiful queen lived there?

It's queen Esther, the Biblical name of Shushtar = Susa
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03-27-2009, 02:05 PM
Ahhh, so it wasn't the Queen of Sheeba then! Tongue
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