Bah Bah. Iran dla dociekliwych

The seventh volume in the "World for the Inquisitive" series. An atmospheric guide to Iran—a land of saffron, roses, dervishes, and Persian carpets.
Can heaven be found underground? Where should we keep good words, thoughts, and deeds? How do the doors to paradise creak? How much are crocus stamens worth?

Sun-scorched deserts and shady gardens; turquoise mines and bustling bazaars; sand-covered ziggurats dating back thousands of years and labyrinthine clay cities – welcome to Iran!

This is where the first space tourist, the most famous doctor in history, and one of the world's most brilliant mathematicians came from. This is where rose water was invented and one of the largest collections of gems is amassed. This is where the most expensive of all spices is produced and the most beautiful carpets are woven. The people are incredibly polite and cheerful, and when they like something, they say "Bah bah ."

Want to get to know Iran and its people? Berim safar – hit the road!

The World for the Inquisitive series presents the culture of different countries: it tells about places, characters, monuments, dishes and concepts that almost everyone has heard of, but few people really know the stories behind them – as well as about lesser-known ones that are worth knowing.