Iran from above - In the mountains | DW Documentary

Iran’s mountainous terrain has always been an important part of people’s lives. Years ago, these mountains were populated by legendary horsemen. Today, they are the subject of scientific investigation.
This film provides the viewer with stunning arial views of these mountains. It unfurls the rich tapestry of Iran’s history, from the legendary Order of the Assassins to the Mongol invasions.
We also get to know Iran by meeting some of the fascinating people who live there. Take Ali, a world champion of mounted archery. Despite its waning popularity, the sport has endured in Iran due the importance of horses throughout Iranian history. We get to explore the historic Tabiz bazaar, which is still a bustling market and kaleidoscope of cultures today. There, we meet Dschebrael, a stall owner who speaks Azeri, the official language of Azerbaijan. In fact, Azeri can be heard throughout the market, which serves as a meeting place for Iran’s many ethnic groups, and thus as a microcosm of the country’s cultural diversity.
The film introduces us to beekeepers and violinmakers, as well as young people living in Iran who want to travel and express themselves freely on social media -- even though it is forbidden.
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[@AlamDaar-hc7il]

I love iran from Baku. We are the same people❤

[@davt8355]

Yaşasın bro ❤

[@ann-mariecath7284]

Just watched this after my breakfast. Wonderful documentary. Thank you for making my day. Greetings from an 85 year old lady in New Zealand. Can only armchair travel now, and so grateful that beautiful documentaries like this are being created. Thank you.

[@benjisam0072]

Beautiful lady❤

[@agostocobain2729]

Glad you enjoyed it sweetie ❤️ from Iran 🇮🇷

[@pecelirovucago7149]

Yes I agree with you lady, I will be 80 in January but still very active. We must treat Iran 🇮🇷 with respect and gentleness , greetings from Fiji 🇫🇯! Thanks for your nice comment Ann - Marie.

[@alihuqsar7365]

Loved Your comment, I am originally from Iran but have been living in New Zealand for over 20 years now. I need to take my daughter there so she can learn about her fathers background. Sending greetings from Taranaki.

[@ganeshmalvenkar8790]

(￣3￣)~♥~♥♡(･´з`･)(●´з`)♡(´ε｀ )♡(｡’▽’｡)♡(づ￣ ³￣)づ

[@meskeremabebe7883]

I am almost lost through the propagandas about Iran , though I knew that Iran is the cradle epicenter for modern civilization . what a wonderful country, what a beautiful culture , what a nice people. Human beings please know that, we are not enemies, we all are families bleed same, societies championed together ! much love n respect for my fellow Iranian brothers n sisters . from Ethiopia/ Abyssinia.

[@jamieammar6131]

Iranians are among the nicest people I have met. You have to understand, politics are complicated. The people are not the rulers. Persians were always successful throughout the history. There would be no Islamic Golden Age without them. So, despite many obstacles, they will find ways to rise up. Who knows, someday their Safavid and Qajar flags will fly again.

[@ems4884]

The current government of Iran deserves all the criticism it gets. Iran also has a rich history and rich culture. The people of Iran deserve better than what they currently have. The same can be said of many places in the world.

[@paulheydarian1281]

@@ems4884 Yes, I agree. The Iranian gov't is ideological and tone deaf. Iranian culture and civilization are different things. Study Iranian history, culture and geography to reduce your *recency bias.* Iran should not be defined by what's happened since the 1979 revolution.

[@marb433]

​@@jamieammar6131 Sure Safavid but not Qajar. If I can say something about Iran which could be easily understood (and consider countries as food) is that if you have to select 10 foods and put them on the table, you can't afford not to put Iran on the table!

[@jamieammar6131]

@@marb433 I'm talking about the Sir o Khurshid emblem of the flag. Both Safavid and Qajar flags had it.

[@davidkroll4360]

Beautiful country, warm hospitable people, excellent food, world class history. What more can you ask for ?

[@sattm8230]

I mean... not having a government that murders girls for not wearing cloth on their head is one thing.

[@_genova6230]

watching from zimbabwe i have a great respect for Iran

[@MultiHawler]

I went to Iran few years ago for 3 weeks the best holiday I’ve had all my life

[@bahmanbastan7531]

Iran and Iranian people are the safe shelter for more than five million refugees of Afghanistan now days, we are also part of great Iran and we hope that a day we join again to our motherland long life The Great Iran

[@Andraniks8]

much love and respect from Armenia

[@Dan-jd9rm]

Love u back we are one in spirit ❤

[@cheri238]

Iran is very beautiful and its culture diversity. Thank you. Love from America . ❤️

[@UnitedStatesof_asia]

I am persian I really didn't know about these beauties of Iran 🇮🇷 Inshallah I will go to Northern Iran

[@user-cs9dp7od4z]

Inshallah nah, beh omideh khodaa. Parsi ra paas bedarim! ❤

[@HereistheReality]

Stfup we are Muslim ​@@user-cs9dp7od4z

[@paulvigil7788]

What a beautiful country, how fortunate the world has such a treasure of culture, people and beauty....... the world needs to protect Iran in the future of the people of the world..... God bless Iran

[@behiran2252]

Thank you🙏❤️🤝

[@jamesmn8209]

I think They can protect Themselves and their proxies across the world

[@alizagaming8982]

I love Iran 💝 From Bangladesh 🇧🇩💝

[@deanhayward7898]

Never imagined Iran looked like this, absolutely beautiful and would love to visit.

[@doubleh2676]

Love Iran very much❤🇮🇷❤

[@mcnune]

Thank you to DW for this beautiful documentary about a country of beautiful civilization, people and breathtaking nature. As an Armenian, I am grateful to Iran and Iranian people for being a safe shelter to so many Armenians and giving them opportunity to preserve their identity when fleeing the genocide carried out by Ottoman Turkey in 1915 against Armenians. The friendship between Iran/Persia and Armenia definitely stood the test of time and it’s not just decades but thousand years at least. Much love from an Armenian 🇦🇲 and I hope to visit this beautiful country one day ❤️

[@persiangulfnewsofiran7634]

We love Armenia

[@travellingexplorers]

But many countries were unlucky, they were the part of genocide by Britishers

[@bardia1364]

Viva Armenia

[@thelovers6197]

As a Persian I love Armenia and Armenians. I will visit your nice country and support if I could.

[@golpar6585]

There is a strange and ancient love between Iranians and Armenians. I have not seen almost any Iranian who does not praise the Armenian people whenever they talk about them. I know that a large number of Armenians came to my country because of the Ottoman wars and World War II, and then they became part of us because of the great cultural respect and love. And no one considered them foreigners or Armenians anymore, but they were part of Iran and in the war between Iran and Saddam, a large number of Armenians were martyred to protect the soil of Iran. It is a strange love in history.

[@Khachakirner1992]

Iran and Armenia together 5000 years of history ❤❤

[@Kamo-ve6bw]

Coca Cola is older than Azerbaijan 😂😂😂

[@0-equals-1-trilliontiger67]

@@Kamo-ve6bw Exactly. Azerbaijan is fake name and is never used historically for north of Aras river. Iranian provinces south of Aras are spelled Azarbaijan (Azar-Abadegan as in Sassanian era).

[@hiyou1831]

We'll sort out Elham Zionove soon!

[@Kamo-ve6bw]

@@0-equals-1-trilliontiger67 azeri dictator Aliyev is claiming Armenian lands are historically Azerbaijani lands 😂

[@0-equals-1-trilliontiger67]

@@Kamo-ve6bw Hopefully he'll be put in his place soon

[@TheBenny2004]

I'm from Morocco and love Iran for its old history, culture, people and beautiful landscapes

[@saeedurrahman2056]

Sami Yusuf is of Iranian origin

[@dingobabies9824]

I had no idea Iran was such a beautiful country! Wow i loved every second of this video. Would love to visit sometime! Much love, from America🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷

[@OshinAttari]

Government of America is Our Enemy not People of America We have an American National Hero "Howard Baskerville" He Was a Teacher but He Dead For Iran in First World war🥲 🇮🇷🇺🇸

[@agostocobain2729]

This video didn't even scratch the surface of Irans beauty

[@Shavandi]

Far from politics, just people and local cultures. truly loved it.

[@ayaz__.khan12]

as afghan i love my Iranian brothers ❤️

[@laarnideloria9364]

I'm not an Iranian but i always love watching the documentaries of either ancient history and it's modern way of life of every country..and middle Eastern history is my favourite..Iran is one of my 10 favourite. Watching this, i feel that i am transported back to the Persian empire...i wish i could visit this beautiful country in my lifetime. ❤❤greetings and lots of love from🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@friendly1huda7]

Iran and the Iranians are much loved. Very industrious, innovative and hospitable people with full of kindness. Love from Bangladesh.

[@evairpachelbel2383]

I got fascinated by so much beauty about Iran. What a fascinating nation. Greets from Brazil.

[@joshuasjericho3915]

Love Brazil 🇧🇷 ❤️ the BBQ best ever 😋!

[@laudreport3798]

Good BBQ 🐷 pork, super delicious! 😋

[@nurulhudavijapurwala4936]

​@@joshuasjericho3915are you iranian?

[@nurulhudavijapurwala4936]

​@@laudreport3798are you iranian?

[@han5234]

I really think this is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. I would love to visit some day.

[@aram4939]

Don't forget your hijab though

[@MovieBuffReal]

You certainly should. Just make sure to follow the local rules and you'd be fine. Plan ahead in details and you will have the most memorable trip of your life. One reminder: If you're into gambling, drugs, beaches/bikinis, and alcohol forget about the trip. This voyage would be about excellent food, history and culture. Won't be Las Vegas or Miami Beach!

[@MovieBuffReal]

@@aram4939 Headscarf is a must for every women in the country but this is not an Arabic-language nation. Hejab is an Arabic word. Headscarf is the word to use and if you're going in late fall, winter and early spring, the headscarf would be in your advantage. So bringing that up is not such a wise idea. Every country has its restrictions

[@Unknown-yv4vo]

@@aram4939there are countless videos online of Tehran people without hijab

[@agostocobain2729]

@@aram4939 Yeah, there are so many women that don't wear it.

[@ILKINOYUN]

Savalan and Ardabil were hometown of my ancestors. I live in Azerbaijan and i have never been in Iran, but i see the country as my second hometown. Loves to all of peoples of Iran from Baku.

[@kianchampion9581]

Thank you brother from a Persian iranian

[@drunkbee880]

Bro, you are Iran .

[@agostocobain2729]

Love you too from Iranian Azeri/Kurd

[@princeabbas1996]

@@drunkbee880 respect our country, we are not Iran.

[@user-qv4nb6tu6t]

Come back I'm sure Iran misses you, Tsarist Russia took north Azerbaijan away

[@bisharGellowMahad]

Beautiful country presented in a manner it deserves.

[@W.shaikh]

IRAN is one of the greatest civilization in the world.❤️🇮🇷👌 Great natural and cultural beauty.

[@yokali1481]

🇺🇦b4 Abrahamic nonsense ☝🏾

[@esasesas4479]

Iran is different, persian is different, tell us, the Persians did not establish an Iranian empire outside of the Achaemenid empire in Persia. What are Sassanids and Parthians of Zaza origin, Safavids and Zends of Kurdish origin, Persians trying to do by using the name Aryan? They are not of Aryan origin, but of Elam origin.

[@guser5762]

​@@esasesas4479Persians kurds Parthians all of them are Iranians

[@parjanyashukla176]

​@@esasesas4479 Iran is of Afghan origin.

[@user-lo8zx8yp8e]

Beautiful Iran! Love from 🇪🇹

[@marioiannaccone4248]

Striking beautiful documentary that tell us of a land so little known. Thanks DW. I send greetings to the Iranians who pass this way, from Italy.

[@behiran2252]

.thank Mr mario🤝❤️🙏

[@ZulqarnainKhan-gi2wg]

Such a diverse and beautiful land but due to its true resistance against powerful nations in world.. mostly media around world don't show this side of Iran.. my ancestors are from Iran also... love from Gilgit Baltistan PAKISTAN 🇵🇰

[@ninobk196]

Stunning country. Loved the Armenian village with the church. Beautiful!

[@nomadictravellerpk]

I love Iran + Iranian hospitality + Iranian culture & Iranian people sooo much... lots of love + respect & bundle of best wishes for all beautiful Iranian people from Pakistan 🌹❤️🌹

[@agostocobain2729]

There are Iranic peoples in Pakistan. There are Tajiks, Baloch, Pashtuns. Pakistan was a part of Khorasan, and when Pakistan became a country, Iran was one of the first countries to recognize Pakistan as a nation. Urdu is language with Farsi words in it. Pakistan zindebad!

[@SurajSingh-tx4mw]

Iran is beautiful and rich in culture, magnificent landscape, mind-blowing natural beauty. Thanks to DW to portrait Iran in positive way Lot's of love from India to Iranian people 🇮🇳🇮🇷🇮🇳🇮🇷❤️❤️ I wish someday I visit Iran to explore this magnificent country..

[@ADUAquascaping]

Everything is great except for Islam 😉

[@maverick6775]

@@ADUAquascaping Christian here, i'd rather be a muslim than a hindu any day

[@user-uj2tk2tv3z]

@@maverick6775 every other religion like to disagree with you Even Iranians are leaving islam day by day

[@maverick6775]

@@user-uj2tk2tv3z I don't that. Maybe their version is oppressive. But here in the West, i've seen a lot of whites who are Muslims, yet to see a hindu white, besides I've been to the middle east and Muslims are just better at hygiene than yall.

[@user-uj2tk2tv3z]

@@maverick6775 not true at all The hygiene and other stuff depends of per capita income And westerns are muslims because muslims promote their religion . Hindus don't really want anything like conversion Conversion is not a part of our religion

[@m.z.5534]

I wish i could visit Iran one day انشاء اللہ Such a beautiful country with extraordinary landscape ماشاءاللہ

[@amirafridi3313]

Iran is so beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@juliozewge3650]

Awesome country, awesome culture, awesome people

[@derick3482]

nothing awesome about an ancient religion and superstitions

[@grip2617]

This promotion of Iran must have been financed by the ayatollah's

[@misteriosdelmundo255]

yes that's why the USA wants to destroy

[@mussawar3698]

I love Iranian hand made carpets. Lot's of love and respect from North kashmir India.

[@tapping.powertochange7129]

What a beautiful country. Such a rich and interesting history. An excellent documentary.

[@everibarovski7963]

Totally agree

[@billy6pack887]

Too bad it's run by women-hating Autocrats. But yea the scenery is spectacular for sure.

[@posttyped11]

too much time spent on bee keeping and rock climbing, which aren't the essence of the state. Otherwise this is a stunning and beautiful documentary, which I recommend to all.

[@jwilcox4726]

These are great it's the ignorance of humans that makes it better to arm chair travel at home than do their nasty weather and do they get beds and furniture over there? I don't do the floors and bending over to eat on floors either. Too much work for the women to be down on floor all the time. No thanks, poor ladies. I would never wish any female to have to be around Muslim men. Yuk. Nothing worse on earth at this time. Peace on earth Goodwill to all holy and kind.

[@paulheydarian1281]

@@posttyped11 Most normal people are tired of the focus being on religion and politics, especially, when it comes to Iran. There's more to life. I'd prefer to watch a ten-hour long series on the flora and fauna of the Middle East and Central Asia.

[@amirlondoner1]

Thank you for such an amazing documentary. Iran is a big country with several ethnicities, (Persians, Azeri, Kurdish, Armenian, Baluch, Arab, Turkman, and Lor). They all live under the same flag and one nationality, (Iranian). This documentary only covers a third of Iran. Although you have done an awesome job, I hope to see further documentaries about the rest of the country.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for your feedback:)

[@agostocobain2729]

So true, this doc didn't even scratch the surface of Iran's beauty, but amazing doc all around.

[@sandrabarnett1499]

Much love for this country and the nice people.

[@aliakbarbourji]

I wished this documentary never ends because how beautiful and informational it is, thank you very much for this amazing content

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching, Ali!

[@drsteviejasengnsangma8739]

Iran is such a beautiful country with snow capped mountains to sandy desserts. People are so warm and friendly; I will definitely visit it.. where minority not only survives but thrives (Armenians, Kurds etc) is a very tolerant country. Excellent video; an opportunity to the world to experience Iran's biodiversity.

[@worldnohay6263]

Love Iran and pray to Allah to keep it as safe as it is now.

[@nedkelly8495]

Brilliant. A portrait of Iran that the warmongers in white west will not comprehend. Sad really. However, the peoples of the world will immediately feel affinity with the people of Iran. ThanQ DW for making this video available to the people. My family & I are very touched by the genuine humanity that is Iranian. Salaam. (Frm NZ)

[@OshinAttari]

I love New Zealand if i had money i would visit New Zealand I'm From Iran 🇮🇷🇳🇿

[@heiftonheifton9412]

Tu na mitjayega Iran kay mitjaney se... Nasha-e-Mai ko taluq nahi paimaney se... Hai Ayan yurish-o-Tatar ke fasaney se... Paasba milgaye kaabey ko sanam khanae se.

[@rockey-lx3jl]

​@@OshinAttaribut Iran is hindu religion country not islamic and musmlim country

[@OshinAttari]

@@rockey-lx3jl Huh?

[@rockey-lx3jl]

@@OshinAttari don't worry bro our pm modi take Iran very soon and v hindu peoples finnish muslim in Indian and Iran very soon

[@AryanGKing]

As an Iranian, I appreciate DW for making this video and showing us the Iran that Westerners and foreigners either don't see or refuse to see.

[@Snooperking]

I wish I could come visit your country, it's nothing like I imagined but after watching this documentary my perspective is immensely different. I hope our two countries can be at peace soon.

[@ADUAquascaping]

Too bad Aryans weren't Muslims and didn't speak Arabic. All organized religions are false. Persians have more in common with Slavs, Celtic, Greek, Roman, and German people than they do with Arabs. Everyone knows Indo Europeans (Yamnaya people) migrated from north of the Black Sea (Pontic Steppe) between 4000-3000 BCE. The oldest swastikas in the world are found in Ukraine. And the first horse riders are the Yamnaya people.

[@ADUAquascaping]

Aryans and Indo Europeans are cool. I despise the Abrahamic religions. Vedic Aryans are great too. The Rigveda is amazing. Can't say the same for the Quran or the Bible. Plus, we all know Jesus was really a Zoroastrian. It's why the "Magi" (magic) (magicians) Three Wise Men came from northern Iran to search for the Son of God. So Jesus is cool but organized religions are horrible.

[@ADUAquascaping]

Plus, Scythians migrated all the way into western Europe in 800 BCE, so Europeans are both Yamnaya and Iranian Aryans. The Scythians integrated with the Celts. And Aryans call themselves Aryans after their mythical homeland of 'Arya', which is the Pontic Steppe. The oldest domesticated horses don't come from Iran like this documentary tries to proclaim. They come from the Pontic Steppe, which is modern day Ukraine and western Russia. This has already been determined by archeology and genetics.

[@belmont8792]

We see it 😀 and it's beautiful!

[@saadiqbal6812]

Such a beautiful country, Iran. What a nice documentary 🫶 Love from 🇵🇰

[@alansih1]

I didn't know that Iran is that beautiful. What a fantastic county and great civilization! Thanks

[@saifurrahman1257]

wish to visit Iran, the cradle of Civilization. 🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@CultureofBharatha]

After my country India, I am in love with Iran's culture!

[@leopardtiger1022]

Iran is very beautiful country, Iranian food is pure no adulteration no chemicals no pesticide residue. I am from India I love and respect Iran and Iranian people.

[@theresak5906]

After getting to know a few Iranians while studying an international Master's degree programme, I became increasingly interested in this hospitable, amazing country with rich history, traditions and architecture. That's truly such a shame that few people know about this amazing country and things you can explore there. Hope I can visit it one day. Sending you love and peace from Russia 🕊❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

[@dotikka3725]

You can "feel" the essence of beauty in everything in Iran. You can see it in Iran's people, in its landscape, in the culture, and even in the wonderful musical instruments. Thank you DW for showing us this amazing place from a new, renewed perspective. Just goes to show, people everywhere just want to live in peace, harmony and be in one with themselves and the world around them.

[@Anupam319]

I never knew Iran is this much diverse and beautiful. I am shocked seeing beautiful snow kept mountains ⛰.

[@GWR_Sun-Lion]

DW only showed about 40% of Iran, and many other regions wasn't pictured in this video

[@paulheydarian1281]

The correct expression is *snow capped* mountains. A cap is like a hat.🧢🎩🎓👒

[@agostocobain2729]

This doc didn't even scratch the surface of Irans beauty.

[@tonymontanatv_]

If any Iranian folks out here, man I'd love to visit your country. Seen lots of videos of the grand old bazaar in Tehran with the mountains overlooking the city. So much history dating back centuries. Nothing but love ❤🙏

[@mossfoobar8322]

Very glad that iran peaked your interest. Its definitely recommended to visit isfahan, tabriz mashhad and tehran however you can find beauty and culture all over iran specially smaller towns and villages. From a tourist perspective it makes sense to visit those cities and their landmarks and then if time allows explore the other parts. Happy travels.

[@agostocobain2729]

This video didn't even scratch the surface of Iran's beauty.

[@nailramazanov2437]

My heart was full of love watching this scene and Iranian people It’s ancient history, architecture and culture, soooo interesting I’ll be spending there months when I come to travel 😊 Much love from Florida ❤

[@mdmoner9162]

vert very nice country Iran 🌹💝comments 🌹🌹🌹💝💝💝🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩monir hossain🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩💝💝💝🌹🌹🌹

[@thehotshot]

An Amazingly beautiful country with the most civilized people along with the mix of culture and tradition with the gradient of topography at it's best, As I have personally came across some of the best people in my life belong to my neighbor brother, IRAN. As a passionate photographer, Entrepreneur and a lover of my Imam Reza (A.S); I've planned to drive to Iran from Pakistan next year's August InshAllah and would love to live here for a significant time to completely absorb their vibrant lifestyles and their love. Long live Iran, Looove from Pakistan... 🖤🖤🖤

[@krasje28]

" Most civilized"?

[@behiran2252]

@@krasje28 yes🤝

[@behiran2252]

🇵🇰 zende bad

[@thehotshot]

@@behiran2252 Hahaha well, here's another thing bro! the term *Zinda bad* actually belongs to Farsi Language and became part of Urdu as Urdu comprises of majority of Farsi Language... So, yeah.. The brotherhood of PK❣IRAN ZINDA BAAD FOREVER.... 😇 Insh'Allah✌

[@ddalfatharrahmanlilalamin6844]

​@@thehotshot👍🇮🇩❤️🇮🇷

[@ag2424]

This was truly fascinating. I had no idea the region was so beautiful. The people seemed happy, warm , genuine and disciplined. Something we could all use a little more of. Thank you, it was a real eye and mind opener

[@KhosrowSassani]

Long Live Iran (Land of the Aryans) and the Persian people ☝🏽💯🦁🇮🇷

[@blasioshitsirishibachi9739]

I have watched the whole documentary. As an African from Kenya in Africa I am so amazed. I have always believed iran is a terrorist country as told by the propangastic media, same way the ill motivated media talk of Africa as a continent where poverty and diseases manifest. Am shocked with irans unmatched greater civilization . Excellent documentary.

[@abdisalamaato6888]

I didn't like that this documentary is short. What a beautiful country with culture and heritage. Greetings from Somalia 🇸🇴

[@nadershah1257]

“A young muslim man from the village tends to the monastery” this phrase embodies Iran’s tolerance of differences of beliefs, but alas people think Iran is a bigoted country just because our government is the Islamic Republic. We might be a Islamic Republic, but we protect and take care of all religions within our borders.

[@julskechap]

Wow its so beautiful. I envy how the mountains and natural beauty is so accessible from the city. I love that forest bridge and the fact that they have a forest in the city is just amazing.

[@soumyadippoddar496]

Wow 👌! Amazing country. Love from India 🇮🇳 to Iran 🇮🇷.

[@molawings]

Amazing Iran

[@Explorer_23]

I never imagined Iran would be so culturally diverse. Not only that, it has mind-blowing, spectacular natural landscapes. Thanks DW for this breathtaking beauty ❤️‍🔥 I want to visit Iran in the future for sure. 🤞

[@freedom6806]

Thanks for making this video, I am an Iranian and I believer this documentary was by far the best documentary made about Iran and our culture! Looking forward to seeing an another episode which shows Shiraz Isfahan Yazd and south, specifically Shiraz since Persian Empire and Iran started from there

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for your compliments! We appreciate it :)

[@paulheydarian1281]

I agree with what you said. Don't forget about Kerman, Sistan and Baluchestan.

[@humanity9158]

I had an idea of the beauty of Iran from my friends in Iran...though I lost contact...but watching this is just breath taking...so beautiful!!

[@elanthur]

Wow amazing breathless views , magnificent country and one of the most ancient culture in the world. As a tourism proffessional worked across world, it's my next dream visiting all around Iran and meet some wonderful people and experience Iranian food. Long live India Iran friendship.🇮🇷🇮🇳

[@behiran2252]

❤️🙏🤝

[@agostocobain2729]

India and Iran have a lot of history. Iran had the Avesta, India had the Vedas. Parsis took asylum in India and flourished there, and are loved by Indians, and Parsis love their Indian nationality. Iranians, and Indians were one people and migrated then split off, one went to Indus valley, and one went to present day Iran. Persian was one of the official languages of India before the British came. Some Punjab people have "Iranian neolithic farmer" genetics.Punjab in Persian means "five rivers" Some of the Gurus like Guru Nanak wrote poetry in Persian. The Persian Ahmad Ustad helped with the Taj-Mahal. There are so many more connections.

[@flaviomulatojerkin]

We need to talk about how much developed Iran seems, the country is very very beautiful!!!

[@danielmulue3595]

One of the finest documentary of the beautiful and magnificent land of Persia. Thanks DW

[@PhamVans]

Wow, I'm speechless, this is great work. A truly beautiful place, people, and culture.

[@richardclarkson4857]

What a wonderful documentary. Its not often in the West that a film about Iran will focus more on the love of its people and culture. More often than not, media focuses on what divides us.

[@ashishsubba1891]

You are very right

[@DudeGuyWho]

From America... and feel very much in agreement. Would love to spend time with these people... knowing them - not the conflict. I have a dear Iranian friend I went to school with.

[@calebkimm325]

Sad but true

[@orlandoalves4308]

Im from Brazil, I was amazed by this masterpiece, the dedication of each person of this work shows the greatness of his professionalism and love for what he does. Congratulations and thank you for serving this magnificent work the people of this planet. A toda equipe da DW parabéns .

[@DWDocumentary]

Obrigado!

[@storiesbyyousif416]

A beautiful story on Iran, lots of love from Pakistan

[@Lovelife-lw7fy]

The bee keeper is an absolute wise man ! He’s absolutely right. Without bees all life would die

[@Across_world_with_u]

This was a very nice video. I love seeing Iran or Persia. So much of our common history is there. I wish I could visit.

[@eonthinker100yrago8]

@@rojs3052 most ethnic groups in iran are eastern iranic ethnic groups,so iran can be called persia.

[@eonthinker100yrago8]

@@rojs3052 dude do some research,farsi speakers,dari speakers,pashtuns,baloch,kurds all who live in iran are considered eastern iranic ethnic groups.meaning they all are related.meaning they all are considered persians,only the arabs found in the far west of the country are not eastern iranic but are rather a semitic ethnic group.Do some more research,Their is no 'persian ethnic group".all the eastern iranian ethnic groups can be considered persians as they have been for thousands of years since the last actual persian dynasty.turks and arabs are not native to persia.but all the other eastern iranic ethnicities are "persian".

[@leonardoluga5434]

THE IRAN BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN BEAUTIFUL LAND SCAPE AND FOOD

[@khantravelguide]

After watching this....I fell in love with Iran

[@ThorneyRose]

Absolutely fascinating! I love the horseback archery segment. Such skill!. The country is so beautiful.

[@janicecorera]

Iran ❤️ is an untold love story to the world. The more its unique layers of culture, cuisine and people are revealed it only makes us the viewer want to know more. This documentary has done a great deal of justice in showcasing that. Love this clip 👍

[@kennte]

This is one of the best West produced documentary of a region outside the west. Bravo

[@azizmohammed7981]

Love Iran,From Ethiopia

[@hallohallo1332]

That was just brilliant. I was transported! Thanks for showing us so many different aspects of this wonderful country. It was a feast of richness all round. The beauty of the landscape, the fascinating architecture, and the wonderful people doing amazing things were all filmed with a beautiful sensitivity that did it all justice. Just wish I was there. Thanks.

[@LamZL1]

Thanks DW!!! Such a beautiful and refreshing video that shows how the people of Iran actually live and get along (outside of the usual political negativity that so many news sources love to overemphasise/misdirect)

[@taherehreyahyasl5487]

These videos must be government favorites therefore to your point this one only show a small percentage of people lives.

[@dahabohussein4793]

they have to because winter is near

[@toddprifogle7381]

@@dahabohussein4793 personally I feel I've been deprived of the many wonders and Beauty of God's creation and for what ? Politics ? Religion? Economics? Nothing ! I praise the creator just now knowing this exists . There may yet be hope.

[@ravinaveen8714]

Thank you DW team for making such a beautiful documentary, I have always been fascinated about Iran's rich culture, history, food & geography. Love from 🇮🇳

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks a lot for watching and for your positive feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to comment and are glad you like our content!

[@fatemehbagherian1931]

Thank you so much for making this uplifting documentary about Iran and showing to the world that only get horrible news from media. Much appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@sucramyalcin]

Thank you DW and the team who worked on to show the beauty and blessings of iran to the world. I visited iran last year and I have seen some of the treasuries which were also shown in this documentary.

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@cyrusthegreat524]

Thank you DW for showing true side of Iran and thank you for your hard work and beautiful documentary ❤🇮🇷

[@gordonbryce]

Yes a great culture and hospitable people. But sometimes they are too emotional !

[@walkgreece]

Amazing, very interesting, I watched it with pleasure, you have a great channel, All the best to you, I love Iran❤ ! Greetings from Greece!❤

[@petabyte888]

This is what i hoped to find while deep diving Iran. The people....❤ thank you for sharing your beauty and life.

[@i_am_max007]

What a beautiful documentary and amazing presentation of a country need more videos like this

[@alaskavaper2490]

Eye-opening for me. The diversity and beauty of the landscapes is breath taking.

[@lcmazza]

I watched this documentary the first time it was available, and I tried a few months ago to show it to a friend and it wasn't available anymore. I'm not sure what happened, but I'm glad it's back where it should be! Thank you for this gem!

[@xzyeee]

They are among the friendliest of all people on the face of the earth.

[@noorazfaruddin467]

If I was a diplomat to serve in Iran. I definately will ask to stay much longer. What a great beautiful nation and hospitable people. Salam from Malaysia.

[@doctor471979]

Amazing video by DW. lovely to see a positive image of Iran. Would love to visit the country

[@hannahr77]

just don't be sunni

[@araztheman]

@@hannahr77 You have alot of misconceptions when it comes to Iran, I saw you made another comment about Christians not being welcome.. In Iran we don't care what religion you have. Muslims( Shia and Sunni), Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians etc live all in peace with eachother.. You need to widen your perspective a bit.. Because you are the one who seems to be intolerant, but I'm not surprised concidering the content you consume here on yt..

[@fahmad7194]

Thank you for this beautiful documentary... also thanks for not passing judgements or being biased and arrogant

[@Food-Dharma]

What a beautiful country! I am inspired to visit it at least once in my lifetime.

[@Benito_1983]

Iran is beautiful, but without Mola, this is a fake documentary to deceive tourists. We Iranians will never forget or forgive the killing of girls in the street. Please do not travel to Iran because you will definitely regret it.

[@Bruzumi]

I know that one day I will visit Iran. It's been in my dreams and I've had a feeling that I will one day I'll find myself there. Thanks for putting this beautiful piece of a beautiful country and the countries beautiful people.

[@jamjar1948]

One correction the language that people of Tabriz speak is not Turkish. It is Azerbaijani Turkic language which is not the same as Turkish. The translator made a mistake while translating it from our Azarbayjani language. Also at 30:15 local turkic dialect is correct. Our language has a lot in common with Persian and other languages that our other Iranian compatriots speak.

[@outlawfly664]

One other correction. Ancient Azeri people used to speak Old Azeri (now extinct) which is linked to other Iranian languages, particular the Talysh dialect, it had no Turkic roots. The only reason their language became Turkified was due to Oghuz Turkic Invasion/migration. The fact that he claims it's his native tongue is historically and culturally incorrect.

[@aliazarmehralparslan6067]

@@outlawfly664 There's no such thing as Turkified, nor anything called "old Azari". Azerbaijan is the name of a region and anyone who lives here regardless of ethnic background is an "Azeri". Today most Azeris are Azerbaijani Turks (Also known as Caucasian Turks). People of Azerbaijan before the Seljuk migrations spoke a variety of different languages from Caucasian languages such as Lezgin and Albanian to Talysh, Tat and Gilaki, but after Seljuk migrations this region's language became predominantly Azerbaijani Turkish. So like our ancestors (The Seljuks) we have an Iranian-Turkic-Caucasian/Caspian root and we are proud of it, but ethnically we are TURKS and there's no changing this reality.

[@viraloracle5151]

@@outlawfly664 it was a migration no invasion, the Samanid and earlier sassanid persian kings invited those tribes to settle to increase manpower.

[@behiran2252]

@Arif 🤝👏👏👏ok.true

[@behiran2252]

@@aliazarmehralparslan6067 زبان آذری همین زبان تاتی فعلی هست که در آذربایجان باقی مانده.تات های امروز در آذربایجان قوم آذری اصیل هستند و زبان شان هم زبان آذربایجانی ها پیش از ورود قبایل اغوز و ترک زبان شدن شون است.