Why don't these dramatic cityscapes look familiar?

[Scuba]

All photos of Tehran courtesy of TripAdvisor.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

1. Why do you say that? I knew what they were almost immediately

Many do not realize Tehran is at the foot of large mountains and Iranians go skiing up there. Much like in other cities, more wealthy live in the cooler hills while regular folks are in the hotter, grittier city proper.

[aristocles]

2. I've seen these all before. Your point?

[Texasgal]

3. Point?

Is there one?

[hunter]

4. Don't be silly. Iran is all sand dunes and people ride camels.

It says so in the Bible.

[WinkyDink]

6. Is that supposed to be trenchant?

[Adrahil]

5. Because Iran is governed by religious despots? NT