Coronation in Tehran 1967
North Africa/Middle East picture - The last Shah of Iran placing the Imperial Empress Crown on the head of Empress Farah of Iran. The throne in the background is not the famed Peacock Throne of Persia, but rather the Naderi Throne. This throne is studded with 26,733 gems encrusted in gold. Standing 225 cm tall, it's a spectacular glittering display of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and other precious gems.