iram(m): paradise, garden of paradise

Description of iram: Iram is an Arabic word referring to a legendary lost city of lofty pillars mentioned in the Quran, associated with the tribe of 'Ad destroyed by divine punishment. Unlike a historical metropolis with verifiable ruins, it remains a mythical enigma sought in Arabian deserts like Rub' al-Khali. Differs from modern institutions sharing the acronym, such as Argentina's standardization body. In poetry, it evokes vanished grandeur and hubris.