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Yesterday 16:32
Archaeologist rejects claim of discovery of Seljuk palace in Kamar-Zarrin passage
TEHRAN—Prominent archaeologist Alireza Jafari-Zand emphasized that there is no sign of a Seljuk palace in Kamar-Zarrin site in Isfahan, and the published news lacks a scientific basis and is propaganda.
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Yesterday 16:32
Deploying tourism consultants on government priority
TEHRAN—Ministers of cultural heritage and foreign affairs have called formation of a joint committee, deploying tourism consultants, and easing investment as a strategic priority of the government.
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Yesterday 16:31
Discover ancient Sirvan and its Sassanid-style architecture
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Sirvan in Ilam province, known for its unique architecture, stands as evidence of a rich regional civilization during the Sassanid era and the early Islamic centuries, according to Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology.
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Yesterday 16:31
Iran to showcase traditional arts at Bangkok diplomatic fair in November
TEHRAN - Iran will present traditional handicrafts and arts at the 70th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar in Bangkok from Nov. 6 to 9, the country’s cultural office in Thailand has said.
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Yesterday 16:27
Sistan-Baluchestan: land of flavors, music, and living traditions
TEHRAN - Sistan-Baluchestan is more than just a geographical region on Iran’s map. It is a land of colors, music, flavors, and traditions, where a rich culture and history meet in everyday life.
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2025-09-07 17:42
Iran calls for closer cultural, economic cooperation with Bashkortostan through handicrafts
TEHRAN — Iran’s deputy minister for handicrafts and traditional arts said on Saturday that handicrafts can serve as a tool for developing the creative economy and cultural diplomacy, proposing joint initiatives with Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan.
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2025-09-07 17:42
Iran's green hotels receive national awards
TEHRAN--The first round of awarding the Green Label for Iranian Hotels is being held with the aim of promoting a sustainable approach in tourism businesses, said Mohammad Jahanshahi, an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2025-09-07 17:41
Tabriz nominated for D-8 Tourism Capital
TEHRAN-- Tabriz, having received the highest score in the criteria considered, was introduced by Iran as a candidate for the title of the Tourism Capital of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD 8), said Moslem Shojaei, the Tourism Ministry’s director-general for Marketing and Foreign Tourism Development Office.
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2025-09-07 17:41
Iran enters a new level of ties with Armenia, tourism minister says
TEHRAN- Iran has reached a new level of leapfrogging relations with Armenia, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.
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2025-09-07 17:39
Iran pushes for UNESCO recognition of its ancient windmills
TEHRAN – Iran is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for its centuries-old Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills primarily located in South Khorasan province, a senior official underlined on Saturday.
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2025-09-07 17:29
Centuries-old coins bearing Prophet Muhammad’s name unveiled in Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN — A collection of 63 historical coins inscribed with the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), ranging from the Abbasid era to the Qajar period, was unveiled for public view on Sunday.
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2025-09-06 17:07
Arvand Free Zone to turn into medical and marine tourism hub
TEHRAN-- Head of the Tourism Commission of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mostafa Mousavi considered the main priority of this commission to be strengthening the role of the private sector in policy-making and sustainable development of tourism, and announced extensive plans to transform the Arvand Free Zone into a hub for health, marine, and commercial tourism in the southern Persian Gulf.
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2025-09-06 17:06
Minab’s harvest festival fuses tradition and nature
TEHRAN - Minab in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province hosted a thanksgiving harvest festival dedicated to mangoes and jasmine from September 2 to 4.
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2025-09-06 17:06
Ceramic center inaugurated at Hamedan university
TEHRAN – A new cultural project titled “Ceramic Land: The Embrace of Art, the House of Creativity and Innovation in Ceramic Art” has recently been inaugurated at Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan.
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2025-09-06 17:05
First rural literary tourism route inaugurated in Kandelous
TEHRAN--Director General of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Hossein Izadi announced the opening of the country's first rural literary tourism route in Kandelous.
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2025-09-06 16:48
Gigantic carpet depicting scenes of Iranian history to go on show in Birjand
TEHRAN – A gigantic carpet depicting scenes from Iranian history will go on display in Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province, according to the provincial cultural heritage authority.
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2025-09-06 16:42
Iran-Turkey co-op help boost tourism around Shams Tabrizi mausoleum, expert says
TEHRAN - Joint tourism cooperation between Iran and Turkey could increase the number of visitors to the northwestern Iranian city of Khoy, a local tourism expert said on Thursday.
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2025-09-05 17:21
BRICS TV to air over 50 hours of Iranian documentaries in Russian
TEHRAN — BRICS TV is set to broadcast more than 50 hours of Iranian documentaries dubbed in Russian starting in fall 2025, the network announced.
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2025-09-05 17:21
Managers of Iraq travel agencies visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Bisotun
TEHRAN—A number of managers of Iraqi travel agencies visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bisotun and all the attractions and historical monuments of Bisotun complex during September 2-5.
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2025-09-05 17:21
‘Majestic Iran’ tourism brand to be introduced in CITIE 2025
TEHRAN-- Iran is to participate in the 17th China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE 2025), with the aim of introducing the country's tourism vision (brand) under the title “Majestic Iran” and developing the Chinese tourist market.
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2025-09-05 17:20
Qom to become a tourism hub within five years, minister says
TEHRAN—Qom province will gain special status in domestic and foreign tourism within five years through expanding the infrastructures, supporting the private sector and continued management stability, said Cultural Heritage Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.
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2025-09-05 17:13
Tehran eyes more medical tourists from Islamic countries, officials say
TEHRAN — Tehran is on track to become a hub of medical tourism for Islamic countries, the secretary general of the Islamic Countries Health Tourism Development Center said on Thursday.
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2025-09-05 17:04
63 coins bearing Prophet Muhammad’s name to be unveiled in Unity Week
TEHRAN – Iran will unveil 63 historical coins inscribed with the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for the first time during Islamic Unity Week, officials said on Thursday.
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2025-09-03 17:11
Tax exemptions to encourage tourism investment in Iran's Free Zones
TEHRAN-- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts with the aim of developing the tourism industry, protecting cultural heritage, and strengthening handicrafts in free zones, based on which investors will be granted tax exemptions.
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2025-09-03 17:11
Historical site identified in Alborz province
TEHRAN—Caretaker of Alborz Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department, Nader Zeinali, announced the discovery of a historical site in the village of Khosrowabad, Nazarabad county, on Wednesday.
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2025-09-03 17:11
Iran-Uzbekistan tourist exchange, a successful model for regional cooperation
TEHRAN-- Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Yusufjon Usmanov called Iran a valuable cultural partner for his country and said that the exchange of religious and cultural tourists will not only strengthen relations between Iran and Uzbekistan, but will also be a successful model for regional cooperation.
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2025-09-03 17:11
Commemorative stamp unveiled to mark Khorramabad’s UNESCO World Heritage inscription
KHORRAMABAD — In a landmark celebration of Iran’s deep prehistory, a commemorative stamp honoring the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley has officially been unveiled at Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
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2025-09-03 16:56
Indonesia to host Iranian media, influencers for 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties
TEHRAN — Indonesia will host a delegation of Iranian media representatives and social media influencers in Jakarta from Sept. 14 as part of events marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran said on Tuesday.
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2025-09-03 15:14
Iran highlights culture, art as pillars of peace at Bali’s CHANDI 2025
TEHRAN — Hojatollah Ayoubi, senior advisor to Iran’s cultural heritage minister and head of international affairs at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, joined the “CHANDI 2025” in Bali, calling culture and art strategic assets for peace and dialogue among nations.
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2025-09-02 16:54
Ilam’s Chogha Golan, the oldest agricultural origin in West Asia
TEHRAN—Chogha Golan region in Mehran county, Ilam province, is the oldest cradle of agriculture across Iran and West Asia, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.