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2024-01-01 17:34
Persepolis still harbors numerous mysteries, documentarist says
TEHRAN - Iranian filmmaker Pejman Mazaheripur, whose new documentary on Persepolis was screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran on Sunday evening, says the majestic UNESCO-registered site still harbors numerous unrevealed mysteries.
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2023-12-31 18:02
Centuries-old mudbrick mosque restored
TEHRAN - The restoration project of the historical Haj Jamal Ardi Mosque in Abarkuh has reached its successful conclusion, as announced by the local office for tourism and cultural heritage.
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2023-12-31 18:00
Glimpses of traditional glasswork in Iran
TEHRAN - Making handmade glasswork has a long history in Iran as archaeological evidence suggests its antiquity dates back to 2000 years BC.
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2023-12-31 17:57
Initiative seeks tribal tourism flourish in Tehran province
TEHRAN – Farshid Zabihi, who presides over the office for tribal affairs in Tehran province, has proposed establishing “tourist camps” in a bid to bolster the income of Tehran's nomadic communities.
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2023-12-31 17:52
Unearthing history: archaeologists discover remnants of ‘mosque’ at Persepolis
TEHRAN - In the latest archaeological endeavors at the historic site of the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, remnants of a “mosque” dating back to the early Islamic era have been unearthed on the western side of the Apadana palace.
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2023-12-30 17:47
Festival of traditional food held in Bojnourd
TEHRAN - Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province, hosted a vibrant celebration of traditional cuisines during a festival held on Friday.
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2023-12-30 17:45
Individuals in Kerman donate dozens of historical artifacts to cultural heritage museums
TEHRAN - In a heartwarming display of support for their cultural heritage, several people of Kerman generously contributed 281 historical and cultural items to the local unit safeguarding the province’s heritage.
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2023-12-30 17:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Reviving heritage: Isfahan’s alleyway transformed from dust to magnificence
ISFAHAN - As the sun sets over Isfahan’s horizon, casting a golden hue upon the newly revived passageway, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe and gratitude for breathing new life into a forgotten slice of history at the heart of this timeless city.
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2023-12-30 08:50
Over 200 local dishes offered at festival in northern Iran
TEHRAN – On Thursday, the third edition of Iran’s grand culinary festival was held in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province with the presence of several foreign envoys and diplomats.
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2023-12-30 08:50
Saffron harvest: a unique agritourism experience
TEHRAN – Saffron production in Iran is not not just an annual harvest; it’s a cultural celebration, a kind of feast, and an immersive journey into the heart of one of the world's most treasured spices.
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2023-12-30 08:42
Centuries-old windmills added to Iran's national list of cultural heritage
Tehran – Several centuries-old windmills (locally called Asbads) located in the ancient town of Sangan, northeast Iran, have been inscribed on the country's national list of cultural heritage.
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2023-12-27 18:49
Hindu Caravanserai echoes Silk Road tales
TEHRAN – Situated on the eastern flank of the bustling Meydan-Qala Bazaar in Kerman lies an extraordinary gem of historical and cultural importance — the Hindu Caravanserai.
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2023-12-27 18:49
Iran’s Yazd named 2024 tourism capital of Asian Dialogue Forum
TEHRAN - Yazd, a central Iranian city steeped in historical significance and cultural richness, has achieved a momentous honor by being designated as the tourism capital among member countries of the Asian Dialogue Forum (ACD) in 2024.
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2023-12-26 18:37
Five natural elements in northern Iran made national heritage
TEHRAN – Five natural elements, including long-lived trees, which are located in Iran’s Mazandaran province, have gained national status.
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2023-12-26 18:32
Centuries-old Narin fortress undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A fresh season of restoration work has commenced on the ruins of the Narin fortress, which is a gigantic ancient mud-brick monument in the town of Meybod, central Yazd province.
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2023-12-25 18:20
Turkey welcomed 2.9 million Iranian visitors in January-November
TEHRAN – The number of Iranian nationals visiting Turkey reached 2.9 million from January to November, which marks a 5 percent increase compared with the same period in 2022.
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2023-12-25 18:15
Local flavors and floral splendor: Khafr county gears up for daffodil festival
TEHRAN - A vibrant festival dedicated to daffodils will be held in Khafr county of the southern Fars province, on December 28 and 29, announced a local tourism official.
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2023-12-25 18:11
Archaeologist breathes new life into millennia-old pottery patterns
TEHRAN - An Iranian archaeologist has breathed new life into the realm of handicrafts by reviving millennia-old patterns of Iranian pottery.
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2023-12-25 18:11
Tourism dialogue: Tunisia and Iran explore cooperative paths
TEHRAN – Travel insiders from Tunisia and Iran convened in Tehran for a significant meeting on Monday aimed at fostering collaboration in the tourism sector.
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2023-12-24 17:01
Culinary delights await visitors at Bojnourd festival
TEHRAN - Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province, is gearing up to host a culinary festival on December 29, showcasing a diverse array of local dishes that are bound to captivate the taste buds of food enthusiasts.
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2023-12-24 17:01
17th-century caravanserai undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - The second phase of restoration work has been commenced on Aveh Caravanserai, a 17th-century monument in Saveh county of Markazi province.
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2023-12-24 16:48
Persian Achaemenid ruins among Gaza treasures ‘mostly destroyed’ by Israeli invasion
TEHRAN - A new report suggests that a site containing Persian Achaemenid ruins, among other archaeological discoveries dating back to the Iron Age, Roman, and Hellenistic eras, has been seriously harmed by Israeli actions in Gaza.
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2023-12-23 17:14
Delegation led by Chinese deputy tourism minister visits Fars province
TEHRAN – On Friday, a Chinese delegation led by Beijing’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Li Qun embarked on a two-day journey to Iran’s southern Fars province, which is home to countless cultural heritage sites and monuments.
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2023-12-23 17:10
Konar Sandal undergoes excavation after a 17-year pause
TEHRAN – A fresh archaeological season has commenced on Konar Sandal, a Bronze-Age site in Iran’s Jiroft region, after a 17-year hiatus.
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2023-12-22 17:35
Over 6 million tourists visit Kurdestan province in 9 months
TEHRAN – Kurdestan’s tourism chief has said that since the beginning of the Nowruz holidays until now, more than six million tourists have entered the western Iranian province.
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2023-12-22 17:30
Beijing’s deputy minister for culture and tourism tours Tehran palace complex
TEHRAN – On Thursday, China’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Li Qun toured sections of the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
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2023-12-22 17:19
Tehran hosts 7th assembly of Ancient Civilizations Forum
TEHRAN – On Thursday, Tehran played host to the 7th assembly of the Ancient Civilizations Forum, which brought together representatives from the member nations.
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2023-12-22 17:11
UNESCO-listed Salasel castle undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - Restoration work has commenced on the UNESCO-listed Salasel castle, a significant element within the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System situated in the southwestern Iranian city.
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2023-12-20 17:51
Softness and craftsmanship: Tow Bafi's legacy in Khorashad village
TEHRAN - Tow Bafi, an ancient craft deeply rooted in Khorashad village, a part of the Birjand region in South Khorasan province, holds a prominent position in the realm of traditional handicrafts.
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2023-12-20 17:48
Turkish travel insiders visit Iran on fam tour
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, a group of Turkish travel insiders started a familiarization tour of attractions in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province.