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2023-11-24 17:35
Khuzestan hosts its first green tourism conference
TEHRAN – The oil-rich Khuzestan province that comprises an extension of the Mesopotamian plain, part of the forested Zagros Mountains, and borders with the Persian Gulf, has played host to its first conference on green tourism.
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2023-11-24 17:27
Medical tourism essential for Iran's free trade zones
TEHRAN - The Supreme Council of Free Trade-Industrial and Special Economic Zones has said the expansion of medical tourism is a top priority for Iran’s free zones.
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2023-11-24 17:23
Isfahan is bride of Iran's tourism but still unknown to many travelers, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said Isfahan is the bride of the country's cultural heritage and tourism, however, it is still unknown to many foreign nationals and in particular potential travelers.
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2023-11-22 17:36
Prehistorical rock shelter discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Cultural heritage personnel in northern Iran have found a cave believed to have been used by local shepherds from prehistorical times.
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2023-11-22 17:33
Carnet de Passages en Douane: travel facilitated for Armenians driving to Iran
TEHRAN – Arrival in Iran has been facilitated for Armenians willing to visit the neighboring country in their own cars.
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2023-11-22 17:21
Archaeological dig uncovers potential Achaemenid ruins near Iranian capital
TEHRAN – Within boundaries of 9,000-year-old site located near the Iranian capital, a team of archaeologists has discovered some ruins that their initial estimates suggest may date from the Achaemenid era ( c. 550-330 BC).
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2023-11-21 17:49
Baysunghur’s lavish patronage of arts and architecture to be discussed in Tehran meetings
TEHRAN – A package of Tehran meetings and workshops is set to turn the spotlight on Baysunghur, who was a great patron of arts and architecture in 15th-century Iran.
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2023-11-21 17:31
Persian caravanserais: how restoration efforts can drive tourism, cultural preservation
TEHRAN - As Iran’s tourism looks to fully recover from the aftershocks of the coronavirus pandemic, a fresh push for the restoration and revival of Persian caravanserais may offer many benefits to the tourism sector.
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2023-11-20 17:45
Fairground expected to start new chapter in Alborz tourism
TEHRAN – The construction of an extensive fairground is expected to beef up tourism and the local economy in Alborz province, which borders the Iranian capital Tehran.
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2023-11-20 17:40
Students at Moscow stage exhibit featuring Iranian luminaries, crafts and culinary
TEHRAN – On Sunday, an exhibition dedicated to Iranian figures, handicrafts, and culinary traditions went on view at the Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.
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2023-11-20 17:35
Iran set to expand handicraft exports, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – Iran is set to strengthen the export of handicrafts and works of Persian art, the deputy minister for handicrafts said on Sunday.
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2023-11-20 17:31
Discover the wonders of Damghan: from caravanserais to mosques and forts
TEHRAN - Abundant with remnants of the past caravanserais, strongholds, brick towers, edifices, and places of worship, Damghan can hardly be overlooked by a cultural tourist.
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2023-11-19 17:57
Pakistani influencers get taste of medical tourism in Tehran
TEHRAN – A number of influencers and media personnel from Pakistan have paid visits to some Iranian hospitals.
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2023-11-19 17:55
Khorramabad’s cultural landscape may gain UNESCO World Heritage status in 2024
TEHRAN – A western Iranian cultural landscape, which entails a historical valley and Sassanid stronghold, could win the highly-coveted UNESCO World Heritage status next year.
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2023-11-19 17:55
Taq-e Bostan: cable car installation strongly opposed for sake of UNESCO label
TEHRAN - The director of Taq-e Bostan, a treasured ancient site in western Iran, has voiced disapproval about the installation of a cable car, saying it will pose an obstacle to a possible UNESCO registration.
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2023-11-18 23:09
Engraved stone object discovered in Sadabad palace complex
TEHRAN – Service workers in the Sadabad Cultural-Historical Complex have found a highly engraved object made of stone while patrolling in the courtyards of the former royal palace.
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2023-11-18 22:21
Iranian archeologists hail find of relics built more than 5500 years ago
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have unearthed some treasured ruins estimated to date from 4400 BC to 3500 BC.
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2023-11-17 18:59
Discover Sarv-e Abarkuh, a 5000-year-old cypress in heart of Iran
TEHRAN – At the age of almost five millennia, Sarv-e Abarkuh is a solid, tall tree still covering itself with glory, reaching 25 meters in height, 11.5 meters in width of its trunk, and 18 meters in circumference.
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2023-11-17 18:57
Top 12 ancient fortresses in Iran you must explore
TEHRAN - Since antiquity, mankind has assumed the need to fortify properties to survive in an ever-changing world of invasion and conquest. Commencing from simple earthworks and wooden walls, fortifications gradually evolved into complex, unconquerable imposing citadels.
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2023-11-17 18:48
By Afshin Majlesi
Breaking bread and borders: a taste of Italy in Tehran
TEHRAN - On Thursday, Rome’s embassy in Tehran organized a culinary event that went beyond just taste to the realms of craftsmanship, memory, cultural heritage, and novelty.
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2023-11-15 18:19
Book featuring Egypt under Achaemenids gets Persian translation
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2023-11-15 18:09
Restorers unearth ancient mosque inscription in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage restorers has found a centuries-old stone inscription in southern Iran.
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2023-11-15 18:04
Iranian expats invest $291 million in homeland’s travel industry
TEHRAN - Iranian expatriates have invested some $291 million in the homeland’s travel & leisure industry over the past two years, Iran’s deputy tourism minister said on Tuesday.
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2023-11-14 17:34
Tourist arrivals in Occupied Lands hit steep plunge in October
TEHRAN – Tourist arrivals in Israeli-controlled lands fell by 76% annually in October because of the conflict in Gaza and the cancellation of the majority of flights to and from Tel Aviv, Mehr reported.
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2023-11-14 17:27
‘Strange structure’ exposed near ancient stronghold in northern Iran
TEHRAN – The remnants of a “strange structure” were discovered near Qal’eh Rudkhan days after the historical stronghold underwent restoration in northern Iran.
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2023-11-14 17:21
Centuries-old murals of Safavid palace undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration work has commenced on centuries-old frescoes that once adorned Isfahan’s Chehel Sotoun Palace, where Safavid kings received dignitaries and foreign ambassadors in their capital city.
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2023-11-14 17:13
Cracks on UNESCO-listed tower dormant, director says
TEHRAN – Cracks, which are visible on the exterior and interior sides of Gonbad-e Kavus, are dormant and quite old, the director of the World Heritage site has said.
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2023-11-13 16:23
Urgent restoration starts on Seyyed Mosque, a lesser-known gem of architecture in Isfahan
TEHRAN – The Qajar-era Seyyed Mosque has undergone urgent restoration work aimed at fixing cracks appearing in its dome and walls.
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2023-11-13 16:11
Tehran mulls visa-free regimes for 68 countries, including Japan and Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN – Iran is considering abolishing visa requirements for passport holders from 68 countries, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.
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2023-11-12 17:32
Eco-lodges in Markazi province welcomed by vacationers
TEHRAN – Staying at eco-lodge units has been welcomed by many domestic and overseas vacationers visiting Iran’s Markazi province.