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2022-10-31 18:19
Puzzling minarets worth visiting once!
For centuries Menar Jonban (“shaking minarets”), which stand tall in the ancient city of Isfahan, have been a source of charm for Iranians and even foreign visitors as they are really prone to vibrate!
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2022-10-22 18:27
See earliest surviving example of mosque constructed by Ilkhanids
TEHRAN – A destination for the faithful, sightseers, and historians near Tehran, the Congregational (Jameh) Mosque of Varamin is renowned as the earliest surviving example of a mosque constructed by the Ilkhanids in Iran.
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2022-10-15 18:57
From the Paleolithic to the Mongols; a fragment of Iranian history
TEHRAN–Some of the earliest archaeological expeditions to Iran began in the mid-19th century, when British and French archaeologists investigated Susa and its surroundings in southwestern Iran.
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2022-10-14 19:00
Yazd to launch digital center for historical documents
TEHRAN—Yazd has commenced work to launch a special digital center for its historical documents, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-10-14 17:58
For people of Mashhad-e Ardehal, observing Qalishuyan is a blend of ritual and culture
TEHRAN—On an autumn morning, earlier this month, hundreds of the locals from Mashhad-e Ardehal and its surroundings came together in Khaveh to observe a time-honored religious ritual.
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2022-10-12 18:58
By Afshin Majlesi
From Ahvaz to Mashhad, here are top Iranian cities that should be on your radar
TEHRAN - It might not be on everyone’s travel radar, but Iran has a well-worn tourist circuit, famed for its history, magnificent architecture, and its warm, hospitable people.
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2022-10-11 18:58
The splendid Naqsh-e Rostam pushes to develop tourism infrastructure
TEHRAN—Naqsh-e Rostam, a must-see travel destination embracing majestic treasure from the Achaemenid and Sassanid eras, seeks to develop its tourism infrastructure, Fars province’s tourism chief said on Monday.
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2022-10-11 18:55
Isfahan foreign tourist arrivals reach 35,000 in H1
TEHRAN—Isfahan’s foreign tourist arrivals hit 35,000 during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year, helping drive the tourism economy of the Iranian province after months of recession caused by the coronavirus.
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2022-10-10 18:43
New goal for Tang-e Chogan: tourist-friendly image
TEHRAN— In Tang-e Chogan, a majestic treasure of Sassanid arts, a new project has been launched to make the southern Iranian site more tourist-friendly.
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2022-09-23 18:44
By Afshin Majlesi
In Gilan, splendid backdrops, old sites and new food beckon
TEHRAN – Gilan offers picturesque landscapes ranging from forested cliffs to sandy beaches, and is known for its rich cultural heritage, local dishes, and most of all, its hospitable people.
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2022-09-20 19:00
A green retreat: National Botanical Garden of Iran
TEHRAN— A green retreat and remarkable destination for nature lovers, the National Botanical Garden of Iran embraces plans from across the globe in open areas or greenhouses.
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2022-09-20 00:17
Pasargadae is more than meets the eye: archaeologist
TEHRAN—An Iranian archaeologist believes the UNESCO-designated Pasargadae, which began under Cyrus the Great in about 546 BC, was more expanded than what we now perceive from its ruins.
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2022-09-18 18:24
Iran ranked 19th in tourism contribution to GDP
TEHRAN - Iran ranked 19th out of 185 countries in the 2021 Travel & Tourism Total Contribution to GDP Index, according to a biennial report released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
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2022-09-13 18:08
By Afshin Majlesi
On Iranian islands, long walks, bike rides and amazing sceneries
TEHRAN—Sun-kissed beaches in a wide-open blue sky, rich cultures and untouched pockets of wilderness are just a few alluring characteristics of the Iranian islands.
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2022-09-10 18:15
Truly ancient fort with great views
TEHRAN - After some two millennia, the ruins of Narin fortress still rise imposingly above the oasis town of Meybod in the heart of Iran.
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2022-09-09 19:09
Historically-rich Alamut possesses great capacity for tourism: official
TEHRAN—The historical region of Alamut has a great capacity for sightseeing and tourism, Qazvin’s governor-general said on Thursday.
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2022-09-07 18:43
Archaeologists in Iran unearth 5,700-year-old skeleton of baby buried in wall foundation
TEHRAN - Archaeologists excavating Sialk hills in central Iran, recently made a macabre discovery: a 5,700-year-old wall foundation containing the skeleton of a baby.
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2022-09-06 18:28
Aras Geopark one step closer to UNESCO registration
TEHRAN - Aras Geopark in northern Iran came one step closer to possibly being registered by UNESCO on Monday when it gained preliminary approval from the 7th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium (APGN).
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2022-09-05 21:00
Maymand, a very old village of troglodytes, develops tourist amenities
TEHRAN–Kerman province’s tourism department has implemented initiatives to improve tourist amenities in the UNESCO-registered Maymand, which has long been an amazing place for troglodytes in southern Iran.
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2022-09-04 18:29
Tus to be prepared for possible UNESCO registration, deputy tourism minister says
TEHRAN–The ancient city of Tus, where the illustrious Persian poet Ferdowsi is laid to rest, will be nominated for a UNESCO World Heritage status, the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2022-09-03 18:40
Na’in prepares to become tourist hub: official
TEHRAN–Na’in’s tourism directorate has announced plans aimed at making the oasis city a major tourist destination.
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2022-08-30 21:00
14th-century masterpiece minor restoration gets complete
TEHRAN–Restorers have finished work on the premises of the UNESCO-registered Soltanieh, which supports the third-largest brick dome in the world.
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2022-08-28 19:50
Tourism ministry seeks ways to reduce cost of traveling
TEHRAN–Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry is looking at ways to help reduce the cost of traveling for domestic holidaymakers.
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2022-08-26 18:32
Archaeologists report deciphering Elamite script discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN–A team of French archaeologists believes they have partially deciphered an ancient Elamite script found in southern Iran some 120 years ago.
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2022-08-24 18:00
Visit world’s first two-story mosque in heart of Iran
TEHRAN—Thousands of tourists come here every year to visit the ancient mosque of Ardestan, which is famed as the world’s first two-story mosque.
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2022-08-23 18:08
Iran’s tourism revenues were $2.5 billion in year
TEHRAN—Iran generated $2.5 billion in international tourism revenue over the past 12 months, mainly driven by holidaymakers from the neighboring states.
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2022-08-21 18:31
European city to replicate ancient Iranian technology against heatwave
TEHRAN–Scorching heat has hit many European cities this summer. To lower average temperatures, engineers in Spain’s Seville have come up with a way to replicate the ancient technology of the qanats, which Iranians created more than 1,000 years ago.
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2022-08-19 17:51
Muharram rituals in Kashan attended by 130 foreign travelers
TEHRAN —More than 130 foreign travelers attended mourning ceremonies in the tourist city of Kashan, Isfahan province’s tourism chief said on Thursday.
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2022-08-17 19:43
Iran sees 2.9 million foreign visitors in 11 months
TEHRAN— Iran has recorded about 2.9 million foreign tourist arrivals over the past 11 months, tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami said on Tuesday, as many pandemic entry restrictions were eased.
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2022-08-16 21:19
Masuleh yields clues about ancient smelting workshops
TEHRAN–Archaeologists have discovered clues about the history of iron smelting in Masuleh and its surrounding highlands in Gilan province, northern Iran.