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2023-11-04 17:44
Discover a city within another while in Isfahan
TEHRAN - In the heart of Isfahan, where time seems to stand still, lies arrays of vaulted traditional bazaars that have witnessed centuries of bustling commerce.
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2023-10-31 17:46
Iran seeks single UNESCO tag for historical mosques
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister has said his ministry seeks to win a UNESCO label for a selection of its historical mosques.
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2023-10-24 17:15
By Afshin Majlesi
Gaza’s cultural gems at great risk
Israel’s constant actions in Gaza provide enough evidence to conclude that the Zionist regime is committing atrocities intended to kill innocent civilians.
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2023-10-15 17:35
Step back in time: explore the stunning architecture of a 15th-century madrasa
TEHRAN - Constructed in the 15th century, Madrasa Ghiyathiyya was once a center of Islamic learning and scholarship, attracting students from all over the world.
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2023-10-04 18:13
Khosro Mosque restoration ends
TEHRAN—A project to restore the interior spaces of the 18th-century Khosro Mosque of Ardestan in central Iran to its former glory is nearing completion.
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2023-09-30 18:34
Jameh Mosque of Ardestan, famed as museum of architectural styles, undergoes restoration
TEHRAN—A new restoration work has commenced on Jameh Mosque of Ardestan, an ancient place of worship in central Iran, which is famed as a museum of architectural styles.
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2023-09-15 23:18
Over 2,500 tourism projects worth $7.4 billion underway in Iran, minister says
TEHRAN—More than 2,500 tourism-related projects worth 3.7 quadrillion rials ($7.4 billion) are currently underway across Iran, the tourism minister said on Wednesday.
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2023-09-07 19:55
Minister visits 14th century mosque, orders restoration
TEHRAN — Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ezatollah Zarghami has ordered new restoration work to safeguard Varamin’s Jameh Mosque during his recent visit to the 14th century place of worship.
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2023-09-02 18:34
Arbaeen pilgrimage: number of Iranians visiting Karbala up 12% y/y
TEHRAN—The number of Iranian pilgrims visiting Iraq’s Karbala has soared 12 percent over the past few days compared to the same period last year.
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2023-08-30 18:42
Historical bazaar in Saveh undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A fresh round of restoration has commenced on the centuries-old bazaar of Saveh, which comprises hundreds of shops laid out along the mazing vaulted alleys and thoroughfares.
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2023-08-28 18:18
20 historical structures in Bushehr undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A selection of 20 historical sites, including mud-brick mosques and fortresses, have undergone restoration across Bushehr province in southwest Iran.
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2023-08-27 18:19
Mashhad: unforgettable adventures await in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - If you are a traveler seeking a destination that smoothly blends religious, cultural heritage, and natural beauty, Mashhad may be a great choice.
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2023-08-25 18:24
ICOMOS assessor visiting Ecbatana for UNESCO labe
TEHRAN - A top expert from the International Council on Monuments and Sites has arrived in Hamedan to perform an assessment of Ecbatana and its cultural treasures for a possible UNESCO registration.
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2023-08-23 19:32
Old photos of Iranian, Iraqi mosques on show at Golestan Palace
TEHRAN – Some old photographs depicting mosques and other religious places in Iran and Iraq have been put on view at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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2023-08-22 19:08
12 mosques in Sistan-Baluchestan made national heritage
TEHRAN – A selection of 12 historical mosques, located in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, have recently been registered on the national list of cultural heritage.
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2023-08-20 22:00
Jameh Mosque of Semnan undergoes rooftop restoration
TEHRAN – A team of restorers has commenced work on the rooftop of Semnan Jameh Mosque, which is one of the earliest mosques built in Iran.
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2023-08-04 19:13
Ancient Iranian mosque nominated for ICESCO label
TEHRAN - Iran has nominated its Tarikhaneh mosque, which dates some 900 years, for possible recognition by the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
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2023-07-22 18:29
Bastam and Kharghan: glimpses into Iran’s ancient splendor
TEHRAN - Bastam and Kharghan may be hidden gems for sightseers seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure.
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2023-07-19 18:29
Archaeologists investigate Jameh Mosque of Urmia
TEHRAN – Little archaeological work has been carried out at the Jameh Mosque of Urmia, as experts believe the mosque in northwest Iran bears cultural heritage from various eras.
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2023-07-17 18:49
Tasht-Gozari: a solemn commemoration of sacrifice
TEHRAN – Every year during the lunar month of Muharram, the Iranian people and millions of other Shia Muslims across the globe gather at shrines and mosques to express their grief and reverence for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions.
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2023-07-14 19:14
Seljuk-era mosque in Golpayegan to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – The centuries-old Jameh Mosque of Golpayegan will undergo a partial restoration work in the near future, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-06-16 18:13
Amir Chakhmaq: 19th-century dome partially collapses
TEHRAN – The dome of Amir Chakhmaq mosque has partially collapsed in Yazd, where the 19th-century monument stands tall as one of the drop-dead travel destinations in central Iran.
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2023-06-13 19:40
Persian inscription identified on mosque mihrab in Russia
TEHRAN – A centuries-old inscription bearing a Persian poem has been identified in a mosque located in the Russian city of Derbent situated on the western shores of the Caspian Sea, in present-day Dagestan.
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2023-06-10 18:20
Discover Agha Bozorg Mosque: a must-visit in Kashan
TEHRAN - Constructed in the late 18th century in Kashan, Agha Bozorg Mosque is far-famed for a madrasa sunken into the courtyard, its tiled minarets, and its lofty badgirs. It also has splendid muqarnas work on the dome of the entrance portal.
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2023-05-26 17:21
Special Isfahan tour arranged for war veterans
TEHRAN – A guided tour has taken a group of war veterans to several historical sites in the touristic city of Isfahan, which suffered from air attacks during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war.
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2023-05-21 17:51
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque: restoration work ends on quarter of creamy dome
TEHRAN — Restoration work has been completed on one quarter of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque’s floral dome — during which serious errors in its creamy tiles were repaired.
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2023-05-12 18:29
Na’in Mosque: : a triumph of beauty and functionality in Islamic architecture
TEHRAN – Stepping into Na’in’s Friday Mosque may be the major highlight of visiting the oasis city in the central Iranian plateau.
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2023-05-09 18:50
Jameh Mosque of Urmia undergoes landscaping project
TEHRAN – The historical Jameh Mosque of Urmia has undergone a landscaping project in the course of an extensive restoration work that commenced in 2014.
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2023-04-24 00:00
Safavid mosque in southwest Iran to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A new restoration work is to commence on the ruins of the Safavid-era mosque situated in the ancient city of Belad Shapur, southwestern Iran.
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2023-04-16 21:30
100 flood-hit structures in Yazd to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Restoration work is to commence on a selection of 100 historical buildings, which suffered damage from floodwaters in Yazd province during the past Iranian year (ended on March 21).