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2022-06-26 21:00
Landscaping to tilt face of Safavid mosque in southwestern Iran
TEHRAN - A landscaping project has commenced on Murk Mosque, aimed to trim the face of the modest place of worship and its premises located in the ancient city of Belad Shapur, southwestern Iran.
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2022-06-20 19:30
Jameh Mosque of Qazvin undergoes minor restoration
TEHRAN - Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, which is one of the oldest Islamic structures in Iran, has undergone a new round of restoration, a local tourism official said on Monday.
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2022-06-19 18:39
UNESCO-inscribed Soltanieh renovates facilities for tourism
TEHRAN – Authorities of the UNESCO-registered Soltanieh, which supports the third-largest brick dome in the world, have commenced work to build or upgrade facilities at the ancient site.
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2022-05-24 19:28
Route unveiled to lead sightseers to Yazd’s beating heart
TEHRAN – On Monday, tourism authorities of Yazd, which its historical core gains UNESCO status, unveiled a new route to lead sightseers to the beating heart of the Iranian oasis city.
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2022-05-04 23:37
Imam Mosque scaffolding to come down after 10 years
TEHRAN – The scaffolding on the 17th-century Imam Mosque is scheduled to be off in near future, Isfahan province’s tourism chief has said.
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2022-04-26 21:29
Off the grid: discover millennia-old place of worship in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – With their breathtaking architecture, splendid facades, and sheer size, places of worship are often some of the most beautiful buildings. However, there are some celebrated for their bizarre situation or great antiquity.
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2022-04-03 18:17
Jameh Mosque of Ardestan: place of worship or museum of architectural styles
TEHRAN – Named after an oasis town in the heart of the Iranian Plateau, the Jameh Mosque of Ardestan is one of the best-preserved places of worship that still features a variety of ancient architectural styles.
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2022-02-22 21:16
Isfahan to offer off the beaten routes
TEHRAN – Isfahan tourism directorate plans to formulate novel itineraries to be proposed to potential travelers to the historical Iranian province.
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2022-01-26 18:57
Brick minaret of Seljuk-era Mosque restored
TEHRAN – A team of restorers has finished work on the brick minaret of the congregational mosque of Zavareh, which dates from the Seljuk era (1037–1194).
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2022-01-25 20:00
Mosque, fortress, and marketplace made national heritage in Kerman
TEHRAN – Six properties including a mosque, fortress, and marketplace located in Iran’s Kerman province, have recently been inscribed on the national heritage list.
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2022-01-10 17:55
By Afshin Majlesi
Kashan is where you can dive into ancient Iranian culture
TEHRAN – Atmospheric spaces, rosewater, textiles, rugs, delicious dishes, and above all, hospitable people are some famous examples to describe Kashan in central Iran. The delightful oasis city is famed for numerous architectural masterpieces, a photogenic bazaar, and many old traditional houses some of which transformed into cozy boutique hotels where sightseers may feel the traditional lifestyle.
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2021-12-08 19:30
Hypostyle mosque to undergo partial restoration
TEHRAN – A new round of restoration work is scheduled to commence on Chehel Sotoun Mosque, which is a hypostyle Islamic monument in Zanjan, west-central Iran.
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2021-11-20 22:30
Iranian handicrafts: Haft-Rang tiles
TEHRAN – The term Haft-Rang (seven-colored) tiles was first used by a royal historian of Ilkhanate to describe the technic of painting on glaze, which is still practiced today.
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2021-11-07 18:14
UNESCO-designated Soltanieh undergoes partial restoration
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-designated mausoleum of Oljaytu, also known as SoltaniehDome, has recently undergone a partial restoration aimed to fix worn-out bricks at the southwest corner of the colossal monument.
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2021-11-05 20:59
Minister inspects tourist destinations in Semnan
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ezatollah Zarghami on Thursday inspected several tourist destinations during his visit to Semnan province.
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2021-10-27 22:30
Off-the-beaten-path destinations: Gonbad-e Aali
TEHRAN – Built at the summit of a small desert hill, Gonbad-e Aali, which is a mudbrick domed tomb tower, is located three kilometers to the east of Abarkuh, along the road that leads to Yazd in the central Iranian plateau.
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2021-10-12 21:30
Centuries-old wooden box restored to original state
TEHRAN – An exquisite wooden box, which reportedly dates from 580 years ago, has been fully restored to its original state under the supervision of cultural heritage officials in Semnan province.
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2021-10-03 21:00
80 sites in Ardestan in line for excavation
TEHRAN – A total of 80 ancient sites, scattered across Ardestan county in central Iran, need to undergo archaeological excavation, the Ardestan tourism chief said on Sunday.
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2021-09-29 20:00
11 Sacred Defense elements, properties approved as national heritage
TEHRAN – A selection of eleven elements and properties involving the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, which is called Sacred Defense in the Islamic Republic, have recently been added to the national heritage list.
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2021-09-29 17:54
Majestic Shah Cheragh where mirrors and glass shards cover every inch
TEHRAN – The dazzling shrine of Shah Cheragh is a major tourist destination and pilgrimage site in the ancient city of Shiraz, southern Iran.
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2021-09-15 18:32
Fars province prepares to develop religious tourism
TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Fars seeks to develop religious tourism across the southern Iranian province.
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2021-09-10 17:56
Iran seeks ICESCO label for one of its oldest mosques
TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to put forward Tarikhaneh, which is one of its oldest standing mosques, as a candidate for inclusion in the cultural heritage list of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
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2021-09-04 21:58
890 historical buildings in need of urgent restoration in central Iranian province
TEHRAN – A total of 890 historical buildings, scattered across Markazi province, are in need of urgent restoration, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2021-08-31 20:20
Properties in northwest Iran approved as national heritage
TEHRAN – Six historical properties including a mosque, tower, and a cemetery, which are located in Ardabil province, have recently been added to Iran’s national heritage list.
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2021-08-21 20:00
U.S. releases religious tiles after confiscating them for violating Iran sanctions
TEHRAN - The U.S. Treasury Department has released a shipment of religious tiles that were projected to be installed at a northern Virginia mosque but were confiscated at Dulles International Airport after they were determined to have violated sanctions on Iran.
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2021-08-09 21:43
Goharshad Mosque highly distinctive in terms of history, beauty, and architecture
TEHRAN - The great mosque of Goharshad is an astonishing Islamic structure due to its age, architectural characteristics, and rich tile decorations.
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2021-08-08 18:32
Heydariyyeh Mosque: secrets of one of ancient places of worship
TEHRAN – Masjid-e (the mosque of) Heydariyyeh is a magnificent monument from the Seljuk period, presumably from the late 12th or early 13th century. There is a wonderful air of calm that surrounds the place of worship, which is located in the Bolaghi district of Qazvin, north-central Iran.
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2021-08-06 18:18
Friday Mosque of Sojas: different from what you have already seen!
TEHRAN - Full of mystic but modest in size and architecture, the Friday Mosque of Sojas was built sometime in the early 12th century during the Seljuk era.
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2021-07-26 19:49
Work begins to demarcate Sheikh Shahab al-Din Ahari ensemble
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts have launched a demarcation project to propose legal boundaries of Sheikh Shahab al-Din Ahari ensemble, which is located near Ahar, East Azarbaijan province.
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2021-07-12 20:38
Jameh Mosque of Kerman lures sightseers, historians for its location, design, and ornamentation
TEHRAN - Jameh Mosque of Kerman has long been a source of charm for history buffs, architects, and travelers to the ancient Iranian city.