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2024-02-20 22:40
UN: Children’s lives threatened by rising malnutrition in the Gaza Strip
A steep rise in malnutrition among children and pregnant and breastfeeding women in the Gaza strip poses grave threats to their health, according to a comprehensive new analysis released by the Global Nutrition Cluster.
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2024-02-19 17:55
Foreign students tour Soltaniyeh cultural treasures
TEHRAN - In an appreciable endeavor, more than hundred foreign students studying at various Zanjan universities embarked on visits to explore the historical treasures nestled in the famed Soltaneyeh county.
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2024-02-02 18:01
Rhytons excavated from Zanjan’s ancient salt mine made national heritage
TEHRAN – Three centuries-old rhytons excavated from an ancient salt mine in Iran’s Zanjan province have been registered on the national list for cultural heritage.
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2024-02-02 17:56
Iran submits Khorramabad’s Valley and Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress for UNESCO recognition
TEHRAN – Iran has submitted a dossier on “Khorramabad's Valley and Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress” to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for a possible registration as a World Heritage.
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2024-01-31 17:34
Inclusive plan devised to safeguard Yazd’s historical heritage
TEHRAN – In an effort to preserve and protect the historical core of Yazd, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage, a comprehensive monitoring plan has been devised to ensure the conservation of its cultural heritage elements, especially during the influx of New Persian Year.
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2024-01-30 17:41
Zoroastrians illuminate mid-winter night in UNESCO-listed festival
TEHRAN - On Tuesday evening, clusters of Iranian Zoroastrians in various cities such as Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, and Kerman came together to celebrate the ancient Sadeh festival.
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2024-01-29 17:49
Seasoned archaeologist releases ‘Archaeology of Southeast Iran’
TEHRAN – The esteemed Iranian archaeologist, Seyyed Mansour Seyyed Sajjadi, has recently published a comprehensive book titled “Archaeology of Southeast Iran”.
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2024-01-28 18:45
UNESCO-listed Caravanserai of Yengi Imam to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - The Caravanserai of Yengi Imam, a UNESCO-listed monument, is slated for restoration, announced Alireza Jalalzai, the head of the national foundation dedicated to UNESCO-designated Iranian Caravanserais, on Saturday.
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2024-01-28 18:23
UN Tourism chief welcomes Iran’s decision to abolish visas for 33 countries
TEHRAN – Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of the UN Tourism, formerly (UNWTO), has warmly welcomed Iran’s decision to cancel visas with 33 countries, expressing optimism about a vibrant future for tourism for the ancient country.
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2024-01-27 17:28
Iran to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Sadeh festival
TEHRAN – Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism is set to hold an event, celebrating the UNESCO designation of the Sadeh festival as a shared heritage between the Islamic Republic and Tajikistan.
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2024-01-26 21:34
Parliamentary approval required for BRICS membership: VP
TEHRAN – Iran's Vice President for Legal Affairs Mohammad Dehghan has asserted that joining the BRICS bloc necessitates a bill and subsequent approval from the Iranian Parliament.
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2024-01-20 17:25
23 historical sites discovered along a developing railroad in southeast Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have discovered 23 historical sites and mounds, primarily dating back to the late fourth millennium BC in southeast Iran.
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2024-01-19 17:31
Sa’d al-Saltaneh caravanserai set to transform into traditional hotel
TEHRAN – Sa’d al-Saltaneh caravanserai has undergone a massive restoration in a significant step towards preserving cultural heritage and promoting tourism, Qazvin province’s tourism chief said on Thursday.
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2024-01-17 17:38
Flames of the past: discover temple’s enduring legacy in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - The fire temples, remnants of ancient times on the Iranian soil, continue to grace the mountain peaks and heart of the plains with their enduring presence.
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2024-01-15 17:56
Iranian commission for UNESCO to mark global recognition of three cultural treasures
TEHRAN - In a significant cultural event, the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO is set to celebrate the global registration of three exceptional historical and cultural document series.
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2024-01-10 17:44
Shiraz’s potential to become a UNESCO World Heritage discussed
TEHRAN – Shiraz, a southern Iranian city renowned for its historical and cultural significance, may soon be considered for UNESCO World Heritage status.
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2024-01-10 17:38
Tang-e Chogan: a peek into enigmatic legacy of Sassanids
TEHRAN – Deep within the heart of Iran lies the awe-inspiring site of Tang-e Chogan, a captivating testament to the grandeur of the Sassanid Empire (224–651).
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2024-01-07 18:35
Persian Caravanserai: three-day event to honor centuries of hospitality
TEHRAN – A three-day event titled “54 UNESCO-registered Iranian caravanserais” is aimed to underscore those places that provided shelter, food, and water for caravans, pilgrims, and other trekkers for millennia.
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2024-01-06 17:03
Minister visits Gonabad, underlines tourism opportunities
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, paid a visit to the ancient city of Gonabad, which is renowned for its UNESCO-recognized qanat system, thought to have been built between 700 and 500 BC.
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2024-01-06 16:56
Arasbaran’s timeless beauty: diverse flora, fauna, and heroic legends
TEHRAN - Arasbaran mountains offers its visitors mesmerizing views that are reminiscent of otherworldly postcards.
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2024-01-03 17:47
By Afshin Majlesi
From preservation to prosperity: CEO unveils Isfahan’s restoration strategy
ISFAHAN - Mohammad-Ali Izadkhasti, the CEO of Isfahan’s Urban Revitalization Organization, recently spoke to the Tehran Times about the organization’s commitment to reviving Isfahan’s rich historical fabric.
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2024-01-02 17:47
Yazd’s wind-catchers to be documented
TEHRAN - The Chair of the Tourism Commission of the Islamic Council of Yazd has announced plans for the official documentation of wind-catchers within the city, citing their significant architectural value and the necessity to protect these historical landmarks.
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2024-01-02 17:43
Tehran exhibit unveils hidden treasures of 19th-century photography
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2024-01-02 17:38
Fars province sets priorities for pilgrimage, cultural tourism development
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Fars has outlined his directorate’s priorities for bolstering pilgrimage and cultural tourism in the southern Iranian province.
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2024-01-01 17:38
Sassanid temple in southern Iran needs urgent restoration, cultural heritage devotee says
TEHRAN – Siavash Aria, who is a cultural heritage devotee and expert, has raised an urgent plea for the restoration of the ancient Chahar-Taq of Kohnaru, a revered Sassanid-era ruined temple situated in southern Iran.
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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 17:32
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 08:42
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.