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2023-10-23 17:30
Five rock-cut tombs discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists led by Meysam Fallah has discovered five rock-cut tombs among other findings while it surveyed manmade caves near Amol, Mazandaran province, northern Iran.
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2023-10-23 17:20
Isfahan sustainable tourism projects elaborated at Samarkand conference
TEHRAN – On Sep. 20, a host of cultural heritage and travel researchers from Iran, the UK, Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and Tajikistan addressed a range of issues impacting sustainable tourism and the challenges faced to heritage sites today.
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2023-10-18 17:15
Iran hosting regional conference on intangible heritage protection
TEHRAN – Iran is playing host to a regional conference that explores West and Central Asia’s intangible heritage protection in the face of climate change.
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2023-10-17 17:17
Archaeologist elaborates on Sassanid temple discovered in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Meysam Labbaf-Khaniki has recently elaborated on a series of excavations that led to the discovery of an ancient fire temple estimated to date from the Sassanid era.
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2023-10-17 17:08
Chinese, Omani arrivals in Iran on rise under visa waiver agreements
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourist arrivals from China and Oman have been on the rise over the past couple of years, since the Islamic Republic abolished visa requirements for their nationals.
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2023-10-16 18:22
12 million visits to Golestan museums registered in H1
TEHRAN - More than 12 million visits have been made to museums and cultural heritage sites of Golestan province during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).
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2023-10-14 18:20
9,000-year-old site near Tehran: top archaeologist urges preliminary work for possible UNESCO label
TEHRAN–A senior Iranian archaeologist has underlined the need for conducting preliminary work aimed to pave the way for possible registration of Tepe Ozbaki, a 9,000-year-old site, situated some 80 km from Tehran.
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2023-10-14 18:06
Iran seeks UNESCO labels for its top mansions, madrasas and bathhouses
TEHRAN - After winning collective UNESCO labels for its Persian gardens and caravanserais, Iran is now considering the same registrations for its top mansions, madrasas, public bathhouses, and pigeon towers, a tourism official said on Saturday.
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2023-10-13 18:05
Royal wall unearthed in Persepolis
TEHRAN - A new finding in Persepolis reveals an eastern wall of a grand prehistorical gateway believed to have been constructed upon the order of Cyrus the Great.
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2023-10-11 18:12
Intangible elements long practiced in Yazd province get national status
TEHRAN –Four elements long practiced in Iran’s Yazd province have been added to the country’s national list for intangible cultural heritage, a local official said on Wednesday.
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2023-10-11 18:00
Xerxes the Great’s rock-cut tomb under threat from climate change
TEHRAN - The rock-cut tomb of Xerxes I (l. 519-465, r. 486-465 BC), also known as Xerxes the Great, is under threat from land subsidence triggered by the climate change which is likely to speed decay, a cultural heritage expert said on Tuesday.
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2023-10-09 17:47
Susa to develop tourist infrastructure
TEHRAN—Susa, a treasured ancient Iranian city occupying the whole southern flank of modern Shush, is set to develop tourist infrastructure as a prerequisite for a tourism boom.
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2023-10-08 18:25
Tehran’s sole UNESCO site hosts photo exhibit dedicated to Iranian capital
TEHRAN—A collection of old and recent photos of the Iranian capital has been put on show at the UNESCO-designated Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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2023-10-07 18:24
Qalishuyan, a UNESCO-designated ancient ritual, observed in central Iran
TEHRAN - On Friday, hundreds of the locals performed one of their religious routines; Qalishuyan.
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2023-10-03 17:42
Majestic Naqsh-e Rostam under threat from climate change
TEHRAN - The hot summer, unauthorized deep-water drilling, and other challenges associated with the changing climate are threatening to destroy invaluable cultural landmarks including Naqsh-e Rostam, which is a majestic rock-hewn necropolis in southern Iran.
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2023-10-01 18:28
Mir Emad's rarely seen calligraphic work on show in Tehran
TEHRAN—A rarely seen calligraphic work created by Mir Emad, who is one of the most celebrated Persian calligraphers of all time, has been put on show at the UNESCO-designed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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2023-10-01 18:24
East Azarbaijan eyes hosting more foreign travelers
TEHRAN—East Azarbaijan seeks to attract more foreign travelers, its deputy governor-general has said.
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2023-09-30 18:15
By Afshin Majlesi
Awe-inspiring Lut Desert: a photographer’s paradise
TEHRAN - With its endless stretches of golden dunes, rugged landscapes, and mesmerizing geological formations, the Lut Desert stands as a testament to the raw beauty of our planet.
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2023-09-27 18:42
Archaeologists demarcating Sassanid temple in southern Iran
TEHRAN—An archaeological team has commenced work to demarcate the ruins of a Sassanid fire temple located in Fars province, southern Iran.
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2023-09-27 18:28
Iran’s tourist arrivals reach 2.93 million in Jan-Jul 2023, UNWTO barometer indicates
TEHRAN—Foreign tourist arrivals in Iran reached some 2.93 million between January and July 2023, according to the latest United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer.
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2023-09-26 18:11
19th-century synagogue undergoes restoration in Hamedan
TEHRAN—Work has begun to restore a Jewish synagogue located near Hamedan’s Ecbatana, which was once the capital of Medes and later the summer residence for Achaemenid kings.
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2023-09-26 18:01
Iran has identified 200 tangible and intangible properties worth UNESCO label
TEHRAN—Some 200 tangible and intangible properties have been recognized across Iran that are worth UNESCO label, said Ali Darabi, the deputy for cultural heritage at Iran’s tourism ministry.
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2023-09-22 18:01
Sanandaj to host regional exhibit of handicrafts
TEHRAN—Sanandaj, which is a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music, is set to host a regional exhibit on handicrafts in the near future.
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2023-09-20 19:01
UNESCO-listed needlework prosperous in northern Iran
TEHRAN—The skill of Turkmen-style needlework, which has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries, is still practiced by hundreds of craftspeople in Golestan province, northern Iran.
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2023-09-20 18:56
From hospitality to heritage: a guide to Persian Caravanserai
TEHRAN—On September 17, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization added 54 Iranian roadside inns to its World Cultural Heritage list under the name: Persian Caravanserai.
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2023-09-19 18:27
International tourism arrivals reach 84% of pre-pandemic levels
TEHRAN—The total number of international tourist arrivals has reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July, according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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2023-09-17 18:56
From resting stops to cultural hubs: 54 Iranian caravanserais gain UNESCO label
TEHRAN — On Sunday, a selection of 54 centuries-old roadside inns won a UNESCO label under the name: The Persian Caravanserai.
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2023-09-17 18:22
Site extension: Iran, Azerbaijan share UNESCO label for Hyrcanian Forests
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Azerbaijan’s Hirkan Forest made it onto the United Nation’s list for Natural World Heritage as an extension to Iran’s previously designated Hyrcanian Forests.
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2023-09-17 18:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Interview: Indian adventurer tells of epic journey on 73-year-old car
Indian adventurer Daman Thakore has kindly taken time out of his transcontinental journey to share us a little bit of information about the amazing expedition in a 73-year-old car!
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2023-09-13 19:41
Iran invites Saudi Arabia to join Iftar nomination for UNESCO label
TEHRAN - Iran has invited Saudi Arabia to join a possible UNESCO listing for Iftar and its socio-cultural traditions, which are shared among Muslim-majority countries.