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2021-10-18 19:30
Historical cistern in Yazd restored to former glory
TEHRAN – A restoration project has been commenced on a Qajar-era (1789-1925) Ab-Anbar (cistern) in the city of Bafq, the central province of Yazd, Bafq’s tourism chief has said.
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2021-10-11 17:20
Zoroastrian Towers of Silence: abandoned, enigmatic but touristic
TEHRAN - The enigmatic Zoroastrian Towers of Silence are set on two lonely, barren hilltops on the southern outskirts of Yazd in central Iran.
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2021-10-03 18:20
Coronavirus: Mehregan observed online to renew friendships
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Iranian Zoroastrians in Yazd celebrated their ancient festival of Mehregan virtually over coronavirus concerns.
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2021-09-14 18:50
Anjireh caravanserai one step closer for being global
TEHRAN – Photo depicts the ruins of Anjireh caravanserai which is estimated to date from the Ilkhanid era (1256–1353) situated in a barren desert in central Iran, September 14, 2021.
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2021-09-14 18:49
Kerman added to Iran’s golden ‘triangle’ of tourism
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kerman has been added to Iran’s golden ‘triangle’ of tourism, which was already embracing Isfahan, Shiraz, and Yazd, an official with the Planning and Budget Organization (PBO) said on Monday.
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2021-09-07 19:25
Eight strong reasons to visit Iran
TEHRAN - If you’re drawn to places where echoes of ancient civilizations resonate down through the ages, Iran could be your thing.
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2021-09-01 18:53
Millennia-old Iranian village nominated for UNWTO label
TEHRAN – Iran’s millennia-old village of Kharanaq has been nominated for the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ label, which will be granted to a selection of rural destinations by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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2021-08-04 21:00
Eco-lodge unit comes on stream in oasis town of Ardakan
Tehran- A new eco-lodge unit was inaugurated on Tuesday in the historical texture of Ardakan in Yazd province, a local tourism official said on Tuesday.
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2021-08-03 18:56
Kharanaq: a deserted, crumbling but dreamy destination
TEHRAN - Serenely situated in a remote valley about 70km north of Yazd in central Iran, is the deserted and crumbling mud-brick village of Kharanaq.
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2021-07-25 19:47
Amir Chakhmaq: a drop-dead gorgeous destination in central Iran
TEHRAN – Having a unique imposing façade and tranquil atmosphere, the 19th-century Amir Chakhmaq Complex is one of the drop-dead travel destinations in central Iran.
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2021-07-18 21:16
250 people attend handicraft courses in Yazd
TEHRAN – A total of 250 people attended various handicraft courses across Yazd province during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2021-07-16 22:04
Household brocade-weaving machine made by Iranian artisans
TEHRAN – A working prototype of a household brocade-weaving machine has been made by a team of Iranian artisans and cultural heritage experts.
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2021-07-10 17:10
Yazd to boost astronomical tourism
TEHRAN –The astronomical tourism is planned to be developed in the city of Bahabad, the central province of Yazd, a local tourism official has announced.
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2021-06-30 18:26
7 beautiful mosques for your must-visit list in Iran
TEHRAN – Picturesque domes, minarets, vibrant colors, intricate tilework, and welcoming atmosphere are inseparable elements of mosques in every corner of Iran.
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2021-06-26 21:00
Stepping into one of oldest Islamic ensembles in Iran
On the margins of a harsh sun-scorched desert stand ruins of arched structures, towers, domes, porticos, and mudbrick walls, which were once thriving as one of the oldest Islamic structures in central Iran.
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2021-06-19 21:30
Virtual reality to turn spotlight on water tourism in Yazd
TEHRAN - If the purpose of heritage museums is to build a bridge between the past and present, then virtual reality (VR) is undeniably one of the most innovative construction tools at their disposal.
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2021-06-12 20:00
Six moveable properties in Yazd made national heritage
TEHRAN –A total of six historical moveable properties in Yazd province have been inscribed on the national heritage list, IRNA reported.
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2021-06-01 17:22
We encountered rich culture everywhere in Iran, Russian traveler says
TEHRAN – A Russian woman, who has previously visited Iran, says she encountered a rich culture throughout her journey to the Islamic Republic.
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2021-05-30 20:41
Top Iranian cities where echoes of ancient civilizations still resonate
TEHRAN – If you are drawn to ancient destinations, Iran could be your thing. The country bears some of history’s biggest names – Cyrus the Great and Darius, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan – all left their footprints and the regions they conquered or ruled over are now among top travel destinations of the modern country.
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2021-05-25 21:12
Friday mosque of Meybod being restored to former glory
TEHRAN – An extensive restoration work has recently been commenced on the centuries-old Friday mosque of Meybod, which is named after the oasis city in central Iran.
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2021-05-07 19:30
400 beds to be added to accommodation capacity of Yazd
TEHRAN – A total of 400 beds is expected to be added to the accommodation capacity of the touristic Yazd province, a local official announced on Wednesday.
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2021-05-05 20:00
Iranian handicrafts: Darayi-Bafi of Yazd
TEHRAN – The history of Yazd, which is known for its atmospheric alleyways, forests wind-catchers, and mud-brick houses, has entwined with the history of its textile industry.
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2021-04-11 20:03
Museum of traditional sweets set to open in Yazd
TEHRAN – A museum dedicated to confectionery and traditional sweets is set to be launched in the UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, which is famed for its local foods and edible souvenirs.
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2021-04-05 15:46
Entrance gate of Bahabad Castle restored
TEHRAN –Restoration of the façade of the entrance gate of Bahabad Castle in the central province of Yazd has been completed, a local tourism official announced on Sunday.
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2021-04-04 19:33
Historical core of Shahedieh made national heritage
TEHRAN – The historical texture of Shahedieh, a mudbrick town in Iran’s Yazd province, has been added to the national heritage list, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2021-03-12 19:30
Post & philatelic museum inaugurated in Yazd
TEHRAN –A museum dedicated to the post and philatelic opened its doors to the public in the ancient city of Yazd on Wednesday.
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2021-02-28 22:08
Yazd’s centuries-old cemetery restoration works begin
TEHRAN-The centuries-old cemetery of Juy-e Horhor in the central province of Yazd has undergone some rehabilitation work, a provincial tourism official has said.
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2021-02-27 21:51
Ancient qanat in central Iran brought back to life
TEHRAN – A restoration project has been completed on the historical qanat of Shahneh in the central province of Yazd, a local official has announced.
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2021-02-23 15:08
Energy minister inaugurates 25 rural water-supply projects in Yazd
TEHRAN- Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian inaugurated 25 projects for supplying water to the villages of Yaz Province through video conference on Tuesday, IRNA reported.
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2021-02-13 18:42
Iranian sweets, crafts win national heritage status
TEHRAN-A total of 18 cultural elements, which are practiced in the central Iranian province of Yazd, have been inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
