Explore Malayer, a world city of woodcarving

Tehran - Wood carving is one of the oldest arts of humankind. Wooden spears from the Middle Paleolithic, as an example, reveal how humans have engaged in utilitarian woodwork for millennia.

Six historical objects identified in Siraf port

TEHRAN – A total of six historical objects have recently been identified in the ancient port of Siraf in southwest Iran.

Elamite bowl selected symbol for Iran Olympic delegation

TEHRAN – The Iranian delegation for Tokyo 2020 has selected a magnificent Elamite-era bowl as its symbol for the Summer Olympic Games.

Iranian plateau gave birth to writing: French archaeologist

TEHRAN – New studies suggest the Iranian plateau was the birthplace of writing, predating Mesopotamia widely known as the cradle of the cuneiform writing, French archaeologist Francois Desset has said.

Bronze Age relics, sediment discovered in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have recently discovered arrays of relics and sediment estimated to date from the Bronze Age in an excavation conducted at Tappeh Gerdi-Gouran in northwest Iran.

7,000-year-old Tepe Hesar to be step closer for being global

TEHRAN – A restoration and landscaping project will soon be commenced on Tepe Hesar in northcentral Iran with the aim of having the 7,000 year-old archaeological hill prepared for a possible UNESCO registration.

Survey reveals prehistorical links between Iran, Anatolia, Caucasus, and Mesopotamia

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists have found what they say is an early cultural exchange between a northwestern Iranian site, Anatolia, Caucasus, and Mesopotamia during the Copper, New Stone ages.

Ancient petroglyphs discovered in Iran’s Lorestan

TEHRAN – Some ancient petroglyphs have recently been found on the outskirts of Aligudarz in Iran’s Lorestan province.

Centuries-old arch bridge to undergo urgent restoration near Tehran

TEHRAN – Khatun Bridge, a centuries-old arched monument near capital Tehran, will undergo some vital rehabilitation works.

Brocade weaving revived in small village northeast Iran

TEHRAN – Brocade weaving has been revived in Besk to empower local crafters and related businesses in the northeastern Iranian village, which is situated in Torbat-e Heydarieh county.

‘First’ creative house of handicrafts set to make debut in Alborz

Tehran – The first creative house of handicrafts is set to make debut in Alborz province in close collaboration with state-run institutes, crafters, and private investors, provincial tourism chief announced on Saturday.  

Iran, neighbors explore ways to safeguard Silk Roads heritage

TEHRAN – Cultural experts and officials from Iran and some neighboring states on Thursday discussed ways to safeguard, and benefit from the cultural heritage their nations are inherited from the ancient Silk Roads.

By Afshin Majlesi

The disabled and fresh start for corona-hit tourism

Booking services, airports, transport facilities, hotel rooms, restaurants, public places, equipment rentals, and tourist attractions, or dealing with an untrained travel-related staff, all could be tough and time-consuming for people with disabilities who are left behind in many tourism destinations.

Craftswomen plan to revive ancient water systems near harsh desert

TEHRAN – An Iranian NGO, founded by a group of female Iranian crafters, has planned to financially support the revival of ancient qanats situated near the scorching Lut Desert in east-central Iran.

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari could become biggest tourism hub of Iran: Rouhani

TEHRAN – Iranian president Hasaan Rouhani has said Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari, which is currently an under-the-radar destination, has [enormous] potential to become the biggest tourism hub of the country, CHTN reported on Monday.

National handicraft expo to remain online during pandemic

TEHRAN - The 34th national handicrafts exhibition of Iran, which is currently underway online due to coronavirus restrictions, will be extending for the months to come.

Quran inscriptions, ancient rhytons added to national heritage list

TEHRAN – A total of seven relics, including ancient copies of the holy Quran, and centuries-old rhytons, have recently been inscribed on Iran’s National Cultural Heritage list.

Iranian, Japanese archaeologists hold conference online

TEHRAN – The 20th Iran-Japan archaeological conference has been held online with over 100 experts, students and researchers were in attendance.

Bastam builds bicycle path to expand tourism

TEHRAN – Construction of a bicycle path has been commenced in Bastam in a bid to expand the tourism charms of the ancient tiny town, which is situated in north-central Iran.

Iranian craftswomen honored at World Crafts Council

TEHRAN – Two Iranian craftswomen have been honored at the World Crafts Council (WCC), the deputy tourism minister has said. 

Discover an original style of pottery in Kalpurgan

TEHRAN – Archaeological surveys suggest the village of Kalpurgan in southeast Iran has long been a hub for potters.

Zahhak castle more reachable as stone walkway completed

TEHRAN – Zahhak castle has now become more reachable to modern visitors as a stone pedestrian walkway has been finalized to the once unconquerable monument.