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2021-09-07 21:00
Intl. conference to explore excavations in southeastern Iran
TEHRAN – An online conference focusing on the history and archaeological sites of Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province will be held from December 13 to 15.
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2021-09-07 20:30
Historical bridge, madrasa, fortress added to Iran national heritage list
TEHRAN – Seven historical structures including a bridge, madrasa, and a fortress, situated in Iran’s Semnan province, have recently been added to the national list for cultural heritage.
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2021-09-07 19:26
Laser-cleaning utilized as pilot project by Iranian archaeologists
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian researchers and archaeologists has applied a laser beam in their pilot project to clean ancient iron artifacts.
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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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2021-09-07 19:25
Virus causes $119 million damage to tourism earnings of Iranian province
TEHRAN – Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari has lost more than five trillion rials (about $119 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) in earnings from tourism as many potential visitors have stayed away from the Iranian province since the novel coronavirus restrictions began in early 2019.
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2021-09-06 19:31
Excavation sheds new light on Early Bronze Age in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – Fresh archaeological digs have shed new light on a long-lasting settlement in Barveh Tepe, northwest Iran, which is forecasted to date from the Early Bronze Age.
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2021-09-06 19:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Ideas for traveling to Iran in coronavirus era
It goes without saying that the novel coronavirus has dramatically affected our lives and economy in nearly every corner of the globe. Its variants have even taken a bigger toll on traveling with an employment drop of millions.
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2021-09-04 21:59
Minister calls on travel agencies to design affordable packages
TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has called on travel agencies and tour operators to design affordable packages aimed to jumpstart domestic tourism when COVID-19 is less of major concern.
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2021-09-03 20:00
Archaeological sites, ruined fortress named national heritage in southwest Iran
TEHRAN – Five archaeological sites and a crumbling fortress, situated in Iran’s Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, have been gained national status.
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2021-09-03 17:47
Colorful destinations: what to do in every season in Iran?
TEHRAN - If you’re thinking about traveling to Iran whenever the coronavirus is finally behind us, you might wonder what time of year is best.
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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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2021-08-30 18:51
Promoting tourism economy a major priority of government: Raisi
TEHRAN – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi has said his administration is planning to promote the tourism economy as one of the major priorities of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts during his tenure, CHTN reported on Sunday.
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2021-08-29 19:00
Lavish gifts: 10 souvenir ideas your family & friends will love
TEHRAN - Tired of bringing home the same old magnets and postcards from your trips? On your next trip to Iran, bring home something they’ll (or you’ll) not only love but also be able to make good use of.
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2021-08-28 21:30
Qom province offers specialized tours for administrators, researchers
TEHRAN – Qom province, which embraces various religious, historical, cultural, and natural sites, has arranged a series of specialized tours for administrators, students, and researchers.
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2021-08-28 18:02
Ring wore by Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani inscribed as national heritage
TEHRAN – A silver ring owned by Lieutenant Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated in a U.S. terrorist attack in early 2020, has been added to Iran's cultural heritage list.
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2021-08-27 18:32
Prehistorical artworks repatriated from Switzerland to go on show in Tehran
TEHRAN – A spectacular collection of decorated glazed bricks, once being looted and smuggled out of Iran some four decades ago, is scheduled to go on show at the National Museum of Iran in the near future.
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2021-08-24 20:31
Creative center for handicrafts inaugurated in Urmia
TEHRAN – A creative center for handicrafts was officially inaugurated in Urmia on Monday expected to help preserve ancient skills across the northwestern Iranian city and its outskirts.
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2021-08-23 18:22
Religious tourism: 12 Iranian mosques inscribed on national heritage list
TEHRAN – A selection of 12 mosques, which stand tall in various cities of Iran’s Markazi province, have recently been added to the national heritage list of the country.
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2021-08-23 18:08
Iran pavilion to spotlight vacation destinations, ancient crafts at Expo 2020
TEHRAN - Visitors to the Iran pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be able to soak up the ancient land in terms of rituals, handicrafts, cultural heritage, and travel destinations. The pavilion will also reveal more about medical tourism, novel startups, and off-the-beaten tracks.
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2021-08-22 18:28
Iran museum of salt mummies to be equipped with new air conditioner system
TEHRAN – A new air conditioner system will be installed at Zolfaqari Archaeological Museum, which is globally famed for being home to several magnificent ancient salt mummies and their belongings.
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2021-08-14 22:02
Tabriz: a perfect introduction to Iran
TEHRAN - Tabriz is a big but relaxed city, filled with hospitable people and a UNESCO-listed bazaar to explore. It is the perfect introduction to Iran for sightseers crossing over the border from Armenia, or through the Gurbulak Bazargan border from Turkey.
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2021-08-13 21:29
Five Iranian provinces selected to hold special celebrations on World Tourism Day
TEHRAN – Five Iranian provinces, as representatives of flourishing and traditional travel destinations, have been selected to hold special celebrations on the World Tourism Day.
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2021-08-12 07:22
Kashan: a living piece of history on the edge of harsh desert
Kashan is home to many historical places, photogenic bazaars, mosques, madrasas, caravansaries, and centuries-old houses some of which transformed into cozy boutique hotels where you could experience the traditional life.
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2021-08-10 20:30
Tehran expected to host national handicrafts exhibit if coronavirus controlled
TEHRAN – The 35th national handicrafts exhibition of Iran is planned to be held in Tehran from August 23 to 29 if the current coronavirus situation gets controlled.
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2021-08-10 17:49
Kakh-e Chehel Sotoun: do not let the illusion of columns deceive you!
TEHRAN – The beautifully proportioned Kakh-e Chehel Sotoun is a prime example of a royal garden left from the Safavid era (1501-1736). The meaning of its name is a palace with 40 columns.
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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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2021-08-09 21:42
Experts to discuss post-coronavirus tourism
TEHRAN – Travel experts from Iran and other international fellows are scheduled to attend a webinar to discuss new marketing strategies to rebuild tourism in the post coronavirus era.
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2021-08-09 21:41
Strolling around Zayandeh riverside
TEHRAN – Many travel insiders say there are few better ways to spend an afternoon than strolling along the Zayandeh River, crossing back and forth on the river’s bridges – or even meandering along the often empty riverbed itself.
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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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2021-08-07 18:48
Golestan Palace: one of the top things to do in Tehran
TEHRAN - One of the top things to do in the Iranian capital is visiting the most magnificent historical monument downtown; the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace.