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2021-05-28 21:20
Experts discuss 100 years of cultural heritage protection in Iran
TEHRAN – A host of academia, archaeologists, Iranologists, and restorers on Thursday discussed efforts being made to protect Iranian cultural heritage over the past 100 years.
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2021-05-28 21:02
London show turns spotlight on 5,000 years of Iranian art, design and culture
TEHRAN - The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is hosting an exhibition of Iranian art, design, and culture, which according to organizers delves into 5,000 years of the history of the nation.
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2021-05-26 19:30
Traditional footwear craft experiences boom in Zanjan province
TEHRAN – The art of handcrafting Giveh, which is a lightweight and breathable footwear native to Iran, is flourishing in towns and villages of Zanjan province, a local tourism official has said.
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2021-05-25 21:13
30 historical sites, monuments under restoration across Sistan-Baluchestan
TEHRAN – Restoration work is currently underway on some 30 historical sites and monuments, which are dotted across the lesser-known Sistan-Baluchestan province.
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2021-05-25 21:13
Tourism minister cuts ribbon on traditional restaurant
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan on Monday inaugurated a traditional restaurant during his visit to Sari, the capital of the northern Mazandaran province.
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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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2021-05-25 21:12
Scenic Karaj-Chalus road considered to become national heritage
TEHRAN – Preliminary work of collecting data about Karaj-Chalus road, its associated structures, and nearby villages has been commenced by the tourism directorate of Alborz province to have the scenic road registered on Iran’s national heritage list.
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2021-05-24 20:27
Iran could become hub for ‘vaccine tourism’: minister
TEHRAN – Iran has the potential to become a destination for vaccine tourism regarding considerable efforts the country is making to develop series of domestic COVID-19 vaccines, the tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan has said.
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2021-05-24 18:51
By Afshin Majlesi
Khorramshahr: a prime destination for war tourism
In the past, war tourism destinations were mainly the object of interest of photojournalists appearing solely on pages of crime, but now they can be traced in top travel books and websites. Whatever you call it, from war tourism, dark tourism, disaster tourism, or danger tourism, Iran has more to offer after being involved in the second-longest war of the 20th-century after the Vietnam War.
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2021-05-23 21:00
Blue Mosque of Tabriz: a forgotten masterpiece of Iranian architecture
TEHRAN – Completed in the mid-15th century, the Blue Mosque of Tabriz (better known as Masjed-e Kabud) was among the most glorious buildings of the time. Once built, artists took a further 25 years to cover every surface with the blue majolica tiles and intricate calligraphy for which it’s nicknamed.
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2021-05-23 18:51
Annual rosewater festival held in Saruq
TEHRAN - On Friday, a rosewater distillation festival kicked off in the ancient town of Saruq, which lies in the heart of the Iranian plateau.
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2021-05-23 18:48
Experts busy demarcating great defensive wall as a prerequisite for UNESCO status
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists, topographers, and cultural heritage experts are completing a project to define legal boundaries for the ruins of the Great Wall of Gorgan, which was once one of the longest brick barriers of the ancient world.
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2021-05-22 22:01
Virtual show to spotlight Armenian monastic ensembles of Iran
TEHRAN – The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO will be hosting a virtual photo exhibit of the three photogenic ancient churches that constitute the Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran.
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2021-05-22 19:07
Over 100 years of Iranian postage stamps under one roof at newly-established museum
TEHRAN – Various collections of the Iranian postage stamps issued since the Qajar era (1789–1925) onwards have been put on show at a newly-established museum in the historical city of Tabriz, the capital of East Azarbaijan province.
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2021-05-22 19:06
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System dredging work starts
TEHRAN – A vast dredging project has started at the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO-registered prehistorical ensemble in southwest Iran, which is known globally as a masterpiece of creative genius.
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2021-05-21 20:00
Persian handicrafts: Abaa of Bushehr
TEHRAN - Abaa is a kind of loose-fitting and long robe worn over clothing. Such an outfit has been produced across Bushehr province and for centuries.
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2021-05-21 19:30
Porcelain plates by Salvador Dali put on show at Tehran exhibit
TEHRAN – A collection of fine pieces of porcelain, which bear decorations by the famous Spanish painter Salvador Dali (1904-1989), have been put on show at Sadabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
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2021-05-21 18:04
Iranian researcher probes carpet patterns emerged during Qajar era
TEHRAN – An Iranian researcher has investigated various rugs and carpets woven during the Qajar era (1789–1925) to discover novel patterns that emerged in the epoch.
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2021-05-21 18:03
Iran considers opening borders to vaccinated travelers
TEHRAN – Iran is weighing plans to open its borders to vaccinated tourists though it isn’t yet clear exactly when tourists will be allowed to arrive.
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2021-05-19 20:46
Remnants of an ancient past: discover troglodyte architecture near capital Tehran
Photo depicts an example of troglodyte architecture, which includes vertical shafts, rooms, and other interiors, dug by man into the southern face of Alborz mountain range in Eshtehard county, near Tehran, May 18, 2021.
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2021-05-19 17:59
Haft-Tappeh and Tchogha Zanbil named best museum of the year
TEHRAN – Haft-Tappeh and Tchogha Zanbil Museum, which largely showcases Elamite relics and monuments, has been selected as the best museum of the year.
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2021-05-18 21:00
UNESCO-registered Golestan hosts philatelic exhibit
TEHRAN – A philatelic exhibition, featuring the Qajar era (1789–1925) stamps, related documents, equipment, and accessories, opened on Tuesday at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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2021-05-18 18:33
TACI’s roadside assistance app unveiled
TEHRAN – The Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) has recently unveiled an application for its previously-established Roadside Assistance Services.
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2021-05-18 10:27
Archaeological survey begins on 4,500-year-old Hirbodan hill
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has commenced work on Iran’s Hirbodan hill, which is estimated to date from some 4,500 years ago.
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2021-05-17 18:04
Russian tourists eager to visit Iran: expert
TEHRAN – Many Russian tourists are eager to travel to Iran, an Iranian travel expert said on Monday, recounting his Russian counterparts.
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2021-05-16 18:57
Oldest Achaemenid fire temple unearthed in Georgia, Georgian Orientalist says
TEHRAN – The ruins of the oldest Achaemenid-era (c. 550-330) fire temple has been unearthed in Georgia, senior Georgian Orientalist Alexander Chulokhadzeh has said.
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2021-05-16 18:56
Archaeologists make final attempt to unearth Seleucid temple
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has commenced its final attempt to possibly unearth the ruins of the Seleucid Laodicea Temple believed to be buried under the modern town of Nahavand in Hamedan province, west-central Iran.
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2021-05-15 20:00
Rural museum house makes debut in Golestan province
TEHRAN – The first rural museum house in Golestan province has recently opened its doors to the public, a local tourism official announced on Saturday.
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2021-05-15 18:52
Intl. travels fall by 80% in Iran due to coronavirus
TEHRAN – The average of international travels to and from Iran fell by 80 percent during the past Iranian calendar year 1399 (ended on March 20, 2021) from a year earlier.
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2021-05-14 17:56
Ruined Sassanid city restoration works begin
TEHRAN - Work to restore Belad Shapur has begun at several locations across the ruined Sassanid city, which is situated in Dehdasht, southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province.
