Restoration aimed to help preserve Sirvan for future generations

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian restorers and cultural heritage experts has finished work on Sirvan in a bid to help preserve the ancient town for future generations.

Bagh Sheikh Caravanserai, a candidate for UNESCO status, undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – The centuries-old Bagh Sheikh Caravanserai, which is a candidate for UNESCO status, has undergone restoration.

No threat to ancient Narin fortress, official says

TEHRAN – No potential threat poses Narin Qa’leh, an ancient mud-brick fortress, which is located in the city of Meybod, Yazd province.

1000-year old silver bowl recovered in Semnan

TEHRAN – Iranian police have discovered an ancient silver bowl from the house of an authorized antique dealer in Semnan province.

Jameh Mosque of Kerman lures sightseers, historians for its location, design, and ornamentation

TEHRAN - Jameh Mosque of Kerman has long been a source of charm for history buffs, architects, and travelers to the ancient Iranian city.

Exhibit features 50 years of metalwork by Iranian crafters

TEHRAN – A group exhibit featuring 50 years of metalwork by a select of Iranian crafters has been launched at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism in Tehran.

Hakim Mosque: a hidden gem to visit in Isfahan

TEHRAN – The lesser-known Hakim Mosque is a visually stunning monument in Isfahan, which travelers can pay a visit to near the centuries-old bazaar of the central Iranian city.

Iranian handicrafts: Hasirbafi in Bushehr

TEHRAN – Hasirbafi or mat weaving is a kind of ancient handicraft that is widely practiced in Iran’s Bushehr province using certain dried-out leaves and stems.  

Bronze Age, ancient relics unearthed near once residence of ‘Iran’s Napoleon’

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have unearthed arrays of relics and ruined structures near a once resident of Nader Shah, often called the “Napoleon of Iran.”

Archaeologists to shed new light on Marivan plain

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has commenced a follow-up survey on the ancient Marivan plain, which is situated in Kordestan province, western Iran.

Grab a slice of Iranian traditions at Gilan Rural Heritage Museum

TEHRAN - Gilan Rural Heritage Museum strives to represent traditional, cultural, architectural, and anthropological areas of the northern Iranian province.

Photogs invited to capture Sassanid sites in southern Iran

TEHRAN – A selection of photographers have been invited to capture charming scenes from the “Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region”, which is a UNESCO World Heritage.

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.

Soleyman Prison: a conical peak with fascinating history

TEHRAN - Soleyman Prison (“Zendan-e Soleyman” in Persian) is situated in a dramatic 97m conical peak that dominates the valley landscape for miles around in northwest Iran.

Inclusive restoration begins on Sassanid fortress in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – A comprehensive restoration project has been commenced on Qaleh Kohneh, a Sassanid-era (224 CE–651) fortress, and its premises situated in Meshkinshahr county of Ardebil province in northwest Iran.

Ancient arch bridge undergoes restoration in Lorestan

TEHRAN – Segments of Pol-e Kalhor, a ruined arch bridge in Lorestan province, western Iran, have undergone restoration, CHTN reported.  

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Remnants of ancient fire temple discovered in heart of Alborz mountains

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has recently discovered remnants of an ancient fire temple in Savadkuh county, which is situated in the heart of the Alborz mountain range.

Gabbeh rugs popular for interior design

TEHRAN – Gabbeh rugs have long been a popular feature when it comes to interior decor. Gabbeh is a traditional flooring similar to carpet but they differ from one another in motifs, size, colors, and the number of its long and thick wefts. Such a rug is one of the most popular handicrafts in the southwestern province of Bushehr.

IranAir to resume Pakistan, France flights

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier IranAir is set to resume flights to and from Pakistan and France after weeks of suspension imposed to curb the spread of a novel coronavirus variant into the Islamic Republic.

Magnificent ancient places on Earth: The Gate of Xerxes

TEHRAN - The bronze trumpets that once signaled the arrival of important foreign delegations to Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire,  may now be silent, but it is still possible to capture the sense of awe while visiting the colossal Gate of Xerxes.

Iranian handicrafts: Sarouk carpets of Arak

TEHRAN - Little is known about the history of handwoven carpets being made in Arak, the capital of Markazi province, and its surrounding villages.

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.

Seljuk-era mosque in southeast Iran undergoes tilework restoration

TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage experts and restorers has commenced work on arrays of tilework on the façade and interior of the Malek Mosque, which stands tall in the city of Kerman, southeast Iran.

Swiss traveler writes book to highlight ‘superb scene’ of boutique hotels in Iran

TEHRAN – Thomas Wegmann, who is a Swiss insurance professional, was so wowed by the hotel scene on his first visit to Iran in 2019 that, despite having no publishing experience, he decided to write a book.

19th, early 20th century carpets on show at Karaj exhibit

TEHRAN – A collection of handwoven Persian carpets and rugs, which date to the 19th and early 20th century, has been put on show in Karaj, the capital of Alborz province.

National Museum of Iran publishes first issue of its journal

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran has recently published the first issue of its journal, which includes articles on topics of archaeology, museum management, restoration, and related theoretical studies. 

Sheikh Shahab al-Din Ahari ensemble to bid for UNESCO world heritage status

TEHRAN – The historical ensemble of Sheikh Shahab al-Din Ahari has come a step closer to being designated as a world heritage site.

Iranian handicrafts: Dah-Yek-Douzi

One of the most good-looking traditional embroidery of Iran, which goes back to the Sassanid era, is “Dah-Yek-Douzi”.

Tourism minister appreciates efforts to revive 700-year-old complex

TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister on Monday praised efforts made to restore the Hassan Padeshah complex, which is located in the historical city of Tabriz.