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2021-06-11 20:00
Ancient pigeon tower restored as tourist destination
TEHRAN - A mudbrick pigeon tower in central Iran, where droppings were once collected as fertilizer centuries ago, has been restored to its former state but this time as a tourist destination. The ‘tower’ stands tall in the village of Azizabad, Tiran-Karvan county of Isfahan province.
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2021-06-09 22:11
Temple of Anahita in western Iran undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project has been commenced on the ancient temple of Anahita, which is located in the city of Kangavar, western Iran.
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2021-06-09 22:05
Iran may open borders to travelers in July
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran is weighing plans to open its borders to certain international travelers by issuing tourist visas as of mid-July.
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2021-06-09 22:00
Visit Qaleh Kant in southeast Iran
Qaleh Kant is a centuries-old adobe-plastered fortress, which is named after a nearby village in Sistan-Baluchestan province, southeast Iran.
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2021-06-08 19:00
Rivi archaeological site being prepared for tourist visits
TEHRAN – Local authorities have started developing tourist infrastructure and amenities at the archaeological site of Rivi in northwest Iran.
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2021-06-01 17:29
An attempt to revive Cheshmeh-Ali, other ancient sites in Rey
TEHRAN – Following years of getting through the paperwork, Rey Municipality is to ratify a development plan which will pave the way for extra care and maintenance of Cheshmeh-Ali and some other historical sites across the ancient Iranian city.
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2021-05-31 19:16
Ancient gypsum furniture discovered in fire temple central Iran
TEHRAN – Sets of gypsum furniture including an engraved table and chairs have recently been discovered during an archaeological excavation in central Iran.
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2021-05-31 19:15
Persepolis: once awe-inspiring gateway opens to public after millennia
TEHRAN – After two millennia, the public is to get access to [the remnants of] a majestic gateway, which is situated near the UNESCO-registered Persepolis in southern Iran.
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2021-05-31 19:09
Rare discovery yields traces of hunter-gatherers in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has discovered remains of an infant that could yield clues about the life of hunter-gatherers in northern Iran.
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2021-05-30 20:43
Comprehensive plan to prepare Qeshm for tourism lift
TEHRAN – Authorities of Qeshm are formulating a comprehensive plan, which is deemed as a prerequisite for tourism development across the southern Iranian Island.
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2021-05-30 20:41
Mud-brick domed bathhouse to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Hammam-e Zerhan, which is a mud-brick domed bathhouse in Tuyserkan county of Hamedan province, will undergo restoration to regain its former splendor, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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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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2021-05-29 18:39
Parthian underground city getting prepared for public visits
TEHRAN - Samen underground city is getting prepared to reopen to the public in west-central Iran. The ancient troglodytic settlement dates back to the Parthian era (247 BC – 224 CE) based on archaeological evidence.
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2021-05-29 18:30
Rouhani inaugurates 526 tourism projects in 24 provinces
TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday inaugurated 526 tourism projects worth 25.37 trillion rials (about $604 billion at the official rate of 42000 rials) in 24 provinces via video conference.
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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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2021-05-24 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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2021-05-23 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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2021-05-21 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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2021-05-19 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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2021-05-16 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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2021-05-15 18:53
Intl. webinar to discuss ways to preserve Persepolis for future generations
TEHRAN – A host of experts will be discussing archaeological findings and the latest attempts for the conservation of the UNESCO-registered Persepolis for future generations.
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2021-05-14 19:30
Obsolete crafts to be revived using the old-hand expertise: official
TEHRAN – The tourism and cultural heritage directorate of Zanjan is aimed at reviving handicrafts that are no longer produced across the west-central Iranian province.
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2021-05-14 17:55
Friday mosque of Damghan undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A new restoration work has been commenced on the centuries-old Friday mosque of Damghan, which stands tall in the north-central Iranian city.
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2021-05-11 18:43
Archaeologists resume work on Sassanid site of Vigol
TEHRAN – The ancient site Vigol in central Iran, which had previously yielded a Sassanid-era fire temple, is being excavated for the second time by archaeologists.
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2021-05-10 20:30
Coins of Parthian, Abbasid, and Safavid eras restored in Zanjan museum
TEHRAN – A total of 25 coins, which date from the Parthian, Abbasid, and Safavid eras, have recently been restored in a museum laboratory in Zanjan.
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2021-05-10 17:48
Travel destinations: Kolah-Farangi mansion
Kolah-Farangi mansion is one of the most gorgeous tourist attractions in Rasht. The structure is located on the southern side of Mohtasham Garden (also known as the City Park).
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2021-05-10 17:23
UNESCO-registered Gonbad-e Qabus prepared for restoration
TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage experts has commenced a detailed examination of the UNESCO-registered Gonbad-e Qabus as a prerequisite for the restoration of the millennium-old tower.
