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2021-05-09 20:30
Historical watermill starts rotating once again
TEHRAN – An underground watermill, which is located in the village of Tiran, Isfahan province, has been fully restored to be a new destination for sightseers and history buffs.
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2021-05-08 17:52
Iran’s handicraft exports stand at $120m in 11 months
TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s handicrafts exports stood at $120 million during the first eleven months of the past Iranian calendar year 1399 (March 20, 2020 – February 18, 2021), Mehr reported.
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2021-05-07 17:50
Ancient objects discovered while digging trench for water pipes
TEHRAN – Ancient objects have recently been unearthed accidentally in a northeastern Iranian village where locals were digging a trench to lay water pipes.
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2021-05-05 20:00
Iranian handicrafts: Darayi-Bafi of Yazd
TEHRAN – The history of Yazd, which is known for its atmospheric alleyways, forests wind-catchers, and mud-brick houses, has entwined with the history of its textile industry.
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2021-05-05 17:09
Persepolis restorers start work on Seljuk-era inscription
TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage restorers from the UNESCO-registered Persepolis has commenced work on a Seljuk-era (1037–1194) inscription, which is located in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.
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2021-05-02 18:11
Sassanid-era citadel to turn into cultural heritage base
TEHRAN – Qale Iraj, a gigantic mudbrick citadel dating back to Sassanid period (224–651) in southern Tehran, is set to be turned into a national cultural heritage base.
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2021-05-02 17:46
Museum of archaeology in Yasuj ready for inauguration
TEHRAN – The construction operation of an archaeology museum has been finished in the ancient city of Yasuj, the capital of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province.
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2021-04-28 21:35
Iran eyes UNESCO status for five intangible elements
TEHRAN – Iran seeks to register five intangible elements on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in near future, Mehr reported on Tuesday.
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2021-04-28 08:08
Glimpses of Pan Bafi in Alamut
TEHRAN – Pan Bafi, which falls under the category of traditional textiles, is a prominent handicraft being practiced in Alamut in Qazvin province.
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2021-04-28 08:07
Roofing covers to protect 'city of the mouthless'
TEHRAN – A series of custom-made roofing covers have been constructed over Shahr-e Yeri, a unique archaeological site in northwest Iran, which is sometimes referred to as the “city of the mouthless”.
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2021-04-26 17:08
Ancient sites discovered on southern Alborz range
TEHRAN – Two ancient sites have recently been discovered near the famous Karaj-Chalus Road on the southern side of the Alborz mountain range.
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2021-04-24 19:25
Land of ghosts: a journey to the 'Bermuda triangle' of Iran
TEHRAN - Imagine traveling through a bizarre-shaded desert full of golden dunes that locals believe to be once home to evil spirits and demons, and for this reason, whoever steps on it will be swallowed up and never returns! That’s why the area is known as the "Bermuda triangle" of Iran!
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2021-04-24 01:14
Isfahan's Imam Mosque restoration reaches final stage
TEHRAN – The project to restore the dome of Isfahan’s iconic Imam Mosque has entered its final phase, according to Fereydoun Allahyari, head of the provincial department for the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry.
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2021-04-24 01:14
French archaeologist Pierre Amiet, famed for intensive Iranian studies, dies at 98
TEHRAN – French archaeologist Pierre Amiet, who joined several excavations in Iran, has died at the age of 98, ILNA reported on Friday.
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2021-04-16 18:51
Iconic souvenirs and gifts to bring home from Iran
TEHRAN - Strolling through any bazaar in Iran, you see rich diversity, especially in Persian handicrafts and confectionery, that makes it difficult to choose one.
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2021-04-16 18:49
Vacation destinations in northern Iran: Gilan awaits you with wonders
TEHRAN - The lush green Gilan province, bounded by the Caspian Sea and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the north, is one of the most picturesque places to visit in Iran.
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2021-04-15 08:51
Police confiscate 254 ancient objects in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian police have seized 254 historical relics from smugglers in the southern Fars province.
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2021-04-15 08:51
Bagh-e Narenjestan: an element of ‘surprise’ while in city of poets and nightingales
TEHRAN – Named after the bitter oranges (called “Narenj” in Persian) that line the courtyard, Bagh-e Narenjestan is one of the most admired destinations in Shiraz.
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2021-04-14 10:45
From mazy bazaars to nomadic lands: Visit Iran in a slow, no-tech fashion
TEHRAN – Hiking along the southern coasts of the Caspian Sea, discovering secret side streets in a tiny Iranian village, walking through labyrinthine bazaars, or roaming down a rain forest path to rural cottages are some of the most memorable experiences can happen only on foot.
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2021-04-14 10:41
Relic attributed to Neo-Assyrian king discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have discovered a portion of a royal memorial inscription, which is attributed to a Neo-Assyrian king, in western Iran.
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2021-04-14 10:37
Archaeological museum to open near mighty Bam citadel
TEHRAN – An archaeological museum is to be established near the adobe Bam citadel, which is a mighty UNESCO-registered site in southeast Iran.
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2021-04-14 10:32
Sarab-e Qandil: a puzzling Sassanid bas-relief in southern Iran
TEHRAN - Sarab-e Qandil (literary meaning “Ice-cold Spring”), is one of many reliefs in southern Iran, which may still bear untold stories. Its isolation from frequented roads might explain its excellent state of conservation: it was not accessible for vandals.
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2021-04-11 20:03
Museum of traditional sweets set to open in Yazd
TEHRAN – A museum dedicated to confectionery and traditional sweets is set to be launched in the UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, which is famed for its local foods and edible souvenirs.
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2021-04-10 20:30
10,000 sq meters of traditional cloth handcrafted in Iranian village monthly
TEHRAN – Weavers in the northeastern Iranian village of Rueen produce some 10,000 square meters of traditional cloth within a month. The village is famed as a hub of traditional textile in the country.
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2021-04-09 18:44
15 newly-found petroglyph sites documented in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists and cultural heritage experts have completed the documentation process of the fifteen sites of petroglyph, which were discovered last year in the plains of Meshginshahr county, northwest of the country.
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2021-04-09 18:43
Coronavirus: outbound travels slump by 85% during Iranian New Year holiday
TEHRAN – Iran’s outbound travels fell by 85 percent during the New Year (Noruz) holiday (March 21-April 4) compared with two years earlier, according to the head of the Association of Iranian Travel Agencies.
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2021-04-07 20:18
Three historical objects discovered in Siraf port
TEHRAN - Three historical objects have recently been identified in the ancient port of Siraf in southwest Iran.
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2021-04-07 09:31
Objects, once smuggled to Switzerland, to go on show at home
TEHRAN – A once-smuggled collection of glazed bricks, which has been returned to Iran from Switzerland, will go on show in the city of Bukan, which is said to be their place of origin in western Iran.
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2021-03-17 20:02
By Afshin Majlesi
How Iranians celebrate new year in COVID times
It is for the second consecutive year that the novel coronavirus keeps families apart on eve of the Iranian New Year.
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2021-03-16 19:02
Persian handicrafts: Gereh Chini
TEHRAN - “Gereh Chini”, literally meaning arranging the knots, is one of the traditional decorative and applicable handicrafts of Iran. It is the art of laying finely cut pieces of wood on a surface based on a specific design.
