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2017-11-29 11:23
Median antiquities unearthed in Hamedan
During a road construction project a collection of antiquities dating back to Median era (8th to 7th centuries BC) were found in the city of Hamedan, western Iran, on Tuesday. The antiquities including centuries-old tools and potteries are believed to be the remains of the ancient city of Ecbatana. Additionally, two stone coffins dating back to Sassanid era (224 to 651 AD) were discovered in the area.Excavations to find more relics are still ongoing. Tasnim / Abdolrahman Rafati
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2017-11-23 09:07
Ali Sadr Cave: Stepping into Jurassic era!
TEHRAN – Each day tens of domestic and foreign sightseers set foot in Ali Sadr Cave, a gigantic water-filled cavern wieldy believed to date from Jurassic era.
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2017-09-26 09:17
Iran to host 23rd UNWTO General Assembly
TEHRAN – The Iranian city of Hamedan will play host to the 23rd general assembly meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization in 2018, IRNA reported.
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2017-07-28 19:06
Magnitude 4.7 quake leaves 16 injured
TEHRAN — An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck Nahavand, the central-western province of Hamedan, on Friday morning, leaving 16 injured.
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2017-07-11 09:03
“Mini World” theme park under construction in Iran
A photo collection depicts a selection of many miniature mockups of national and global historical monuments that are under construction at a “Mini World” theme park in Malayer, western Iran, on July 8, 2017.
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2017-05-08 18:16
Ecotourism growth suggests solution for village-city migration
TEHRAN – The expansion of ecotourism contributes to regional development while lessens irregular migration from rural areas to major cities, a top tourism official has said.
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2016-12-06 18:26
Picture of the day
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2016-12-06 09:52
In Focus: CHTHO director visits world pottery capital
Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicraft Organization Director Zahra Ahmadipour (L) pays a visit to a traditional pottery workshop in Laleljin on December 1, 2016.
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2016-11-12 14:56
Eye-catching beauties of Fall in Hamedan
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2016-08-28 17:14
Nojeh airbase; climax of Iran-Russia defense cooperation
Deploying Iran’s airbase by Russia Air Force to attack terrorist positions in Syria has been proved highly controversial, however, it indicates the close ties Iran and Russia hold countering terrorism in the region.
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2016-08-08 12:12
The world's largest water cave
The Ali Sadr Cave, located 75 km north of Hamedan in western Iran, is the world's largest water cave which attracts millions of visitors every year. The cave dates back to the second Jurassic period (130-190 million years ago). Its walls can extend up to 40 meters high and contains several large and deep lakes. A river flows through the cave and traveling through it is mostly done by pedal boats.
