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2017-11-04 20:06
37,000 qanats still in use across Iran
TEHRAN – Some 37,000 out of a total of 120,000 ancient subsurface water supply systems, qanats, are still in use in Iran in arid and semi-arid regions of the country, a cultural heritage official said on Friday.
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2017-09-08 13:53
Eyeing UNESCO status, Iran’s Great Wall of Gorgan to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – The ancient Great Wall of Gorgan, northern Iran, is projected to be restored with an eye to get UNESCO World Heritage status
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2017-07-31 18:09
Iran to restore its UNESCO-inscribed churches
In line with the goal of jumpstarting the tourism industry, Iran has allotted some $370,000 to the restoration of the UNESCO-inscribed churches that are located in northwest of the country.
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2017-07-03 18:35
Iran takes step closer to register new World Heritage sites
TEHRAN - Iran is further moving towards possible inscription of two new sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list as it has recently submitted associated dossiers to the famed international organization.
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2017-05-27 18:56
UNESCO World Heritage Committee to put Yazd to vote in July
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Yazd, central Iran, will be assessed as a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list during the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee, which will be held on July 2-12 in Krakow, Poland.
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2017-05-27 18:55
UNESCO experts to assess Iran’s natural, historical sites
TEHRAN – A delegation of the UNESCO World Heritage specialists is scheduled to travel to Iran in summer in order to assess Arasbaran Protected Area in the northeast and the Ensemble of Historical Sassanid Cities in the south of the country.
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2017-05-15 20:58
Iran allots $2.4m to restore overseas cultural heritage sites
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization has allocated 90 billion rials (around $2.4 million) to conserve some of its cultural heritage sites that are scattered across the globe.
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2017-03-21 18:48
Intl. figures to celebrate Noruz at Golestan Palace
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization will host an international celebration of Noruz on March 26 at the historical Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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2017-02-01 18:50
Tehran meeting addresses UN development framework for Iran
TEHRAN – An Assembly of Iranian and international officials exchanged views on ways to implement the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Iran during a meeting which was held in Tehran on Tuesday.
