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2024-08-13 18:16

Ancient Jorjan undergoes restoration

TEHRAN - A local official has announced the commencement of a restoration and protection project for the ruins of Jorjan, an ancient city located in Gonbad-e Kavus county, northern Iran.

2024-08-13 18:07

MP calls for comprehensive restoration plan to preserve Dezful bridge and mills

TEHRAN – An Iranian member of Parliament has emphasized the need for a comprehensive restoration plan to preserve and enhance Dezful’s historical bridge and the city’s ancient watermills.

2024-08-11 18:26

Private investors bring Qajar-era mansions back to life

TEHRAN - Two antiqued Qajar-era houses in Damghan have been handed over to private investors, aiming to preserve and restore these cultural landmarks while enhancing tourism and local heritage.

2024-08-07 18:04

Ancient Chapar-khaneh undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – A centuries-old Chapar-khaneh, which was once a postal relay station located in Ashkezar county of Yazd province, has undergone restoration.

2024-08-06 17:40

Centuries-old pavilion in UNESCO-listed Shazdeh Garden to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – A restoration project is arranged to help preserve the centuries-old pavilion in the UNESCO-listed Shazdeh Garden, situated in the Mahan district of Kerman province, southern Iran.

2024-08-05 18:08

Gilan seeks to breathe new life into antique buildings

TEHRAN – Some historical buildings across Gilan province, have been entrusted to the private and public sectors for restoration and investment, said a local official.

2024-08-05 18:00

Sassanid bridge undergoes restoration

TEHRAN - An ancient arch bridge dating back to roughly 1,700 years ago in Dezful, has undergone restoration, said a local official.

2024-08-03 18:32

Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of the Fars Region: government funds allocated for restoration

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has allocated 430 billion rials (about $715,000) for restoration and conservation projects on the Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of the Fars Region, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

2024-07-26 17:33

Exquisite mirrorwork of UNESCO-listed palace undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on the Muqarnas-shaped mirrorwork of a UNESCO-listed historical palace in downtown Tehran.

2024-07-24 18:03

Belqeys Castle undergoes restoration

TEHRAN - Restoration of the western wall of the historical Belqeys Castle in Esfarayen, North Khorasan, has officially commenced, according to the cultural heritage site’s director.

2024-07-24 17:46

Dezful Mosque: an example of Persian architectural mastery

TEHRAN - The city of Dezful, sometimes referred to as the “city of bricks,” is a living museum of ancient Persian architecture, where every alley and corner reveals intricate designs and historical wonders.

2024-07-23 17:58

Wind towers to undergo restoration for tourism’s sake

TEHRAN – The centuries-old wind catchers of Bandar-e Laft, a village with rich heritage in southern Iran, are set to undergo restoration, a move expected to invigorate local tourism, said Qeshm Islnad’s tourism official.

2024-07-22 16:56

UNESCO-listed Gonbad-e Qabus to undergo restoration

TEHRAN - The director of the Gonbad-e Qabus World Heritage site has announced that the government has allocated part of the approved budget for combating vegetation growth on the conical dome of the 1,000-year-old brick tower.

2024-07-20 17:59

Minister’s visit to West Azarbaijan highlights heritage, tourism initiatives

TEHRAN – Ezzatollah Zarghami, the minister of cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts, has undertaken a one-day visit to West Azarbaijan, packed with significant cultural heritage and tourism-related activities.

2024-07-13 17:59

Funds to breathe new life into North Khorasan’s tourism

TEHRAN - Some national funds have been allocated to the North Khorasan province, situated in northeastern Iran, to restore its historical buildings and develop vital tourism infrastructure, a local official noted.

2024-07-12 16:36

Fathabad Garden: Kerman’s overlooked Qajar masterpiece

TEHRAN - Nestled in the arid expanse of Kerman province, Fathabad Garden, also known as Bag-e Biglarbeigi, stands as a stunning testament to the grandeur of Persian garden design.

2024-07-06 18:23

Tomb of Cyrus the Great to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – The Tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the ancient Achaemenid Empire (c. 550 – 330 BC), will undergo restoration, Fars province’s tourism chief said on Saturday.

2024-07-02 18:18

Dr. Hessabi’s paternal home ready to welcome visitors

TEHRAN - In a tribute to the late Dr. Mahmoud Hessabi, the revered father of physics in Iran, his paternal home and its surrounding park has been restored, blending a celebration of the late scientist’s legacy with the preservation of Tehran’s historical heritage.

2024-07-01 18:09

Multi-sided agreement signed for Arak’s historical bazaar restoration

TEHRAN - A multi-sided agreement to map out a comprehensive restoration and revitalization of Arak’s historical bazaar was signed on Monday.

2024-07-01 18:08

UNESCO-listed Sassanian landscape to undergo tourist developments

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of the Fars Region is set to undergo some tourism-friendly projects.

2024-06-29 18:03

Restoration work yields discovery of ancient cellar in Rasht

Alireza Yazdani Sangari, who leads the restoration project, announced that a remarkably well-preserved brick cellar, dating back to the early Islamic eras, was unearthed outside the shrine of Fatemeh Okhra, the sister of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, ILNA reported on Saturday.