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2017-12-17 08:28
UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil undergoes urgent restoration
TEHRAN - Tchogha Zanbil, a prehistoric ziggurat in southwest Iran, has underwent some vital rehabilitation works.
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2017-12-13 20:17
Explore a microcosm of Sufism while traversing Iran
TEHRAN – Arrays of harmonious sun-scorched domes, well-preserved and richly-ornamented facades and interiors and, above all, an atmosphere of peace and tranquility have all made the Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble a must-see stopover for travelers to the city of Ardabil in northwest Iran.
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2017-12-09 20:53
Iran seeks World Heritage listing for Rab’-e Rashidi
TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage body keeps an eye on possible inscription of the ruins of Rab’-e Rashidi, an educational complex dating back to the 14th century, on the UNESCO World Heritage list by 2025.
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2017-12-08 15:08
Iranian horse-riding game, kamancheh arts win world heritage status
TEHRAN – Iran’s "Chogan, a horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling", won the UNESCO world heritage status on Thursday, while “the art of crafting and playing with Kamancheh” gained the tag jointly with Azerbaijan.
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2017-12-06 20:23
Centuries-old Indian offerings on show at Golestan Palace
TEHRAN – A collection of exquisite Indian offerings to monarchs and courtiers of Qajar era [1785 to 1925] is on display at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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2017-12-05 10:11
Intl. event to celebrate Tabriz 2018 concurrent with Noruz
TEHRAN – An international event will be held concurrent with Noruz - the Iranian New Year in March 2018 – to celebrate ‘Tabriz 2018’, marking the naming of the city as the capital of Islamic tourism in 2018.
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2017-12-04 20:49
Over 60 prehistoric tombs identified in Burnt City
TEHRAN – A total of 66 burial chambers have recently been unearthed in the Burnt City, a weighty UNESCO World Heritage site in southeast Iran.
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2017-12-02 19:51
JICA picks Tabriz for heritage and tourism studies
TEHRAN – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has selected the Iranian city of Tabriz to undertake its new round of cultural heritage and tourism studies on the ancient Silk Road.
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2017-12-02 19:50
Roofing covers to protect gateways in Pasargadae
TEHRAN – Two prehistoric gateways leading to royal palaces in Pasargadae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Iran, will soon be equipped with custom-made roofing covers.
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2017-11-29 19:52
Tabriz: An open-air museum of history, architecture
TEHRAN - Soaked in history and dotted with splendid vibrant historical sites, Tabriz is one of top tourist destinations in Iran, drawing hundreds of thousands of foreign and domestic travelers each year.
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2017-11-26 12:19
Urgent restoration lifts threat to Achaemenid tomb
TEHRAN – A potential threat of physical harm to Xerxes the Great tomb has been lifted after an urgent restoration plan assured its safety measures.
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2017-11-25 20:23
Tourism chief calls on private sector to assist ‘Tabriz 2018’
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism chief has called for a partnership between domestic travel companies and associated businesses to help organize ‘Tabriz 2018’, an event which marks the naming of Tabriz as the capital of Islamic tourism.
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2017-11-21 11:50
Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for ancient windmills
TEHRAN – Iran has put forward its cluster of Asbads - ancient vertical-axis windmills - as a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2017-11-21 09:43
Iran sets sights on expats to boost tourism
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism body aims to exploit “untapped potential” of expatriates who can prompt foreign nationals to visit the country.
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2017-11-14 08:53
CHTHO highlights online handicrafts trade
TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization urges exporters and handicrafts retailers to take the best use of online marketing.
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2017-11-11 20:27
Iran’s Chogan, Kamancheh closer to UNESCO tags
TEHRAN – UNESCO will soon announce the possible inclusion of “Chogan, a horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling” and “Art of crafting and playing with Kamancheh” proposed by Iran in the world heritage list.
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2017-11-07 09:20
Tourist arrivals in Maymand on rise
TEHRAN – The number of travelers visiting Maymand, a UNESCO-registered village in the southeastern province of Kerman, has risen in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2017).
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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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2017-11-02 13:10
Restoration work underway in Sheikh Safi ensemble
TEHRAN – Sheikh Safi al-din Shrine Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage in northwest Iran, is being restored.
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2017-10-29 10:07
Iran considering visa waiver for ‘target’ countries
TEHRAN – Iran tourism chief has said that the country is considering to grant visa-free entry to nationals of several ‘target’ countries.
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2017-10-27 13:19
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System: A clue to human genius
TEHRAN - Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list in 2009 as a ‘masterpiece of creative genius’, the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in southwest Iran is a destination for history buffs, nature lovers and travelers who eyewitness how the prehistoric yet homogeneous hydraulic system works.
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2017-10-25 19:49
Iranian artisans to promote skills, arts at Milan festival
TEHRAN – A cluster of Iranian craftspeople will demonstrate their skills at the Artigiano in Fiera International Crafts Selling Exhibition, which will be held in Milan, Italy, from December 2 to 10.
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2017-10-24 09:19
Yazd to host air sports tourism event
TEHRAN – The rugged landscape of Yazd province in central Iran will play host to a four-day festival of air sports tourism, which will start on October 31.
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2017-10-23 20:44
Tchogha Zanbil to offer free entry to mark UNESCO-listing anniversary
TEHRAN – Tchogha Zanbil, a prehistoric ziggurat in southwest Iran, will offer free admission on October 26 on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of inscription on UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2017-10-21 20:06
UNESCO tag forecast to draw more foreign tourists to Yazd
TEHRAN – The number of international travelers visiting Iran’s Yazd province is estimated to grow by 20 percent in the current Iranian calendar year (March 2017-March 2018) as the capital city of Yazd was made a UNESCO World Heritage in June.
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2017-10-16 20:24
Yazd on way to become first “City of Tourists” in Iran
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-listed historical city of Yazd has launched a pilot project that could eventually turn it to the first “City of Tourists” in Iran, becoming a role model for other most-visited cities across the country.
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2017-10-15 09:01
82,000 historical objects on show at Golestan Palace
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran features some 82,000 historical objects inside its museums that add up to its own charm, director of the historical site says.
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2017-10-12 08:00
Naqsh-e Rostam: A must-see tourist hotspot in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A variety of spectacular massive rock–hewn tombs and bas-relief carvings at Naqsh-e Rostam has turned the ancient site to a must-see for holidaymakers traversing Iran. The Achaemenid necropolis is situated near Persepolis, itself a bustling UNESCO World Heritage site near the southern city of Shiraz.
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2017-09-28 07:31
UNESCO experts in Iran weighing historical Sasanian ensemble
TEHRAN – Experts from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) accompanied by archaeologists from Germany and Italy visited parts of the historical Sasanian ancient cities and ruins on Wednesday as part of the process for inscribing the ensemble on UNESCO World Heritage List, IRNA reported on Wednesday.
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2017-09-20 18:55
Iran becomes member of UNESCO geoparks committee
TEHRAN -- Iran became one of the 14 members of the UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Advisory Committee.