Restoration plan to help bring Mount Khajeh back to glory

TEHRAN - Iran plans to carry out an extensive restoration project on some ancient fortress and palace complexes that are nested on Mount Khajeh in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, in a bid to bring back the southeastern historical site to its former glory.

Tehran talks highlight UNESCO efforts to bolster tourism in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization hosted a consultative meeting on sustainable tourism on Tuesday, in which a UNESCO representative put the spotlight on ongoing bilateral cooperation in empowering the sector.

Iranian, Italian archeologists to shed new light on Burnt City

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian and Italian archeologists and researchers have commenced large-scale interdisciplinary research to provide a clearer picture of life and urban settlement in the Burnt City, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southeast Iran that was thriving in the Bronze Age.

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.

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Global hotel industry seeks to boost foothold in Iran, reaping gain from tourist influx

With Iran steadily becoming a hot tourist destination, several international hotel companies are looking to establish footholds in the country, as the government has pledged support for the flourishing sector to cope with the tourist influx.

Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for Arasbaran protected area

TEHRAN – Iran has put forward its Arasbaran protected area as a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list for 2018.

Monastery of Saint Thaddeus, a UNESCO-inscribed tourist spot in far northwest corner of Iran

TEHRAN – The Monastery of Saint Thaddeus is a tourist destination in the far northwest corner of Iran, adjacent to the borders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey.

Tchogha Zanbil, a fascinating tourist destination in southwest Iran

TEHRAN – The magnificent ruins of Tchogha Zanbil is amongst the topmost tourist attractions in southwest Iran as it is considered by many the finest surviving example of the Elamite architecture in the globe.

Gonbad-e Qabus: Outstanding, innovative example of Islamic architecture

TEHRAN – The one-millennium-old Gonbad-e Qabus in northern Iran is of high architectural importance as an exemplar yet innovative design of the early-Islamic-era architecture.

Noruz, traditional flatbread on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

TEHRAN - The celebration of Noruz and the practice of flatbread making as common traditions native to Iran and some of its neighboring countries have been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.

UNESCO approves Noruz collective feast of 12 nations

TEHRAN – The celebration of Noruz, the New Year shared by 12 countries, was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO on Wednesday.

‘Lut Desert provides tourism development opportunity’

TEHRAN – The Lut Desert, one of the two deserts dominating the landscape of eastern Iran, has got what it takes to lure travelers considering its geological uniqueness.

Jameh Mosque of Isfahan offers journey through Islamic architectural styles

TEHRAN – Located in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, the Jameh Mosque, or Masjed-e Jameh in Farsi, is of deep architectural significance as it shows off designs employed for more than one millennium, starting in about 840 CE.

Tabriz historic bazaar complex: A melting pot of tradition, trade, and culture

TEHRAN - Tabriz historic bazaar complex, a labyrinth of interconnected covered passages that adds up to about 5 kms, has been a melting pot of cultural exchange since antiquity and once a hot spot on the ancient Silk Road.

13th-century Tabriz historic bazaar complex in northwestern Iran

People are seen at one of the mazes of the 13th-century Tabriz historic bazaar complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the northwestern Iranian city, September 3, 2016. (Amirreza Tavasoli/ ISNA)

Under visitors’ eyes: Isfahan Music Museum

Isfahan Music Museum features roughly 300 traditional musical instruments, those that are currently being played or used to be practiced across Iran.

Sharif University to host ‘soot-free Tehran’ international workshop

TEHRAN — Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology will host an international workshop called ‘soot-free Tehran’ on September 7, IRNA news agency reported.

UNESCO experts to hold workshop in Kermanshah

TEHRAN – A panel of UNESCO-affiliated experts of cultural heritage will hold a workshop in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah from September 7 to 10, a senior local official said on Wednesday.