Iran marks May 21 as "National Day of Ecotourism"

TEHRAN-- Iran has designated May 21 (Ordibehesht 31) as “National Day of Ecotourism”.

Iran, symbol of cultural diversity, peaceful coexistence

TEHRAN—Islamic Republic of Iran, which boasts tens of registered cultural elements, seeks to bring the rich and diverse voice of its nation to the world, Human Rights Headquarters declared.

Sereshk: ancient part of garden city of Natanz

TEHRAN--Sereshk historical district is one of ancient parts of garden city of Natanz, Isfahan province, said an expert of Natanz Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

2029, a turning point in cultural diplomacy

Salehi-Amiri: Iran, Japan can be new model for cultural cooperation in Asia

TEHRAN—Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, in a meeting with Japan’s Ambassador to Iran, Tsukada Tamaki, emphasized on history of cultural cooperation and mutual capacities in tourism, education, sports and handicrafts sectors and opened new horizons in Iran-Japan ties.

Qeshm water storages being organized as living museums

TEHRAN—Head of Qeshm Free Zone Organization for cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts, Ebrahim Rostam Gourani, said organizing water storages on Qeshm Island has begun in an innovative plan with a cultural, historical, and environmental approach. He also said these precious resources, are not only the infrastructure for supplying water, they are also being revived as living museums, CHTN reported.

Intricately carved 2,700-year-old Assyrian relief unearthed in Iraq

TEHRAN - A team of German archaeologists from Heidelberg University has made a major archaeological breakthrough in the ancient city of Nineveh, unearthing a monumental Assyrian bas-relief dating back to the 7th century BC.

First train of Golden Triangle of Iranian tourism arrives Yazd

TEHRAN—The First train pertaining to the Golden Triangle of Iranian tourism, including cities Isfahan, Shiraz, and Yazd, arrived in Yazd Railway Station on Tuesday.

Stolen artifacts from Shah Nematollah Vali Museum recovered, main suspect arrested

TEHRAN - Iranian authorities have announced the successful recovery of several stolen artifacts, including rare handwritten copies of the holy Quran, from the Shah Nematollah Vali Museum in Mahan, Kerman province.

3,200-year-old Iron Age woman's skeleton discovered in northern Iran

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has uncovered the 3,200-year-old skeleton of a woman in a rural district in northern Iran.

WAC issues urgent statement on Gaza cultural heritage crisis

TEHRAN - The World Archaeological Congress (WAC), a leading international body of archaeologists committed to human rights and the protection of cultural heritage, has issued a powerful statement addressing the deepening humanitarian and cultural crisis in Gaza.