Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications

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  • S. Korean envoy says UNESCO listing puts Alamut on global tourism map 2026-09-01 17:25

    S. Korean envoy says UNESCO listing puts Alamut on global tourism map

    TEHRAN – The recent inscription of Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications on UNESCO’s World Heritage List has raised international attention to the historic region and could help attract more foreign tourists, South Korea’s ambassador to Iran said on Monday.

  • ‘Eagles’ Castle’ photo exhibition brings Alamut heritage to Tehran Metro 2026-08-30 15:39

    ‘Eagles’ Castle’ photo exhibition brings Alamut heritage to Tehran Metro

    TEHRAN – A photo exhibition showcasing the historic and architectural features of Alamut and Lambsar castles has opened at Tehran’s Mirdamad Metro Station, following the inscription of Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

  • Rouzbeh Kardouni 2026-08-15 16:43

    Alamut’s World Heritage status opens new chapter for tourism and local growth

    TEHRAN - Alamut region could become a strategic hub for social cohesion, hope, tourism thrive, and local development following its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, a senior official at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said.

  • Seven fortresses, one strategy: How the Alamut defensive network worked 2026-08-02 17:30

    Seven fortresses, one strategy: How the Alamut defensive network worked

    TEHRAN - When the name Alamut is mentioned, many people picture a castle standing atop a towering cliff. However, what has now been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as “Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications” is far more than a single fortress. It is a complex network of seven mountain strongholds that, between the 11th and 13th centuries CE, formed one of the most advanced defensive systems of medieval Iran through the combined use of geography, architecture, water management and spatial organization.

  • Tehran, Seoul explore closer heritage cooperation 2026-07-28 16:52

    Tehran, Seoul explore closer heritage cooperation

    TEHRAN - Iran has proposed establishing a joint task force with South Korea on cultural heritage restoration, conservation and digital documentation following the inscription of Iran's “Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications” on UNESCO's World Heritage List, Iranian officials said during a meeting held on the sidelines of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan.

  • UNESCO-listed Alamut reflects Iran’s military architecture, enduring cultural legacy: expert 2026-07-27 17:35

    UNESCO-listed Alamut reflects Iran’s military architecture, enduring cultural legacy: expert

    TEHRAN – The recent inscription of Iran’s “Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications” on UNESCO’s World Heritage list recognizes the site’s outstanding military architecture, historical significance and continuing cultural legacy, veteran Iranian archaeologist Rajab-Ali Labaf-Khaniki said.