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2025-11-10 17:02
Iran tourism minister meets Chinese, Iraqi counterparts at UN Tourism General Assembly
TEHRAN — Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri met with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Sun Yeli, and Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, during the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, which officially opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.
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2025-11-09 17:09
Indigenous houses: forgotten treasures of Khorasan region
TEHRAN — Many cities and rural villages in Khorasan Razavi province, known for their rich history and central role in shaping Iranian culture and identity, hold hidden treasures of traditional architecture and authentic lifestyles reflected in their historical houses.
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2025-11-09 17:08
Time Museum hosts children for water festival
TEHRAN - A group of children and their families attended a water festival held on Friday at Tehran’s Time Museum also known as Tamashagah Zaman.
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2025-11-09 17:08
Traces of Bronze to Iron Age settlements in the Ilam plain
TEHRAN—The ancient site of Bakheh Nam in southern part of Ilam plain pertains to the Bronze to Iron Age settlements given the surface evidence, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.
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2025-11-08 16:27
Iranian Carpet Art Day marked at Tehran’s embassy in Berlin
TEHRAN — Iranian Carpet Art Day was celebrated in the conference hall of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Berlin, attended by several ambassadors and diplomats based in Germany, along with enthusiasts of authentic Iranian culture and art.
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2025-11-08 16:26
Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site a national will, deputy minister says
TEHRAN-- Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site is not just a local demand, but rather a national will of the Iranian people to preserve the historical identity of Rey, southern Tehran, said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.
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2025-11-03 17:27
House of late Dr. Shariati even highlights Davarzan’s history and culture, governor says
TEHRAN – The house of the late Dr. Ali Shariati, the 20th-century Iranian revolutionary and sociologist renowned for his work on the sociology of religion, holds significance beyond being a historical monument, the governor of Davarzan has said.
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2025-11-03 17:26
UNESCO recognizes Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha
TEHRAN--The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at the 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand.
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2025-11-02 17:34
Regional Museum of Southeastern Iran, a mirror of Iranian culture, civilization
TEHRAN-- The Regional Museum of Southeastern Iran, with its display of a treasure trove of ancient and anthropological artifacts, narrates the glory of the ancient civilization of Sistan-Baluchestan province.
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2025-11-01 14:29
Kashan joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan in central Iran has been admitted to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, recognized for its vernacular architecture and cultural heritage.
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2025-10-31 17:04
Agreements to develop tourism cooperation between Khorasan Razavi, Turkey being finalized
TEHRAN--Deputy Governor-General of Khorasan Razavi Province Mohammad Ali Nabipour announced that agreements to develop tourism cooperation between Khorasan Razavi and Turkey are being finalized.
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2025-10-29 17:20
Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem, expert says
TEHRAN – The legacy of the ancient Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem that has received special attention from UNESCO, the Director-General of the UNESCO Tehran Cluster Office for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia said.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Homam festival highlights creativity and determination of people with disabilities: deputy minister
TEHRAN – The Homam International Festival for People with Disabilities reflects the effort, passion, and hope of artists with disabilities, demonstrating that physical limitations are no barrier to artistic creation, said Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Maryam Jalali Dehkordi.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Cave museum to be launched in Lorestan
TEHRAN—Following registration of the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley on the UNESCO World Heritage list, a cave museum will be launched in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.
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2025-10-27 17:35
Tehran to host conference on AI for protecting historical sites from natural disasters
TEHRAN-- A conference for crisis management and protection of Iran's historical monuments will be held for studying the role of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in preventing and reducing the damages by the crises.
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2025-10-27 17:35
20 new museums to be added to Tehran’s cultural scene
TEHRAN--Nearly 20 museums will be added to Tehran's cultural and tourism sites, said CEO of Tehran Municipality Cultural Spaces Development Company Nazem Razavi.
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2025-10-26 17:19
Extensive restoration of historical monuments underway in Fars province
TEHRAN-- Head of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Sadegh Zare’ announced the implementation of restoration operations for 34 historical monuments in different parts of the province.
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2025-10-25 17:22
Iran, China cultural exchanges accelerate, Beijing’s ambassador says
TEHRAN – Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran has said that cooperation between Iran and China in cultural heritage research has gained greater speed and depth over the past two years, describing the field as a strategic platform for expanding bilateral scientific and civilizational exchanges.
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2025-10-22 17:54
Hazaveh, a sweet destination for rural tourism
TEHRAN--Hazaveh village in Arak, Markazi province, is one of the most prominent destinations for rural tourism.
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2025-10-21 18:14
Yazd train journeys booming
TEHRAN--Yazd province, which has always been known as the jewel of the desert and the heart of traditional Iranian architecture, the historical fabric of its center shines on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and its windcatchers and adobe houses whisper stories of centuries of trade and civilization, is currently on the verge of a major leap in the field of tourism and rail transportation.
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2025-10-21 18:14
UNESCO-listed Uraman to host meeting on stone architecture
TEHRAN-- A specialized meeting on the topic of ‘Siah-Chador and Stone Architecture in the Kordestan’s Uraman’ will be held in Tehran with presence of South Korean architectural historian Namsub Choi.
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2025-10-21 18:14
Traces of stone artifacts in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari date back to Paleolithic era
TEHRAN— The oldest artifacts identified in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province include stone tools and artifacts from the Upper Paleolithic and early Neolithic periods.
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2025-10-20 17:22
‘Lori Lullaby’ registered on national list of intangible heritage
TEHRAN—Head of Lorestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Ata Hassanpour announced the registration of ‘Lori Lullaby’ on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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2025-10-19 18:09
31 film reels from Qajar era discovered in Golestan Palace
TEHRAN—A total of 31 film reels from Qajar era has been discovered in the UNESCO-designated Golestan Palace, located in downtown Tehran.
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2025-10-19 18:09
Iran seeks to attract more visitors from neighboring countries, tourism minister says
TEHRAN — Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, on Sunday stated that Iran is currently focusing on attracting tourists primarily from nearby countries.
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2025-10-18 17:50
UNESCO representatives visit Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
TEHRAN—A delegation comprising the representatives of UNESCO organization from Algerian, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Iraq visited Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in Khuzestan province.
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2025-10-18 17:50
Minister emphasizes the need for intelligent protection of historical monuments
TEHRAN— Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri emphasized the need for intelligent protection of Iran's historical monuments, and said that protecting the cultural heritage is protecting the country's historical memory and national identity.
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2025-10-17 16:54
Varkaneh: a Renaissance village in heart of Alvand
TEHRAN-- In the lap of the beautiful Alvand Mountain and 20 kilometers from Hamedan, there is a village that its architecture reflects a picture of Europe during the Renaissance. This village is one of the most unique villages in Iran, with its houses made of stone and its buildings made of rubble stone, wood and mud mortar.
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2025-10-17 16:53
‘Book on Travel’ plan to be implemented in Khorasan Razavi eco-lodges
TEHRAN--The ‘Book on Travel’ initiative is being implemented in traditional accommodations and eco-tourism sites of Khorasan Razavi province so that book as a kind friend can become a traveling companion for tourists, the deputy head of Khorasan Razavi Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has said.
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2025-10-17 16:53
Establishment of fishing piers will boost Abadan's tourism, lawmaker says
TEHRAN—Seyyed Mohammad Molavi, an MP representing Abadan in the Iranian parliament, said that fishing piers, jet skis, jet boats, and other water sports should be activated in the Bahmanshir and Arvandrud rivers to develop tourism in the region.