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2025-07-20 18:24
Tehran museum to host festival of Arbaeen heritage
TEHRAN – An international festival dedicated to Arbaeen heritage is scheduled to take place on July 21-22 at the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense in Tehran.
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2025-07-09 16:40
By Afshin Majlesi
Cultural heritage is a voice against hostile narratives, Iran tourism minister says
TEHRAN – In a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with his deputies, addressed the ministry’s role in shaping cultural resilience during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel.
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2025-07-06 17:21
Blue Shield! Does it shield Iran’s cultural heritage in wartime?
TEHRAN--Wars destroy not only people but also culture, historical memory, and identity of nations, and in the meantime, the “Blue Shield” can be a kind of shield against the cultural heritage of any country.
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2025-07-02 16:26
Iran seeks investors to revive 41 heritage sites in 16 provinces
TEHRAN – Iran’s revitalization fund for historical and cultural places has announced the launch of a major public auction aimed at attracting investors to restore, preserve, and make productive use of 41 historical sites located in 16 provinces across the country.
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2025-06-30 17:47
19 Muharram-mourning elements made national heritage
TEHRAN – A selection of 19 religious and cultural traditions associated with the mourning rituals of Muharram in the northern Gilan province have been inscribed on Iran’s National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, a local official announced on Monday.
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2025-06-27 16:52
NGOs urge UNESCO to act against Israeli attacks threatening Iran’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN - A coalition of 51 Iranian non-governmental organizations dedicated to cultural heritage and tourism has sent a formal letter to UNESCO’s Director-General Audrey Azoulay, condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran and warning of their severe threat to the country’s invaluable cultural and historical sites.
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2025-05-20 16:05
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.
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2025-05-12 18:11
Tehran, Tashkent explore museum exhibitions and heritage cooperation
TEHRAN - Iran has expressed readiness to expand cultural cooperation with Uzbekistan, particularly in the areas of joint museum exhibitions, world heritage registrations, and historical restoration projects.
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2025-04-18 17:18
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran celebrates Intl. Day for Monuments and Sites amid rich cultural legacy
TEHRAN - Each year on April 18, many countries across the globe celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS) — a date dedicated to recognizing and protecting the cultural treasures that connect us to the past.
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2025-01-08 18:02
Late Ayatollah Taleqani’s house registration plate unveiled at Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN - In a ceremony held on Tuesday evening, the registration plate for the late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleqani’s historic house was officially unveiled, marking its inclusion on Iran’s national cultural heritage list.
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2024-12-21 17:43
By Afshin Majlesi
How Iran’s Kordasht is a beacon for heritage tourism
JOLFA – Nestled in the tranquil landscapes of Iran’s East Azarbaijan province, the village of Kordasht serves as a living monument to history. It resonates with the courage of Iranian soldiers who defended their homeland against Tsarist Russian invasions over the decades.
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2024-12-14 18:23
Seymareh: a gem of cultural heritage in western Iran
TEHRAN - Seymareh is a treasure trove of ancient cultures in Ilam province, western Iran.
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2024-12-13 17:09
Schoolboy discovers historical engraved brick in western Iran
TEHRAN - A schoolboy in Delfan county of Lorestan province, has accidentally discovered a piece of historical significance: an engraved brick believed to date back to an early historical period.
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2024-12-10 17:15
Plans to safeguard 2800-year-old Urartu inscription announced
TEHRAN – East Azarbaijan’s deputy director for cultural heritage has shed light on ongoing efforts to protect the ancient Urartu-era cuneiform inscription in the Nashtiban region of the northwestern province.
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2024-12-07 17:04
Earthquake in Khuzestan: emergency inspection conducted at Shushtar World Heritage site
TEHRAN - Following a series of earthquakes including a 5.6-magnitude one that struck Khuzestan early Thursday morning, emergency inspections were carried out at Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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2024-12-01 18:14
By Afshin Majlesi
Masghati: a culinary jewel of Lar
LAR, Fars Province - A translucent dessert, with its gentle floral aroma and silky texture, the Masghati of Lar is a jewel of regional cuisine in the ancient city, situated in southern Iran.
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2024-11-29 17:42
Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - The only known Parthian-era stone relief in Iran’s Fars province is set to undergo restoration and structural reinforcement to preserve its historical significance, according to local cultural heritage authorities.
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2024-11-20 17:31
Tang-e Sulak: a harmony of cultural heritage and landscape
TEHRAN - Tang-e Sulak, also known as Sarvak, is where the history and nature tell a timeless tale in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province, southwest Iran.
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2024-11-09 17:25
By Ali Darabi, deputy minister of cultural heritage
Intl. Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage: A safe journey into Iran’s cultural treasures
The International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, with its focus on intangible and tangible cultural heritage, is a bridge linking Iran’s past and future.
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2024-11-05 17:49
Cultural heritage is a pillar of unity: minister’s message to intl. festival
SHIRAZ - The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, shared a message to mark the opening of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, emphasizing the profound connection between cultural heritage and national unity.
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2024-11-03 16:54
Iran-India partnership aims to protect and promote shared written treasures
TEHRAN - In a recent meeting, the Director of the National Museum of India, B.R. Mani, and the Iranian ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation for the preservation of shared cultural heritage between the two countries.
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2024-10-29 08:26
Rafsanjan exhibit to welcome artisans from 31 provinces
TEHRAN - Rafsanjan, an ancient city in the southern Kerman province, will host a major handicraft exhibition, showcasing traditional arts and crafts from 31 provinces across Iran.
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2024-10-23 18:16
Isfahan’s historical fabric boundaries set for revision
TEHRAN - Legal boundaries for Isfahan’s historical fabrics will undergo updates to enhance their preservation, the provincial tourism chief said on Wednesday.
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2024-10-02 17:57
Kazerun Anthropology Museum to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - Kazerun Anthropology Museum, located in the ancient city of Kazerun in Fars province, is set to undergo extensive restoration, according to the provincial heritage chief.
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2024-09-16 17:58
Urartu-era cuneiform inscription vandalized in northwest Iran
TEHRAN - Treasure hunters have vandalized an ancient cuneiform inscription and Iron Age cemetery in East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran.
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2024-09-16 17:58
Climate change impact on Iran’s cultural heritage debated by task force
TEHRAN – On Monday, the first meeting of the Climate Change and Cultural Heritage Task Force was convened in Tehran.
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2024-09-13 18:27
UNESCO assessor visits prehistoric caves in Khorramabad’s valley
TEHRAN - A UNESCO assessor has visited several prehistoric caves in Khorramabad’s valley as part of an ongoing evaluation process for the inclusion of “Khorramabad’s Valley and Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress” in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
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2024-09-09 18:18
9,000-year-old Ozbaki hill to become open-air museum
TEHRAN - Restoration work has begun at the ancient Ozbaki archaeological site in Alborz province, a 9,000-year-old landmark aimed to become an open-air museum, drawing tourists and preserving a key piece of human history.
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2024-09-08 17:38
New pathway to enhance visitors’ experience at 1,600-year-old palace
TEHRAN - A new tourist pathway is being constructed to enhance access and protection at the Sassanid Palace in Sarvestan, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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2024-09-07 19:58
Excavations at Milmiluneh reveal pottery from Sassanid to Safavid eras
TEHRAN – Recent excavations at the Milmiluneh site, Situated in Markazi province, have unearthed a tapestry of pottery spanning from the Sassanid to Safavid periods, shedding new light on the site’s historical significance.