Tehran, Tashkent discuss enhanced tourism, cultural heritage co-op

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan and Uzbekistan’s ambassador in Tehran Bakhodir Abdullaev exchanged views to strengthen mutual ties in the arenas of tourism, cultural heritage, and handicrafts.

Tehran conference to explore women’s role in Iranian-Islamic civilization

TEHRAN – A conference titled “Women’s Place in Iranian-Islamic Civilization” will be held in Tehran on February 24 and 25, 2020, aiming to discuss women’s duties throughout the Iranian history. 

Tehran-Rome co-op gains momentum following Islamic Revolution, Italian envoy says

TEHRAN – Decades of Tehran-Rome collaboration in the arenas of archaeology and cultural heritage has gained momentum following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Italian Ambassador to Iran Giuseppe Perrone said on Sunday.

Bastak petroglyphs to go on show at National Museum

TEHRAN – Two of the Bastak petroglyphs, which bear ancient maritime figures, will go on display at the National Museum of Iran in order to highlight cultural heritage of the southern Hormozgan province.

Iran, Italy to mark 60 years of collaboration in cultural heritage

TEHRAN – Iran and Italy will mark 60 years of collaboration in the fields of cultural heritage and archaeology in a conference, which will be held on Sunday at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

From generation to generation: The art of Tanbur in Kermanshah

Tanbur, a long-necked fretted lute, is an inseparable part of the lives of the Kurds in Iran, so much so that the children learn how to play it before they learn how to read and write.

Iranian historical objects, artworks to go up for auction at Christie’s

TEHRAN – On October 24, Christie’s in London will auction 57 artworks and historical objects from Iran along with tens of counterparts from other Islamic countries and India.

Iranian tourism, crafts under spotlight at Ankara exhibit

TEHRAN – Iranian travel destinations, handicrafts and arts are under spotlight at a cultural exhibit which was opened to the public in Ankara on Sunday.

We revealed how Achaemenids ruled Persia: Oriental Institute expert

TEHRAN – Years of deciphering and studying Achaemenid cuneiform clay tablets, which have been on loan from Iran to the Oriental Institute, has yielded valuable information about the Persian Empire, how it organized and how it ruled, a professor emeritus at the Institute has said.

Spanish cultural heritage show opens in Tehran

TEHRAN – Spain’s Archeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) on Sunday opened a show in Tehran. The large-scale exhibition, being hosted by the National Museum of Iran, puts on show around 300 objects, some of which dating for millennia. 

Sapienza University to document historical sites in western Iran

TEHRAN – A team of experts from Sapienza University of Rome is slated to document some historical sites that are scattered across Kermanshah province, western Iran.

Azna snow tunnel added to national heritage list

TEHRAN – Iran has added Azna snow tunnel, which is one of the most spectacular landscapes in western Lorestan province, to its national heritage list, ILNA reported on Thursday.

Restoration completed on home of ‘master actor’ in Tehran

TEHRAN – A restoration project has recently been completed on the home of Ezzatollah Entezami, who was a celebrated Iranian actor of stage and screen, widely known as “master actor”.

Parthian, Safavid-era coins seized in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recently confiscated four historical coins from two smugglers in Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province.

Summer festival to highlight rural heritage in Gilan

TEHRAN – Gilan province is to hold a summer festival, which turns the spotlight on rural heritage, traditions, arts and architecture in the northern province.

Restoration underway on Mulla Sadra’s home in Kahak

TEHRAN- On a day in the 17th century in Iran’s Kahak, one might have heard the mellow tone of Mulla Sadra teaching his pupils at his home, where it is now teemed with sounds of hammering or the scraping of paint to be restored in honor of the influential Iranian philosopher.

University of Mazandaran hosts conference on Iran’s archaeology, art history

TEHRAN – The first edition of a biennial conference on Iran’s archaeology and art history was held by University of Mazandaran on May 1-2.

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Reviving the glory of Mofakham Mansion and Garden is around corner

The city of Bojnord or Bijan Yord as it was called in the past, has been established in 1689 by Tavali Khan II, an Amir from Shadloo tribe, and has experienced many ups and downs during its lifetime.

Restoration work commences on Dezful bridge

TEHRAN – A fresh restoration plan has put into action on the centuries-old Dezful bridge which stands tall in the southwestern Iranian city.

Tehran, Sofia discuss ways to deepen tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President Ali-Asghar Mounesan has discussed ways with his Bulgarian counterpart Iliana Iotova to expand tourism ties.

Iran’s heritage museums home to 3m historical relic

TEHRAN – Some Three million historical objects are currently being kept in museums which are affiliated with the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, IRNA reported on Wednesday. 

Iran’s “city of the mouthless” to get more attention!

TEHRAN – Shahr-e Yeri, a unique archaeological site in northwest Iran, is set to be turned into a national heritage base, a privilege that may bring more attention to the ancient city sometimes referred to as the “city of the mouthless”.

100 historical relics to be restored in Qom

TEHRAN – A total of 100 historical objects are up for restoration by teams of cultural heritage experts and restorers across Qom province, central Iran, CHTN reported.

Centuries-old engraved pulpit unveiled in northern Iran

TEHRAN – A Centuries-old pulpit bearing engraved decoration was unveiled on Monday at a mosque in Arangeh village, northern Alborz province.

Foreign experts to help protect Persepolis against lichens

TEHRAN – Separate teams of Italian and Spanish experts will join hands with Iranian counterparts to cope with spreading lichens in Persepolis, a World Heritage site in southern Iran.

Iran ready to restore once-owned heritage sites now in Iraq

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has expressed readiness to work with Iraqi officials in order to restore once-owned historical sites now located in the neighboring country.

Iran’s heritage museums host 1 million more visitors

TEHRAN - Heritage museums across Iran attracted one million more visitors over the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21, 2017) in comparison to the same period last year.

Marivan: World crafts city of Kalash

TEHRAN - A photo collection depicts artisans making Kalash in workshops which are ubiquitous across the city of Marivan, western Iran.

JICA picks Tabriz for heritage and tourism studies

TEHRAN – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has selected the Iranian city of Tabriz to undertake its new round of cultural heritage and tourism studies on the ancient Silk Road.