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2024-08-19 18:00
180,000-year-old child tooth unearthed in Iranian cave
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered a child’s tooth dating back 180,000 years in Qaleh Kord cave, situated in Qazvin, during the fifth season of archaeological excavations at the site.
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2024-08-18 18:12
Chehel Dokhtaroon cave: ancient rock paintings made national heritage
TEHRAN - Chehel Dokhtaroon cave in Jahrom, known for its ancient rock paintings, has been officially recognized as a national heritage site, marking a significant legacy milestone for Fars province.
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2024-08-17 18:02
Belqeys Castle to revamp tourism infrastructure
TEHRAN – Belqeys Castle, situated in North Khorasan, is set to receive a significant boost in tourism infrastructure, with new development plans aimed at enhancing the visitor experience.
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2024-08-17 18:02
Hamedan’s heritage fuels partnership with sister-city Kulob
TEHRAN - The growing sister-city relationship between Hamedan and Tajikistan’s Kulob is set to drive increased collaboration in trade and tourism, according to the Tajik ambassador to Iran.
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2024-08-16 17:27
Qajar-era cistern joins national heritage list
TEHRAN – Ab-Anbar-e Hasht-Pakh, a Qajar-era cistern recognized for its bizarre architectural design in Lar, has been officially registered on Iran’s national heritage list.
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2024-08-16 17:14
Yan Cheshmeh petroglyph site made national cultural heritage
TEHRAN - The ancient petroglyph site of Yan Cheshmeh, part of the historically significant Teymareh region, has been officially registered on Iran’s national list of cultural heritage.
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2024-08-13 17:55
Tehran festival delves into Arbaeen heritage among nations
TEHRAN – The first international event dedicated to Arbaeen heritage took place in Tehran, bringing together scholars, researchers, and experts to explore the cultural and historical significance of the religious occasion which marks the culmination of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam.
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2024-08-12 17:53
Post-UNESCO recognition: Hegmataneh sees further conservation efforts
TEHRAN – The inaugural session of the strategic committee for the Hegmataneh site has taken place, marking the beginning of a sustained effort to build on the notion that led to the ancient site’s recent UNESCO World Heritage inscription.
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2024-08-11 18:26
Private investors bring Qajar-era mansions back to life
TEHRAN - Two antiqued Qajar-era houses in Damghan have been handed over to private investors, aiming to preserve and restore these cultural landmarks while enhancing tourism and local heritage.
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2024-08-11 18:26
Fairy-like castle made national heritage
TEHRAN – The ruined Pargoo castle, located in Evaz county, Fars province, has been inscribed on the national heritage list, said a local official.
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2024-08-11 18:26
2000-year-old gold mask recovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Authorities in Bushehr province have seized some relics including a 2,000-year-old gold mask in a crackdown on antique smugglers, according to a local official.
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2024-08-11 18:26
Isfahan’s iconic Gaz heritage celebrated
TEHRAN – The skill of making Gaz, a nougat that originated in Isfahan centuries ago, was marked at a special ceremony held in the Iranian city on Saturday evening.
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2024-08-11 18:14
Archaeologists probe ancient mysteries in Farahan Pian
TEHRAN - An archaeological survey is underway in Farahan Pian to investigate and identify Islamic-era elements in the ancient cultural region, which is situated in central Iran.
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2024-08-09 17:34
Badi’-ol-Hokama museum: new chapter in medical history
TEHRAN - The Badi’-ol-Hokama Historical-Cultural Complex, now the fourth medical history museum in Iran, was officially inaugurated in Hamedan on Friday.
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2024-08-09 17:34
Benefactors save heritage in Zanjan
TEHRAN - Mehraneh museum has officially opened doors in Zanjan, with the minister of cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts praising it as a “remarkable and enduring treasure.”
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2024-08-09 17:28
Teymareh petroglyphs, world’s ‘largest’ collection of rock art, at risk of disappearing
TEHRAN - In the heart of Iran lies Teymareh, a site of immense historical significance known for its vast collection of petroglyphs that date back thousands of years.
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2024-08-06 17:43
Conference to highlight role of local community in sustaining Persepolis
TEHRAN - A conference honoring the significant contributions of the local community in the sustainable development of Persepolis is set to take place in Marvdasht county, where the UNESCO-designated site is located.
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2024-08-05 18:08
Gilan seeks to breathe new life into antique buildings
TEHRAN – Some historical buildings across Gilan province, have been entrusted to the private and public sectors for restoration and investment, said a local official.
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2024-08-04 18:00
Age-old treasures recovered in Fars
TEHRAN – Authorities in Fars province, have seized some historical artifacts dating back to different periods, preventing their smuggling in Pasargad county.
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2024-07-30 17:12
Relics from the first millennium BC recovered in Kordestan
TEHRAN – Authorities in Kordestan have recovered some artifacts, dating back to the first millennium BC, following a tip-off about illegal trading in Sanandaj.
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2024-07-30 17:10
Pezeshkian congratulates on Ecbatana’s UNESCO recognition
TEHRAN - In a congratulatory message, the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has hailed the UNESCO World Heritage listing of Ecbatana, vowing to put tourism and heritage preservation on the agenda of his newly established government.
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2024-07-29 18:08
Tehran festival to commemorate Arbaeen’s heritage
TEHRAN - The first-ever international festival dedicated to Arbaeen’s cultural and historical heritage will be held in Tehran on August 4 and 5.
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2024-07-26 17:34
Qazvin makes a big hit with intl. students
TEHRAN – Tens of international students hailing from some 50 countries, have explored Qazvin’s places of interest in a one-day tour.
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2024-07-26 17:34
Iran, India seek stronger tourism ties
TEHRAN – Iranian and Indian tourism officials have met to pave the way for enhanced bilateral cooperation in cultural heritage and tourism, marking a new chapter in the long-lasting relations between the two nations.
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2024-07-24 18:03
Belqeys Castle undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - Restoration of the western wall of the historical Belqeys Castle in Esfarayen, North Khorasan, has officially commenced, according to the cultural heritage site’s director.
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2024-07-23 17:58
Qajar-era coins recovered in Delfan
TEHRAN - In a crackdown on illegal antiquities trade, Lorestan’s authorities have uncovered a collection of historical coins in Delfan county, according to a local official in charge of cultural heritage preservation.
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2024-07-23 17:58
Cultural heritage benefactors association launched in Kerman province
TEHRAN - On Monday, an association dedicated to cultural heritage benefactors was inaugurated in Kerman province with the participation of several philanthropists and officials from the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2024-07-21 17:34
By Afshin Majlesi
Opportunities and challenges awaiting new minister of tourism and cultural heritage
As Iran stands on the cusp of forming its new cabinet, journalists and experts are urgently calling for the selection of a highly capable and adept minister to lead the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2024-07-20 17:59
Minister’s visit to West Azarbaijan highlights heritage, tourism initiatives
TEHRAN – Ezzatollah Zarghami, the minister of cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts, has undertaken a one-day visit to West Azarbaijan, packed with significant cultural heritage and tourism-related activities.
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2024-07-19 17:22
Potential houses to become eco-lodges in Ramsar
TEHRAN – A number of traditional houses, suitable for conversion into eco-lodges have been singled out across the county, said a local official in charge of cultural heritage.