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2024-02-03 18:46
By Afshin Majlesi
Beyond souvenirs: tourism as catalyst for handicrafts economy
Iran, a country steeped in rich history, diverse cultural heritage, and traditions, seeks to rebuild a strong alliance between its budding tourism and vibrant handicrafts.
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2024-02-02 17:49
426 tourism-related projects up for inauguration during Ten-Day Dawn celebrations
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezzatollah Zarghami, has said a total of 426 projects within the three domains of the ministry will be inaugurated during the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations, which marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
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2024-01-28 18:37
By Afshin Majlesi
Fajr festival: a global showcase of artistry and tradition in Tehran
TEHRAN - Tehran is to host a major international handicrafts festival, aimed to signal a message of intergenerational connection in the realm of traditional arts and crafts.
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2024-01-21 17:25
38 historical relics recovered by police in western Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recovered 38 relics, which date back to various historical eras, from smugglers in Ilam province.
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2024-01-16 17:48
Investigation underway for metro crossing near UNESCO-registered mosque in Isfahan
TEHRAN - The possibility of the metro line crossing in proximity to the UNESCO-designated Jameh Mosque of Isfahan is currently under examination by the Iran University of Science and Technology.
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2024-01-14 19:10
12th-century mosque to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Jameh Mosque of Golpayegan is set to undergo routine restoration work, the tourism chief of the ancient city has said.
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2024-01-07 18:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Interview: expert explores women’s role in Persian carpet weaving
ISFAHAN – The art of carpet weaving has been an integral part of Iranian culture and tradition with many women as its silent heroes for centuries.
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2024-01-02 17:47
Yazd’s wind-catchers to be documented
TEHRAN - The Chair of the Tourism Commission of the Islamic Council of Yazd has announced plans for the official documentation of wind-catchers within the city, citing their significant architectural value and the necessity to protect these historical landmarks.
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2024-01-01 17:34
Persepolis still harbors numerous mysteries, documentarist says
TEHRAN - Iranian filmmaker Pejman Mazaheripur, whose new documentary on Persepolis was screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran on Sunday evening, says the majestic UNESCO-registered site still harbors numerous unrevealed mysteries.
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2023-12-30 17:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Reviving heritage: Isfahan’s alleyway transformed from dust to magnificence
ISFAHAN - As the sun sets over Isfahan’s horizon, casting a golden hue upon the newly revived passageway, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe and gratitude for breathing new life into a forgotten slice of history at the heart of this timeless city.
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2023-12-26 18:37
Five natural elements in northern Iran made national heritage
TEHRAN – Five natural elements, including long-lived trees, which are located in Iran’s Mazandaran province, have gained national status.
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2023-12-26 18:28
By Afshin Majlesi
Taste of Iran beyond media portrayals
Frequently depicted through lenses of political tensions and historical misunderstandings, Iran’s allure as a tourist destination often contends with a distorted portrayal aired by certain media outlets.
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2023-12-24 16:53
Expert calls for archaeologists’ involvement in schools to raise awareness of cultural heritage
TEHRAN - Mostafa Dehpahlavan, who presides over Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage & Tourism, has called for collaborative efforts to integrate cultural heritage treasures into the school curriculum.
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2023-12-19 18:09
From reed flute to one-centimeter bags, glimpses of Hastijan’s cave discoveries
TEHRAN – A special exhibition has been inaugurated at the National Museum of Iran showcasing peculiar findings from Hastijan’s Zel Cave, ranging from a Sasanian-era reed flute to one-centimeter bags, sleeves, and pieces of personal ornamentation.
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2023-12-10 17:29
23 historical monuments under restoration in Semnan
TEHRAN – A total of 23 historical monuments in Semnan are currently under restoration as part of the province’s campaign to safeguard its cultural heritage for coming generations.
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2023-12-02 17:58
50 Iranian mosques given national heritage status
TEHRAN – So far, more than 50 mosques across Iran have been registered on the national list for cultural heritage, the deputy tourism minister said.
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2023-12-01 17:32
Traditional cottages in northern Iran restored
TEHRAN – Gilan Rural Heritage Museum has completed restoration on 16 collages and traditional buildings located within the vast touristic site in northern Iran.
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2023-12-01 17:23
Jameh Mosque of Qazvin: scaffolding to be removed after six decades
TEHRAN – After some six decades, scaffolding will be taken down from the face of the Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, which is one of the oldest Islamic structures in Iran.
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2023-11-28 16:49
19th-century mural in 11th-century mosque restored
TEHRAN – Restoration work has come to an end on a 19th-century fresco within the Jameh Mosque of Semnan, which was constructed in the first half of the 11th century in the ancient Iranian city.
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2023-11-13 16:23
Urgent restoration starts on Seyyed Mosque, a lesser-known gem of architecture in Isfahan
TEHRAN – The Qajar-era Seyyed Mosque has undergone urgent restoration work aimed at fixing cracks appearing in its dome and walls.
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2023-11-12 17:32
Qal’eh Rudkhan, a historical gem in northern Iran, undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project has commenced on Qal’eh Rudkhan, which is a top tourist destination in northern Iran.
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2023-11-11 17:33
Iran, Turkmenistan underline cultural harmonies at joint festival
TEHRAN – Tens of Iranian tourism insiders, crafters, performers, and exhibitors along with their Turkmen fellows underlined cultural harmonies at a recent joint festival.
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2023-11-11 17:12
Iran’s priorities for UNESCO listings unveiled
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister has implicitly unveiled the country’s top four candidates for possible UNESCO registrations.
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2023-11-10 16:44
Iran, Greece to hold workshop on photogrammetry and 3D modeling
TEHRAN – A number of Iranian cultural heritage experts and their Greek fellows will be holding a series of online workshops on digital tools and techniques such as photogrammetry and 3D modeling.
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2023-11-07 17:35
Association for cultural heritage benefactors launched
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister on Monday publicized the launch of a special association for cultural heritage benefactors to raise funds for urgent restoration projects.
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2023-10-27 17:03
Restoration of Tehran’s 12th-century brick tower enters final stage
TEHRAN - The restoration of Borj-e Toghrol, a 12th-century cylindrical tomb tower in southern Tehran, has entered its final stages, Mehr said.
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2023-10-25 17:23
400-year-old Iranian carpet up for sale at Christie’s in London
TEHRAN – A majestic Persian carpet, handwoven some 400 years ago during the Safavid era, is up for sale at Christie’s in London with a pre-sale estimate of £2-3 million.
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2023-10-24 17:15
By Afshin Majlesi
Gaza’s cultural gems at great risk
Israel’s constant actions in Gaza provide enough evidence to conclude that the Zionist regime is committing atrocities intended to kill innocent civilians.
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2023-10-23 17:20
Isfahan sustainable tourism projects elaborated at Samarkand conference
TEHRAN – On Sep. 20, a host of cultural heritage and travel researchers from Iran, the UK, Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and Tajikistan addressed a range of issues impacting sustainable tourism and the challenges faced to heritage sites today.
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2023-10-11 18:00
Xerxes the Great’s rock-cut tomb under threat from climate change
TEHRAN - The rock-cut tomb of Xerxes I (l. 519-465, r. 486-465 BC), also known as Xerxes the Great, is under threat from land subsidence triggered by the climate change which is likely to speed decay, a cultural heritage expert said on Tuesday.