Isfahan conference to raise awareness of dangers to intangible cultural heritage by climate change

TEHRAN—Isfahan is set to host an international conference aimed at raising awareness of possible harms that intangible cultural heritage in West and Central Asia may face due to climate change.

Iranian, Russian restorers to share expertise at Tehran conference

TEHRAN—Several restorers and cultural heritage experts from Iran and Russia have been invited to bring together in-house expertise at a binational conference to be held in downtown Tehran.

UNESCO-listed needlework prosperous in northern Iran

TEHRAN—The skill of Turkmen-style needlework, which has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries, is still practiced by hundreds of craftspeople in Golestan province, northern Iran.

Arbaeen trek opens new opportunities for Kermanshah tourism, minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the long Arbaeen trek should be embraced as a new opportunity for Kermanshah province

Tehran carpet expo: a crossroads for culture, art and trade

TEHRAN – The 30th Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition, a remarkable showcase of Persian artistry and craftsmanship, has opened its doors in Tehran.

By Afshin Majlesi

Step into rich legacy of Iran’s cultural heritage at Dafineh Museum

TEHRAN—Amidst the bustling streets and modern skyscrapers of the Iranian capital lies a hidden gem that takes visitors on a journey through centuries of Iranian civilization—the Dafineh Museum.

South Khorasan carpet: a legacy of exquisite artistry

TEHRAN - Situated in the eastern region of Iran, South Khorasan is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions. Among its many treasures, the province’s exquisite rugs and carpets stand out as true works of art.

Darband mountaineer, a memorable statue in northern Tehran, named national heritage

TEHRAN—Darband mountaineer, one of the most famous and memorable urban statues in the Iranian capital, has been registered on the national list for cultural heritage.

12 mosques in Sistan-Baluchestan made national heritage

TEHRAN – A selection of 12 historical mosques, located in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, have recently been registered on the national list of cultural heritage.

Parthian, Sassanian, and Islamic coins recovered from smugglers

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recently recovered 10 historical silver coins from smugglers in Nahavand, a city in Hamadan province.

Needlework group exhibit opens at tourism ministry

TEHRAN— Collections of traditional needlework have been put on show in a group exhibition at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism in Tehran.

15 qanats, enduring heritage of Iranians listed by UNESCO, under restoration

TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on 15 Persian qanats, ancient subterranean aqueduct systems for supplying water, which is listed as World Heritage by UNESCO since 2016.

Shiraz heritage certificate presented to provincial chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has presented Mohammad-Hadi Imanieh, the governor-general of Fars province, a certificate for the registration of ancient Shiraz as national cultural heritage.

Qom Tazieh performances honor legacy of third Shia Imam

TEHRAN—Every evening during the lunar month of Muharram, local communities in Qom organize Tazieh theatrical performances to cherish the memory of the Imam Hussain (AS) through that UNESCO-registered cultural heritage.

Agritourism: Meybod bids to bring more visitors

TEHRAN– Meybod, an oasis county in central Iran better known for its rich cultural heritage, seeks to promote agritourism to diversify attractions.

Local customs, sweets native to Kashan villages made national heritage

TEHRAN—Local customs and the skill of making indigenous sweets, long been practiced in three villages of Kashan country, central Iran, have recently been registered in the national list of intangible cultural heritage.

Centuries-old Bazaar of Arak undergoes restoration

TEHRAN—Restoration work has commenced on the centuries-old Bazaar of Arak, which is a top destination for travelers to the central Iranian city.

Cultural heritage ministry, ICOMOS ink MOU to beef up cooperation

TEHRAN – On Monday, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and Iran’s branch of the International Council on Monuments and Sites inked a memorandum of understanding aimed to deepen mutual collaboration.

Shahdad: work starts on long-awaited watermill restoration

TEHRAN - Work has started on a long-awaited restoration of a quack-hit watermill, which is located in the touristic region of Shahdad on the margins of the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert in southern Iran.

UNESCO-designated edifices undergo photogrammetric documentation

TEHRAN – A photogrammetric documentation project has commenced on two of the iconic edifices inside the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.

Faloodeh of Yazd gains place on national heritage list

TEHRAN - Faloodeh of Yazd, a traditional Persian dessert made of lime and rose water granita with rice noodles, has been registered on Iran’s national list of intangible cultural heritage.

Historical core of Shiraz, a former capital of Iran, wins national recognition

TEHRAN – The historical texture of Shiraz, which was Persia’s capital under the rule of Karim Khan Zand in the 18th century, has now gained a place on the national list for cultural heritage.

28 Iron Age relics delivered to Mazandaran’s cultural heritage departments

TEHRAN – An Iranian cultural heritage enthusiast has presented 28 Iron Age relics to the cultural heritage department of Mazandaran province.

legal boundaries approved for Qareh Hasanlu to safeguard Iron Age site

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has determined exact legal boundaries for Qareh Hasanlu in a bid to safeguard the Iron Age site from possible harm, including that of a steel factory being constructed kilometers away.

Archaeologists investigate Jameh Mosque of Urmia

TEHRAN – Little archaeological work has been carried out at the Jameh Mosque of Urmia, as experts believe the mosque in northwest Iran bears cultural heritage from various eras.