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2026-01-30 16:47
Lawmaker criticizes neglect of Khuzestan’s ‘golden triangle’ of tourism
TEHRAN - A senior Iranian lawmaker on Thursday criticized what he called the neglect of Khuzestan province’s key tourism assets, saying inadequate funding has prevented development of the historical cities of Dezful, Susa and Shushtar.
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2026-01-18 17:05
In Dezful, bricks speak of an ancient past
TEHRAN--In the heart of Khuzestan province, stands the city of Dezful, whose history is told through bricks; from 2,000-year-old Sassanid bridge to the revived Shavadan (an underground space in the dept of 5-12 meters).
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2025-12-27 17:05
Khuzestan mosques among Iran’s nominees for UNESCO collective listing: provincial tourism chief
TEHRAN – Several historic mosques in Khuzestan province have been included among Iran’s nominees for a collective UNESCO listing, said Mohammad Jourvand, head of the Khuzestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
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2025-10-25 17:22
Khuzestan’s silent caves, hidden treasures of tourism
TEHRAN-- Khuzestan province has a hidden treasure deep in its mountains; mysterious caves that have remained hidden in the rock and silence for centuries and today could be the key to tourism prosperity and sustainable employment in this land.
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2025-01-04 22:21
Lawmakers tour Dezful Airbase, discuss Khuzestan's security challenges
TEHRAN – Members of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee recently visited the Vahdati Airbase in Dezful to assess the challenges, threats, and opportunities present at the airbase and within the broader Khuzestan Province.
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2024-09-23 18:26
Izeh capable of becoming world city of Kilims, handicrafts expert says
TEHRAN - Izeh, a city in southwestern Iran, has considerable scope to be recognized globally for its rich tradition of kilim weaving.
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2024-09-09 16:44
Papaya farming in southwestern Iran
Papaya, grown in tropical regions, is farmed in the southwestern city of Dezful. The papaya is a small evergreen that can grow up to 10 meters tall. Its large oval fruit has a yellowish skin and sweet orange flesh.
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2024-08-13 18:07
MP calls for comprehensive restoration plan to preserve Dezful bridge and mills
TEHRAN – An Iranian member of Parliament has emphasized the need for a comprehensive restoration plan to preserve and enhance Dezful’s historical bridge and the city’s ancient watermills.
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2024-08-05 18:00
Sassanid bridge undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - An ancient arch bridge dating back to roughly 1,700 years ago in Dezful, has undergone restoration, said a local official.
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2024-07-24 17:46
Dezful Mosque: an example of Persian architectural mastery
TEHRAN - The city of Dezful, sometimes referred to as the “city of bricks,” is a living museum of ancient Persian architecture, where every alley and corner reveals intricate designs and historical wonders.
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2024-04-19 17:45
Dezful shines as premier holiday destination
TEHRAN - Dezful, with a record of more than 10 million visits to its touristic attractions, has become the most visited city in Khuzestan province during a month, covering Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr holidays.
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2023-12-09 20:32
‘Chogha Mish, the 9,000-year-old city, shouldn’t remain buried’
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Chogha Mish, nestled within the folds of Dezful’s historical treasures, stands as a testament to Iran’s rich cultural heritage, dating back approximately 9,000 years.
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2023-08-18 18:34
Kashan, Dezful named world crafts cities
TEHRAN—The World Crafts Council has recently registered Kashan and Dezful on its list of global cities of handicrafts.
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2023-07-01 21:00
Dezful holds potential to develop water tourism
TEHRAN – The southwestern city of Dezful in Khuzestan province boasts numerous opportunities to facilitate the growth of water tourism, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-06-24 21:23
Millennia-old watermills in Dezful in need of urgent restoration
TEHRAN –A number of millennia-old watermills in the Iranian city of Dezful, are in need of urgent restoration, an expert has said.
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2023-06-05 20:47
Tourism infrastructure in historical Jundi Shapur being developed
TEHRAN –The tourism infrastructure of Jundi Shapur University, an ancient academy in the southwestern city of Dezful, is being developed, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-04-29 21:53
Raisi sacks 15 managers in Khuzestan
TEHRAN –President Ebrahim Raisi announced the dismissal of more than a dozen managers in the oil-rich province of Khuzestan after they failed to do their job.
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2023-03-03 20:00
Handicrafts market opens in Dezful
TEHRAN –A permanent handicrafts marketplace opened to the public in the southwestern Iranian city of Dezful on Wednesday, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-01-29 20:30
Chub-zani, a local mourning ritual, made national heritage
TEHRAN – Chub-zani, which is a local mourning ritual, has recently been inscribed on Iran’s National Cultural Heritage list, CHTN reported on Sunday.
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2023-01-22 20:39
Dezful historical core to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – The historical texture of the southwestern Iranian city of Dezful is scheduled to undergo some rehabilitation works, a local tourism official has said.