Gold Bowl of Hasanlu to go on view at Urmia Museum

TEHRAN - The millennia-old Gold Bowl of Hasanlu, a significant archaeological find named after the location where it was excavated some 66 years ago, will be showcased at the Urmia Museum of Archaeology in celebration of Cultural Heritage Week.

Rosewater festival: a celebration of tradition and culture underway in Tehran

TEHRAN – A rosewater festival is currently underway at Tehran’s Eshragh Cultural Center, captivating visitors with a myriad of cultural and artistic programs.

Exhibit highlights Zoroastrian’s cultural contribution

TEHRAN – On May 10, an exhibition of handicrafts made by Zoroastrian artisans was held in the UNESCO-listed city of Yazd in the heart of Iran.

Kerman province to host loan exhibit of its local treasures

TEHRAN - A collection of relics discovered from Kerman and being kept at the National Museum of Iran, has been returned to the southern province for a loan exhibition during Cultural Heritage Week (May 17 to 23).

By Seyed Hossein Mirzafarjouyan

Expo: An opportunity for development

TEHRAN– Expo is a means to flourish the economy of a country in a durable way, to do effective activities to create jobs, expand its international relations and cultural exchanges with other nations.

Stone tools discovered in northern region of Persian Gulf

TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has announced the discovery of stone tools dating back hundreds of thousands of years in a region situated north of the Persian Gulf.

Kish Island to showcase tourism strengths at intl. expo

TEHRAN – Kish Island, renowned for its vibrant tourism ecosystem, is set to host a tourism exhibition, aiming to showcase Iran’s comprehensive tourism to the world.

Lesser-known relics to be staged in provincial exhibitions

TEHRAN – Showcasing the lesser-known relics coming from Iran’s National Museum, ten provincial exhibitions are in progress to take place within the Cultural Heritage Week before this Persian month is out.

Rare pictorial carpets put on show at Tehran museum

TEHRAN – On Saturday, the Carpet Museum of Iran opened its doors to a captivating exhibition titled “Pictorial Carpets: A Study of Qajar-Era Rugs” in celebration of the approaching Nowruz holiday.

Khorasan’s Great Museum to showcase treasured ancient coins

TEHRAN – A captivating historical coin exhibition is planned to open doors at the prestigious Great Museum of Khorasan in the course of the upcoming Persian New Year’s holidays, Nowruz.

Sculptor advocates for permanent craft exhibition in Tehran

TEHRAN - Renowned glass sculpture artist, Mahmoud Fadayi, participating in the eighth edition of the Sarv-e simin Festival, has emphasized the impact of holding a permanent exhibition for handicrafts.

Rare Persian carpets on show at National Museum

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is currently playing host to an exhibition showcasing a stunning array of rare and exquisite carpets from the 17th century onward.

National exhibition set to showcase artistic heritage in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran province’s cultural, tourism, and handicrafts department has announced the upcoming National Handicrafts Exhibition, scheduled to take place from Feb. 22 to 25.

Rare Martian meteorites put on view at Tehran exhibit

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, two Martian meteorites were put on show following an unveiling ceremony held at the Azadi Tower’s Meteorite Museum in Tehran.

Karaj hosting specialized exhibit of handicrafts

TEHRAN – Karaj, the capital of Alborz province, is playing host to a specialized exhibit of handicrafts.

Glory of Ancient Persia wows Beijing’s museum-goers. Next stop: Shanghai!

TEHRAN – After the glorious start of a loan exhibit of Persian antiquities at Beijing's Palace Museum, the same event is set to captivate audiences in Shanghai, according to the Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

UNWTO to highlight investments, sustainable tourism, and collaboration

TEHRAN – The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is set to make a significant impact at FITUR 2024, the leading travel and tourism trade fair, taking place in Madrid from January 24 to 28.

Expert lauds Beijing’s exhibit of Persian arts as a beacon of soft diplomacy

TEHRAN – On Sunday, Iranian cultural heritage expert Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti expressed his enthusiasm for arranging a loan exhibition of Persian treasures in China, calling it an impressive example of cultural diplomacy.

Persian Caravanserai: three-day event to honor centuries of hospitality

TEHRAN – A three-day event titled “54 UNESCO-registered Iranian caravanserais” is aimed to underscore those places that provided shelter, food, and water for caravans, pilgrims, and other trekkers for millennia.

Shiraz tourism exhibition welcomes 30 guests from 9 countries

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the 13th edition of the Pars International Tourism Exhibition opened its doors to a diverse gathering of people from across Iran as well as 30 guests from 9 different countries.

Tehran exhibit unveils hidden treasures of 19th-century photography

Archaeologist breathes new life into millennia-old pottery patterns

TEHRAN - An Iranian archaeologist has breathed new life into the realm of handicrafts by reviving millennia-old patterns of Iranian pottery.

Tehran exhibit highlights Palestine through historical documents

TEHRAN – A special exhibition on Palestine has put on show 60 items encompassing historical images, stamps, minted coins, maps, and postcards at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.

National Museum set to host exhibit of recovered Achaemenid tablets

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is getting prepared to host a special exhibition of Achaemenid tablets which were returned home after nearly 90 years.

Gates of Old Tehran on view at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN - The Golestan Palace, a magnificent testament to Iran’s rich history and culture, is playing host a captivating exhibition of massive linked with Old Tehran.