Total:165
-
2025-09-24 17:41
Archaeologists uncover early Elamite burial near Persepolis in southern Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an early Elamite jar burial and traces of kiln waste at Tol-e Roubahi Kenareh, less than two km south of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis in southern Iran.
-
2025-09-15 16:32
Iran heritage official responds to concerns over orchestra concert at Persepolis
TEHRAN – An Iranian heritage official said on Monday that a permanent, safe venue will be designated for cultural events at Persepolis after a concert by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra at the ancient site sparked concern among cultural heritage advocates and archaeologists.
-
2025-09-14 17:28
Iranian scholars link Bishapur palace motif to global symbols
TEHRAN – Archaeologists in Iran say a decorative motif known as Gardoun-e Mehr (literary “Mithra Wheel”) or cross-like pattern, carved in plasterwork at an ancient royal palace of Bishapur in Fars province, influenced artistic and architectural designs across the world.
-
2025-09-13 17:34
Architectural wonders of Anahita Temple in Fars province
TEHRAN--Anahita Temple of Bishapour in Fars province has minimal decorations, but the type of architecture used for the place of worship and water transfer is amazing.
-
2025-08-25 17:57
‘World’s smallest’ ancient inscription discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – An Iranian historian has announced the discovery of what he says is the “world’s smallest known ancient inscription”, a 1,600-year-old text carved on a rock wall in Marvdasht, Fars province, dating to the late Sassanid period.
-
2025-08-24 16:43
Only 10 historical houses in Lar registered nationally, official says
TEHRAN – Around 50 historical houses have been identified in the old quarters of Lar, in the southern province of Fars, but only 10 have been inscribed on the national heritage list, the provincial cultural heritage director said on Saturday.
-
2025-08-19 16:43
Shiraz emerges as key health tourism hub
TEHRAN – Shiraz, one of Iran’s main cultural and tourism destinations, has become a leading center for regional medical tourism, local and national officials said.
-
2025-08-17 17:57
Oman counselor emphasizes development of medical tourism in Shiraz
TEHRAN-- Advisor to the Omani Ambassador to Iran, Haitham Al-Sanani, and Director of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Mohsen Ziaei have recently met and talked about promoting mutual cooperation, particularly in the medical tourism field.
-
2025-08-16 17:42
Fars province, cradle of the Achaemenid Empire, seeks tourism rise
TEHRAN – Iran’s Fars province, home to ancient Achaemenid sites including Persepolis and Pasargadae, recorded 7.4 million tourist visits last year, officials said, as the government steps up efforts to position the region as a leading cultural tourism hub.
-
2025-08-11 17:37
Pasargadae is a rich source of pride, tourism minister underlines
TEHRAN—Pasargadae is a rich source of pride, the unparalleled origin of Iranian culture and civilization, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri during his field visit to Pasargadae in Fars province and in the presence of media members on Monday.
-
2025-07-30 21:51
Ownership documents issued for 36 historical houses in Fars province
TEHRAN—Caretaker of Fars Cultural Heritage Department gave news of issuance of ownership documents for 36 historical houses across the province.
-
2025-07-28 17:48
Circular city of Darabgard seeks UNESCO registration
TEHRAN - Caretaker of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Sadeq Zare’ gave news of the start of possible registration of the ancient city of Darabgard as the first city with a circular structure on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
-
2025-06-29 18:01
Fasa to host giant Tazieh performance
TEHRAN—Head of Fasa Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Ebrahim Abdollahzadeh has said that a giant open-air Tazieh performance (passion play) will be held in Fasa of Fars province.
-
2025-06-08 17:15
Rare Sassanid-era inscription condemning break of promise discovered in Marvdasht, southern Iran
TEHRAN - A rare Sassanid-era inscription believed to condemn the act of betrayal and uphold the sanctity of loyalty and oaths has been discovered in the mountainous region of Marvdasht, Fars province, according to historian Dr. Abolhassan Atabaki.
-
2025-05-25 17:40
Land subsidence threatens Achaemenid sites in southern Iran
TEHRAN - Experts have raised alarms over accelerating land subsidence near two of Iran’s most iconic archaeological sites – Naqsh-e Rostam, the necropolis of the Achaemenid kings, and Persepolis, the UNESCO-registered ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire – as unsustainable agricultural practices continue in the fertile plains of Fars province.
-
2025-05-25 10:13
Echoes of the past: The Book of Routes and Realms
The Book of Routes and Realms (Kitāb al-Masālik wa al-Mamālik) by Ibrāhīm al-Iṣṭakhrī is one of the most important and renowned works in the field of geography.
-
2025-05-03 18:03
Fars officials plan to introduce Sepidan as special tourism area
TEHRAN— Sepidan in Fars province is a city whose vast tourism potential has encouraged provincial officials to put on their agenda to introduce it as a special tourism area in southern Iran.
-
2025-04-05 18:45
Ancient stone fragment from Persepolis returned to authorities
TEHRAN - A stone fragment believed to originate from Persepolis has been officially handed over to the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Directorate of Fars province, where the UNESCO World Heritage site is located.
-
2025-03-31 10:50
Fars province leads in culture tourism during Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN – The province of Fars has emerged as the leading destination for culture tourism in Iran during the Nowruz holidays, with historical and cultural landmarks attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. Official statistics indicate a significant surge in domestic travel, reaffirming the province’s status as a cornerstone of Iranian cultural heritage.
-
2025-03-03 18:13
WCC Seals of Excellence granted to Iranian handicrafts
TEHRAN – The World Crafts Council has conferred Seals of Excellence on three works handcrafted by natives of Fars province in southern Iran, the provincial tourism chief announced Monday.
-
2025-03-02 14:38
Non-oil export from Fars province up 12% in 10 months on year
TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Fars province rose 12 percent in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, a provincial official announced.
-
2025-02-22 21:09
601 inscriptions from Fars province in Iran’s heritage list
TEHRAN – The Director-General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Fars, Mohammad Sabet Eqlidi, announced on Thursday that 46 immovable and 555 movable cultural assets from Fars province have been officially registered in Iran’s national heritage list.
-
2025-02-16 16:30
Lichens on Iran’s ancient structures unrelated to pollution, expert confirms
TEHRAN - The presence of lichens on Iran’s historical stone carvings and ancient structures is solely due to climatic conditions and moisture, rather than industrial pollution, a prominent cultural heritage expert has confirmed.
-
2025-02-14 18:59
Shah Cheragh’s booth highly welcomed by visitors at Tehran fair
TEHRAN - The booth representing the holy shrine of Shah Cheragh at the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition has received an unprecedented response from visitors, the tourism chief of Fars province has said.
-
2025-02-03 17:43
Qajar-era Moshir Mosque in Shiraz to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - A restoration project for Moshir Mosque, a treasured Qajar-era landmark in the heart of Shiraz, is set to commence in the coming days, the tourism chief of Fars province said on Sunday.
-
2025-02-02 16:02
Emergency restoration of Sasanian rock relief depicting King Bahram II completed
TEHRAN - The emergency restoration of a Sasanian rock relief of Bahram II at Tang-e Chogan, located in Bishapur, Kazerun, Fars province, has been completed, the provincial tourism chief said on Saturday.
-
2025-02-02 09:15
50 restoration projects for cultural heritage underway in Fars province
TEHRAN – Fars’ deputy chief of cultural heritage has announced that 50 restoration projects are currently in progress across the southern Iranian province
-
2025-01-20 17:19
Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief restored
TEHRAN - The Fars province’s sole-surviving Parthian-era stone relief has recently been restored to preserve its historical significance, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
-
2024-12-28 16:46
Traces of large-scale Sasanian agricultural estate discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN - A significant Sasanian agricultural estate, or dastgerd, featuring multiple gardens and kushks, has been identified in Mohammadabad-Baghdasht Plain, situated in Fars province, southern Iran.
-
2024-12-25 18:04
Iran plans new tourist pathway linking Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Naqsh-e Rajab
TEHRAN - The Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Directorate of Fars province has announced the design of a new 6-kilometer tourist pathway connecting three of Iran’s most iconic archaeological sites: Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Naqsh-e Rajab.