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2024-12-24 18:41
By Afshin Majlesi
Jolfa: a journey through UNESCO heritage and nature’s splendor
JOLFA, East Azarbaijan – A photographer’s paradise, the Jolfa region, settled in the northwest corner of East Azarbaijan province, is a treasure trove of natural wonders, historical landmarks, and cultural heritage.
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2024-10-09 18:22
By Afshin Majlesi
Qeshm Island prepares for major tourism conference
TEHRAN - Qeshm Island is set to organize a national tourism conference aimed at highlighting its rich cultural heritage and natural attractions, positioning itself as a key destination in the Persian Gulf.
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2024-09-09 18:17
By Afshin Majlesi
From salt domes to sand sculptures: Iran’s geological gems await
TEHRAN – Imagine exploring a land where geological wonders stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the most renowned natural sites in the world.
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2024-04-14 17:21
Qeshm geosites draw 387k visitors in year
TEHRAN – A total of 387,925 visits were made to the main geosites of Qeshm Island by both domestic and foreign tourists during the solar year 1402 [March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024], according to related officials.
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2024-02-26 17:40
Qeshm Island: a journey through Iran’s geological wonderland
TEHRAN - Qeshm, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, stands out as one of Iran’s most enchanting destinations.
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2023-08-19 19:08
Launch of Qeshm-Sulaymaniyah direct flights discussed
TEHRAN – Tourism officials from Qeshm and Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region have discussed the launch of direct flights between Sulaymaniyah and the southern Iranian island.
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2023-07-21 17:56
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran taps into neighboring markets to drive tourism growth
TEHRAN - In a bid to boost its tourism industry, Iran has set its sights on attracting visitors mostly from neighboring countries.
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2023-07-18 21:00
Iran’s Maku aims to establish geopark to promote sustainable tourism
TEHRAN - Maku Free Zone Organization has approved a plan to establish a geopark in the northwestern Iranian region, which possesses considerable geological and historical significance.
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2023-06-17 19:38
UNESCO designated geopark is a magnet for tourism: CEO
TEHRAN – The managing director of Aras Free Zone Organization says Aras Geopark’s UNESCO designation is a magnet for tourism in the whole region in East Azarbaijan province.
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2023-03-06 18:41
Ramsar geopark seeks international fame
TEHRAN – The lush green Ramsar county in northern Iran, which is home to countless natural landscapes, seeks to gain international fame as a geopark, Ramsar’s tourism chief said on Monday.
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2022-12-09 17:47
UNESCO panel gives nod to register Iran’s Tabas Geopark
TEHRAN ––Iran’s Tabas Geopark has secured a UNESCO nod for being registered in the Global Geoparks (UGGp) list, an assessor of the UN cultural body said on Thursday.
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2022-10-26 18:34
Emerging destinations: Maragheh fossil paradise
TEHRAN - Renowned worldwide as a “fossil paradise” in northwest Iran, Maragheh is home to enormous herbivorous fossils such as ones related to Mastodons and Deinotherium (kinds of elephants and rhinos), among other extinct mammals.
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2022-10-23 19:38
Wind-eroded ridge, salt cave from Iran join IUGS list
TEHRAN—The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) has added two Iranian spots to its list of the top 100 geological sites.
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2022-10-17 17:59
Gigantic geopark to appear on Sahand slopes
TEHRAN—Tourism authorities of the city of Maragheh plan to design a vast geopark on the southern slopes of Mount Sahand in East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran.
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2022-09-06 18:28
Aras Geopark one step closer to UNESCO registration
TEHRAN - Aras Geopark in northern Iran came one step closer to possibly being registered by UNESCO on Monday when it gained preliminary approval from the 7th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium (APGN).
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2022-06-21 17:58
Geotourism still has untapped potential in Iran
TEHRAN – Geotourism is an important sector in Iran due to the country’s special geological structure, an official with the tourism ministry has said.
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2022-06-20 18:19
Iran optimistic to win UNESCO status for geopark
TEHRAN – Iran is hoping to win a UNESCO recognition for its Aras Geopark, which covers an area of about 1670 square kilometers.
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2022-04-23 21:00
Aras, Tabas geoparks in line for UNESCO status
TEHRAN – Iran’s Aras and Tabas geoparks are in line for possible UNESCO inscriptions, a cultural heritage expert from the UN cultural body has said.
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2022-04-18 22:09
Maragheh fossil site needs to be designated as geopark, expert says
TEHRAN – A fossil site in the city of Maragheh, northwestern East Azarbaijan province, should be designated as a geopark, the head of the Iranian Paleontological Society has said.