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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.
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2021-12-05 21:35
Iran seeks UNESCO tag for gigantic geopark
TEHRAN – Iran has recently submitted an all-inclusive dossier on its Tabas Geopark to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization amid hopes to win a UNESCO status for the gigantic landscape.
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2020-11-21 23:51
Zanjan to develop its first geopark
TEHRAN – Zanjan, the west-central Iranian province famed for having a variety of historical, natural sites, aims to develop its first geopark.
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2020-06-23 22:33
Tabas Geopark moves closer to possible UNESCO registration
TEHRAN – An extensive dossier, which is an essential prerequisite for possible UNESCO inscription of a site, has almost been completed for the gigantic Tabas Geopark, which is situated in east-central Iran.
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2020-05-29 21:59
Qeshm Geopark could lose UNESCO tag
TEHRAN – Iran’s southern Qeshm Geopark could lose its UNESCO status due to years of large-scale shrimp hatchery operations that could be referred to as an example of environmental mismanagement in the country.
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2020-01-13 20:08
Cloudburst closes UNESCO-tagged geopark in Iran’s Qeshm
TEHRAN – Severe rainstorms over the past few days have led to the temporarily closure of Qeshm Geopark in the Persian Gulf, aiming to safeguard eco-travelers and visitors to the UNESCO-registered site.
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2019-11-01 19:56
Discover incredible rock formations in southern Iranian island
TEHRAN – You can find one of the world’s most eye-catching nature’s creativities at its finest on Qeshm Island, southern Iran, where stunning rock formations are a sign of perpetual thumping of the waves, storms and raging winds.
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2019-09-04 19:47
Two camp parks inaugurated in Qeshm Island
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, two coastal camp parks were opened to the public in Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf.
