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2025-07-27 18:02
Discover Qeshm, the largest island of the Persian Gulf
TEHRAN - Qeshm Island, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, is where natural wonders, strategic geography, and ancient culture intersect.
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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.