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2025-07-06 17:21
Early Islamic metallurgical complex discovered at Masouleh; strengthens revised World Heritage file
TEHRAN - A joint Iranian-Chinese archaeological team has uncovered a significant early Islamic-era settlement and a sponge iron smelting workshop at the Khanbaji Sara site within the Cultural Landscape of Masouleh in northern Iran.
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2025-05-09 17:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Preserving the past, building the future: Kandelous and the path to sustainable tourism
KANDELOUS (Mazandaran province) – Nestled in the heart of Iran’s Alborz mountain range and just 35 kilometers from the Caspian Sea, the ancient village of Kandelous offers an authentic rural escape for those in search of tradition, tranquility, and natural beauty.
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2025-04-30 18:06
Herding and hunting: National Museum study paints picture of Iron Age life
TEHRAN - A study by researchers from the National Museum of Iran has unveiled new insights into animal exploitation patterns during the Iron Age in Gilan province, which is bounded by the Caspian Sea, north of the country.
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2025-02-28 18:41
Anthropology museum inaugurated in northern Iran
TEHRAN – On Thursday, an anthropology museum was inaugurated in Rudbar county of Gilan province, in a ceremony attended by the tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, and Gilan’s governor-general, Hadi Haqshenas.
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2025-01-04 17:34
Jalal Al-e-Ahmad’s house to become anthropology museum
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Gilan province has announced plans to transform the house of Jalal Al-e-Ahmad in northern Iran into an anthropology museum.
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2024-10-19 18:06
Prehistorical cave discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A prehistorical cave has recently been discovered in the Siahkalrud rural district of Rudsar county, which is situated in Gilan province, northern Iran.
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2024-09-25 17:45
Car rally from Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf to commence on World Tourism Day
TEHRAN - The second edition of the International Tourist Rally from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf is set to kick off on Friday, September 27 which coincides with World Tourism Day.
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2024-09-08 17:38
Gilan welcomes 6.2 million travelers in eight days
TEHRAN – Gilan province, situated along the Caspian Sea in northern Iran, has played hostess to around six million visitors during the recent holiday period, as revealed by a local tourism official.
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2024-08-14 18:04
17th-century caravanserai to be entrusted to private investors for better restoration and upkeep
TEHRAN - Titi Caravanserai, which is one of the oldest historical inns in northern Iran, is set to be temporarily handed over to the private sector aimed to receive better restoration and maintenance.
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2024-07-24 18:05
Intl. flights move up at Rasht airport
TEHRAN – Putting some spark into Gilan’s tourism, the number of international flights to and from Rasht airport has significantly intensified over the past couple of months.
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2024-06-29 18:03
Restoration work yields discovery of ancient cellar in Rasht
Alireza Yazdani Sangari, who leads the restoration project, announced that a remarkably well-preserved brick cellar, dating back to the early Islamic eras, was unearthed outside the shrine of Fatemeh Okhra, the sister of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, ILNA reported on Saturday.
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2024-06-07 17:32
Gilan to honor artistry, craft skills with loads of programs
TEHRAN - Gilan province in northern Iran gears up for a national handicrafts week coinciding with World Handicrafts Day (June 10), boasting over 50 special programs.
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2024-05-29 19:48
Visadar waterfall: a haven for nature enthusiasts
TEHRAN - Visadar waterfall, nestled in the scenic Rezvanshahr district of Gilan, is a haven for nature enthusiasts, being surrounded by dense forests.
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2024-05-27 22:09
Sustan wetland: Gilan’s human-made marvel amidst nature’s splendor
TEHRAN - In the lush landscapes of Gilan, Iran, lies picturesque Sustan wetland within the verdant city of Lahijan, often hailed as the jewel of the province.
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2024-04-23 17:52
Gilan flourishes with 30% surge in inbound tourism
TEHRAN – Situated in the north of Iran, Gilan province welcomed more than a thousand foreign tourists since the beginning of the Persian New Year [March 20] to secure its place as a sought-after destination across Iran.
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2024-04-06 17:47
Gilan province gears up to host Eid al-Fitr travelers
TEHRAN - Only a week after two waves of Nowruz travels, Gilan is poised to provide services to travelers during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holidays as one of the most sought-after destinations across Iran.
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2024-03-10 17:58
Agritourism in Mazandaran: fusing medicinal plant production with sustainable income
TEHRAN - Mazandaran, a picturesque province nestled along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, has long been celebrated for its fertile lands and favorable climate.
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2024-03-08 16:57
ICOMOS evaluators satisfied with Masuleh's path to UNESCO registration
TEHRAN – Visiting assessors affiliated with the International Council on Monuments and Sites have expressed their satisfaction with the development of a dossier dedicated to the possible UNESCO registration of Masuleh, an ancient village in northern Iran.
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2024-02-21 23:09
Seven elements secured as national heritage in Gilan
TEHRAN – A selection of seven sites and elements in the northern Gilan province have recently been added to Iran’s national list for natural heritage.
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2024-01-27 17:32
Iran’s first private press museum opens in Rasht
TEHRAN – A private press museum has opened to the public in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, in northern Iran.
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2024-01-14 14:59
A colorful marketplace in Siahkal
People are buying fresh fruits and vegetables at a marketplace in Siahkal, northern Gilan province, which is set up on Mondays and Thursdays.
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2023-12-19 18:10
207 tourism projects underway in Mazandaran province
TEHRAN – 207 tourism projects, with an estimated value of 369,279 trillion rials (some $738 million), are currently in progress in Mazandaran, the provincial tourism chief said on Tuesday.
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2023-12-08 18:00
UNESCO certificate for Hyrcanian Forests installed in northern Iran
TEHRAN – On Thursday, a UNESCO certificate for the Hyrcanian Forests was unveiled and installed near the centuries-old Rudkhan fortress in northern Iran.
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2023-12-03 17:28
Under-the-radar destinations: Mirza Kuchak Khan Mausoleum
TEHRAN - The mausoleum of Yunes Ostadsarai, famously known as Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali or Commander of Jangal (1880-1921), serves as an intriguing site for tourists exploring Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, northern Iran.
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2023-11-14 17:27
‘Strange structure’ exposed near ancient stronghold in northern Iran
TEHRAN – The remnants of a “strange structure” were discovered near Qal’eh Rudkhan days after the historical stronghold underwent restoration in northern Iran.
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2023-11-12 17:32
Qal’eh Rudkhan, a historical gem in northern Iran, undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project has commenced on Qal’eh Rudkhan, which is a top tourist destination in northern Iran.
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2023-11-11 17:12
Iran’s priorities for UNESCO listings unveiled
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister has implicitly unveiled the country’s top four candidates for possible UNESCO registrations.
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2023-10-31 18:03
Kelardasht named prime destination for vacationers in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Kelardasht county, which is home to lush green forests, spectacular mountains, pristine rivers on other natural beauties, has been named a prime tourist destination in Mazandaran province, northern Iran.
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2023-10-28 17:59
Textile history museum inaugurated in northern Iran
TEHRAN – On Friday, the first Persian textile history museum in northern Iran was inaugurated, Gilan province’s tourism chief said.
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2023-09-19 18:21
Ruins of brick houses, estimated to date from Safavid era, unearthed in northern Iran
TEHRAN—Archaeologists have discovered ruins of several brick houses in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province in northern Iran. The ruins, based on their initial estimate, date back to the Safavid era (1501-1736).