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2021-03-02 21:36
By Afshin Majlesi
Hydro tourism on track to drive development in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Over the past couple of years, various categories of hydro tourism have attracted the attention of potential investors across Mazandaran province, which is bounded by the Caspian Sea.
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2021-02-27 19:12
Coronavirus: Iran sets travel restrictions for four provinces
TEHRAN – Restrictions aimed at slowing a surge in coronavirus cases have been set for four Iranian provinces, which have recently been designated as high-risk “red zones”.
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2021-02-22 20:30
Persian handicrafts: Chamush of Gilan
TEHRAN - Chamush is a kind of traditional footwear that has long been crafted in some northern regions of Iran, particularly in the province of Gilan.
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2021-01-10 21:12
Replica of prehistorical ‘alchemy’ vessel built by Iranian potters
TEHRAN – A group of Iranian researchers and potters has reconstructed a replica of a prehistorical vessel, which is believed to be used for alchemy, a form of speculative hypothesis tried to transform base metals such as lead or copper into silver or gold and to discover a cure for disease and a way of extending life.
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2020-10-06 23:01
By Afshin Majlesi
Rudkhan Castle: a blend of nature, history and culture
Iran is home to hundreds of prehistorical, ancient, and medieval castles, fortresses, and strongholds each boasting their own eye-catching architecture. One of the largest military ones, Rukhan Castle occupies an area of about 50,000 square meters.
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2020-06-26 01:23
Staying cool in waterfalls
A man jumps from a waterfall to both escape the summer heat and have fun in Haviq district, northern Gilan province, June 22, 2020.
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2020-06-14 23:08
Excavations at Iranian mosque unearth new evidence on life in early Islamic era
TEHRAN – Some historical objects have been unearthed during a round of archaeological excavation, which is currently underway in a centuries-old congregational mosque in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, northern Iran.
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2020-06-08 18:52
Ancient glazed tiles discovered beneath congregational mosque
TEHRAN – A number of ancient glazed tiles have recently been discovered while a team of restorers was digging into the mihrab of a congregational mosque in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, northern Iran.
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2020-05-02 21:42
Natural cave discovered in north Iran
TEHRAN – A natural cave has been discovered in Deylaman region, in the northern province of Gilan, a provincial tourism official has said.
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2020-04-15 22:52
Tourism projected to generate 2,000 jobs in Gilan province by yearend
TEHRAN – Some 2,000 job opportunities in tourism sector are projected to be created in the northern province of Gilan by the end of the current Iranian calendar year 1399 (started March 21).
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2020-02-23 20:57
Iran museums, historical sites shut down amid fears of virus outbreak
TEHRAN – Iran has temporarily closed cultural heritage museums and historical sites in 15 provinces in a preventive measure amid fears of coronavirus outbreak.
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2019-12-18 18:52
Birdwatching can propel tourism growth in Caspian Sea island
TEHRAN – Ashuradeh, Iran’s sole island in the Caspian Sea, and its surrounding wetlands constitute a rich ecological haven for many migratory birds. However, birdwatching has remained somehow an untapped potential for tourism growth in the coastal region.
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2019-12-13 18:12
Gilan province selected to start Iran’s comprehensive tourism plan
TEHRAN – The northern province of Gilan has been selected as the first province to start the country’s comprehensive tourism plan, which is to be developed under the auspices of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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2019-08-07 18:43
Tourism flourishing despite sanctions: VP
TEHRAN – Iran tourism chief on Tuesday said that that country’s tourism sector is gaining momentum despite U.S.-led sanctions.
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2019-07-10 19:29
Summer festival to highlight rural heritage in Gilan
TEHRAN – Gilan province is to hold a summer festival, which turns the spotlight on rural heritage, traditions, arts and architecture in the northern province.
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2019-06-25 21:24
Refuge with troglodytic architecture found in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Locals of a northern Iranian village have discovered a cave-like entrance to a larger area, which recent investigation by cultural heritage experts proved it was probably used as a refuge in the far past.
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2019-06-12 14:53
Subatan highlands, a heaven for hikers, nature lovers and off-road adventurers
TEHRAN – Subatan highlands, popularly known as a “heaven” in northwestern Iran, is also a heaven for trekking, hiking and adventurous backpacking trips. It’s also an amazing off-road destination.
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2019-05-06 11:35
Rice cultivation begins in northern Iran
Cultivation of rice has begun in the northern province of Mazandaran.
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2019-02-17 09:36
Precipitation triples last year’s mean in Iran
TEHRAN — As per the data released on Friday by the National Drought Warning and Monitoring Center affiliated to the Meteorological Organization, precipitation amounts in the current water year (starting on September 23, 2018) have jumped three-folds compared to the same period a year earlier.
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2019-02-04 22:57
Anzali Free Zone, a popular spot for Azeri, Russian and Iraqi travelers
TEHRAN - Anzali Free Zone, which is located in northern Iran, is a popular destination for travelers from Azerbaijan, Russia and Iraq.
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2019-01-16 19:06
Iron-Age skeleton, objects unearthed in Gilan
TEHRAN – A human skeleton and objects, dating from the Iron Age, have recently been unearthed from an ancient graveyard in Rostamabad, Gilan province, northern Iran.
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2018-03-25 13:24
Wildfire rages northern Iran forests
TEHRAN-- Wildfire, starting on Saturday, swept through forests in northern province of Gilan, Isna reported.
