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2025-07-22 16:55
Astarabad restores historic passage to celebrate heritage, draw visitors
TEHRAN - The municipality of Gorgan has officially launched the second phase of a major restoration project aimed at revitalizing a historic passageway in the ancient city of Astarabad, now known as Gorgan.
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2025-01-12 17:53
Flights from Gorgan to Istanbul to begin next week
TEHRAN – Weekly flights between Iran’s Gorgan and Istanbul are set to commence on January 21, the director-general of Golestan province’s airports said on Sunday.
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2025-01-03 17:23
Estil Wetland: a destination for nature enthusiasts
TEHRAN - Nestled within the lush landscapes of Gilan province and bordered by the Caspian Sea, Estil Wetland in Astara is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and travelers.
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2024-12-15 18:07
UNESCO-listed Gonbad-e Qabus undergoes restoration amid concerns over vertical cracks
TEHRAN - The iconic Gonbad-e Qabus, a UNESCO-listed 1,000-year-old brick tower located in Iran’s Golestan province, is undergoing extensive studies and restorations to address vertical cracks on its structure.
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2024-10-20 17:57
Archaeological survey in northern Iran uncovers 4,000-year-old artifacts
TEHRAN - An archaeological survey aimed at defining the boundaries and proposing a protected zone for Tepe Kafshgiri, a historic hill in Gorgan county of Golestan province, has concluded under the supervision of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism.
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2024-09-23 18:19
Golestan, Kazakhstan cultural night to be held in northern Iran
TEHRAN – To celebrate the shared cultural heritage of Golestan province and the Republic of Kazakhstan, a special cultural night is set to take place in the historical city of Gorgan, which is Golestan’s capital.
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2024-08-26 19:23
Seldom-seen jewels to shine at Gorgan museum
TEHRAN - A rare collection of jewelry from ancient Jorjan will be unveiled at the Gorgan Archaeological Museum this week, offering visitors an unprecedented opportunity to connect with Iran’s deep-rooted history.
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2024-08-13 18:16
Ancient Jorjan undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - A local official has announced the commencement of a restoration and protection project for the ruins of Jorjan, an ancient city located in Gonbad-e Kavus county, northern Iran.
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2024-08-06 17:44
Nowruzbal: a celebration of new beginnings in northern Iran
TEHRAN - In the picturesque mountains of northern Iran, a vibrant and historic festival called Nowruzbal ushers in a New Year for the locals, according to the ancient Deylami Calendar.
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2024-07-22 16:56
UNESCO-listed Gonbad-e Qabus to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - The director of the Gonbad-e Qabus World Heritage site has announced that the government has allocated part of the approved budget for combating vegetation growth on the conical dome of the 1,000-year-old brick tower.
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2024-07-17 18:15
8 million visits to Golestan attractions registered
TEHRAN - In a remarkable boost for local tourism, Golestan province recorded over eight million visits to its diverse attractions in the first quarter of the current Persian year (started on March 20), a local official brought to light.
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2024-07-05 17:41
480K overnight stays recorded in Golestan in Q1
TEHRAN – Hundreds of thousands of overnight stays has been recorded in Golestan province during the first quarter of this Persian year (started on March 20), highlighting the region’s growing appeal among travelers.
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2024-06-17 17:44
Motorcyclists embark on tourism journey in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Living an adventure from Tehran to the northern provinces, a tourism motorcycle rally has started as the first of its kind in Iran.
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2024-06-09 17:13
Golestan launches first-ever HOHO sightseeing tours in northern Iran
TEHRAN – The very first Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing tour in northern Iran has been launched in Gorgan, the capital of Golestan province.
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2024-03-12 15:50
Escape to paradise: Rango waterfall’s allure in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Nestled in the middle of Gorgan’s lush jungle, Rango waterfall mesmerize nature enthusiasts.
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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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2023-11-21 18:01
Intl. festival of Iranian nomads & tribal economy opens in northern Iran
TEHRAN – On Monday, the 16th edition of an international festival of Iranian nomads & tribal economy was launched in the ancient city of Gorgan, northern Iran, among a crowd of various tribes and curious visitors.
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2023-11-14 17:13
Cracks on UNESCO-listed tower dormant, director says
TEHRAN – Cracks, which are visible on the exterior and interior sides of Gonbad-e Kavus, are dormant and quite old, the director of the World Heritage site has said.
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2023-10-16 18:22
12 million visits to Golestan museums registered in H1
TEHRAN - More than 12 million visits have been made to museums and cultural heritage sites of Golestan province during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).
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2023-09-27 19:43
Intl. Ritual and Traditional Theater Festival underway in Gorgan
TEHRAN –The 21st edition of the International Ritual and Traditional Theater Festival is currently underway in the northern city of Gorgan, Golestan province.
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2023-09-18 21:54
Crash of unidentified object in Gorgan linked to testing of UAV and offensive systems
TEHRAN- The crash of an unidentified object in the city of Gorgan has been linked to the testing of UAV and offensive systems, the spokesperson for the Iranian Defense Ministry announced on Monday.
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2023-09-07 21:10
Forgotten lusterware revived by Natanz potters
TEHRAN — Reproduction of Persian lusterware ceramics, also known as Zarrin-fam potteries, has been commenced after centuries of neglect by a number of potters in Natanz, central Iran.
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2023-07-12 18:12
Museum of Paleolithic Age to open in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A new archaeological museum dedicated to the Paleolithic, also called the Old Stone Age, will be open in the northern city of Rudbar in Gilan province, which is bounded by the Caspian Sea.
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2023-06-16 20:00
Astarabad: restoration works of ten historical buildings get the go-ahead
TEHRAN - Work to restore ten historical buildings in Astarabad has begun in the ancient core of the Iranian city.
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2023-05-21 17:50
Experts discuss ways to help safeguard Astarabad
TEHRAN – On Sunday, a panel of cultural heritage experts, professional restorers, and archaeologists exchanged views to help safeguard the ancient city of Astarabad, which lies at the southeastern corner of the Caspian Sea, northern Iran.
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2023-03-18 19:13
Tepe Bazgir’s artifacts undergo restoration using Japanese expertise
TEHRAN – A group of Japanese cultural heritage experts have joined Iranian fellows to restore prehistorical metal artifacts previously excavated from Tepe Bazgir of Gorgan province in northeastern Iran.
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2023-03-10 18:14
Visit Veresk, a scenic masterpiece of the 20th century
TEHRAN – Massive arch bridges are engineering marvels that depict the ultimate intelligence, taste, and knowledge of an engineer and designer.
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2022-12-17 19:23
Ancient Jorjan set for comeback as a tourist destination
TEHRAN – Local authorities believe the bygone prosperity of Jorjan, an ancient city in northern Iran, should bounce back, this time as a travel destination for modern sightseers.
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2022-11-20 18:57
Great defensive wall, Turkmen heritage make Gonbad-e Kavus must-see destination
TEHRAN – The Great Wall of Gorgan, the UNESCO-registered Gonbad-e Qabus tower, and the rich cultural heritage of Turkmen people are among the elements that make Gonbad-e Kavus a must-see destination, Golestan province’s tourism chief said on Sunday.
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2022-11-14 18:52
Archaeologists discover, unearth six km of historical wall in northern Iran
TEHRAN –Archaeologists have recently unearthed some six kilometers of a ruined historical wall in northern Iran.