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2025-07-20 18:25
Underground Anuj complex added to Iran’s national heritage list
TEHRAN - An ancient underground hand-carved complex, located in the Samen district of Malayer county, has been officially registered on Iran’s national heritage list, authorities announced.
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2025-07-16 19:18
60 restoration projects underway for Hamedan historical monuments
TEHRAN—Deputy Head of Hamedan Cultural Heritage Department Hamidreza Heydari gave news of 60 restoration projects being conducted across Hamedan province with a credit worth 480 billion rials ($533,333).
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2025-07-14 18:02
224 Hamedani Mookebs render services to Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN—Reza Mousavi, a senior official of Hamedan province, said 224 Mookebs (service centers with a religious nature where Shia Muslims come together and conduct religious rituals during Arbaeen) have been launched across the province to render services to the pilgrims during Arbaeen.
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2025-06-10 17:59
Where history meets healing: Hamedan welcomes ECO member states for major health tourism event
TEHRAN - Hamedan is fully prepared to host the 3rd ECO Confobition on Health Tourism, according to the province’s Governor-General Hamid Molanouri-Shamsi.
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2025-06-02 15:24
Hamedan to host health tourism confobition of ECO countries
TEHRAN---The third international health tourism confobition (conference and exhibition) of the ECO member countries will be held in Hamedan from June 11 to 13 this year.
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2025-05-18 18:14
Hegmataneh Museum unveils golden artifacts to mark Intl. Museum Day
TEHRAN - In celebration of International Museum Day, the Hegmataneh Museum in Hamedan province has unveiled three exquisite golden artifacts, offering visitors a rare glimpse into Iran’s rich cultural heritage spanning millennia.
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2025-05-07 15:37
Hamedan, old land of civilization, pristine nature
TEHRAN--Hamedan Province, as one of the oldest centers of Iranian civilization, is home to many poets, cultural celebrities, historical places, and natural attractions.
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2025-04-09 19:31
Hamedan to host medical tourism conference for ECO member states
TEHRAN – Iran’s Hamedan province is scheduled to host a medical tourism conference dedicated to the countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) from June 11 to 13.
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2025-02-19 19:16
7,000-year-old Godin Tepe has tourism potential, archaeologist says
TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologist Morteza Geravand has emphasized the untapped potential of Godin Tepe, an ancient settlement dating back to 5,000 BC, as a significant cultural and tourism destination.
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2025-02-14 18:30
Ecbatana’s UNESCO registration document unveiled at tourism fair
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with several related officials unveiled the UNESCO registration document for the ancient city of Ecbatana at the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition on Thursday.
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2025-02-02 08:51
Three Iranian provinces seek UNESCO listing of their maintains streams
TEHRAN - The tourism directorates of Kermanshah, Lorestan, and Hamedan provinces have initiated the first step in seeking UNESCO natural heritage status for their mountain-originated streams.
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2025-01-26 17:49
Nahavand’s Nagarechi Hill may hold clues about Seleucid era in Iran
TEHRAN - Nagarechi Hill situated in Nahavand country of Hamedan province is emerging as a pivotal archaeological site that could shed more light on the Seleucid era in Iran.
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2024-12-28 16:46
Iran drafts roadmap for tourism dedicated to ACD member states
TEHRAN - Iran has prepared a draft roadmap to bolster tourism among member states of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), according to Moslem Shojaei, chair of the ACD Tourism and Culture Committee.
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2024-12-21 18:02
Discover intricate craftsmanship and vibrant designs of Hamedan carpets
TEHRAN - Hamedan carpets, renowned for their intricate craftsmanship and vibrant designs, have a long-standing heritage in Iran's carpet weaving tradition.
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2024-12-11 17:39
Hamadan to host ECO medical tourism conference
TEHRAN - Hamadan, known as the capital of history and civilization of Iran, will host the ECO health tourism conference in June next year, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2024-12-10 17:34
Three agritourism farms to open in Toyserkan by year-end
TEHRAN – Three agritourism farms have been arranged to open to the public near the city of Toyserkan in Hamadan province by the end of the current Iranian year (March 20).
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2024-11-16 17:26
Iran stages tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah
Tehran – Iran has organized a tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to highlight its diverse tourism opportunities.
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2024-11-13 19:18
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Uzbekistan’s Tavakkal Sultonov shines at Iran's children’s theater festival
HAMEDAN- The presence of Uzbek director Tavakkal Sultonov in the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults in Hamedan added a new perspective to the event. His play, “Musical Teahouse,” written by Sergey Sedukhin, captured the attention of audiences and received an award for creativity in direction in the closing ceremony of the event last week.
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2024-11-10 16:23
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
From Turkey to Iran: Onur Kaya shares his journey in children’s theater
HAMEDAN- Turkish artist Onur Kaya brought his unique talents to the vibrant city of Hamedan as part of the international section of the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, held from November 1 to 7.
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2024-11-08 20:12
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Children's theater festival concludes in Hamedan
HAMEDAN- The 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults came to an end during a ceremony held in Hamedan on Thursday morning, honoring the winners in various sections.
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2024-11-06 13:34
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Hamedan festival honors foreign participants for their contributions to children’s theater
HAMEDAN- A ceremony to honor international groups participating at the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults was held in Hamedan on Tuesday.
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2024-11-02 19:36
Iran’s children’s theater festival kicks off in Hamedan
TEHRAN- The 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults opened in Hamedan on Friday, welcoming one of the most prominent theatrical events in the country.
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2024-11-02 17:42
Nahavand aims to join UNESCO Creative Cities Network
TEHRAN - With the recent opening of the National Creative Cities Institute’s office in Nahavand, the Iranian city is moving closer to securing a spot among UNESCO’s Creative Cities.
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2024-10-27 19:19
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Iran’s children’s theater festival to welcome performers from six countries
TEHRAN- Six international groups from Uzbekistan, Armenia, Iraq, Brazil, Turkey, and Russia are set to perform at the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, the secretary of the festival announced during a press conference in Tehran on Sunday.
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2024-10-25 17:44
Tourism minister calls for five-year development plan for Ali-Sadr Cave
TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the need to develop a five-year plan for the tourism and maintenance of Ali-Sadr Cave, a vast water-filled cavern believed to date back to the Jurassic era.
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2024-10-04 17:56
5,000-year-old earthen vessel discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - A 5,000-year-old clay vessel has been discovered in Asadabad, a rural district of Hamadan province in western Iran.
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2024-10-01 17:50
Visits to Hamedan attractions see 18 percent year-on-year increase in H1
TEHRAN - The number of visitors to historical sites and cultural heritage museums in Hamedan province has seen a significant increase of nearly 18% during the first six months of the current Iranian year (stated on March 20).
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2024-09-25 17:35
Hamedan attracts 2.8 million visitors in H1, Ali-Sadr Cave tops list
TEHRAN - Hamedan province saw a considerable influx of tourists in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), with 2.8 million people visiting its various attractions.
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2024-09-14 18:07
Malayer tourism soars tenfold for furniture festival
TEHRAN - The fifth Hand-Carved Furniture Festival in Malayer has brought at least a tenfold increase in tourist numbers compared to last year, filling the city with celebrations, according to a local official.
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2024-09-13 18:28
Lalejin to celebrate 8th anniversary as world pottery hub
TEHRAN - The eighth annual festival celebrating Lalejin’s designation as a global hub for pottery by the World Crafts Council is set to take place with a series of events aimed at showcasing the rich tradition of pottery-making in the city.