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2023-09-30 18:31
Technical committee formed to formulate Ganjnameh protection
TEHRAN—Iran’s tourism ministry has established a technical committee tasked to formulate scientific ways to further protect Ganjnameh from natural and human-made threats.
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2023-09-26 18:11
19th-century synagogue undergoes restoration in Hamedan
TEHRAN—Work has begun to restore a Jewish synagogue located near Hamedan’s Ecbatana, which was once the capital of Medes and later the summer residence for Achaemenid kings.
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2023-09-24 17:59
By Afshin Majlesi
Discover the rich artistry of Lalejin’s clay pottery
TEHRAN—Lalejin, a small town in west-central Iran, has magnificently carved a niche for itself as a world-renowned hub for pottery and potters, making it a must-visit destination for any lover of art and culture.
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2023-09-22 18:01
Sanandaj to host regional exhibit of handicrafts
TEHRAN—Sanandaj, which is a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music, is set to host a regional exhibit on handicrafts in the near future.
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2023-09-10 18:37
1.8 million visits to Hamedan attractions registered
TEHRAN - Various historical sites and museums across Hamedan province attracted over 1.8 million visitors during the first five months of the current Iranian year (started on March 21).
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2023-08-29 18:05
ICOMOS assessor says UNESCO registration of Iran’s Ecbatana is possible
TEHRAN – Ghassan Shomali, a top cultural heritage expert from the International Council on Monuments and Sites, believes that there is a chance for Ecbatana to become a World Heritage site.
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2023-08-25 18:24
ICOMOS assessor visiting Ecbatana for UNESCO labe
TEHRAN - A top expert from the International Council on Monuments and Sites has arrived in Hamedan to perform an assessment of Ecbatana and its cultural treasures for a possible UNESCO registration.
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2023-08-25 18:23
Ecbatana hosting exhibit of exquisite relics excavated from ancient city
Visitors look at a delicately handcrafted Achaemenid gold rhyton in a loan exhibition opened in Hamedan’s Ecbatana on September 14, 2023.
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2023-08-25 16:19
Yazd to host intl. children’s theater festival
TEHRAN – The central Iranian city of Yazd will be hosting the 28th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, the organizers have announced.
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2023-08-23 19:30
Ecbatana to host loan exhibition of treasured relics excavated from the ancient city
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Ecbatana will host a loan exhibition of magnificent relics previously excavated from ancient city, which partly overlaps with modern Hamedan in west-central Iran.
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2023-08-21 23:27
Parthian, Sassanian, and Islamic coins recovered from smugglers
TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recently recovered 10 historical silver coins from smugglers in Nahavand, a city in Hamadan province.
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2023-08-15 17:29
Hamedan ready to host intl. children’s theater festival
TEHRAN – Hamedan is prepared to host the 28th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, an official with the provincial government has announced.
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2023-07-31 19:13
Hamedan to organize a workshop on Chinese cuisine
TEHRAN – Hamedan will be hosting a workshop on Chinese cuisine as the Iranian city prepares to draw more travelers from the East Asian country.
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2023-07-21 18:04
Lost ancient wonder: archaeologists remain hopeful in their pursuit of Laodicea Temple
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Mohsen Khanjan has said he is still hoping to find Laodicea Temple following several failed attempts made in the city of Nahavand, west-central Iran.
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2023-07-17 22:00
Gigantic theme park, named Mini World, to open to public this year: Malayer’s mayor says
TEHRAN - Malayer’s mayor has said construction work at the city’s massive theme park, which features perfect replicas of 138 world-renowned historical sites and monuments, is almost complete.
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2023-07-05 21:04
Craftspeople from across Iran show off skills in Hamedan
TEHRAN— On Wednesday, Hamedan’s 17th national handicrafts exhibition opened its doors to the public in the ancient Iranian city.
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2023-06-20 21:06
Restoration of Kabudarahang bazaar needs more budget
TEHRAN – Additional funding and budget are required for a complete restoration of the historical bazaar of Kabudarahang in west-central Hamedan province, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-06-18 21:00
Boundary demarcation: bazaar of Malayer to have legal limits
TEHRAN – The historical bazaar of Malayer in west-central Hamedan province is scheduled to be demarcated in the second half of the current Iranian year (Sep.23 - Mar.23), a local tourism official has said.
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2023-06-11 22:16
Ecbatana prepares to surmount obstacles in path of UNESCO registration
TEHRAN – Hamedan authorities have made an alternative road to replace the one passing through the legal boundaries of Ecbatana, which has been nominated for UNESCO status.
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2023-06-10 20:54
Agritourism: Hamedan village to host rosewater festival
TEHRAN – To enrich its agritourism sector, a village in Hamedan province will be holding a public festival dedicated to damask roses for the first time.
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2023-06-05 20:55
Budget allocated for Hegmataneh’s possible UNESCO registration
TEHRAN – In order to facilitate the possible inclusion of ancient Hegmataneh on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the municipality of Hamedan has set aside a a sufficient amount of funding, the city’s mayor has said.
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2023-06-05 17:17
Tuyserkan boasts a pleasant climate
The protected area of Tuyserkan, measuring some 9,000 hectares in the northcentral Hamedan province, enjoys a pleasant moderate and mountainous climate.
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2023-05-27 18:48
Woodturners in Malayer to exhibit skills
TEHRAN – Tens of Iranian woodturners and proficient carpenters will showcase their skills at a sales exhibit in the near future.
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2023-05-23 18:25
Samen underground city to host workshop on troglodytic architecture
TEHRAN – The national site of Samen underground city in Hamedan province is set to hold a workshop on troglodytic architecture.
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2023-05-22 18:42
Three Iranian cities nominated for UNESCO status
TEHRAN – Three Iranian cities have been nominated for the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), a tourism official says.
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2023-05-17 19:02
Academic meeting to discuss Ecbatana as treasured cultural heritage
TEHRAN – A panel of Iranian archaeologists, historians, and cultural heritage scholars has been invited to discuss ancient Ecbatana as a treasured cultural heritage in the history of the nation.
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2023-05-14 21:28
Qajar-era bathhouse added to national heritage list
TEHRAN –A Qajar-era (1789-1925) public bathhouse in a small village in the west-central Hamedan province has recently been added to the national heritage list, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-05-13 20:53
Iran tourism to reap reward if Ecbatana gains UNESCO status, governor-general says
TEHRAN – Hamedan’s Governor-General has said the UNESCO designation of Ecbatana will be providing a great opportunity for Iran’s tourism sector.
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2023-05-06 20:38
Archaeologists still hoping to find Laodicea Temple
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists is still hoping to find Laodicea Temple following several failed attempts made in the city of Nahavand, west-central Iran.
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2023-05-05 19:50
Kordestan to host major conference on ecotourism
TEHRAN – Kordestan province will be hosting tens of Iranian travel experts, tour operators, and nature lovers during a major conference dedicated to ecotourism.