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2023-10-10 17:55
Archaeologists still hoping to unearth Laodicea Temple despite vain attempts
TEHRAN—A team of archaeologists is still hoping to unearth the ancient Laodicea Temple despite several unsuccessful attempts, the latest of which ended recently in the city of Nahavand, west-central Iran.
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2023-10-03 18:00
Troglodyte underground ‘city’ to reopen to sightseers after restoration ends
TEHRAN—The ancient underground ‘city’ of Samen, which is now under restoration, will reopen to visitors before Nowruz, which marks Iranian New Year, Hamedan’s tourism chief said on Monday.
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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.