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2025-06-30 17:47
Children’s tourism book unveiled in Kashan
TEHRAN— A tourism book for children was unveiled in Kashan, Isfahan province, in a ceremony attended by Isfahan Governor-General Mehdi Jamalinejad and several cultural heritage and tourism managers.
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2025-06-17 12:41
Three killed, four injured as Israel hits checkpoint in Kashan
TEHRAN – The Zionist regime targeted a security inspection station in Kashan, central Isfahan province, on Tuesday morning, killing three individuals and injuring four others.
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2025-06-11 16:52
Rosewater Festival: When desert breathes in fragrance
TEHRAN--Each spring, the air in Kashan fills with the delicate scent of blooming damask roses. This is Golabgiri: the enchanting Rosewater Festival, where tradition, aroma, and beauty come together in a timeless celebration.
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2025-05-09 17:50
Kashan rosewater distillation ritual added to national tourism callender
TEHRAN—The Head of Kashan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department said the rosewater distillation ritual was registered in the national tourism calendar of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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2025-04-29 17:57
Isfahan’s cities witness rise in tourist arrivals
TEHRAN - Deputy head of Isfahan province’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department said tourist stay in the city of Isfahan decreased by 20 percent this year, while the other provincial cities witnessed a double or three-fold rise in the arrival of tourists.
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2025-04-25 17:04
Tehran hosts Golab-Giri festivals to celebrate rosewater heritage
TEHRAN – The Tehran Municipality has launched a series of Golab-Giri (traditional rosewater distillation) festivals across the capital, bringing a fragrant slice of Iranian cultural heritage to urban audiences.
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2025-04-11 17:45
Kashan where history and arts meet
TEHRAN -- Located on the edge of the central deserts of Iran in Isfahan province, Kashan is one of the main destinations for tourists.
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2025-04-01 17:31
Over 5.3 million travelers visit Isfahan province during Nowruz
TEHRAN – The governor-general of Isfahan province, Mehdi Jamalinejad, announced that more than 5.3 million people have visited Isfahan’s historical and cultural attractions since the beginning of the Nowruz holidays.
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2025-03-16 16:29
Limestone cave discovered in rural yard due to land subsidence
TEHRAN - A burst water pipe in the yard of a rural house in Barzok, near the ancient city of Kashan, led to an unexpected discovery of a limestone cave.
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2025-01-22 22:36
Kashan congress discussing Persian architecture over five decades
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan is hosting an architecture congress dedicated to the evolution and essence of contemporary Persian architecture and art over the past five decades.
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2025-01-05 17:47
Tehran-Kashan tourist train launched after years of halt
TEHRAN – A special tourist train connecting Tehran to Kashan has commenced service following years of pause.
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2024-12-23 22:39
Agha Bozorg Mosque’s restoration complete
TEHRAN- A recent restoration project has come to an end on the 18th century Agha Bozorg Mosque in Kashan.
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2024-11-23 18:00
Iran to form ‘golden rectangle’ tourism hub in central provinces
TEHRAN - Aiming to boost domestic and international tourism, relevant officials have announced plans to create a “golden rectangle” tourism hub connecting the provinces of Isfahan, Semnan, Markazi, and Qom.
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2024-10-05 16:55
Tourism development task force established in Kashan
TEHRAN - A tourism development task force has been established in Kashan, aimed at addressing the various challenges facing the tourism sector in the ancient city.
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2024-09-15 17:49
2,700-year-old metalworking workshop discovered in heart of Iran
TEHRAN - A 2,700-year-old metalworking workshop has recently been unearthed in Tepe Sialk during a reassessment project conducted on the archaeological site which is situated near Kashan, central Iran.
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2024-09-13 18:07
Archaeologists seek reasons behind Sialk’s abandonment, a question left unanswered for 2,500 years
TEHRAN - The third phase of a reassessment project at Tepe Sialk, a treasured 8,000-year-old archaeological site near Kashan in Isfahan province, has commenced.
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2024-09-06 19:23
Kashan, Kazanlak blossom as sister cities through rose heritage
TEHRAN – Iran’s Kashan and Bulgaria’s Kazanlak formalized their sister city relationship on Sunday, highlighting their shared heritage in rose production.
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2024-08-31 17:14
Reassessment project at Tepe Sialk enters third phase
TEHRAN – The third phase of a reassessment project has commenced at Tepe Sialk, a treasured ancient site situated near Kashan in Isfahan province.
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2024-08-27 18:08
By Afshin Majlesi
Affordable adventures await in these six must-visit cities
TEHRAN - With a history stretching back over 6,000 years, Iran is one of the world’s most appealing destinations for budget-conscious travelers.
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2024-08-20 18:48
Long-lived trees in Kashan: 30 identified, five registered as national heritage
TEHRAN – The head of Kashan's Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has said 30 long-lived trees have so far been identified across Kashan and its nearby villages, of which five are registered on Iran’s list for natural heritage.
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2024-08-05 17:54
Grand Bazaar of Kashan: a journey through history and culture
TEHRAN – With its labyrinthine alleys, vernacular architecture, and vibrant atmosphere, the Grand Bazaar of Kashan is not just a shopping destination but a living testament to centuries of Persian heritage.
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2024-07-22 17:14
Ancient inscriptions, written in Pahlavi scripts, deciphered
TEHRAN – A number of ancient inscriptions, written in Pahlavi scripts, have recently been deciphered at a newly established museum located near the city of Aran-va-Bidgol in the heart of Iran.
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2024-07-21 17:54
Kashan to establish specialized museums for Muharram rituals
TEHRAN - Specialized museums dedicated to the intangible heritage of Muharram rituals are set to be established in Kashan, central Iran, according to an official in charge of museums.
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2024-05-24 17:27
Textile history museum in Kashan: a journey through threads of time
TEHRAN - The textile history museum of Kashan stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and enduring legacy of textile craft skills in the ancient city.
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2024-05-04 18:01
Kashan sites visited by over 30,000 tourists in day
TEHRAN – Kashan, a historical city within Iran’s Isfahan province, has shattered previous visitor records by attracting over 30,000 tourists to its historical sites in a single day.
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2024-02-26 17:56
Isfahan aims to attract surge of Chinese tourists with new initiatives
TEHRAN - Isfahan has announced an ambitious plan to attract over 20 million Chinese visitors in a year in a bid to bolster the tourism industry of the province.
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2024-01-20 17:31
Jameh Mosque of Kashan emerges resplendent after restoration
TEHRAN – Kashan’s tourism chief has revealed the successful completion of a restoration project on various sections of the ancient city’s Jameh Mosque.
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2024-01-07 18:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Interview: expert explores women’s role in Persian carpet weaving
ISFAHAN – The art of carpet weaving has been an integral part of Iranian culture and tradition with many women as its silent heroes for centuries.
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2024-01-03 17:48
Kashan is hub of cultural and touristic wealth, governor says
TEHRAN – On Monday, Kashan Governor Mohammad-Sharif Zarei highlighted the ancient city’s unique potential in the cultural, social, economic, and tourism domains.
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2023-11-26 17:51
UNESCO-listed Fin Garden’s restoration complete
TEHRAN – A recent restoration project has come to an end on the centuries-old Fin Garden, which is a UNESCO-designated property in central Iran.