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Kermanshah holds ‘World Wood Day’ event
TEHRAN – A five-day event to mark “World Wood Day” started on June 6 in Kermanshah, which is a hub for woodwork and woodturning in western Iran.
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2025-05-27 18:06
Kermanshah identifies 50 new villages with high tourism potential
TEHRAN - The Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Kermanshah province has announced the identification of 50 lesser-known villages with strong tourism potential, aiming to promote rural and nature-based tourism across the western Iranian province.
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2025-05-16 15:58
Pezeshkian inaugurates over $140m in projects during Kermanshah visit
TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian inaugurated more than 70 trillion rials (over $140 million) worth of projects during a two-day visit to Kermanshah Province, as part of his sixth provincial tour since taking office.
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2025-05-04 17:33
Traces of Neanderthal presence discovered in cave, western Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of Neanderthal habitation in Kunakhera Cave, located in the Zagros Mountain range in western Iran’s Kermanshah province.
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2025-04-05 18:42
Kermanshah tourist attractions witness 2.5 million visits during Nowruz
TEHRAN - Kermanshah province in the west of Iran has witnessed over 2.5 million visits from its historical, natural, cultural, and religious sites during the Nowruz 1404 holidays which began on March 20, the provincial tourism chief Dariush Farmani said.
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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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2025-02-18 08:42
Discover Dokkan-e Daud: an ancient marvel in western Iran
TEHRAN - Nestled in the rugged landscapes of Kermanshah province in western Iran, Dokkan-e Daud (English: David's Store) is an enigmatic and historically rich site that beckons history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Situated near Sarpol-e Zahab, this late Achaemenid rock site is both a tomb and a relief, offering a glimpse into Iran’s ancient past and its evolving artistic and cultural influences.
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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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2025-02-02 08:45
Tekyeh Moaven al-Molk: a cultural destination in western Iran
TEHRAN - Located in the heart of Kermanshah, western Iran, Tekyeh Moaven al-Molk stands as a breathtaking testament to Iran’s rich cultural and architectural heritage.
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2025-01-21 22:47
Takfiri terrorist network dismantled in western Iran
TEHRAN – Authorities in Sarpol-e Zahab, a border town in western Iran’s Kermanshah Province, have successfully identified and apprehended members of a Takfiri terrorist network operating in the area.
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2025-01-08 18:15
Ancient antiquities recovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - Sixteen ancient artifacts, dating back to the first and second millennia BC as well as the Islamic era, have been discovered and seized by authorities in Khorramabad, Lorestan province.
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2024-12-21 22:28
IRGC intelligence neutralizes takfiri terrorist cell in western Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence forces announced Saturday the dismantling of a Salafist terrorist cell in Kermanshah province, western Iran.
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2024-12-07 16:54
Over 2,000 ancient seals unearthed in Iran’s Tapeh Tyalineh
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have uncovered over 2,000 ancient seal impressions, along with a vast collection of artifacts including pottery, stone tools, animal remains, counting objects, and over 100 animal figurines during the second season of excavations at Tapeh Tyalineh in Iran’s Kermanshah province.
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2024-11-30 17:47
Archaeologist calls for increased excavations of Neolithic sites in Kermanshah
TEHRAN - Hojjat Darabi, an archaeologist and faculty member at Razi University in Kermanshah, has called for intensified archaeological excavations in the Kermanshah region, emphasizing its unparalleled significance for understanding the Neolithic era.
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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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2024-10-30 22:54
National handicrafts exhibit inaugurated in Kermanshah
TEHRAN- An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts was inaugurated in Kermanshah on Tuesday.
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2024-10-09 18:29
Over 4,000 ancient clay seals discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 clay seals, which are estimated to be around 5,000 years old, in Kermanshah province, western Iran.
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2024-10-06 17:44
Kermanshah arranges special tours for senior citizens
TEHRAN – Kermanshah province’s tourism department has arranged some special sightseeing tours for senior citizens.
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2024-09-25 17:40
Sassanid structure, possibly ruins of a fire temple, discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has uncovered the remains of a structure dating back to the Sassanid era in western Iran, which they believe could be the ruins of a fire temple.
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2024-09-22 18:12
Boundaries set for 5000-year-old hill in western Iran after Chalcolithic and Parthian remains found
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have proposed legal boundaries of Tape Bor in western Iran after discovering evidence from the Chalcolithic period, the 2nd millennium BC, and the Parthian era.
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2024-09-22 18:01
Untapped potential of war tourism in Kermanshah province
TEHRAN - Kermanshah province, located on the border with Iraq and a significant battleground during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War, remains a lesser-known destination for war tourism despite its rich historical and cultural significance.
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2024-09-14 18:06
Bordering province targets Iraqi tourist market
TEHRAN – Kermanshah, the Iranian western province which shares a 371-kilometer border with both the Kurdish and Arab regions of Iraq, has set sights on Iraqi tourism market, said a local tourism official.
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2024-09-10 18:16
5,200-year-old remains unearthed at Tape Bor in western Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered 5,200-year-old cultural remains at Tape Bor, an ancient site near the city of Javanrud in Kermanshah province.
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2024-09-09 18:18
Western Iran’s enchanting landscapes to dazzle at Iraqi expo
TEHRAN - The western tourism axis of Iran will be highlighted at the Sulaymaniyah International Tourism Exhibition in Iraq, scheduled to take place in late September, to attract foreign tourists and boost international cooperation.
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2024-08-28 17:51
Ancient rock-cut tomb to undergo restoration after years of vandalism
TEHRAN - The Sun Rostam rock-cut tomb, located south of Iran’s Kermanshah, is set to undergo restoration after suffering years of vandalism.
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2024-08-20 18:48
30 restoration projects underway in Kermanshah province
TEHRAN - Kermanshah, a western Iranian province rich in cultural heritage, is undertaking 30 projects aimed at preserving historical sites and enhancing tourist facilities.
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2024-08-04 18:00
Kermanshah attractions captivate millions of visitors
TEHRAN – Some five million visits to the wide array of attractions across Kermanshah province have been recorded so far this year, a local official brought to light.
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2024-08-02 17:17
Iran treasures to shine at Sulaymaniyah expo
TEHRAN – Iran is set to highlight arrays of tourism tressures at a show to be held in the Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah in late September.
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2024-07-30 17:11
Archaeologists shed new light on Paleolithic site in western Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has conducted a survey to document a vast prehistoric site in western Iran.
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2024-07-29 18:02
UNESCO listing brings economic boom to Uramanat region
TEHRAN - On the anniversary of the World Heritage inscription of the Cultural Landscape of Uramanat, a local tourism official stated that UNESCO recognition has boosted employment across the rural region.