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2024-04-26 17:06
Kermanshah to celebrate World Wood Day
TEHRAN – Kermanshah is to celebrate World Wood Day by organizing a special festival at Taq-e Bostan, which is a magnificent Sassanid site situated in the western Iranian province.
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2024-04-20 09:57
Preservation alert: historical sites need heed to overcome threats
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage official has said multiple threats endanger the survival of historical treasures, citing the passage of time, climate changes, public ignorance, vandalism and natural disasters as key factors contributing to the destruction of invaluable architectural heritage.
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2024-04-08 17:50
Kermanshah ready to host Eid al-Fitr travelers
TEHRAN – As one of the six provinces boasting adequate accommodation facilities according to Iran’s Travel Services Headquarters, Kermanshah is ready to host Eid al-Fitr holidaymakers.
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2024-03-13 17:06
Kermanshah to fascinate holidaymakers as culinary destination
TEHRAN – As the countdown has started to welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year’s holidays, Kermanshah province is poised to showcase itself to holidaymakers as one of Iran’s top culinary destinations.
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2024-02-27 18:08
630,000 visits to Kermanshah historical sites registered
TEHRAN – Various historical sites and museums across Kermanshah province attracted some 630,000 visitors during the first eleven months of the current Iranian year (started on March 21, 2023).
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2024-01-17 17:39
Celebration of traditional craftsmanship: Kilims exhibition coming soon to Harsin
TEHRAN - In a celebration of the rich tradition of Kilims weaving, Harsin, a picturesque town in the western province of Kermanshah, is set to host an exhibition showcasing the exquisite hand-woven floorings that have made the town renowned.
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2023-11-19 17:55
Taq-e Bostan: cable car installation strongly opposed for sake of UNESCO label
TEHRAN - The director of Taq-e Bostan, a treasured ancient site in western Iran, has voiced disapproval about the installation of a cable car, saying it will pose an obstacle to a possible UNESCO registration.
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2023-10-13 18:18
Kermanshah province steps up campaign to boost rural tourism
TEHRAN – Kermanshah’s tourism department is to intensify its sustained efforts devoted to promoting rural tourism across the western Iranian province.
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2023-10-01 15:46
Transit of goods via Kermanshah province rises 87% in 5 months on year
TEHRAN- Transit of commodities through Kermanshah province, in the west of Iran, increased by 87 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to a provincial official.
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2023-09-26 17:52
Amazing archaeological finds dating back to Elamite era unearthed in western Iran
TEHRAN—Archaeologists in western Iran have found over 1,000 clay seals (and fragments) along with other “important” relics estimated to date from the Elamite era (3200–539 BC).
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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 18:32
Kermanshah handicrafts welcomed by Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN—Many Arbaeen pilgrims passing through Kermanshah province have welcomed sales exhibitions of handicrafts held near Iran-Iraq border crossings for days.
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2023-08-16 18:41
Appetite awaits: Rasht and Kermanshah heavens for gastronomy enthusiasts
TEHRAN - When it comes to food tourism, Iran may not be the first destination that comes to mind for many travelers worldwide.
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2023-08-14 18:22
Kermanshah to showcase handicrafts for Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN – Kermanshah tourism directorate plans to set up handicraft stalls on the path of Arbaeen pilgrims across the border city.
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2023-08-11 21:35
Tracing human history: Iran’s Bawa Yawan yields remarkable Palaeolithic arts
TEHRAN—One of the oldest known references to the human being can be traced in Bawa Yawan, a rock shelter situated in the Kermanshah region of western Iran.
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2023-08-07 18:29
Taq-e Bostan, a majestic ancient site in western Iran, cleaned up by cultural heritage fans
TEHRAN – Clusters of cultural heritage enthusiasts have recently cleaned the ancient site of Taq-e Bostan, which is located in Kermanshah province, western Iran.
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2023-08-06 18:07
10,000-year-old remains of early Neolithic herders found in western Iran
TEHRAN – A new survey conducted on remains discovered from Tappeh Qazanchi, a 13m archaeological mound in western Iran, suggests they belong to early Neolithic herders who lived some 10,000 years ago.
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2023-07-17 18:51
Arbaeen trek: Iranian craftspeople to set up stalls
TEHRAN – Craftspeople in Kermanshah province, which borders with Iraq, have scheduled to set up handicraft stalls along the pilgrimage routes that go to the neighboring country.
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2023-07-08 19:16
UNESCO-designated Uramanat still unknown for many sightseers, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – The Uramanat landscape, which embraces countless cultural and natural attractions, is still unknown to many potential travelers, the deputy tourism minister said on Friday.
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2023-07-04 22:36
Kurd horses compete in a beauty pageant in Kermanshah
TEHRAN – Tens of Kurd horses will participate in a beauty pageant in Kermanshah, as part of a two-day festival dedicated to that medium size breed with withers height ranging from 140 to 155 cm.
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2023-05-16 13:21
Commodities worth nearly $200m exported from Kermanshah province in a month
TEHRAN- Commodities worth $198.497 million were exported from Kermanshah province in the west of Iran during the first month of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-April 20), an official with the province’s customs department announced.
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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.
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2023-04-26 21:10
9,000-year-old Tepe Sarab on verge of destruction
TEHRAN – Tepe Sarab, a 9,000-year-old archaeological hill in the western province of Kermanshah, is under threat of destruction, an Iranian archaeologist said on Wednesday.
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2023-04-26 21:09
Taq-e Bostan to host seminar in celebration of World Wood Day
TEHRAN – Taq-e Bostan, a magnificent Sassanid site in western Kermanshah province, is scheduled to host an international event dedicated to World Wood Day, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-04-24 21:00
Over 127,000 travelers visit Paveh on Eid al-Fitr
TEHRAN –Over 127,000 holidaymakers visited the border county of Paveh, western Kermanshah province during the two-day Eid al-Fitr holidays, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, a local official has said.
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2023-04-24 20:00
Kermanshah exports $23m of handicrafts in year
TEHRAN – Handicrafts products worth $23 million were exported from the western province of Kermanshah in the past Iranian calendar year 1401 (ended on March 20), the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-04-09 18:37
12 top places to visit in western Iran
TEHRAN – Many foreign sightseers are traditionally attracted to Iran’s giant destinations in Isfahan, Shiraz, and Yazd, mainly situated in the central and southern parts of the country.
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2023-04-02 22:00
Noruz holidays draw 3,000 visitors to Quri Qaleh cave per day
TEHRAN – Some 3,000 tourists and travelers visit Quri Qaleh cave in western Kermanshah province every day during the Noruz holidays, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-03-13 19:29
Discover temple dedicated to deity of fertility and rain
TEHRAN - In ancient Persia, Anahita was the goddess of water, a guardian angel of fountains and rain. Moreover, it was a symbol of fertility, love, and friendship.
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2023-03-06 20:00
Villagers prepare Samanu for Noruz celebrations
TEHRAN – As part of the Noruz celebrations, residents of Kortavij village in western Kermanshah province cooked Samanu during a traditional ritual on Sunday, a local tourism official has said.