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2025-09-20 17:22
Iran, Iraq to improve ties through tourism roadshow
TEHRAN— Iran-Iraq ties in cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts fields are improving in spite of regional and international crises, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said.
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2025-09-20 17:22
Gartak ancient site, a hidden treasure of Ilam history
TEHRAN—The Gartak ancient site in Sirvan county, Ilam province, holds the secrets of the lives of ancient people and is a hidden treasure of the history of Ilam, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.
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2025-09-17 15:59
Ban on exports of Iranian backgammon lifted
TEHRAN—An official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced the lifting of the ban on backgammon exports.
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2025-09-05 17:21
Managers of Iraq travel agencies visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Bisotun
TEHRAN—A number of managers of Iraqi travel agencies visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bisotun and all the attractions and historical monuments of Bisotun complex during September 2-5.
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2025-08-29 17:15
Kermanshah invites 13 Iraqi travel agencies to boost tourism
TEHRAN—Kermanshah Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has invited 13 Iraqi travel agencies to the western province in an effort to attract tourists from the neighboring country and exploit the investment potential in the tourism industry.
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2025-08-18 17:35
Kermanshah province holds handicraft exhibitions during Arbaeen
TEHRAN—Head of Kermanshah Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department announced sales of 70 billion rials ($77,777) at the province's handicraft exhibitions during Arbaeen, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, marking the end of a 40-day mourning period following the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Each year, millions of Shia Muslims from around the globe undertake this pilgrimage to Karbala, walking hundreds of kilometers as an expression of their faith and devotion.
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2025-08-18 17:15
Study of ancient rock-carved structures launched in Kermanshah
TEHRAN – A project to study, document, and conduct laboratory research on ancient rock-carved structures in Kermanshah province has begun, an archaeologist who leads the project said on Monday.
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2025-08-17 17:56
Iranian woodcarvers showcase craftsmanship at global art event in Japan
TEHRAN– Two Iranian woodcarving artists from Kermanshah province took part in the Osaka International Art 2025, presenting wooden sculptures and cultural talks highlighting Iran’s handicraft traditions, an Iranian official said on Sunday.
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2025-07-29 17:10
From Kashan to Kermanshah: a cheese lover’s guide to Iran
TEHRAN--From the sun-soaked plains of Kashan to the lush, rugged terrain of Kermanshah, each region whispers its own cheese story. And these aren't just tales of food—they’re about family, geography, season, and soul.
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2025-07-22 16:54
Taq-e Bostan sign installed in Turkey’s Gaziantep
TEHRAN - A sign representing Taq-e Bostan, one of Iran’s most significant Sasanian archaeological sites near Kermanshah, has been installed in a prominent square leading to the city’s airport in Gaziantep.
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2025-07-18 17:04
By Dr. Fereidoun Biglari
Sad news for the world of archaeology: Brian Fagan, father of public archaeology, passed away
The world of archaeology has lost one of its most influential figures: Brian Fagan, often hailed as the father of public archaeology, has passed away.
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2025-07-12 17:56
Zij-e Manijeh, a unique opportunity to draw visitors to Kermanshah
TEHRAN—Zij-e Manije, sometimes referred to as “Manijeh Castle,” is one of the ancient charms located near the city of Sarpol-e Zahab in Kermanshah province, western Iran.
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2025-07-12 17:55
Rahmat tree in Taq-e Bostan turns 604 years old
TEHRAN - A centuries-old tree known as “Rahmat,” also referred to as “Shirin and Farhad,” which stands tall near the famed Taq-e Bostan in western Iran, has reached its 604th year of life, a local official announced on Saturday.
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2025-06-15 17:39
Israeli airstrikes near Taq-e Bostan threaten Iran’s ancient heritage
TEHRAN - Over the past two days (Saturday and Sunday), multiple Israeli missile strikes targeted areas within three kilometers of Taq-e Bostan, one of Iran’s most significant Sasanian-era archaeological complexes near Kermanshah.
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2025-06-08 17:27
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.