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2025-08-30 16:10
Tehran to host conference on UNESCO listing of Khorramabad Valley sites
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said a national conference will be held in Tehran to celebrate and promote the UNESCO inscription of the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley, which were added to the World Heritage list in July.
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2025-08-24 16:42
‘Oldest handicrafts’ traced to Lorestan, local official says
TEHRAN – Iran’s oldest known handicrafts have been traced to its Lorestan province, according to a local official.
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2025-08-18 17:34
Iran police seize 11 ancient Parthian coins in Khorramabad
TEHRAN – Iranian police have seized 11 historical coins believed to date back to the Parthian era in Khorramabad, the capital of western Lorestan province.
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2025-07-06 17:20
Nationwide Muharram rituals blend faith with culture, devotion, and heritage
Iran, with its deep-rooted history and vibrant cultural landscape, becomes a living canvas of grief, remembrance, and unity during the month of Muharram -- the first month of the Islamic calendar.
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2025-06-07 19:08
Safavid Bridge in Khorramabad to be converted into pedestrian walkway
TEHRAN - A centuries-old bridge in the heart of Khorramabad is set to become a pedestrian-only zone as part of a new urban revitalization and cultural heritage protection plan, Lorestan Governor-General Saeid Shahrokhi announced on Saturday.
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2025-06-06 17:52
Over 6,000 people visit Sassanid-era Falak-ol-Aflak fortress in single day
TEHRAN - More than 6,000 people visited the historic Falak-ol-Aflak fortress in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province, on Thursday.
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2025-03-14 17:39
Evidence of Neanderthal habitation discovered in Qamari Cave, western Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has discovered some evidence of Neanderthal habitation during their recent survey conducted in Qamari Cave, located on the outskirts of Khorramabad in Lorestan province, western Iran.
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2024-10-29 08:22
Experts to address challenges of troglodytic architecture at Khorramabad conference
TEHRAN - The 4th International Troglodytic Architecture Conference, focusing on the theme “Resilience against Risks, Climate Change, and Disasters,” will be held in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province, from November 12 to 14.
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2024-09-13 18:27
UNESCO assessor visits prehistoric caves in Khorramabad’s valley
TEHRAN - A UNESCO assessor has visited several prehistoric caves in Khorramabad’s valley as part of an ongoing evaluation process for the inclusion of “Khorramabad’s Valley and Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress” in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
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2024-08-28 18:32
Falak-ol-Aflak’s former barracks transformed into museum
TEHRAN - The Sassanid-era Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress in Khorramabad, Lorestan province, is set to undergo assessment by ICOMOS experts for potential inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2024-08-21 18:43
Muharram, New Year rituals added to national tourism calendar
TEHRAN - A number of Muharram mourning rituals as well as a Persian New Year ceremony have recently been included in Iran’s National Tourism Events Calendar.
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2024-07-10 18:25
Medical history museum to be established in Lorestan
TEHRAN – A special museum dedicated to medical history will be set up within Shohada-ye Ashayer Hospital, which is located in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.
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2024-06-19 18:25
Khorramabad launches virtual tourism with 360-degree views
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Khorramabad has introduced a virtual tour, featuring 360-degree photography and aerial views, to spotlight its key historical and natural attractions.
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2024-06-19 18:24
From Sassanid temples to Seljuk mosques: discover rich heritage of Boroujerd
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Boroujerd, located in the western Lorestan province, is home to a rich collection of architectural gems.
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2024-05-01 18:15
Iranian artisans showcase skills at Expo 2024
TEHRAN - Tens of Iranian craftspeople showed off their skills as a marketing opportunity at the 6th International Export Potential Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran Expo 2024), which was held in Tehran from April 27 to May 1.
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2024-05-01 18:15
Home to Sassanid fortress, Khorramabad valley inhabited for 5400 years, research suggests
TEHRAN – In a recent significant development in the field of archaeology in Khorramabad valley, where the Sassanid fort of Falak ol-Aflak is located, some evidence has been found, dating human settlement back to 5400 years ago, preceding the Bronze Age.
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2024-04-14 17:33
Eid-al-Fitr boost: 11k visits to Sassanid fort recorded in three days
TEHRAN – As one of the most sought-after historical places of interest across Iran, the Falak-ol-Aflak fortress drew in more than 11 thousand visitors in the course of the three-day Eid-al-Fitr holidays.
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2024-03-17 17:17
Khorramabad set to host 4th intl. troglodytic architecture conference
TEHRAN – Khorramabad is set to host the 4th International Troglodytic Architecture Conference from November 12 to 14.
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2024-03-06 18:08
Eying a UN label, Bisheh to host festival dedicated to nature lovers
TEHRAN – Iran’s Bisheh, which is nominated for UN Tourism’s list of the best tourism villages, is set to host a special festival intended to promote its tourist appeal for nature lovers.
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2024-01-26 17:18
Culinary delights take center stage at Falak-ol-Aflak fortress in Khorramabad
TEHRAN – On Thursday, a ten-day culinary festival was kicked off in a cozy garden situated adjacent to the iconic Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.
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2023-11-19 17:55
Khorramabad’s cultural landscape may gain UNESCO World Heritage status in 2024
TEHRAN – A western Iranian cultural landscape, which entails a historical valley and Sassanid stronghold, could win the highly-coveted UNESCO World Heritage status next year.
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2023-11-11 17:12
Iran’s priorities for UNESCO listings unveiled
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister has implicitly unveiled the country’s top four candidates for possible UNESCO registrations.
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2023-08-23 19:31
Sassanid fortress to undergo rooftop restoration
TEHRAN – Rooftop restoration is to commence on Qale Falak-ol-Aflak, a Sassanid era (224–651) fortress, which stands tall in Khorramabad, western Iran.
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2023-08-21 18:40
Lorestan to host conference on rural tourism
TEHRAN - Lorestan is set to host a conference on rural tourism, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
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2023-06-23 18:02
Massive walls to reinforce Sassanid fort in western Iran
TEHRAN – Reinforcement works are being carried out on parts of a hill where the Sassanid era (224-651) fortress of Qale Falak-ol-Aflak is situated.
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2023-06-18 18:48
New traces of ancient city revealed in western Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has found new clues about an ancient city, which was prosperous during the Sassanid era, in western Iran.
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2023-05-01 20:48
Khorramabad to gain foothold on national tourism map
TEHRAN – The tourist attractions of Khorramabad, the capital of western Lorestan province, is planned to gain footholds on the tourism map of the country, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-03-12 20:30
Historical core of Khorramabad to undergo archaeological survey
TEHRAN –The historical core of Khorramabad, the capital of western Lorestan province, is planned to undergo archaeological excavations during the Noruz holidays (starting on March 21), the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-01-13 22:50
Falak-ol-Aflak testament to Iran’s rich history, expert says
TEHRAN – Traces of Iran’s rich history and civilization can be seen at Falak-ol-Aflak fortress, an imposing monument of Sassanids, which dominates the city of Khorramabad in western Lorestan province, the director of the Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies has said.
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2022-11-11 20:00
Lorestan has untapped potential in agritourism, deputy governor-general says
TEHRAN–Lorestan has a well of untapped talent, which, through proper strategies, can accelerate development in agritourism, the deputy governor-general of the western province has said.