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2025-05-13 17:19
Temple within UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil restored
TEHRAN – The first phase of a specialized conservation and restoration project on the Inshushinak Temple, located on the first floor of the Tchogha Zanbil Ziggurat in Khuzestan province, has been successfully completed, a cultural heritage official announced on Monday.
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2025-05-11 18:21
Armenian churches in Abadan and Ahvaz seen as potential tourism attractions
TEHRAN - Armenian churches and cemeteries in the Iranian cities of Abadan and Ahvaz hold significant potential to boost cultural tourism, according to an Iranian lawmaker representing the Armenian community.
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2025-04-21 17:13
Izeh on threshold of registration as national kilim city
Izeh, a city in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, is on the way to becoming a national kilim city due to the unique quality of its hand-woven kilims. This measure can introduce it to the global handicraft scene.
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2025-03-12 21:30
Historical caravanserai in Khuzestan set for restoration
TEHRAN – The historical Dehdez caravanserai, a centuries-old structure in the southwestern province of Khuzestan that has long stood abandoned, is set to undergo a major restoration, according to a county official.
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2025-02-07 21:30
Chinese archaeologists visit Susa’s World Heritage site
TEHRAN – On Thursday, a group of Chinese archaeologists, professors, and students visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Susa in southwest Iran, gaining insights into the region's rich history, civilization, and unique historical artifacts.
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2025-02-05 17:35
Deputy tourism minister visits UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil in Khuzestan
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Ali Darabi, Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, visited the UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil, a prehistorical ruined ziggurat in Khuzestan province as part of his official tour of heritage projects in the region.
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2025-01-24 14:39
President allocates over $1.7b to Khuzestan’s infrastructure projects
TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by several cabinet members, paid a two-day visit to Khuzestan Province to address pressing issues and oversee key development initiatives. The trip resulted in significant decisions aimed at revitalizing the province’s economy and infrastructure.
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2025-01-22 22:30
Europeans can only dream of Iran's weakening: President Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has responded to European views on Iran's supposed vulnerabilities, confidently asserting that with the support of the people and industry leaders, Iran would overcome any challenges.
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2025-01-22 15:05
Tourism minister visits Susa, highlights its ‘glorious’ World Heritage
TEHRAN - On Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, visited the UNESCO-registered ancient city of Susa in Khuzestan province. During his visit, he emphasized the city’s universal significance and its vital role in Iranian and global history.
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2025-01-06 17:44
Archaeological studies begin on a discovered hole at Shushtar’s bus terminal
TEHRAN - Shushtar’s Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the initiation of archaeological and research studies on a hole discovered during construction work at the city’s bus terminal.
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2025-01-05 17:46
Governor: Less than 10% of Susa’s archaeological treasures have been excavated
TEHRAN - Omid Sabripour, the governor of Shush, has called for renewed archaeological efforts in the ancient city of Susa, where, according to him, less than 10% of its archaeological treasures have been excavated.
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2024-12-07 17:04
Earthquake in Khuzestan: emergency inspection conducted at Shushtar World Heritage site
TEHRAN - Following a series of earthquakes including a 5.6-magnitude one that struck Khuzestan early Thursday morning, emergency inspections were carried out at Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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2024-11-20 17:20
Tchogha Zanbil upgrades protection: high-tech monitoring guards UNESCO site
TEHRAN - The historic ziggurat of Tchogha Zanbil in southwest Iran, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has taken significant steps to enhance its preservation.
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2024-10-19 18:03
War Tourism: Khuzestan to hold festival on artistic narratives of Sacred Defense
TEHRAN – Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan is preparing to host a war tourism festival focusing on artistic narratives of the country’s 1980-88 Sacred Defense.
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2024-10-15 11:44
Non-oil export from Khuzestan increases 40%
TEHRAN- The value of non-oil exports from Khuzestan province in the southwest of Iran increased by 40 percent during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, a provincial official announced.
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2024-09-23 18:26
Izeh capable of becoming world city of Kilims, handicrafts expert says
TEHRAN - Izeh, a city in southwestern Iran, has considerable scope to be recognized globally for its rich tradition of kilim weaving.
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2024-09-14 16:26
Date harvest in Khuzestan province
Some 330,000 tons of dates of various types are forecast to be harvested this year in the southwestern Khuzestan province.
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2024-08-31 17:37
Archaeological preservation efforts underway at Dastva, once the capital of Elymais kingdom
TEHRAN – Following recent archaeological work at Dastva, a national heritage site in southwest Iran, relevant authorities have announced new efforts to preserve, restore, and document the cultural artifacts discovered there.
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2024-08-19 18:01
Parthian/Sassanid site in southwest Iran enjoys preservation efforts
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has initiated a significant project to define and protect the boundaries of the ancient site of Dastva in southwest Iran.
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2024-07-24 17:46
Dezful Mosque: an example of Persian architectural mastery
TEHRAN - The city of Dezful, sometimes referred to as the “city of bricks,” is a living museum of ancient Persian architecture, where every alley and corner reveals intricate designs and historical wonders.
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2024-07-16 23:09
Ramin power plant engineers rewarded for remarkable achievements
TEHRAN - During a visit to Khuzestan, the acting president expressed appreciation for the effective efforts of engineers and staff at the Ramin power plant in Ahwaz in preventing power outages.
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2024-06-25 17:42
Shushtar Hydraulic System: a living testament to ancient water engineering in Iran
TEHRAN - Today marks the anniversary of the UNESCO inscription of the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of ancient Iranian engineering.
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2024-05-28 22:18
Shimbar plain: lost paradise of Khuzestan
TEHRAN - Known as the ‘Lost Paradise of Khuzestan,’ Shimbar plain is a protected natural haven boasting stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich historical significance.
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2024-05-22 15:05
First yellow deer born in natural habitat
TEHRAN –A Persian yellow deer was born in Dez National Park, southwestern Khuzestan province; it is the first yellow deer born in its natural habitat, not in captivity.
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2024-05-20 17:36
Scorching Abadan to offer vivid contrast for visitors
TEHRAN – Abadan is about to embark on a groundbreaking venture with the construction of a snow park.
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2024-05-11 18:04
Khuzestan enraptures tens of Indonesian tourists
TEHRAN – 170 Indonesian tourists arrived in Iran’s Khuzestan on Saturday to explore the provincial touristic attractions and economic capacities.
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2024-04-27 18:06
Khuzestan meeting explores tourism prospects
TEHRAN - Khuzestan has played host to a meeting aimed to discuss the future of tourism and heritage conservation across the southwestern Iranian province.
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2024-04-19 17:45
Dezful shines as premier holiday destination
TEHRAN - Dezful, with a record of more than 10 million visits to its touristic attractions, has become the most visited city in Khuzestan province during a month, covering Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr holidays.
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2024-03-08 22:45
Iranian President arrives in Khuzestan in continuation of provincial trips
TEHRAN – On Friday, Iran’s Persistent Ebrahim Raisi arrived in the southern province of Khuzestan where he has visited several times since taking office in 2021.
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2024-02-27 18:12
Shadegan Wetland in Khuzestan
Shadegan Wetland in the southwestern province of Khuzestan has been designated by the Ramsar Convention for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, recognizing the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their economic, cultural, scientific, and recreational value.