Lorestan

Luristan Bronzes: a glimpse into their mystery

TEHRAN – Soaked in history and culture, the western Iranian province of Lorestan is one of the lesser-known travel destinations in Iran, which mainly acts as a gateway to the sweltering plains below in adjoining Khuzestan province.

2022-01-18 21:00

Properties in Lorestan added to national heritage list

TEHRAN – A total of nine historical buildings and aging structures across the western province of Lorestan have recently been inscribed on the national heritage list.

2022-01-08 17:02

Historical arch bridge in Lorestan being strengthened, reinforced

TEHRAN –The historical bridge of Chalanchulan, an arch brick monument located in the western province of Lorestan, has undergone some rehabilitation works, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

2021-12-24 20:00

Archaeologists to safeguard ancient mount in western Iran

TEHRAN – The first phase of a project to preserve and protect the archaeological hill of Ramezan in the western province of Lorestan has come to an end, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

2021-12-10 20:20

President Raisi visits Sassanid fortress in Lorestan

TEHRAN – On Friday morning, President Ebrahim Raisi toured Falak-ol-Aflak fortress during his visit to Lorestan province.

2021-12-05 21:38

Legal boundaries of eight historical sites declared

TEHRAN - Legal boundaries and properties of eight historical sites and structures have recently been determined and declared to the governor-general of Lorestan province.

2021-12-04 22:00

Vintage Volkswagens stage rally in support of responsible tourism

TEHRAN – On Thursday, a total of 24 vintage Volkswagens from across Iran started to join a car rally towards Kashan in support of responsible tourism during the COVID era.

2021-12-04 20:30

Handicrafts workshop to be established in western Iran

TEHRAN – A handicrafts workshop is planned to be set up in the western province of Lorestan, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

2021-11-26 18:46

Mining operations brought to halt near millennia-old petroglyph site

TEHRAN – Mining operations have recently been brought to a halt near Teymareh due to help protect millennia-old petroglyphs, which are scattered across the archaeological site in the Zagros mountain range, central Iran.

2021-11-14 18:44

Fence wall completed around Sassanid fortress

TEHRAN – The construction of a fence wall has been completed around Falak-ol-Aflak fortress, an imposing monument of Sassanids, which dominates the capital city of Khorramabad in western Iran.

2021-10-13 21:30

Coronavirus: Lorestan registers 6,000 overnight stays in H1

TEHRAN – Vacationers made some 6,000 overnight stays in hotels and guest houses of Lorestan province during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year 1400 (started March 21) as many potential visitors stayed home since virus restrictions began in early 2019.

2021-10-01 21:11

Lesser-known destinations to gain footholds on tourism map

TEHRAN – Much more attention will be devoted to various destinations in the west side of Iran, the ones which are generally lesser-known to potential sightseers and vacationers, an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has said.

2021-09-24 17:40

Lorestan’s museums begin to reopen

TEHRAN – Cultural heritage museums and historical sites across Lorestan province began to reopen Thursday after being closed for weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-09-14 19:30

Traditional spinning revived in Lorestan

TEHRAN - The traditional craft of spinning, which was obsolete in the western Lorestan province, has recently been revived, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

2021-09-08 18:59

Landscaping project on Sassanid fortress reaches its end

TEHRAN – A landscaping project has refurbished the surroundings of the imposing Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress that dominates the skyline of Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province in western Iran.

2021-09-05 22:00

Historical manuscripts and books restored in Lorestan museum

TEHRAN – Tens of historical manuscripts, rare books, and paper documents have been restored by a team of cultural heritage experts in Lorestan province.

2021-08-28 20:30

Work begins to reinforce Sassanid bridge in western Iran

TEHRAN – A rehabilitation work has been conducted on parts of a long-dead historical arch bridge in Kuhdasht county, western Lorestan province, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

2021-08-13 17:25

Ruins of magnificent Sassanid bridge strengthened by team of restorers

TEHRAN – A restoration project has recently been completed on the ancient arch bridge of Pol-e Dokhtar (literally meaning Girl Bridge) in the western province of Lorestan, the provincial tourism chief has said.

2021-08-10 17:34

Historical manuscripts, documents up for restoration in western Iran

TEHRAN - A number of historical manuscripts, books, and documents are being rehabilitated in Borujerd, western Lorestan province, the provincial tourism chief has said.

2021-08-10 17:31

Lorestan tourism loses $128 m from coronavirus outbreak

TEHRAN - The tourism industry of the western Lorestan province has suffered a loss of some 5.3 trillion rials (about $128 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

2021-07-10 19:00

Ancient bridge in Lorestan restored, strengthened

TEHRAN –A restoration project has been recently completed on the historical Kashkan Bridge, which suffered damage from heavy flooding in 2019.

2021-06-27 21:00

Historical hills, kiln and bathhouse in Lorestan added to national heritage list

TEHRAN – A total of nine archaeological hills and other historical sites across the western province of Lorestan have been inscribed on Iran’s list for the national heritage.

2021-06-25 17:57

Ancient arch bridge undergoes restoration in Lorestan

TEHRAN – Segments of Pol-e Kalhor, a ruined arch bridge in Lorestan province, western Iran, have undergone restoration, CHTN reported.

2021-06-20 19:30

Illegal diggers arrested in western Iran

TEHRAN - Iranian authorities have recently arrested seven unauthorized excavators and antique smugglers in Selseleh county, the western province of Lorestan, CHTN reported on Sunday.

2021-06-19 20:00

Massive Seljuk inscription restored in Khorramabad

TEHRAN – A team of specialized Iranian restorers has finalized work on a massive inscription, which dates back to the Seljuk era (1037–1194). The ancient object is being kept in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.

2021-06-09 20:30

Restoration to add more magic to Persian garden in Lorestan

TEHRAN – The historical garden of Falahat in Khorramabad, the capital of western Lorestan province, has undergone some rehabilitation works, the provincial tourism chief has said.

2021-06-09 15:00

Iran’s beauty in Shirz valley, Lorestan

TEHRAN— "Shirz" is the name of a valley located in Lorestan province, 50 km away from Kuhdasht city. This beautiful valley with huge walls and greenery captivates the eyes of every viewer. The course of this valley from the beginning of its parking lot to the Pol-e-Khoda is about 5.5 km. The presence of several stones with different shapes is very interesting and amazing for every passerby.

2021-05-28 21:05

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