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2024-09-06 19:26
Sassanid-era fire temple ruins found in Lorestan after illegal excavation
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have unveiled a Sassanid-era fire temple in Rashidabad, Lorestan, after illegal excavation activities prompted an urgent excavation, revealing key elements of this ancient structure.
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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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2024-08-25 17:54
2,200-year-old Seleucid-era coffin to go on display in Lorestan
TEHRAN - A 2,200-year-old bronze coffin, believed to belong to a royal figure from the Seleucid era, is set to be displayed in Lorestan after 20 years, offering a unique glimpse into ancient Iranian history.
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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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2024-08-21 18:42
9,000-year-old skull returns home after 80 years
TEHRAN – Lorestan’s tourism chief has announced that a 9,000-year-old skull, along with 77 other ancient artifacts, have been returned to the western province for a loan exhibition after being housed at the National Museum of Iran for decades.
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2024-07-31 18:06
Falak-ol-Aflak assumes qualities for UNESCO recognition, official says
TEHRAN - Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress (and its surrounding cultural landscape) possesses the necessary qualities for a possible recognition as a World Heritage site, Lorestan province’s tourism chief said on Wednesday.
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2024-07-23 17:58
Qajar-era coins recovered in Delfan
TEHRAN - In a crackdown on illegal antiquities trade, Lorestan’s authorities have uncovered a collection of historical coins in Delfan county, according to a local official in charge of cultural heritage preservation.
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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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2024-07-09 18:09
Lorestan seeks Iran medicinal plants capital label
TEHRAN - The head of Lorestan’s directorate for Agriculture Jihad has announced the province’s strong commitment to becoming Iran’s capital for medicinal plants.
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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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2024-05-21 17:36
Darreh Khazineh: an epic adventure similar to the Grand Canyon
TEHRAN - For many Western travelers, Iran’s Darreh Khazineh is reminiscent of the iconic Grand Canyon in the United States.
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2024-05-11 18:01
Excavations unearth ancient layers of history at Falak ol-Aflak hill
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has embarked on a groundbreaking excavation project at Falak ol-Aflak hill, the site of the famed Sassanid-era fortress in Lorestan province.
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2024-05-08 17:09
Archaeologist tells of 29 troglodyte sites discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Meysam Fallah has announced the discovery of 29 troglodyte sites during two archaeological seasons he has led across the Haraz Valley in northern Iran.
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2024-05-01 18:15
Lorestan to host 4th intl. troglodytic architecture conference
TEHRAN – Lorestan province is set to host the 4th International Troglodytic Architecture Conference, scheduled to take place in the ancient city of Khorramabad from November 12 to 14.
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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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2024-03-06 16:57
A school in the heart of mountains
A Conex box is used as a classroom in a remote village in a mountainous area in the western province of Lorestan.
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2024-03-04 18:01
Welcome to captivating realm of nomadic wear
TEHRAN - Step into a world where tradition meets vibrancy, where every thread tells a tale of heritage and identity.
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2024-02-11 14:23
300 historical artifacts discovered in Lorestan province
TEHRAN - The Director-General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Lorestan province has officially unveiled the discovery of 300 ancient artifacts in Delphan city.
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2024-02-02 17:56
Iran submits Khorramabad’s Valley and Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress for UNESCO recognition
TEHRAN – Iran has submitted a dossier on “Khorramabad's Valley and Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress” to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for a possible registration as a World Heritage.
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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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2023-11-13 16:32
Iranian nomads launch major tourism festival
TEHRAN – َOn Monday, tens of nomads from various Iranian provinces launched a major festival to highlight their cultural heritage and tourism magnetism.
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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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2023-08-16 15:49
Bakhtiari nomads in Lorestan
The Bakhtiari nomads, in the southwestern Lorestan province, migrate in the spring from winter quarters (qeshlaq) to summer quarters (yaylaq).