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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).
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2023-08-09 16:12
Beekeeping in Lorestan province
Lorestan has become one of the leading provinces in honey production thanks to its richness of climate and diversity of vegetation.
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2023-07-25 18:42
Iran names eight villages for UNWTO status
TEHRAN – Iran has nominated eight rural villages as final candidates for a special label given by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which recognizes exceptional rural tourism destinations.
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2023-07-11 18:50
Lorestan province to diversify its rural tourism
TEHRAN – Lorestan province is embracing a new approach to its tourism sector, seeking to diversify its offerings to nature lovers.
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2023-07-02 21:30
Holy shrine in western Iran to be restored
TEHRAN – The holy shrine of Imamzadeh Ziba Mohammad in Khorramabad, the capital of western Lorestan province, is planned to undergo some rehabilitation works, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-06-19 15:50
Rice planting in southwestern Iran
Women are planting rice seedlings in the Kaka Reza region, north of Khorramabad, the capital of the southwestern Lorestan province, on June 18.
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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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2023-06-14 22:00
Centuries-old arch-bridge needs urgent restoration
TEHRAN – Pol-e Kashkan, a centuries-old ruined arch-bridge in Lorestan province, requires urgent restoration, the provincial tourism chief said on Tuesday.
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2023-06-11 22:21
Seven neglected crafts revived in Lorestan
TEHRAN – Seven handicraft fields, which had been fallen into oblivion, have been revived in the western province of Lorestan, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-05-30 15:46
Nature tourism, an opportunity to explore Lorestan’s rich biodiversity
TEHRAN – The western province of Lorestan holds a 30 percent share of the country's plant and animal diversity, and nature tourism is an opportunity to introduce these capacities.
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2023-05-29 16:33
Valuable oak forests in Lorestan
About 1.2 million hectares of the area of the western Lorestan province is covered with forests.
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2023-05-28 18:10
Tourism official calls for closer ties among Iran nomads
TEHRAN – Lorestan province’s tourism chief has stressed the need to strengthen cultural ties between the nomadic tribes of Iran.
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2023-05-28 18:08
Teymareh petroglyphs: a fascinating glimpse into remote past
TEHRAN - Among the earliest art forms in Iran are archaeological petroglyphs, pictographs, and rock reliefs that provide insights into ancient and primitive civilizations.
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2023-05-22 18:42
Lorestan people’s hospitality strengthens tourism, governor-general says
TEHRAN –The people of the western province of Lorestan are known for their hospitality, which contributes to the tourism economy, the governor-general has said.
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2023-05-05 19:50
Kordestan to host major conference on ecotourism
TEHRAN – Kordestan province will be hosting tens of Iranian travel experts, tour operators, and nature lovers during a major conference dedicated to ecotourism.
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2023-04-30 16:58
Pristine nature of Lorestan
Two little girls have picked chamomile and poppy flowers from a beautiful plain in the western province of Lorestan.
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2023-04-16 16:11
Velvet mountains adorn Lorestan nature
Green meadows and stones covered in green have created scenic velvet mountains in Pirjad, a rural district in the western province of Lorestan.
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2023-04-15 20:30
Lorestan historical sites suffer no harm from torrential rain
TEHRAN –Recent heavy rain has inflicted no damage to historical sites and monuments across the western province of Lorestan, the provincial tourism chief has said.