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2025-06-09 18:10
Meymand, Hassanabad nationally registered for traditional glassmaking, carpet weaving
TEHRAN - A public celebration is set to be held in Fars province, southern Iran, to mark the recent designation of Meymand as the National City of Traditional Glassmaking and Hassanabad as the National City of Carpet.
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2024-11-27 19:29
Discovering Iran's hidden gems: six lesser-known villages worth visiting
TEHRAN- The vast country of Iran is home to charming villages that offer a unique, tranquil escape from bustling urban life. Many of these villages remain largely undiscovered by tourists, providing an authentic experience amid stunning natural beauty.
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2024-11-08 15:50
Tourism minister visits historical sites in Firuzabad of Fars province
SHIRAZ - On Friday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, visited a number of historical sites and structures in Firuzabad county in southern Iran.
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2024-04-16 18:06
Maymand to enjoy tourism boom if it wins UN Tourism label
TEHRAN – Kerman province’s tourism chief has expressed optimism about the potential tourism boom for Maymand Village, a UNESCO-registered site if it secures a prestigious label from the UN Tourism as an exceptional rural tourism destination.
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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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2023-07-07 18:58
Iranian villages vying for UNWTO label
TEHRAN – Iran has nominated eight villages for a special label given by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which recognizes exceptional rural tourism destinations.
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2022-11-07 20:00
Story of old village attributed to Persian troglodytes
TEHRAN - The term “cave dwellers” conjures up prehistoric images of rocky shelters as primary habitations for the human being.
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2022-09-05 21:00
Maymand, a very old village of troglodytes, develops tourist amenities
TEHRAN–Kerman province’s tourism department has implemented initiatives to improve tourist amenities in the UNESCO-registered Maymand, which has long been an amazing place for troglodytes in southern Iran.
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2022-05-31 18:42
Eager for a slice of village life? Iran is your taste
TEHRAN – There are numerous remote and offbeat villages on the Iranian plateau that attract throngs of visitors eager for a slice of village life, natural marvels, and a tradition of cleanliness.