Cultural heritage officials emphasize protection of historical Kharanaq castle and caravanserai

TEHRAN—Cultural heritage officials of Yazd province have recently visited the historical Kharanaq castle and caravanserai and emphasized the strengthening of interorganizational cooperation and the implementation of joint measures to protect and organize the monuments.

Toos can introduce Iranian-Islamic culture to the world: ICRO director

TEHRAN--The historical city of Toos in Khorasan Razavi province is one of Iran's cultural and heritage capacities that can introduce Iranian-Islamic culture to the world.

Restoration of 400-year-old mosque in Varamin completed

TEHRAN -- Restoration of the historical mosque of Hazrat Baqiyatullah in Bagh-e Khavas village, Varamin city, has been completed after two months of specialized work.

Archaeological excavation permit issued for Nahavand historical fortress

TEHRAN--The Archaeological Research Institute has agreed to issue a permit for archaeological excavation in Nahavand fortress in Pay Qaleh neighborhood in Nahavand, Hamedan province.

Qalaqiran Mountain, a prominent symbol of Ilam

TEHRAN — Qalaqiran Mountain stands as a prominent symbol of the city of Ilam in western Iran and is regarded as one of its most significant natural attractions.

55 hectares of Semnan's historical texture nationally registered

TEHRAN--Two historical neighborhoods of Esfanjan and Nasar to the extent of 55 hectares in historical texture of Semnan province were registered in Iran’s National Heritage List.

Eyvanki reflects centuries of settlement along ancient trade routes

TEHRAN--Eyvanki city is located on one of the main and most important routes from the east to the west of the ancient and current time, a route that was once called the Silk Road. Eyvanki is located in Garmsar county , Semnan province, about 70 kilometers from Tehran.

Karaftoo cave requires special measures for potential UNESCO nomination, governor says

TEHRAN - Karaftoo cave in Kordestan province requires targeted measures to support a potential nomination for UNESCO World Heritage status, the governor of Divan-Darreh said on Tuesday.

Preserving Jiroft site vital to Iran’s civilizational identity

TEHRAN – Efforts to safeguard and preserve the archaeological site of Jiroft in Kerman province are essential to protecting Iran’s civilizational identity, said Morteza Nikrou, head of the Kerman Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

Dossiers of Ilam’s 3 natural sites under preparation for national registration

TEHRAN--Three significant natural dossiers of Ilam province are being prepared and completed with the aim of being registered in the National Heritage List, said Head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Farzad Sharifi.

Zanjan has golden chances for investment

TEHRAN—Zanjan province has golden chances for investment. It has unique capacities in various fields including tourism.

Gevorgyan appreciates Iran for protecting cultural heritage of Armenians

TEHRAN--Chairwoman of the Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan has appreciated Iran for protecting cultural and historical heritages of Iranian Armenians.

Restoration of world’s only historic mosque with four minarets begins in Darab

TEHRAN--Restoration operation of Jameh Mosque of Darab in Fars province, the only historical four-minaret mosque in the world, has begun, head of Darab Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department has said.

Bastam Castle, a lesser-known destination for domestic and foreign tourists

TEHRAN— Bastam Castle, in the north-central Semnan Province, is a lesser-known destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

Indigenous houses: forgotten treasures of Khorasan region

TEHRAN — Many cities and rural villages in Khorasan Razavi province, known for their rich history and central role in shaping Iranian culture and identity, hold hidden treasures of traditional architecture and authentic lifestyles reflected in their historical houses.

By Katayoon Dashti

World’s largest hand-made cave, an unknown heritage in Fars province

Sang Shekanan (stonemasons) cave in the south of Jahrom, Fars province, has been dubbed the largest hand-made cave in the world, but many people in Iran and even Fars have not yet heard of it, and it has few visitors.

Mahdishahr’s self-colored carpets manifest natural wonders

TEHRAN—Mahdishahr’s self-colored carpets are a manifestation of the wonders of nature and the unparalleled art of human hands, which have imprinted the authenticity and identity of a region in their texture and weave.

Ban on exports of Iranian backgammon lifted

TEHRAN—An official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced the lifting of the ban on backgammon exports.

Ilam’s Chogha Golan, the oldest agricultural origin in West Asia

TEHRAN—Chogha Golan region in Mehran county, Ilam province, is the oldest cradle of agriculture across Iran and West Asia, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.