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2026-02-01 17:38
Restoration of Russian fortress on Ashuradeh Island begins
TEHRAN--In line with development of tourism infrastructure and attracting national and foreign capital, the restoration of historical Russian fortress on Ashuradeh Island, in the Miankaleh peninsula, west of Bandar Torkaman in northern Iran, has begun, so that the area can be introduced as one of the tourist attraction hubs in northern Iran.
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2026-01-24 17:25
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.
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2026-01-21 17:20
19th-century sarays in Rasht bazaar damaged in unrest
TEHRAN - Three 19th-centry sarays dating back to Qajar period have been damaged after a fire broke out at the historical bazaar in northern Iran during unrest last week, officials said.
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2026-01-07 16:59
Sa’dabad Complex’s historical documents rescanned and recatalogued
TEHRAN - Historical documents held at Tehran’s Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex have been recatalogued and rescanned in recent months following a years-long pause, a museum official said.
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2026-01-03 16:56
Restoration of Amin Lashkar house in Oudlajan neighborhood begins
TEHRAN--Restoration and strengthening of the historical house of Amin Lashkar, a middle-ranking Iranian official under Qajar king Naser al-Din Shah, has begun in cooperation with Tehran Municipality Cultural Spaces Development Company and under the supervision of Tehran Cultural Heritage Department.
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2025-12-09 17:07
By Afshin Majlesi
Sa’dabad director outlines major restoration, conservation push at former royal complex in Tehran
TEHRAN – The director of the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex says the former royal residence in northern Tehran has accelerated restoration and conservation work, completing a long-delayed digital inventory of its holdings while advancing new projects to safeguard thousands of stored objects.
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2025-12-03 17:37
Tehran exhibit to showcase ceremonial vehicles used in Qajar to Pahlavi eras
TEHRAN--The exhibition ‘Ceremonial Vehicles of Iran; A Narrative from Qajar to Pahlavi eras’ will open at Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex’s Automobile Museum of Iran (also known as the Historical Car Museum of Iran) on December 7.
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2025-11-25 17:54
Media tour explores historic sites across Semnan province
TEHRAN – A media tour in Semnan province on Wednesday took journalists to five historic and cultural sites, offering an overview of the city’s architectural heritage and preservation efforts, IRNA reported.
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2025-11-07 16:56
Iranian museum wins a Guinness world record
TEHRAN—Yekta Specialized Stamp Museum, with more than 2.5 million stamps, has been registered in the Guinness Book of Records.
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2025-11-03 17:15
Golestan Palace: centuries-old canal to be restored to revive Persian garden layout
TEHRAN – Restoration work on a historical water canal at Tehran’s UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace is set to begin after 13 years, as part of efforts to revive the traditional geometry of the Persian garden.
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2025-11-01 14:28
Over 1,700 caravanserais still standing across Iran, researcher says
TEHRAN – More than 1,700 caravanserais dating from the Sassanid to the Qajar periods remain across Iran, with about 60% of them still active or capable of restoration, a university researcher said.
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2025-10-22 17:54
Hazaveh, a sweet destination for rural tourism
TEHRAN--Hazaveh village in Arak, Markazi province, is one of the most prominent destinations for rural tourism.
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2025-10-21 18:14
Traces of stone artifacts in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari date back to Paleolithic era
TEHRAN— The oldest artifacts identified in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province include stone tools and artifacts from the Upper Paleolithic and early Neolithic periods.
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2025-10-21 18:13
19th-century film reels recovered at Tehran UNESCO site to be exhibited after restoration
TEHRAN – Thirty-one film reels from Iran’s Qajar era recently uncovered at the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran are undergoing preparation and decoding before being put on public display, palace officials said on Monday.
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2025-10-08 18:25
Rarely-seen Qajar-era carpet unveiled for Tehran Week
TEHRAN – A rare historical carpet woven by Qajar-era schoolgirls was unveiled at the Carpet Museum of Iran in central Tehran this week, as part of celebrations marking Tehran Week, which runs from October 3 to 9.
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2025-10-07 17:57
Amir Kabir memorial hall reopens in Golestan Palace
TEHRAN-- The Amir Kabir Memorial Hall in Talar-e Almas (Almas Mansion) of Golestan Palace was reopened with the unveiling of some of the educational documents of the Qajar period, including the academic records of Qajar King Ahmad Shah and a group of students from madrasa of Dar ul-Funun.
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2025-09-20 17:21
Tehran Day designated to highlight capital’s historical, cultural and tourism assets
TEHRAN – Tehran’s provincial Cultural Council has designated Mehr 14 (Oct. 6) as “Tehran Day” to commemorate the city’s historic role in the establishment of Iran’s constitutional system and its designation as the national capital.
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2025-09-07 17:29
Centuries-old coins bearing Prophet Muhammad’s name unveiled in Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN — A collection of 63 historical coins inscribed with the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), ranging from the Abbasid era to the Qajar period, was unveiled for public view on Sunday.
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2025-09-06 16:48
Gigantic carpet depicting scenes of Iranian history to go on show in Birjand
TEHRAN – A gigantic carpet depicting scenes from Iranian history will go on display in Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province, according to the provincial cultural heritage authority.
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2025-08-24 16:43
Only 10 historical houses in Lar registered nationally, official says
TEHRAN – Around 50 historical houses have been identified in the old quarters of Lar, in the southern province of Fars, but only 10 have been inscribed on the national heritage list, the provincial cultural heritage director said on Saturday.
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2025-07-26 17:41
Constitution House of Tabriz: where Iran’s struggle for democracy has its roots in
TEHRAN - Nestled beside the historic bazaar of Tabriz in the heart of northwest Iran, the Constitution House of Tabriz -- locally known as Khaneh Mashrouteh -- stands as a powerful symbol of Iran’s early democratic aspirations.
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2025-05-28 17:47
Artifacts from Qajar and early Pahlavi eras discovered in Tehran park
TEHRAN - Recent archaeological discoveries made during urban development projects in Yas Park, located in northern Tehran, have been confirmed to date back to the Qajar and early Pahlavi periods.
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2025-05-28 17:25
Treasury of National Jewels to reopen to the public in Tehran
TEHRAN – After a temporary closure, the Treasury of National Jewels in Tehran is once again welcoming visitors, starting Saturday, May 31 (10 Khordad in the Iranian calendar).
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2025-04-25 22:30
By Fereydoon Khoupayeh
A look at Britain's role in the rise and fall of Reza Khan
TEHRAN – Reza Khan toppled the Qajar dynasty in Iran in a coup in 1921 and was crowned with the help of the British, subsequently on April 25, 1926.
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2025-02-10 16:17
Masjed-e Imam: A historical jewel in heart of Tehran
TEHRAN - Amid the historic and bustling streets of downtown Tehran, where the Grand Bazaar thrives with merchants and shoppers, stands the majestic Masjed-e Imam (formerly Masjed-e Shah). This architectural marvel serves as a testament to Iran’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual devotion.
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2025-02-05 17:24
Museum dedicated to Qajar-era diplomacy opens in Tehran
TEHRAN - A new museum dedicated to diplomatic relations during the Qajar era has been inaugurated at the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran. Among the notable exhibits on display is a historical copy of the Treaty of Finckenstein, being shown to the public for the first time.
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2025/02/01
By Habib Ahmadzadeh
The people of Gaza and a 21st-century answer to Abbas Mirza
TEHRAN – One of the dark points in the history of Iran was the Qajar dynasty and their multiple defeats against Tsarist Russia in the Caucasus, followed by the fragmentation and loss of Iranian territory.
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2024-12-17 17:46
Four restoration projects undertaken to preserve Isfahan mosque
TEHRAN - Four major restoration projects have been completed to address the emergency structural issues facing the Seyyed Mosque in Isfahan.
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2024-11-19 17:57
Historic ‘Mashin Doodi’ station in Tehran added to national heritage list
TEHRAN - The historic “Mashin Doodi” station, which marks the dawn of Iran’s rail industry and urban modernization, located in southern Tehran, has been officially added to Iran’s national list of cultural heritage.
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2024-11-01 17:17
Unseen relics and documents of Anis al-Dowleh to go on show in Shiraz
TEHRAN - A collection of previously unseen relics and personal documents belonging to Anis al-Dowleh, a prominent consort of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, will be showcased for the first time in a special exhibition in Shiraz.