Qajar era

2025-12-27 17:05

Khuzestan mosques among Iran’s nominees for UNESCO collective listing: provincial tourism chief

TEHRAN – Several historic mosques in Khuzestan province have been included among Iran’s nominees for a collective UNESCO listing, said Mohammad Jourvand, head of the Khuzestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

2025-10-29 17:20

Salehi-Amiri: Parand, Robat Karim will become tourism, ecotourism hubs

TEHRAN—With the investments made and the government's support, Parand and Robat Karim in Tehran province will become the country's important ecotourism hubs and boost rural employment, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri.

2025-10-19 18:09

31 film reels from Qajar era discovered in Golestan Palace

TEHRAN—A total of 31 film reels from Qajar era has been discovered in the UNESCO-designated Golestan Palace, located in downtown Tehran.

2025-09-07 17:41

Iran enters a new level of ties with Armenia, tourism minister says

TEHRAN- Iran has reached a new level of leapfrogging relations with Armenia, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.

2024-12-01 21:50

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Neutral Iran one of the biggest victims of WWI

How the country’s sovereignty, integrity, and dignity was trampled by foreign soldiers in WWI

TEHRAN – The 1917-1919 famine in Iran, which claimed the lives of 8 to 10 million people out of a population of 18 to 20 million, is sometimes called the Iranian Holocaust.

2024-11-26 19:38

Exploring Ferdows Garden: a historical gem in Tehran

TEHRAN- Nestled in the vibrant northern district of Tehran, Ferdows Garden, or Bagh-e Ferdows, is a hidden gem steeped in history and cultural significance. This beautiful garden, a remnant of the Qajar dynasty, is situated near Tajrish Square and has been transformed into the Cinema Museum of Iran, making it an essential destination for art lovers, filmmakers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.

19th-century Imam Jomeh House reopens after extensive restoration in downtown Tehran

2024-11-10 18:15

By Afshin Majlesi

19th-century Imam Jomeh House reopens after extensive restoration in downtown Tehran

TEHRAN – A 19th-century house, named Khaneh Imam Jomeh or Khaneh Sadr-e Azam, reopened to the public on Sunday following a comprehensive restoration that spanned nearly five years.

2024-08-16 17:27

Qajar-era cistern joins national heritage list

TEHRAN – Ab-Anbar-e Hasht-Pakh, a Qajar-era cistern recognized for its bizarre architectural design in Lar, has been officially registered on Iran’s national heritage list.

2024-08-11 18:26

Private investors bring Qajar-era mansions back to life

TEHRAN - Two antiqued Qajar-era houses in Damghan have been handed over to private investors, aiming to preserve and restore these cultural landmarks while enhancing tourism and local heritage.

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.

2024-07-02 18:18

Dr. Hessabi’s paternal home ready to welcome visitors

TEHRAN - In a tribute to the late Dr. Mahmoud Hessabi, the revered father of physics in Iran, his paternal home and its surrounding park has been restored, blending a celebration of the late scientist’s legacy with the preservation of Tehran’s historical heritage.