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2024-05-07 18:21
Qazvin wins ambassadors’ hearts
TEHRAN – Ambassadors from South Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Nicaragua have recently explored a selection of destinations during their two-day tour to Iran’s Qazvin.
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2024-04-24 17:52
Sardar-e Bozorg: a journey through Qazvin’s subterranean realm
TEHRAN – Ab-Anbar-e Sardar-e Bozorg, composed of mudbrick twin cisterns, stands as a remarkable feat of Iranian architectural ingenuity within the ancient city of Qazvin.
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2024-04-22 18:18
Qazvin sets sight on attracting global visitors with new tourism strategy
TEHRAN – A marketing initiative aimed at drawing international visitors to Qazvin province is in progress for the very first time.
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2024-04-01 17:01
Journey to the azure blue dome of Hamdollah Mostowfi’s mausoleum
TEHRAN - Hamdollah Mostowfi, revered as one of the eminent historians of the Ilkhanid period, holds a significant place in the hearts of the people of Qazvin.
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2024-03-15 18:16
By Afshin Majlesi
Discovering Iran: Chinese influencers’ tale of hospitality and friendship
On Friday, in the serene ambiance of Golestan Palace, amidst the whispers of ancient history, I sat down with a group of Chinese media influencers visiting Tehran’s sole UNESCO-listed site.
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2024-03-13 16:50
Beyond bricks and stucco: Heydariyyeh Mosque and its enduring legacy
TEHRAN – Heydariyyeh Mosque stands as a splendid testament to the Seljuk period, likely dating back to the late 12th or early 13th century.
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2024-01-19 17:31
Sa’d al-Saltaneh caravanserai set to transform into traditional hotel
TEHRAN – Sa’d al-Saltaneh caravanserai has undergone a massive restoration in a significant step towards preserving cultural heritage and promoting tourism, Qazvin province’s tourism chief said on Thursday.
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2023-12-02 18:30
Cultural Heritage Multimedia Festival announces winners
TEHRAN – Winners of the different sections of the 2nd edition of the National Cultural Heritage Multimedia Festival were announced on Friday evening.
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2023-12-01 17:23
Jameh Mosque of Qazvin: scaffolding to be removed after six decades
TEHRAN – After some six decades, scaffolding will be taken down from the face of the Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, which is one of the oldest Islamic structures in Iran.
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2023-11-29 17:34
Qazvin craftswomen demonstrate skills
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, a local exhibit dedicated to craftswomen and female artisans was launched in the ancient city of Qazvin, which is situated in west-central Iran.
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2023-11-26 19:31
Qazvin to host Cultural Heritage Multimedia Festival
TEHRAN –The 2nd edition of the National Cultural Heritage Multimedia Festival is set to take place in the northwestern city of Qazvin from November 29 to December 1.
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2023-10-16 18:11
Lesser-known villages added to Qazvin’s tourism circuit
TEHRAN – Qazvin’s tourism directorate has introduced a selection of 22 rural villages as its emerging destinations for rural tourism across the west-central Iranian province.
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2023-08-12 22:01
Iranian handicrafts: a cultural tapestry of artistry and beauty
TEHRAN - From exquisite carpets to delicate miniature paintings, each Iranian handicraft tells a story, connects us to the country’s vibrant history, and showcases the remarkable skills of its artisans.
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2023-07-28 18:13
Iranian archaeologists pursue excavation in Neanderthal cave
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has begun follow-up project in a cave situated in Iran's Qazvin province where evidence of Neanderthal life was previously found.
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2023-07-12 18:11
Tourism minister visits 11th-century Alamut fortress
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami paid a visit to the ancient Alamut fortress, which belonged to the Ismaili leader, Hasan ibn Sabbah, in the 11th century.
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2023-06-01 07:15
Flooring project begins at historical bazaar of Qazvin
TEHRAN – A flooring project is underway at Qeisarieh covered passage of the historical bazaar of Qazvin, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-05-29 16:46
Abandoned school to become a heritage museum in Alamut
TEHRAN – Qazvin province’s tourism department seeks to establish a new cultural heritage museum in the historical Alamut region, which was once the of territory of Ismaili leader Hasan ibn Sabbah in the 11th-century.
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2023-05-28 18:09
Pure breeds of Iranian horses compete in Qazvin festival
TEHRAN –A national festival dedicated to all breeds of pure Iranian horses was held in Abyek county, the northwestern province of Qazvin on Saturday, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-05-20 20:54
Sa’d al-Saltaneh jewel of Iran caravanserais, deputy tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Iran has nominated 56 caravansaries for a collective inscription on the UNESCO list for World Heritage, deputy tourism minister Ali Darabi said on Saturday.
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2023-05-02 21:18
Former royal ensemble in Qazvin to be revived
TEHRAN –The tourism directorate of the west-central province of Qazvin plans to revive the Safavid Garden Ensemble, locally known as “Dowlatkhaneh Safavi”, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-04-23 17:26
Qara Tepe: an ancient cemetery shrouded in mystery
TEHRAN – Over the past couple of years, teams of cultural heritage experts headed by archaeologist Mostafa Dehpahlavan have uncovered a wealth of information about an ancient cemetery, which is situated in the Segzabad region of Qazvin province, west-central Iran.
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2023-04-04 19:18
Archaeologist elaborates on Iron Age burial chambers
TEHRAN - Mostafa Dehpahlavan, an Iranian archaeologist who is credited with having found a wide variety of Iron Age burial chambers, has recently elaborated on discoveries his team made in Tepe Sagz Abad of Qazvin province.
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2023-03-18 19:14
Women in Qazvin prepare Samanu to welcome Noruz
TEHRAN – For the celebration of Noruz, which officially starts on March 21, women in the west-central province of Qazvin province cook Samanu during a traditional ritual, ISNA reported on Saturday.
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2023-03-12 20:00
Over 2,000 beds ready to accommodate Noruz travelers in Qazvin
TEHRAN – There are more than 2,000 beds available in the west-central province of Qazvin to accommodate travels during the Noruz holidays (starting March 21), the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-02-22 20:30
Cuban ambassador visits tourist sites in Qazvin
TEHRAN – Cuban Ambassador to Iran Alberto González Casals on Tuesday visited some tourist attractions in west-central province of Qazvin.
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2023-02-19 19:04
New round of restoration begins on former royal ensemble in Qazvin
TEHRAN –The second round of restoration work has been commenced on the Safavid Garden Ensemble, locally known as “Dowlatkhaneh Safavi” in the west-central province of Qazvin, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-02-14 21:30
Cultural heritage elements in Qazvin added to national list
TEHRAN – A total of four cultural elements, in the northwestern province of Qazvin, have been inscribed on the national intangible cultural heritage list.
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2023-01-13 22:48
Tehran museum exhibits 7,000-year-old mother and child figurine to mark Women's Day
TEHRAN – On the occasion of National Women’s Day, the National Museum of Iran has put on show a 7,000-year-old clay figurine of a mother hugging her child.
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2022-12-17 21:00
Archaeologists discover ancient layers beneath Qazvin mosque
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has discovered additional traces of ancient layers under the Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, which is one of the oldest Islamic structures in Iran.
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2022-10-23 22:30
19th-century mansion to be restored to former glory
TEHRAN–The Qajar-era (1789-1925) Sepahdar Mansion in the central province of Qazvin has undergone some rehabilitation works, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.