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2020-02-19 18:26
Iran, Kazakhstan to jointly build an industrial, commercial complex in Aktau SEZ
TEHRAN- Iran and Kazakhstan inked an agreement to jointly build an industrial, commercial complex in Kazakhstan’s Aktau Special Economic Zone.
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2020-01-26 20:13
Tehran’s “Holland Alley” to be made a national heritage
TEHRAN – “Holland Alley” in Tehran, which is mostly populated by Iranian-Armenian citizens, is worth to be inscribed on the national list of cultural heritage, Tehran City Council member Ahmad Masjed-Jamei said on Friday.
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2019-12-02 18:55
Assyrian cylinder seals unearthed in Iran
TEHRAN – A senior Iranian archaeologist has announced discovery of dozens of cylinder seals, which once belonged to Assyria, kingdom of northern Mesopotamia that became the center of one of the great empires of the ancient Middle East.
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2019-11-13 11:36
Tens of Russian guests tour Qazvin historical sites
TEHRAN – Some 70 Russian artists, literati and diplomats on Monday toured historical sites in Qazvin as part of programs in line with holding Russia's cultural week in Iran.
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2019-11-04 18:10
Iran to host Russian Cultural Days
TEHRAN – The Iranian cities of Tehran and Qazvin will be playing host to the Russian Cultural Days, which will open on November 9.
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2019-10-19 18:53
Remnants of Safavid-era bathhouse discovered
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have discovered remnants of a Safavid-era (1501–1736) public bathhouse within a former royal ensemble in the Iranian city of Qazvin.
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2019-10-19 18:50
Returned Achaemenid tablets to go on show in Qazvin
TEHRAN – A select of 1,783 Achaemenid-era clay tablets and fragments, which were on loan from Iran to the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago since 1935, will be put on show in the city of Qazvin.
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2019-07-21 20:38
Lake Ovan: A charming destination for eco-tourists
TEHRAN – Lake Ovan, locally called Daryacheh-ye Ovan, is a small alpine resort situated in Alamut region, Qazvin province.
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2019-07-17 20:36
Iran eyes to gain a UNESCO tag for its historical castles, fortresses
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism chief has said the country is developing a dossier for its historical castles and fortresses for a possible inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2019-07-07 19:01
Remains of a Neanderthal-era horse found in Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have discovered remains of a horse, which they believe to be hunted by Neanderthals in a cave that is now situated in Qazvin province.
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2019-06-25 21:56
New restoration project starts on Jameh Mosque of Qazvin
TEHRAN - Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, which is one of the oldest Islamic structures in Iran, has went under a new round of restoration, a local tourism official said on Monday.
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2019-06-19 19:12
Ambassadors’ wives tour Qazvin attractions
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, several wives of ambassadors to Iran made a one-day tour of Qazvin, visiting attractions and holding talks with local entrepreneurs of the ancient province.
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2019-06-14 20:46
World Crafts Council assessing registration of historic marketplace in Qazvin
TEHRAN – The World Crafts Council - Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR) is assessing possible registration of the 19th-century Sa’d al-Saltaneh marketplace, which is located adjacent to a historical caravanserai of the same name in Iran’s Qazvin province.
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2018-12-13 07:15
Foreign arrivals in Qazvin rise in H1
TEHRAN – The number of foreign tourists to Qazvin province has significantly increased during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), compared to the same period last year, provincial tourism chief has said.
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2018-11-04 02:00
Centuries-old water supply system found in Alamut castle
TEHRAN - A team of Iranian archaeologists has recently discovered a water supply network, dating back to 795 years ago, used to supply water to the famed Alamut castle in Qazvin province.
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2018-09-01 00:34
Qazvin to host startup event for rural innovation
TEHRAN -- A startup event focusing on rural innovation will open today in the city of Qazvin and will end on September 4, the vice president for rural development and underprivileged areas announced, Fars reported on Thursday.
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2018-08-27 17:42
Iran’s largest wind farm goes on stream in Qazvin
TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian inaugurated the country’s largest wind farm in the northwestern province of Qazvin on Monday, IRNA reported.
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2018-08-21 00:39
Centuries-old remnants found in Alamut castle
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has recently recovered a range of centuries-old structures in the ruined Alamut castle, Qazvin province.
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2018-06-19 10:28
A day trip to Alamut castle!
Holidaymakers tour the ruins of Alamut castle, situated in Iran’s Qazvin province, June 17, 2018.
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2018-01-04 10:53
Initiative to support artisans of Qazvin province
TEHRAN – A new initiative will offer eligible artisans to set up their own workshops and market stalls at historical and touristic places across Qazvin province.
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2018-01-01 19:57
Qazvin caravanserai visited by over half million in 9 months
TEHRAN – Over 550,000 visitors including foreign nationals toured Sa’d al-Saltaneh Caravanserai during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21, 2017, Mehr reported.
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2017-12-23 20:51
Quake causes cracks in four historical sites in Iran
TEHRAN - Three historical sites in Qazvin and one other in Rey have suffered cracks as an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck a city near Tehran on Wednesday night.
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2017-08-30 08:51
Colorful Iran: grape harvest festival in Qazvin
The northwestern province of Qazvin is one of the cultivated regions of Iran. Grape is one of the main agricultural products of the region.
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2017-08-15 09:53
22 properties added to Iran’s natural heritage list
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization has recently inscribed 22 natural spots and landscapes on the national heritage list, IRNA reported on Saturday.
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2017-07-25 09:10
Gorgan to host culinary festival
TEHRAN – Gorgan, the capital of Golestan Province in northern Iran, will host a culinary festival from August 2 to 4.
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2017-05-28 12:10
Intl. off-road competition held in Qazvin
The second edition of the international off-road competition was held in Qazvin, located in 150 km northwest of Tehran, Capital of Iran.
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2017-04-23 17:48
Sustainable management, environment protection lead to urban health: Rouhani
TEHRAN — Sustainable management and environment protection pave the way for urban health, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday.
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2017-03-28 13:07
Iran, land of Affection - Qazvin
Located in Qazvin province, northern Iran, Qazvin city enjoys a great historical context, potential for cultural attractions and tourist desirability.Tehran Times / Amin Rahmani
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2017-03-23 15:09
Intl. Festival of Children’s Games and Toys opened in Qazvin
TEHRAN – The 6th International Festival of Children’s Games and Toys opened in Qazvin on Wednesday.
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2017-02-26 21:25
Gas blast near military base kills one in Qazvin
TEHRAN – Explosion in a gas pipeline in the Iranian city of Qazvin on Sunday killed at least one and injured two more people.
