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2021-09-24 20:00
UNESCO inspectors to visit Sa’d al-Saltaneh caravanserai
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Qazvin province has said UNESCO inspectors will pay a visit to Sa'd al-Saltaneh caravanserai next month to assess the possible registration of the centuries-old monument.
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2021-09-20 21:01
New archaeological season begins at Tepe Sagz Abad
TEHRAN - A new round of archaeological excavation has recently commenced at a millennia-old cemetery situated in Tepe Sagz Abad in Buin Zahra county, Qazvin province, west-central Iran.
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2021-08-08 18:32
Heydariyyeh Mosque: secrets of one of ancient places of worship
TEHRAN – Masjid-e (the mosque of) Heydariyyeh is a magnificent monument from the Seljuk period, presumably from the late 12th or early 13th century. There is a wonderful air of calm that surrounds the place of worship, which is located in the Bolaghi district of Qazvin, north-central Iran.
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2021-08-06 18:41
Campervans, caravans stage rally under COVID protocols
TEHRAN – On Thursday, owners of over 40 campervans and caravans started a three-day parade to promote tourism under health protocols to help curb the coronavirus.
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2021-08-03 18:44
Explore historical churches, Armenian neighborhoods while in Qazvin
TEHRAN – A Muslim-majority country, Iran is home to many gorgeous churches and chapels that feature amazing architecture and exquisite ornate works.
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2021-07-18 21:17
Iranian archaeologists in search of new clues on history of Qazvin
TEHRAN - A team of Iranian archaeologists has found further evidence concerning the history of Qazvin, which was the capital of the Persian Empire, under Safavids, from 1548 to 98.
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2021-07-10 20:00
Cultural elements in Qazvin added to national heritage list
TEHRAN –A total of eight new cultural elements, which are practiced in the northwestern province of Qazvin, have been inscribed on the national intangible cultural heritage list.
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2021-06-27 18:45
Work starts to restore and protect ancient mosque in Qazvin
TEHRAN – Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, which is one of the oldest congregational mosques in Iran, has undergone some rehabilitation works, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2021-06-19 18:13
Alamut Castle: a visit to once impenetrable fortress of ‘Assassins’
TEHRAN – Perched on top of a steep hill, Alamut Castle was once sheltering the followers of Hasan-e Sabbah (1070–1124), the spiritual leader of a heretical Ismaili sect that spawned the word ‘Assassins’.
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2021-06-16 18:23
Chehel Sotoun of Qazvin undergoes partial restoration
TEHRAN – The decorations of Chehel Sotoun, a Safavid-era (1501-1736) palace in Qazvin, have undergone some rehabilitation works, the deputy provincial tourism chief announced on Wednesday.
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2021-05-19 17:32
Archaeological survey begins on Khalehkuh site
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts have commenced a comprehensive survey on the prehistoric site of Khalehkuh, which is situated in northwestern Qazvin province.
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2021-05-11 21:23
Qajar-era Hosseiniyeh undergoes restoration
TEHRAN –Parts of the Qajar-era (1789-1925) Aminiha Hosseiniyeh in the northwestern province of Qazvin has undergone restoration, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2021-05-04 20:00
Five historical houses under restoration in Qazvin province
TEHRAN – On Monday, the cultural heritage directorate of Qazvin announced that five historical houses are currently under restoration across the west-central province.
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2021-05-01 20:30
Cultural heritage elements in northwestern Iran added to national list
TEHRAN - A total of six new cultural elements, which are practiced in the northwestern province of Qazvin, have been registered in the national intangible cultural heritage list.
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2021-04-30 12:40
40 idle production units revived in Qazvin province in a year
TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, 40 idle production units were revived in Qazvin province, in the northwest of Iran, in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20).
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2021-04-28 08:08
Glimpses of Pan Bafi in Alamut
TEHRAN – Pan Bafi, which falls under the category of traditional textiles, is a prominent handicraft being practiced in Alamut in Qazvin province.
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2021-03-01 18:34
Archaeological site in Qazvin to turn into outdoor museum
TEHRAN – The prehistoric site of Khalehkuh, situated in northwestern Qazvin province, is planned to be turned into an outdoor museum due to the significance of its antiquities.
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2021-02-13 18:04
Off-road race in Qazvin
TEHRAN – Some 45 drivers from nine province came together in Qazvin to participate at the off-road race.
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2021-01-22 20:53
Vast permanent center for handicrafts to be inaugurated near Tehran
TEHRAN – A massive permanent center for the craftsmanship and trade of handicrafts is being constructed in Alborz province, northcentral Iran.
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2021-01-05 21:44
Fossilized tooth found in west-central Iran dates from 100,000 years, minister says
TEHRAN – A fossilized tooth, previously found in a cave west-central Iran, could date back 100,000 years, the Iranian tourism minister said on Monday.
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2021-01-03 20:50
Neanderthal tooth put on show in Qazvin museum
TEHRAN - A fossilized tooth, which is amongst the earliest evidence of Neanderthal settlements in the Iranian plateau, has been put on show at a museum in Qazvin, west-central Iran, where the object was discovered in a nearby cave.
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2020-12-31 00:49
Winter resorts come on stream in Qazvin
TEHRAN- Two winter sports projects were inaugurated in Qazvin province on Tuesday by the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan.
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2020-12-31 00:48
By Afshin Majlesi
Qazvin: a city with fascinating churches, Armenian neighborhoods
Besides serving as places of worship and religious services, churches are visited for their splendor and architectural beauty, their majesty and magnificence.
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2020-12-15 21:11
Qazvin province eyes national registration for letters patent
TEHRAN – Qazvin’s department for tourism and cultural heritage eyes national registration for Qajar-era letters patent, which are being kept in the west-central province.
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2020-11-28 21:30
Winter resorts to come on stream in Qazvin
TEHRAN – The final preparations of two winter sports projects are being completed in Qazvin province, north-central Iran.
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2020-11-04 19:30
More natural properties added to National Heritage list
TEHRAN –Eight old plane, juniper, walnut, olive, and honeyberry trees in the northwestern province of Qazvin have recently been inscribed on the National Heritage list.
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2020-10-26 23:53
Forgotten craft of weaving Chador Shab revived
TEHRAN – The traditional craft of weaving Chador Shab, a kind of fabric with geometrical patterns, which had fallen into oblivion, has been revived in the northwestern province of Qazvin, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2020-10-25 20:30
No harm to Zanjan historical sites by quake
TEHRAN – No damage was inflicted on historical sites across the northwestern Zanjan province as a medium-sized 5 magnitude earthquake struck the neighboring province of Qazvin on Saturday, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2020-09-05 23:16
Investment in Qazvin’s tourism sector rises by 287%
TEHRAN – Some 6.3 trillion rials ($150 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) have been invested in the tourism sector of the northwestern province of Qazvin over the past seven years, which shows a 287 percent increase, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2020-08-30 18:26
Ancient human settlement found in Qazvin
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have discovered a human settlement, believed to be prosperous during the medieval Islamic times (6 to 7 AH), in Qazvin, west-central Iran.
