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2020-05-15 22:21
Centuries-old polo field discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN – A centuries-old Chogan (polo) filed with stone gates, one of which bearing a dedicatory inscription, has recently been found near a village in Iran’s western Lorestan province, provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2020-04-28 18:25
Labyrinthine Bazaar of Isfahan may equal an endless charm for you!
TEHRAN - One of Iran’s most historic and fascinating traditional marketplaces, the sprawling covered Bazaar of Isfahan (locally known as Bazaar-e Bozorg) is situated in a city of the same name.
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2020-03-09 02:07
Qasr-e Khorshid: once temporary home to the ‘Napoleon of Iran’
TEHRAN – Qasr-e Khorshid (literally ‘the Sun Palace’), an 18th-century iconic monument in northeast Iran, was once a royal resident for Nader Shah of Persia (1688–1747), often called the “Napoleon of Iran,” who created an empire that stretched from northern India to the Caucasus Mountains.
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2020-02-18 18:55
Ganjali Khan complex reminiscent of everyday life in 17th-century Iran
TEHRAN - The historical Ganjali Khan complex, which is composed of a madrasa, a mosque, a caravanserai, a hammam (public bathhouse), a water reservoir and a labyrinth bazaar, all centered on a large public square, is a typical Iranian tourist spot to wander around!
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2019-12-25 19:18
New cultural occasions added to Iran’s calendar of events
TEHRAN – Three cultural occasions were officially added to Iran’s national calendar of events on Tuesday.
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2019-12-24 19:27
Newly-excavated site yields pre-historic to Islamic-era relics in Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists and researchers has recently unearthed pre-historic to Islamic-era relics and fragments of objects from a piece of land, which is speculated to be once a historical cemetery, in Asiabsar village, northern Mazandaran province.
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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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2019-10-19 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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2019-07-31 17:46
Kordasht Bathhouse; a tourist destination famed for intricate interior design
TEHRAN – Photos depict exterior and interior views of the historical Kordasht Bathhouse, a tourist destination famed for intricate geometrical arrangements and spectacular wall paintings, July 27, 2019.
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2019-07-14 21:05
Chinese museum to showcase celadons from Iran, other countries
TEHRAN – On Saturday, a collection of centuries-old celadons, on loan from the National Museum of Iran, reached Beijing’s Palace Museum, which is to host a vast exhibit of such potteries from several countries.
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2019-07-13 21:34
Parthian, Safavid-era coins seized in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recently confiscated four historical coins from two smugglers in Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province.
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2019-07-03 20:03
Atmospheric caravanserai being restored to former glory
TEHRAN – The third round of a restoration work has recently been commenced on Hojaib caravanserai with the aim of bringing the atmospheric inn to its former glory.
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2018-11-17 20:29
Evidence may push back history of Tehran by 6,600 years
TEHRAN – Recent archeological studies has shed new light on the history of Tehran that may go down in time some 6,600 years more than previously thought, ISNA reported on Saturday.
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2018-11-05 21:24
Rouhani lauds CHHTO for full restoration of Ali Qapu
TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has appreciated the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization for fully restoration of the landmark Ali Qapu Palace.
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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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2018-06-26 10:05
Under restoration: Historical bridge in Langarud
TEHRAN – A centuries-old brick bridge in Langarud, northern Iran, is being restored, CHTN reported on Sunday.
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2018-02-04 08:37
Ali Qapu to regain former glory after extensive restoration
TEHRAN – A long-lasting rehabilitating project on Ali Qapu Palace has entered its final stage as scaffoldings are to be removed from the façade of 16th-century monument in Isfahan, central Iran.
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2017-10-17 08:36
Safavid-era bridge undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage body has rehabilitated the historical bridge of Seyyed Abad that stands tall in Ardebil, northwest Iran, CHTN reported on Sunday.
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2017-09-04 20:55
Safavid-era palace undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – Several schemes of restoration work have recently been started on Hasht Behesht Palace, an exquisite Safavid-era (1501–1736) structure in Isfahan, central Iran, CHTN reported on Sunday.
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2017-08-21 20:35
Pol-e Khaju: Architecturally interesting, visually appealing
TEHRAN - To experience Isfahan, a vibrant tourist city in central Iran, it is most magical to walk across Pol-e Khaju at sunset when the 17th-century bridge is lit by glorious colors.
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2017-07-30 07:14
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, cozy and symmetrical
TEHRAN – The 17th century Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, central Iran, is one of the architectural masterpieces of Iranian architecture.
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2017-02-23 19:27
Under visitors’ eyes: Centuries-old Zeinodin Caravanserai
TEHRAN - For some visitors to Iran staying at or even a short visit to a caravanserai seems to be a must. The 16th-century Zeinodin Caravanserai, which is tastefully renovated, is amongst such time-honored roadside inns.
