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2026-01-24 17:25
55 hectares of Semnan's historical texture nationally registered
TEHRAN--Two historical neighborhoods of Esfanjan and Nasar to the extent of 55 hectares in historical texture of Semnan province were registered in Iran’s National Heritage List.
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2026-01-20 17:04
Eyvanki reflects centuries of settlement along ancient trade routes
TEHRAN--Eyvanki city is located on one of the main and most important routes from the east to the west of the ancient and current time, a route that was once called the Silk Road. Eyvanki is located in Garmsar county , Semnan province, about 70 kilometers from Tehran.
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2026-01-19 17:04
Mayamey and its centuries-old Persian caravanserais
TEHRAN--Mayamey in Semnan province, with its collection of historical caravanserais such as Mayamey, Miandasht, and Abbasabad, represents part of Iran’s cultural heritage.
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2026-01-17 17:52
Siahak-Duzi: where art meets the silent white of cloth
TEHRAN - Siahak-Duzi, a traditional form of needlework from Iran’s Semnan province, is a fine yet fragile expression of Iranian handicrafts and an important part of local clothing and cultural identity.
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2025-12-14 17:50
Digi and glimpses of culinary heritage in Qaleh Bala village
TEHRAN – A traditional dish known as Digi, prepared using a centuries-old method in Iran’s Qaleh Bala village, offers insight into the area’s indigenous culinary culture, reflecting local knowledge, communal practices and social traditions passed down through generations.
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2025-12-10 17:31
Women preserve ‘Tal-o Mahtal’ ritual for rain in Iran’s Qaleh Bala village
TEHRAN – The ancient rain-seeking ritual Tal-o Mahtal, observed in Iran’s Qaleh Bala village, is originated as a community response to recurring desert droughts and continues to be practiced today. The ceremony is listed as part of the national intangible cultural heritage.
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2025-12-09 17:15
1000-year-old minaret of Semnan mosque to be honored in Special ceremony
TEHRAN--A ceremony to commemorate the millennium of minaret of Semnan Jameh Mosque will be held on Wednesday with the aim of transforming this heritage site into a historical and cultural brand of the city.
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2025-12-03 17:38
Rural, nomadic tourism development planned in Mahdishahr
TEHRAN--The development of rural and nomadic tourism is one of the important goals of Mahdishahr county in Semnan province, said Governor of Mahdishahr Ali Khodadad.
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2025-12-03 17:37
‘Forest to Desert’ project, an opportunity for tourism development in Shahroud
TEHRAN--The ‘Forest to Desert’ project is an exceptional opportunity for tourism development in Shahroud county, Semnan province, said Shahroud Governor Mohammad-Hassan Asafari.
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2025-11-30 18:52
Qaleh Bala, a village where people celebrate endemic Iranian Ground-Jay
TEHRAN - For 14 years, the remote eco-friendly village of Qaleh Bala has welcomed wildlife enthusiasts to its unique “Journey to the Habitat of the Iranian Ground-Jay” festival — an annual event where residents and visitors come together to honor and protect one of Iran’s rarest native birds.
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2025-11-29 21:19
International photo exhibition of Muharram opens in Semnan
TEHRAN- The 18th edition of the International Photo Exhibition of Mehr-e Muharram was inaugurated in the central Iranian city of Semnan, in the presence of provincial cultural officials on Saturday.
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2025-11-25 17:54
Media tour explores historic sites across Semnan province
TEHRAN – A media tour in Semnan province on Wednesday took journalists to five historic and cultural sites, offering an overview of the city’s architectural heritage and preservation efforts, IRNA reported.
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2025-11-22 16:39
Bastam Castle, a lesser-known destination for domestic and foreign tourists
TEHRAN— Bastam Castle, in the north-central Semnan Province, is a lesser-known destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.
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2025-11-16 17:32
Bastam added to Iran’s list of historical cities
TEHRAN - Bastam, a tourism destination near Shahroud, has recently been added to Iran’s list of historical cities during the second conference of Iran’s historical cities held in Yazd.
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2025-10-29 17:20
Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem, expert says
TEHRAN – The legacy of the ancient Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem that has received special attention from UNESCO, the Director-General of the UNESCO Tehran Cluster Office for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia said.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Semnan is to host intl. tourism conference
TEHRAN – The first International Tourism Conference of Semnan, titled “Silk Road: Opportunities and Perspectives,” will be held tomorrow at Semnan University, according to the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2025-10-01 17:25
268 tourism projects worth $130 million inaugurated across Iran
TEHRAN— A total of 268 tourism projects were inaugurated simultaneously via video conference by Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri on Wednesday.
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2025-09-22 17:22
400 events planned for Iran’s Tourism Week
TEHRAN – Concurrent with the start of Tourism Week, 400 festivals and special events focusing on tourism and sustainable development will be held across Iran from September 27 to October 3, Mostafa Fatemi, director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office, said.
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2025-09-21 17:16
Restoration and strengthening operations of Zangoleh Dome start
TEHRAN—Head of Damghan Cultural Heritage and Tourism Department Mojtaba Akbarpour gave news of restoration and strengthening operations of Zangoleh Dome in Damghan, Semnan province.
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2025-09-19 17:00
Mahdishahr’s self-colored carpets manifest natural wonders
TEHRAN—Mahdishahr’s self-colored carpets are a manifestation of the wonders of nature and the unparalleled art of human hands, which have imprinted the authenticity and identity of a region in their texture and weave.
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2025-09-14 17:30
Garmsar eyes turning salt mines into tourist attractions
TEHRAN — Garmsar Governor Ali Hemmati has announced plans to develop several salt mines into tourist attractions as part of the city’s priority programs.
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2025-09-02 16:54
Damghan’s historic fortifications undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A new phase of restoration has been commenced on the historic walls and towers of Damghan, a city in Semnan province known for its ancient fortifications and cultural heritage, an official said on Sunday.
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2025-08-25 16:07
22 tourism, handicrafts projects to be inaugurated in Semnan
TEHRAN—Head of Semnan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Bahman Akhlaqi said that 22 projects regarding tourism and handicrafts sectors will be inaugurated across the province during the Government Week (September 23-29).
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2025-08-18 17:33
Millennium festival planned for minaret of Semnan Jame’ Mosque
TEHRAN—Semnan governor gave news of planning for holding the millennium festival of the minaret of the Jame’ Mosque of Semnan concurrent with Semnan Day.
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2025-08-11 15:56
Damghan offers journey through centuries of culture
TEHRAN – Damghan, in Iran’s Semnan province, is rich in history and home to notable architectural sites, making it a key destination for cultural travelers and history enthusiasts.
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2025-08-05 16:33
Tazieh Mourning Ritual to be performed in Kheyrabad village and Damghan
TEHRAN—The Second Cultural-Artistic Tazieh Mourning Ritual will be held in Kheyrabad village in Semnan county, Semnan province, announced the tourism chief of the province.
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2025-07-19 17:51
Reopening of Sheikh Abolhassan Kharghani Complex in Shahroud after restoration
TEHRAN—Head of Shahroud Cultural Heritage Department Mohammad-Sadeq Razavian gave news of reopening of Historical and Cultural Complex of Sheikh Abolhassan Kharghani in Shahroud, Semnan province.
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2025-05-26 16:07
Damghan, a treasure trove for cultural travelers and history enthusiasts
TEHRAN - Steeped in history and dotted with architectural marvels, Damghan in Iran’s Semnan province is a treasure trove for cultural travelers and history enthusiasts.
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2025-04-26 17:44
Gol-Ghaltan: preserving an intangible cultural heritage
TEHRAN - The 16th edition of the national festival of Gol-Ghaltan (literally meaning rolling in flowers) will be held in the city of Amirieh, north-central province of Semnan, from May 7 to 9, said the secretary of the festival.
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2025-01-11 18:11
Zayandeh-Rood’s revival underlined as national heritage
TEHRAN – Isfahan province’s deputy governor-general for political and social affairs, Ayoub Darvishi, has reaffirmed efforts to restore the Zayandeh-Rood River as a national and tourism heritage site.