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Relics discovered from Iron Age cemetery restored, reorganized
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian cultural heritage experts has restored and reorganized tens of prehistorical metallic relics, which have been discovered from Mersin, an Iron Age cemetery in the north-central Semnan province.
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2021-10-12 21:30
Centuries-old wooden box restored to original state
TEHRAN – An exquisite wooden box, which reportedly dates from 580 years ago, has been fully restored to its original state under the supervision of cultural heritage officials in Semnan province.
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2021-10-10 19:30
Castle, traditional ice storage in Semnan being restored
TEHRAN - A historical castle and a traditional Yakhchal (mudbrick ice storage) in the village of Qatul, in the north-central city of Garmsar, Semnan province have undergone some rehabilitation works.
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2021-09-28 18:44
Tourism projects worth $159.5m underway in Semnan
TEHRAN-A total of 30 tourism-related projects worth 6.7 trillion rials ($159.5 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) are currently underway across the north-central Semnan province, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-09-25 20:30
Ahovan caravanserais in Semnan getting ready to welcome UNESCO assessors
TEHRAN – Two historical caravanserais situated in the Ahovan region of Semnan province are planned to be evaluated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization for inclusion on the list of World Heritage sites, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-09-10 17:56
Iran seeks ICESCO label for one of its oldest mosques
TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to put forward Tarikhaneh, which is one of its oldest standing mosques, as a candidate for inclusion in the cultural heritage list of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
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2021-09-07 20:30
Historical bridge, madrasa, fortress added to Iran national heritage list
TEHRAN – Seven historical structures including a bridge, madrasa, and a fortress, situated in Iran’s Semnan province, have recently been added to the national list for cultural heritage.
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2021-09-04 18:04
Museum of religious heritage to be inaugurated in Semnan
TEHRAN – A permanent museum dedicated to the religious heritage will be inaugurated in Sorkheh, north-central province of Semnan in the near future, Sorkheh’s tourism chief has announced.
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2021-08-21 20:30
Parthian rhyton, jewelry unearthed in Semnan
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have unearthed a clay rhyton and some pieces of jewelry while surveying tomb chambers of an ancient cemetery in Semnan province, north-central Iran.
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2021-08-13 15:45
Permits issued for establishment of 830 industrial units in Semnan province
TEHRAN – As announced by a provincial official, permits have been issued for the establishment of 830 industrial units in the central Semnan province during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – July 22).
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2021-08-10 21:30
Seven properties in Semnan approved as national heritage
TEHRAN – A selection of seven historical properties, which are being kept in Semnan province, have been added to Iran’s national list of cultural heritage.
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2021-07-31 17:04
Center for handicrafts to make debut in centuries-old village
TEHRAN – A center for handicrafts will be established in the centuries-old village of Biabanak, Sorkheh county, north-central province of Semnan.
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2021-07-31 17:04
Excavations continue at Iron Age cemetery in Semnan
TEHRAN –The third round of archaeological excavation has recently commenced at Iron Age Mersin cemetery in Mahdishahr county, Semnan province.
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2021-07-17 19:00
1000-year old silver bowl recovered in Semnan
TEHRAN – Iranian police have discovered an ancient silver bowl from the house of an authorized antique dealer in Semnan province.
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2021-07-04 16:47
Rolling babies in roses: an ancient ritual bringing blessings to families
TEHRAN – One of the sweetest and most exhilarating rituals being practiced in the north-central province of Semnan is Gol Ghaltan (literally meaning rolling in flowers), which is believed to be a symbol of bringing blessings to the family of a newborn.
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2021-06-18 17:44
Old hospital in Semnan to turn into museum
TEHRAN –Tadayyon Hospital, the first hospital built in the north-central city of Semnan, will be turned into a health museum, a local tourism official has said.
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2021-06-13 19:30
Historical mansion in Semnan to turn into children’s museum
TEHRAN –The historical mansion of Memarian in north-central Semnan province is planned to be turned into a children's museum after being fully restored, Semnan’s mayor has announced.
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2021-06-01 20:00
216 properties in Semnan added to national heritage list
TEHRAN –A total of 216 historical sites, natural sights, and cultural elements in Semnan province have been inscribed on the national heritage list, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2021-05-24 20:00
Mount Shahvar in Semnan wins national heritage status
TEHRAN – Mount Shahvar, the highest peak in the north-central province of Semnan, has recently been inscribed on the national heritage list.
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2021-05-14 17:55
Friday mosque of Damghan undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A new restoration work has been commenced on the centuries-old Friday mosque of Damghan, which stands tall in the north-central Iranian city.
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2021-04-24 19:25
Land of ghosts: a journey to the 'Bermuda triangle' of Iran
TEHRAN - Imagine traveling through a bizarre-shaded desert full of golden dunes that locals believe to be once home to evil spirits and demons, and for this reason, whoever steps on it will be swallowed up and never returns! That’s why the area is known as the "Bermuda triangle" of Iran!
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2021-04-20 18:35
UNESCO to assess Iran’s “land of caravanserais” for world heritage
TEHRAN - Caravanserais in the city of Miami, which is known as the “land of caravanserais” in Iran, are being prepared to be assessed by UNESCO for inclusion in the World Heritage list.
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2021-02-20 20:30
Explore Tepe Hesar with finds from Chalcolithic Age to Sasanian era
TEHRAN - Tepe Hesar, which bears cultural periods from the Chalcolithic Age to the Sasanian period, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Iran.
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2021-02-15 23:50
Traditional restaurants inaugurated in Semnan
TEHRAN – Two traditional restaurants, and a recreational tourist complex were inaugurated on Sunday within the historical core of the north-central city of Semnan.
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2021-02-01 21:37
Caravanserai to host travelers once again following decades of being prison
TEHRAN – A Safavid era (1501-1736) caravanserai in the north-central city of Semnan was finally handed over to the city’s municipality after being used as a prison for over 40 years.
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2021-01-17 19:30
New eco-lodge units to come on stream in northcentral Iran
TEHRAN - New eco-lodge units will be added to the traditional hospitality sector of Damghan, an ancient town situated in Semnan province, north-central Iran.
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2021-01-13 18:47
Book on ancient Tarikhaneh Mosque published
TEHRAN – A book on ancient Tarikhaneh Mosque, which is one of the oldest existing mosques in Iran, has recently been published in Persian.
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2021-01-05 21:48
Army holds large-scale drone exercise
TEHRAN – The Iranian Army on Tuesday launched a large-scale maneuver involving hundreds of combat drones used by the Army’s ground, navy and air defense forces.
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2021-01-05 21:43
Semnan’s nomads produce over 7,000 square meters of hand-woven rugs, textiles in 9 months
TEHRAN –Over 7,000 square meters of hand-woven rugs and textiles have been produced during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 20, 2020) by the nomads residing in the north-central province of Semnan.
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2021-01-01 20:08
Historical manuscripts restored in central Iran
TEHRAN - Over 20 historical manuscripts including paper contracts, miniature-ornamented folios, and Islamic marriage contracts have recently been rehabilitated in laboratories across the central province of Semnan.
