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2022-01-04 21:45
Archaeologists discover 300,000-year-old relics, traces of hunter-gatherers in northcentral Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have recently discovered a considerable number of prehistorical relics and clues about the Paleolithic hunter-gatherers who once roamed across the Garmsar country of Iran.
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2021-12-27 20:00
Flooring project begins at historical bazaar of Shahrud
TEHRAN –A flooring project has been commenced on parts of the historical bazaar of Shahrud in the north-central province of Semnan, Shahrud’s tourism chief has said.
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2021-12-19 19:35
Ancient caravanserai restored to host modern trippers
TEHRAN – One of the once highly prosperous Shah-Abbasi caravanserais, which is located in central Iran, has been fully restored to the former glory; this time to host modern travelers.
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2021-12-17 21:38
Persian handicrafts: Namad-mali in Semnan
TEHRAN – The craft of Namad-mali (literally meaning felt beating) has long been practiced in villages of Semnan province to produce Namad (a traditional carpet) out of woolen fabrics by rolling and pressing them.
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2021-12-14 21:17
Muddy ramparts of Damghan to undergo urgent restoration
TEHRAN – An urgent restoration project will soon be commenced on the muddy ramparts of Damghan that for centuries helped protect the north-central Iranian town against enemy attacks.
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2021-12-08 21:30
Nature lovers to mark daffodils in Semnan festival
TEHRAN – An open-air festival will bring together tens of nature lovers on Friday to mark daffodils, which symbolizes the eye in Iranian culture.
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2021-11-29 19:00
Historical mansions in Semnan to turn into handicrafts markets, workshops
TEHRAN – A number of historical mansions in the north-central city of Semnan are planned to be turned into handicrafts markets and workshops, Semnan’s tourism chief has announced.
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2021-11-08 20:30
Restoration work begins on Semnan’s Shah Abbasi caravanserai
TEHRAN – The Safavid era (1501-1736) Shah Abbasi caravanserai in the north-central province of Semnan, which served as a prison for over 40 years, has undergone some rehabilitation works, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-11-05 21:08
President Raisi visits Semnan
TEHRAN - Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi visited the province of Semnan in continuation of his provincial visits in weekends.
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2021-11-05 20:59
Minister inspects tourist destinations in Semnan
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ezatollah Zarghami on Thursday inspected several tourist destinations during his visit to Semnan province.
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2021-11-03 19:00
Ancient relics discovered from abandoned car
TEHRAN – A total of 32 historical relics have recently been discovered in the city of Mayamey, north-central Semnan province, Mayamey’s tourism chief has announced.
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2021-10-30 18:14
Rare Parthian tombstone discovered in northcentral Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has recently discovered a rare Parthian-era (247 BC – 224 CE) tombstone in an ancient cemetery in northcentral Iran.
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2021-10-17 21:00
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.
