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2022-06-24 17:51
Iran eyes UNESCO tag for Bastam historical complex
TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to put forward the Bastam historical complex as a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2022-06-13 21:02
Tall-e Khakestar stratigraphy survey finds no archaeological sediments
TEHRAN – Pottery fragments, previously discovered on the surface of Tall-e Khakestar, have grabbed the attention of archeologists for years to conduct an exploratory survey on whether the north-central Iranian site is home to an ancient settlement or not.
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2022-06-11 18:50
Nomadic Sangsari carpets to go on show in Italy
TEHRAN – A collection of Sangsari carpets, handwoven by nomad people, is set to go on show in Italy.
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2022-05-28 21:09
Caravansary getting prepared for modern trekkers
TEHRAN – A fresh round of restoration work has begun on a centuries-old caravansary in Mayamey, northcentral Iran, in a bid to make the mudbrick structure prepared to host modern travelers this time.
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2022-05-11 20:30
Historical properties in Semnan to be ceded to private sector
TEHRAN –Four historical places and monuments across north-central Semnan province will be temporarily ceded to the private sector in order to receive further care and maintenance, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-05-09 20:00
Bazaar of Shahroud undergoes flooring restoration
TEHRAN – Another restoration project has commenced renovating paving stones at the historical bazaar of Shahroud in north-central Iran.
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2022-03-11 20:00
Folk Iranian dances made national heritage
TEHRAN – Three traditional dances each being practiced in a certain Iranian province have been registered in the national list for intangible cultural heritage.
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2022-02-18 21:24
Ancient post office named national heritage
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has recently registered a Chapar-khaneh (ancient post office) in Semnan province as national heritage.
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2022-02-15 20:00
Bazaar of Damghan undergoes urgent restoration
TEHRAN- An urgent restoration project has been commenced on parts of the historical bazaar of Damghan, the tourism chief of ancient Iranian city has said.
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2022-02-02 18:14
Private investors to help revive historical texture in Semnan
TEHRAN – The private sector will be collaborating with the north-central city of Semnan to revive its historic texture in the near future, the head of the Fund for Development of Handicrafts and Handmade Carpet and Revitalization and Utilization of Historical and Cultural Places has announced.
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2022-01-26 19:16
Abandoned Paleolithic site in need of permanent center for research, archaeologist says
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Seyyed Milad Hashemi has urged the need for establishing a permanent research center at the Paleolithic site of Mirak located in Semnan province.
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2022-01-24 19:56
New traces of Neanderthal sites discovered in northcentral Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has discovered new traces of Neanderthal sites during its intensive field survey conducted on vast areas of barren lands in Eyvanekey, northcentral Iran.
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2022-01-21 16:10
New round of restoration begins on Semnan’s Shah Abbasi caravanserai
TEHRAN – A new round of restoration work has been commenced on the Safavid era (1501-1736) Shah Abbasi caravanserai in the north-central province of Semnan, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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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.
