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2024-01-22 17:48
400-year-old caravanserai to transform into cultural hub for handicrafts
TEHRAN - In a groundbreaking development, the deserted Shah Abbasi Caravanserai of Karaj is up for a transformative journey as local authorities announce plans to lease the historical site to private investors.
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2023-12-03 17:28
400-year-old Jolfa Square to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Isfahan’s tourism chief has revealed plans for the restoration of Jolfa Square, which is a gateway to a touristic Armenian neighborhood in the ancient city.
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2023-11-10 16:31
Vank Cathedral: A sip of Iran’s rich architectural culture in Isfahan
TEHRAN - The All Saviour’s Cathedral, locally known as Kelisa-ye Vank (“Vank Cathedral”) or the Church of the Saintly Sisters, is probably the most famous example of Christian religious architecture in the ancient city of Isfahan, known as “half the world”.
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2023-10-25 17:23
400-year-old Iranian carpet up for sale at Christie’s in London
TEHRAN – A majestic Persian carpet, handwoven some 400 years ago during the Safavid era, is up for sale at Christie’s in London with a pre-sale estimate of £2-3 million.
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2021-08-29 21:00
New book explores Portuguese fort in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A book authored by Iranian archaeologist Esmail Yaghmaei has recently gone out of print to turn the spotlight on a Portuguese fort, which was constructed on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the 16th century.
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2021-07-06 18:55
Hakim Mosque: a hidden gem to visit in Isfahan
TEHRAN – The lesser-known Hakim Mosque is a visually stunning monument in Isfahan, which travelers can pay a visit to near the centuries-old bazaar of the central Iranian city.