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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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2025-08-18 17:23
Echoes of the Past: Stucco plaque of Sasanian lady
The pictured Sassanid-era stucco plaque set within a central square depicts the bust of a smiling woman—likely a Sasanian princess, suggested by her ornate adornments. Unearthed at Tepe Hessar in Damghan, modern-day Semnan province, it dates to the late 6th or early 7th century CE.
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2024-11-19 17:33
Archaeologists uncover prehistoric relics in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has recently unearthed significant artifacts and architectural remains from prehistoric times in the Chahardangeh district of Sari, located in eastern part of Mazandaran province, northern Iran.
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2024-08-10 18:14
Semnan, where desert meets forest on the ancient Silk Road
TEHRAN - Semnan province, located in northern Iran, is a region of remarkable geographical diversity, offering a unique blend of natural landscapes, historical landmarks, and cultural elements.
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2024-06-25 17:44
UNESCO inscription anniversary of Abr Forest celebrated
Today, a group of nature lovers and environmental enthusiasts gathered in the Abr Forest to celebrate its anniversary of being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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2024-04-02 16:52
By Afshin Majlesi
Tranquility amidst history: Jameh Mosque welcomes travelers to Semnan
TEHRAN - In the heart of the ancient city of Semnan, where the whispers of the Silk Road still echo through time, lies a jewel of Islamic architecture, a testament to centuries of cultural exchange and spiritual devotion.
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2024-03-09 17:16
Messier marathon brings amateur astronomers to Iran’s central desert edge
TEHRAN – On March 7 and 8, tens of amateur astronomers gathered under a dark starry sky on the edge of Iran’s central desert to observe the annual Messier marathon, famed as the country’s biggest astronomical event.
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2024-02-28 17:41
Brick kiln, bathhouse in Shahrud made national heritage
TEHRAN – A historical brick kiln and a centuries-old Hammam (public bathhouse) have recently been registered in Iran’s national list for cultural heritage.
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2023-11-27 17:03
Centuries-old clay seals depicting lifelike, mythical figures restored
TEHRAN - Ancient clay seals have undergone recent restoration and documentation in Semnan province, displaying a variety of themes from lifelike figures to mythical creatures.
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2023-11-20 17:31
Discover the wonders of Damghan: from caravanserais to mosques and forts
TEHRAN - Abundant with remnants of the past caravanserais, strongholds, brick towers, edifices, and places of worship, Damghan can hardly be overlooked by a cultural tourist.
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2023-11-07 17:48
Ancient clay seals restored, documented
TEHRAN – A collection of ancient clay seals bearing various themes, from realistic characters to mythical animals has recently been restored and documented in Semnan province.
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2023-08-04 19:13
Ancient Iranian mosque nominated for ICESCO label
TEHRAN - Iran has nominated its Tarikhaneh mosque, which dates some 900 years, for possible recognition by the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
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2023-07-25 21:00
Urgent restoration begins to safeguard centuries-old bazaar
TEHRAN – The centuries-old bazaar of Shahrud has undergone urgent restoration work, the tourism chief of the ancient city said on Monday.
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2023-07-22 18:29
Bastam and Kharghan: glimpses into Iran’s ancient splendor
TEHRAN - Bastam and Kharghan may be hidden gems for sightseers seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure.
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2023-05-28 18:10
Old trees in Semnan village named national heritage
TEHRAN – Two centuries-old trees standing in a village of Semnan province have recently gained national status.
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2023-04-24 18:03
Jangal-e Abr: getting lost in magic of a foggy forest
TEHRAN - Walking inside a dense forest, where the sound of birds fills the air and a fresh smell of the forest surrounds you in a blanket of fog, is an inspired choice to reconnect with nature.
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2023-03-13 20:30
400-year-old caravanserai prepares to open doors to sightseers
TEHRAN – The newly restored Mayamey caravanserai is getting ready to open doors in Noruz, which marks the arrival of the Persian New Year.
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2023-01-09 18:31
Tarikhaneh marks 100 years on national heritage list
TEHRAN –On Sunday, Tarikhaneh, one of the oldest standing mosques in Iran, marked the 100th anniversary of its registration on the national list of cultural heritage in a ceremony held at the ancient place of worship in Damghan.
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2022-11-09 22:53
Centuries-old caravanserai restored to host modern travelers
TEHRAN–A team of cultural heritage restorers has finished work on Mayamey caravanserai, a 400-year-old roadside inn named after the central Iranian town situated in Semnan province.
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2022-08-22 19:24
Off-road vehicles, unlicensed tours banned from entering Abr forest
“The entry of off-road vehicles and [package] tours without official permission to the desert and forest areas, especially Hyrcanian Abr forest, is prohibited,” Mehr quoted Morteza Nazari as saying on Sunday.
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2022-08-21 20:00
Shahrud’s defensive walls, ramparts restored
TEHRAN–A team of restorers has completed work on the centuries-old defensive walls and ramparts once encircling the ancient town of Shahrud in north-central Iran.
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2022-08-10 20:30
Jameh Mosque of Dastjerd undergoes urgent restoration
TEHRAN–Restoration work has begun on the Jameh Mosque of Dastjerd, which is situated in a village near Shahrud, Semnan province.
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2022-08-09 18:40
Ramparts of Shahrud undergo urgent restoration
TEHRAN—Restoration work has begun again on the ruins of the centuries-old ramparts that once protected the city of Shahrud in north-central Iran.