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2022-07-03 18:48
Kashan to become ‘event-oriented’ tourism hub
TEHRAN – Kashan tourism directorate seeks to promote the oasis town and its surrounding villages into an ‘event-oriented’ tourism hub.
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2022-06-13 21:03
Intl. medical visits to Fars province hits record high
TEHRAN – The number of international travelers who received medical services in Fars province’s hospitals hits a record high during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year, the province's deputy governor-general has said.
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2022-06-11 18:44
New evidence of prehistorical settlement comes to light in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has uncovered new clues about a prehistorical settlement in the Marvdasht plain of Fars province in southern Iran.
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2022-06-06 21:26
By Afshin Majlesi
Expert hails find of ‘Bronze Age’ petroglyph in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage expert says a petroglyph recently discovered near Davan dates back to the Bronze Age, adding it may provide an extraordinary insight into the prehistoric life across the southern Iranian village.
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2022-05-30 21:00
South Africa envoy proposes Shiraz, Johannesburg sisterhood
TEHRAN – South Africa’s ambassador to Iran has proposed establishing a sister city link between Shiraz and Johannesburg.
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2022-05-27 22:00
Museum dedicated to Gol-o-morgh paintings inaugurated in Shiraz
TEHRAN – On Thursday, a museum dedicated to Gol-o-morgh (a unique style of Persian painting featuring bird and floral motifs in different colors) was officially inaugurated in Shiraz, the capital of southern Fars province, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-05-23 19:17
Ancient Shiraz to host WCC General Assembly
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Shiraz has been chosen to host the 39th General Assembly of the World Crafts Council-Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR) in May 2023.
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2022-05-22 20:00
Hundreds of Volkswagens gathered in car rallies across Iran
TEHRAN – Over 700 vintage Volkswagens joined car rallies, which were staged in several Iranian cities concurrently on May 19.
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2022-05-08 21:00
Shiraz citadel hosts craftspeople in daylong event
TEHRAN – A one-day handicrafts exhibition was set up in the centuries-old Arg-e Karim Khan in Shiraz, southern Fars province, on Friday, a local tourism official has said.
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2022-05-06 19:30
20,000 travelers visit Hafez mausoleum in day
TEHRAN – On Thursday, over 20,000 travelers paid visits to Hafezieh, a major tourist spot in Shiraz where the illustrious Persian poet Hafez is laid to rest.
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2022-04-25 20:00
Paris-Persepolis drivers arrive on Iranian soil
TEHRAN – Participants in a Paris-Persepolis eco-rally have entered the Iranian soil on their itinerary towards what was once the capital of Achaemenid Persia.
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2022-04-15 20:00
18th-century citadel lights up in blue drawing attention to people with autism
TEHRAN – On Wednesday night, the 18th-century Karim Khan Citadel in Shiraz was lit up in shades of blue color to raise awareness about people with the autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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2022-03-08 20:52
Help! Majestic treasures of Sassanid art under invasion of lichens, fungi, and leaky rocks
TEHRAN – Some of Tang-e Chogan bas-relief carvings, celebrated as majestic treasures of Sassanid art, are under threat of complete destruction due to lack of proper maintenance and natural causes such as lichens, fungi, and the leakage of water through the rock-carved reliefs.
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2022-03-05 13:58
Photo: Amin Berenjkar
Spring in blossom
Flowers are pictured during an almond blossom season in Sarvestan county of Fars province, southern Iran, March 4, 2022. In this time of year, orchards of almond and pomegranate herald the arrival of spring as they greet travelers on the sides of the road in the Maharlou region, which is situated about 30 km eastward of Shiraz.
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2022-03-01 18:23
Hidden secrets of Achaemenid dam engineering revealed
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have discovered treasured data on dam construction engineering and water resources management during the Achaemenid period (c. 550 – 330 BC).
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2022-02-26 18:35
World Congress of Arts for Muhammad (S) exhibit opens in Shiraz
TEHRAN – An exhibition showcasing a selection of top submissions to the World Congress of Arts for Muhammad (S), the Prophet of Mercy opened on Saturday in Shiraz.
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2022-02-19 18:04
Shah Cheragh pilgrimage ritual made national heritage
TEHRAN – The spiritual ritual traditionally performed during the pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Shah Cheragh has been added to the national heritage list.
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2022-02-16 22:13
Daffodil gardens of Kazerun made national heritage
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has recently registered several daffodil gardens as national heritage.
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2022-02-09 18:50
By Afshin Majlesi
How’s Iran adventure on two wheels
TEHRAN - Cycling is a marvelous way to see and experience Iran whether you want to find a leisurely ride with scenic lookouts or challenging routes to test your cardio.
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2022-02-08 20:34
Touristic province seeks to lure World Cup visitors
TEHRAN – Fars, one of the touristic Iranian provinces, plans to attract international travelers who would attend the 2022 World Cup in neighboring Qatar.
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2022-02-02 21:30
Pakistani tourism activists visit medical centers in Shiraz
TEHRAN – A group of Pakistani tourism activists have visited the medical centers and facilities of the southern city of Shira, a local tourism official has announced.
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2022-02-01 21:19
Shiraz-Najaf flights resume after two years halt
TEHRAN – Early on Tuesday, flights between Iran’s Shiraz and Iraq’s Najaf restarted following a two-year suspension due to COVID restrictions.
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2022-01-31 20:30
Zoroastrians celebrate ancient mid-winter festival
TEHRAN – Clusters of Zoroastrians on Sunday celebrated their mid-winter festival that is passed down from generation to generation for millennia.
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2022-01-30 21:09
By Afshin Majlesi
Visiting Iranian nomads triggers chance for time travel!
TEHRAN – Sometimes, the hustle and bustle of modern life make us run away to a different lifestyle, where we may quell our anxieties.
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2022-01-28 21:00
Iranian, Italian architects discuss restoration of historical buildings
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the Italian embassy in Tehran hosted a meeting during which a number of Iranian and Italian architects exchanged views on proper ways to restore historical buildings and structures.
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2022-01-25 15:27
Photo: Amin Berenjkar
Shiraz Khoshk River hosts flocks of gulls
TEHRAN – Flocks of migratory seabirds display stunning scenery flying over the Khoshk River located in Shiraz city of Fars province, on January 25, 2022.
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2022-01-17 20:00
19th-century mansion turns into traditional guesthouse
TEHRAN – A 19th-century mansion in Shiraz has turned into a traditional guesthouse following a thorough restoration, a local tourism official has announced.
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2022-01-10 17:55
By Afshin Majlesi
Kashan is where you can dive into ancient Iranian culture
TEHRAN – Atmospheric spaces, rosewater, textiles, rugs, delicious dishes, and above all, hospitable people are some famous examples to describe Kashan in central Iran. The delightful oasis city is famed for numerous architectural masterpieces, a photogenic bazaar, and many old traditional houses some of which transformed into cozy boutique hotels where sightseers may feel the traditional lifestyle.
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2021-12-28 20:37
UNESCO-designated Persepolis launches UAV documentation
TEHRAN – Authorities of Persepolis have launched an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) documentation project to help study and analyze the neighboring lands and properties, which encircle the UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Iran.
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2021-12-28 18:28
Archaeologists uncover clues about Paleolithic humans in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists from Iran and Germany has discovered clues about Paleolithic humans in and near a cave situated some ten kilometers from the ancient city of Shiraz in southern Iran.
