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Lawmaker criticizes neglect of Khuzestan’s ‘golden triangle’ of tourism
TEHRAN - A senior Iranian lawmaker on Thursday criticized what he called the neglect of Khuzestan province’s key tourism assets, saying inadequate funding has prevented development of the historical cities of Dezful, Susa and Shushtar.
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2026-01-04 17:11
By Afshin Majlesi
Shushtar residents call for UNESCO listing of historical urban fabric
SHUSHTAR (Khuzestan province) - Residents of the historic city of Shushtar in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province have launched a public campaign calling for the inscription of the city’s historical urban fabric on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, citing its cultural, architectural and living heritage value.
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2025-12-27 17:05
Khuzestan mosques among Iran’s nominees for UNESCO collective listing: provincial tourism chief
TEHRAN – Several historic mosques in Khuzestan province have been included among Iran’s nominees for a collective UNESCO listing, said Mohammad Jourvand, head of the Khuzestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
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2025-12-27 16:31
CCTV journalist highlights Khuzestan’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN – A Chinese journalist has said Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan has strong appeal for international audiences, citing its rich cultural heritage and diversity.
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2025-10-18 17:50
UNESCO representatives visit Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
TEHRAN—A delegation comprising the representatives of UNESCO organization from Algerian, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Iraq visited Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in Khuzestan province.
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2025-03-09 19:04
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System ready to welcome visitors for Nowruz
TEHRAN - The UNESCO-listed Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System is set to host visitors during the upcoming Nowruz holidays, marking the arrival of the new Iranian calendar year.
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2025-01-06 17:44
Archaeological studies begin on a discovered hole at Shushtar’s bus terminal
TEHRAN - Shushtar’s Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the initiation of archaeological and research studies on a hole discovered during construction work at the city’s bus terminal.
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2024-12-07 17:04
Earthquake in Khuzestan: emergency inspection conducted at Shushtar World Heritage site
TEHRAN - Following a series of earthquakes including a 5.6-magnitude one that struck Khuzestan early Thursday morning, emergency inspections were carried out at Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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2024-08-19 18:01
Parthian/Sassanid site in southwest Iran enjoys preservation efforts
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has initiated a significant project to define and protect the boundaries of the ancient site of Dastva in southwest Iran.
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2023-11-19 17:50
Shushtar Hydraulic System: official reassures about restoration standards, safety concerns
TEHRAN – On Saturday, the director of the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System explained details about an ongoing restoration work aimed at reinforcing a massive wall inside the UNESCO-designated site in southwest Iran.
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2022-12-21 18:58
Shushtar tour arranged for students
TEHRAN– On Tuesday, a guided tour has taken a number of students to the UNESCO-registered Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in Khuzestan province on the occasion of Research Week, the director of the World Heritage site has said.
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2022-10-31 18:29
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System not in good condition, devotee of cultural heritage says
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage enthusiast has warned about what he called an unstable situation of the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, saying its eastern wall is “not in a good condition”.
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2022-10-29 15:03
Shushtar historical hydraulic system
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2022-10-24 21:00
Historical mansion in Shushtar gains former glory
TEHRAN–A restoration work has commenced on the Qajar-era (1789-1925) Moein al-Tojjar Mansion in Shushtar, southwestern Khuzestan province, ISNA reported on Monday.