Manijeh Rezapoor

Iranian photog takes tour of Asia to cover Islamic sites on Silk Road 

TEHRAN – Iranian photographer Hamid Soltanabadian embarked on a cycling adventure in 2011 covering 11 Asian countries on the Silk Road to prepare a collection that represents the influence of Iranian and Islamic architecture on the monuments built along the ancient route.

Archeological find corroborates Japan-Persia ancient ties

TEHRAN – Japan has unveiled a rare discovery of ties between the then mighty empire of the East and people from the then Persia (now called Iran).

Gilan province selected to start Iran’s comprehensive tourism plan

TEHRAN – The northern province of Gilan has been selected as the first province to start the country’s comprehensive tourism plan, which is to be developed under the auspices of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Tehran welcomes Beijing's initiative to revive glory of ancient Silk Road

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan has said Iran backs China’s initiative for reviving the glory of ancient Silk Road, which existed for thousands of years, passing through many different empires, kingdoms, reigns and societies throughout history.

Mashhad to host conference, exhibition of calligraphy on Silk Road

TEHRAN – Iranian National Commission for UNESCO director Hojjatollah Ayyubi has said that Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi Province will be hosting a conference and exhibition of calligraphy on the Silk Road.

UNESCO-invitees tour attractions in Hamedan

TEHRAN – Participants to a UNESCO meeting, which was held in Hamedan, paid visits to several tourist attractions in the ancient Iranian city.

Exhibition on peace along the Silk Roads opens in Hamedan 

TEHRAN – A cultural exhibition, revolving around peace and friendship along the famed Silk Roads, opened to the public in the city of Hamedan on Monday. 

Hamedan to host UNESCO transnational nomination of Silk Roads meeting

TEHRAN – Iran’s ancient city of Hamedan will host the 6th meeting of the Coordinating Committee on the Serial Transnational World Heritage Nomination of the Silk Roads from September 23 to 26.

Silk Road a suitable opportunity to introduce ancient Iran

TEHRAN – The possible inscription of the ancient Silk Road on the UNESCO World Heritage list will open up a suitable opportunity for Iran to present its cultural, literary, historical and scientific achievements to the world, the secretary general of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO has said.

By Afshin Majlesi, Mehdi Sepahvand

Belgian globetrotters share us their new perception of Iran

TEHRAN – Last Monday, a Belgian couple, who are on an overland journey to China, paid a visit to The Tehran Times, where they let us share their views, experiences and feelings about Iran in a cozy chat with the daily.

By Chang Hua Chinese ambassador to Iran

Efforts to counter terrorism and extremism in Xinjiang

TEHRAN - Iran and China have a long history of friendly relations. Iranians are not unfamiliar with Xinjiang either, in 13th century, Saadi Shirazi, the celebrated Iranian poet, traveled to the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang and wrote a beautiful poem. 

Tabriz to host major exhibits of tourism, handicrafts

TEHRAN – The Iranian city of Tabriz, which was once an influential adherent of the Silk Road corridor and a gateway to Europe, is to play host to major exhibits of tourism and handicrafts, IRNA reported.

Chinese travel agents on fam tour across Iran

TEHRAN – A number of Chinese travel marketers and tour operators have recently finished an eleven-day familiarization tour across Iran with the aim of closely observing tourist destinations, changing natural landscape, local people and their traditions.

Intl. conference cements common heritage along Silk Road

TEHRAN – A recent conference hosted delegations of experts and officials from Iran and other countries with the aim of cementing common heritage along the ancient Silk Road.

By Javad Heirannia & Maryam Khormaei

Beijing supports full membership of Iran in Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Ambassador 

More work needed to strengthen China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership

TEHRAN - China Ambassador to Tehran Pang Sen hailed the deeply-rooted relations between the two nations. But while expressing support for Iran's full membership in SCO, he underlined the need for more work to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership.

Tabriz to host intl. conference of archaeology and conservation

TEHRAN – Iran’s historical city of Tabriz will play host to the 3rd international conference of “Archaeology and Conservation along the Silk Road” from November 14 to 16, ILNA reported on Saturday.

Iranian Silk Road Ultramarathon announces winners

TEHRAN – Winners have been announced for the 3rd Iranian Silk Road Ultramarathon, which commenced on September 29 as a tourism event across the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert famed for being one of hottest places on earth.

Shanghai Art Collection Museum displays paintings by Iranian children

TEHRAN – A collection of paintings by Iranian children is on display in an exhibition at the Shanghai Art Collection Museum in China.

By Javad Heirannia

Trump and Putin would like to create new world order: Prof.

TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from University of South Alabama is the opinion that Both Trump and Putin would like to create a new world order, albeit for different reasons.

By Somayeh Mokhtari

One Belt, One Road, Silk Road’s new challenges, opportunities

TEHRAN - China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) project was proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013.

British actress Joanna Lumley visits Iran for Silk Road project

TEHRAN – Joanna Lumley, the 72-year-old English actress and activist who is famous for her role as Patsy Stone in the BBC sitcom “Absolutely Fabulous”, is currently in Iran to make an episode of a series on the Silk Road for ITV, a British commercial TV network.

Tabriz to host intl. conference on Silk Road archaeology

TEHRAN – The Iranian city of Tabriz will play host to an international conference titled “Archaeology and Conservation along the Silk Road”, IRNA reported on Saturday.

By Vahid Pourtajrishi & Elaheh Shirvani

Cultural considering New Silk Road: One Belt One Road One Culture

TEHRAN - One Belt One Road policy as Xi Jinpeng’s initiative is not just an economic plan but a cultural one which could create an integrated and unified culture along entire the route.

Photo exhibit to recall Silk Road caravanserais

TEHRAN – An exhibition of photographs depicting centuries-old caravanserais will open its doors to the public in Tehran on Saturday.

JICA picks Tabriz for heritage and tourism studies

TEHRAN – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has selected the Iranian city of Tabriz to undertake its new round of cultural heritage and tourism studies on the ancient Silk Road.

By Payman Yazdani

Global economy to benefit from Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan economic integration: Energy Scholar 

TEHRAN _ Energy scholar at the Middle East Institute, Rauf Mammadov believe Global economy will benefit from economic integration of Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan in the important region located on crossroads of  China’s One Road, One Belt Policy. 

Historical bazaar rehabilitated in Khoy

TEHRAN – The centuries-old bazaar of Khoy, a tourist destination in a city of the same name in northwest Iran, has been restored to its former glory.

Iran’s “Colorful Dream of Silk Road” realized as Beijing book fair opens 

TEHRAN – The 24th Beijing International Book Fair opened today as Iran, the guest of honor, has selected the motto of “Iran, Colorful Dream of Silk Road” for its programs for the major Asian cultural event.

Caravanserais, ancient roadside inns

TEHRAN – Along the major roads that connect Iranian cities one can see many abandoned caravanserais, ancient roadside inns that brought comfort to travelers and their livestock on trade routes, including those on the legendary Silk Road.