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2025-07-21 17:22
Trenching operations begin in Paleolithic site of eastern Iran
TEHRAN—Head of South Khorasan Cultural Heritage Department Ahmad Barabadi gave news of start of conducting archaeological trenches in the Paleolithic site in Sarayan county, east of Iran.
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2025-06-29 18:01
Nehbandan’s ancient windmills to be restored for tourism
TEHRAN—Nehbandan ancient Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills used for grain grinding, are to be repaired, a tourism chief of the city has said.
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2025-05-12 18:13
Iranian artisans to show off skills at Sulaymaniyah Expo
TEHRAN—Artisans from Iran’s South Khorasan province will take part in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah Expo during May 20-26, said the director general of provincial Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
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2024-11-29 22:24
Pezeshkian to visit South Khorasan on second provincial trip
TEHRAN – The executive deputy of the Iranian President has announced that South Khorasan will serve as the second destination on Masoud Pezeshkian's provincial tour in the coming days.
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2024-11-13 17:57
Esfahak named one of UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages for 2024
TEHRAN – The historical village of Esfahak, nestled in Iran’s South Khorasan province, has achieved international recognition by being named one of the Best Tourism Villages for 2024 by UN Tourism.
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2024-10-16 17:15
Iran moves closer to UNESCO recognition of windmills
TEHRAN - Iran is making strides toward securing a possible UNESCO recognition for its centuries-old Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills used for grain grinding, as it works to complete a dossier for their inclusion on the World Heritage list.
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2024-08-25 17:55
Special pottery workshop for children held
TEHRAN - A special pottery workshop for children and young adults was recently organized in the village of Korit, which is situated in Tabas county of South Khorasan province.
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2024-08-18 18:12
South Khorasan to host seminar on eco-lodges
TEHRAN - South Khorasan will host a national scientific and practical seminar on eco-lodges in mid-fall, bringing together hundreds of industry insiders from across Iran, according to a local tourism official.
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2024-08-10 18:15
Eastern Iranian villages nominated for UNESCO label
TEHRAN – Three villages in Iran’s South Khorasan Province have been selected to vie with other candidates for UNESCO’s “Best Tourism Villages” in 2025.
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2024-07-08 17:45
South Khorasan exports nomadic Siah-Chadors to global markets
TEHRAN – Some 70 percent of the Siah-Chadors produced by nomadic artisans in South Khorasan’s Nehbandan county are now being exported to international markets.
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2024-06-23 17:32
4 villages, 3 cities named national handicraft hubs
TEHRAN – On Sunday, the national registration of four Iranian villages and three cities as handicraft hubs was announced by Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, the deputy minister of handicrafts and traditional arts.
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2024-05-12 17:55
Bulgarian tourists to set foot in Tabas Geopark
TEHRAN – A group of Bulgarian tourists has scheduled to explore Tabas UNESCO Global Geopark, a captivating natural site situated in the northwest of South Khorasan province.
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2024-05-10 17:46
Desert tourism: hidden gem lies in South Khorasan
TEHRAN – Believed to be among the hottest spots on Earth, UNESCO-listed Rig-e Yalan, situated within Iran’s Lut desert, is a diamond in the rough which could shine bright as a touristic destination, according to experts.
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2024-05-07 18:23
Esfahak artisans lead the revival of ancient skills
TEHRAN – The handicraft scene in Esfahak village has played a pivotal role in both reviving ancient skills and reshaping the local economy and tourism, a local official said on Monday.
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2024-04-13 18:11
South Khorasan shines bright with rural destinations
TEHRAN – Situated in the eastern part of Iran, South Khorasan holds 14 approved target destination villages, which makes the province a delightful station for travel lovers.
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2024-02-17 12:59
Export from South Khorasan increases 50% in 10 months on year
TEHRAN- The value of export from South Khorasan province, in the east of Iran, increased by 50 percent during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2023-January 20, 2024), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to a provincial official.
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2023-12-20 17:51
Softness and craftsmanship: Tow Bafi's legacy in Khorashad village
TEHRAN - Tow Bafi, an ancient craft deeply rooted in Khorashad village, a part of the Birjand region in South Khorasan province, holds a prominent position in the realm of traditional handicrafts.
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2023-10-01 18:19
Clues about people lived 6,000 years ago puzzle archaeologists in eastern Iran
TEHRAN—An archaeological team in eastern Iran has resumed works on a puzzling site, which previously yielded clues about people who lived 6,000 years ago.
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2023-09-29 23:04
South Khorasan hopes to draw more foreign travelers
TEHRAN - South Khorasan, a lesser-known Iranian province when it comes to tourism, hopes to attract more visitors from across the globe.
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2023-09-07 04:39
Export from South Khorasan increases 53% in 5 months on year
TEHRAN- The value of export from South Khorasan province, in the east of Iran, rose 53 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to a provincial official.
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2023-09-02 22:00
Leader condoles South Khorasan Friday prayer Imam on death of his wife
TEHRAN - In a message on Saturday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed condolences on the passing of the wife of Seyyed Alireza Ebadi, the Friday prayer imam of South Khorasan province.
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2023-08-12 22:03
Iran’s Rig Yelan named hottest place on Earth
TEHRAN - The desert area of Rig Yelan in Iran’s South Khorasan province, where a temperature of 73.5°C was recorded on 17 July 2022, is the hottest place on Earth, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-07-25 09:59
Quarterly export from South Khorasan province rises 94% yr/yr
TEHRAN- The value of export from South Khorasan province, in the east of Iran, increased by 94 percent during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), according to a provincial official.
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2023-07-23 21:30
Iranian, French archaeological survey suggests Viranshahr inhabited during Parthian, Sassanian eras
TEHRAN – The fifth archaeological season conducted on Viranshahr, by a team of Iranian and French archaeologists, suggests the northeastern Iranian site was inhabited during the Parthian and Sassanian eras.
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2023-07-05 21:04
91 Paleolithic sites discovered in eastern Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have found 91 Paleolithic sites during their recent field survey conducted in Tabas county of the South Khorasan province, eastern Iran.
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2023-06-19 21:00
Tiny historical village in eastern Iran undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – The historical texture of the small village of Esfahak in South Khorasan province, eastern Iran, has undergone some rehabilitation works, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-06-13 22:00
Steps to restore Khan-e Mirza Jafar, a 19th-century mansion in Khosf, is announced
TEHRAN – South Khorasan’s cultural heritage directorate has announced plans to complete the restoration of Khan-e Mirza Jafar, a 19th-century traditional house located in Khosf of the eastern Iranian province.
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2023-06-11 22:22
Ancient town of Khosf undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – An extensive restoration work has begun on Khosf, intending to beautify modest houses, streets, and other urban elements at the historical core of Khosf located in eastern Iran.
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2023-06-09 23:10
South Khorasan exports over $500,000 of handicrafts in year
TEHRAN – Handicrafts exports from South Khorasan province reached over $500,000 during the past Iranian calendar year 1401, which came to an end on March 20, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-05-28 18:10
Over 870 historical monuments in need of restoration in South Khorasan
TEHRAN –A total of 877 historical buildings and aging structures across the eastern province of South Khorasan are in need of restoration, the provincial tourism chief has said.