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2019-09-04 22:22
Iranian caravansaries being assessed for collective UNESCO tag
TEHRAN – Iran is developing a dossier for a select of its historical caravansaries for a possible inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2019-09-04 20:46
Ground broken for handicrafts marketplace in eastern Iran
TEHRAN - Construction of a permanent handicrafts marketplace officially began on Wednesday with a ground-breaking ceremony in the city of Sarbisheh, South Khorasan province, eastern Iran.
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2019-07-29 19:35
Centuries-old windmills to come to life again
TEHRAN – Restoration work has been commenced on six mudbrick windmills that are still standing tall in Tabas-e Masina, South Khorasan province, eastern Iran.
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2019-07-24 21:07
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran’s ‘Lilliput’ may be your upcoming travel destination!
TEHRAN – South Khorasan is somewhat known for its ancient windmills, however, tourism authorities of the eastern province are making efforts to put one of its mysterious villages, commonly known as Iran’s ‘Lilliput’, on the tourist map of the region.
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2019-05-20 22:50
Passed down from generation to generation: Ramadan rituals in Birjand
TEHRAN – In the city of Birjand in northeast Iran, the holy month of Ramadan is associated with various rituals which have been passed down from generation to generation.
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2018-02-16 11:50
Iran seeks World Heritage listing for Tabas Geopark
TEHRAN – Tabas Geopark authorities keep an eye on possible inscription of the vast geological region on the UNESCO World Heritage list, its director says.
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2017-12-03 12:48
COLORFUL IRAN
Six-day baby celebration
TEHRAN – A special ceremony is traditionally held by families in different parts of South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran, just six days after the birth of a baby.
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2017-11-21 11:50
Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for ancient windmills
TEHRAN – Iran has put forward its cluster of Asbads - ancient vertical-axis windmills - as a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2017-10-27 18:11
Barberry harvesting season begins
TEHRAN — Farmers in the eastern province of South Khorasan have started harvesting barberry.
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2017-08-15 09:53
22 properties added to Iran’s natural heritage list
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization has recently inscribed 22 natural spots and landscapes on the national heritage list, IRNA reported on Saturday.
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2016-11-12 15:39
Clergy combines farming with teaching
Ali Sharifi is a clergy living in Shirkhoun village, South Khorasan province, who is cultivating barberry along with teaching and running religious affairs. Born in 1960, Sharifi took interest in farming and his will urged him to buy tens of hectares of land in 2005. His farmlands are now becoming more and more profitable year by year and now after 10 years of incessant efforts he is producing the finest barberry, becoming an exemplary farmer.
