South Khorasan province

2025-08-12 17:36

500,000-year-old stone tools discovered in South Khorasan

TEHRAN—Manager of South Khorasan Cultural Heritage Department Ahmad Barabadi announced the identification of the first samples of Acheulean industry, including hand axes dating back about half a million years, at the ancient site of Dagh Island in Aysak city in Sarayan, South Khorasan province. A discovery that could open a new window to understanding the history of human settlement in the eastern Iranian plateau, he added.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.