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  • Lawmaker criticizes neglect of Khuzestan’s ‘golden triangle’ of tourism 2026-01-30 16:47

    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.

  • Sarakhieh, Iran’s little Venice 2026-01-06 17:12

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Sarakhieh, Iran’s little Venice

    At first, it is hard to believe such a place exists in Iran. But deep inside the vast Shadegan wetland in Khuzestan province, there is a village where water is the main road and boats replace cars. This village is Sarakhieh, often called Iran’s “Little Venice.”

  • A visitor looks at the remains of a double bull-headed capital from the Apadana Palace in Susa, displayed at the Susa Museum in southwestern Iran. (PHOTO: Saeed Fotouhi) 2025-12-28 17:38

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Susa: Walking through one of the world’s oldest cities

    Visiting Susa was like stepping into a living history book. From the moment I arrived in this ancient city in southwest Iran, I felt I was walking through layers of time, each step revealing traces of civilizations that shaped human history.

  • CCTV journalist highlights Khuzestan’s cultural heritage 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.

  • mahmoudian 2025-12-20 17:35

    Ilam scholar mentions ancient cities, monuments eligible for UNESCO registration

    By Katayoon Dashti

    Habibollah Mahmoudian, PhD, is a specialist in prehistoric archaeology and a faculty member of the Islamic Azad University, Ilam Province. He has also published over 100 books as well as 200 articles in domestic and international publications. In an interview with the Tehran Times, Mahmoudian elaborated on his achievements, the western province’s history, tourism, ancient cities, and monuments that are eligible for registration on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

  • UNESCO-listed Susa completes protection work on 253 Apadana Palace remains 2025-11-25 17:40

    UNESCO-listed Susa completes protection work on 253 Apadana Palace remains

    TEHRAN – Conservation teams in the UNESCO-registered Susa have completed a project to safeguard and protect 253 architectural remains from the Achaemenid-era Apadana Palace, the head of the Susa World Heritage base said on Tuesday.

  • Holeylan 2025-10-20 17:22

    Holeylan Valley, historical passage of tool-making humans from 100,000 years ago

    TEHRAN-Archaeological studies show that tool-making humans lived in the Holeylan Valley in Ilam province for about 100,000 years and after going through the initial stages, have achieved irrigated agriculture and livestock domestication.

  • Abadan 2025-10-17 16:53

    Establishment of fishing piers will boost Abadan's tourism, lawmaker says

    TEHRAN—Seyyed Mohammad Molavi, an MP representing Abadan in the Iranian parliament, said that fishing piers, jet skis, jet boats, and other water sports should be activated in the Bahmanshir and Arvandrud rivers to develop tourism in the region.