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2023-02-01 18:22
Iran received Chinese zodiac animals via the Silk Road: expert
TEHRAN — The ancient Silk Road led to cultural exchanges between China and Iran, leaving visible marks on today's Iranian cultural tradition, one of which being the 12-animal zodiac, an Iranian historian has said.
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2023-02-01 18:22
Discover extremely deep cave in western Iran
TEHRAN - Ghar-e Parau, which is translated as "the cave full of water," is one of the deepest known caves in the world.
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2023-01-30 18:00
Earliest evidence of metalworking on Tehran plain dates back to 5th millennium BC, study suggests
TEHRAN – A recent archaeological survey suggests that the earliest evidence of metalworking on Tehran plain dates back to the 5th millennium BC.
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2023-01-30 17:59
Zoroastrians celebrate fire and light in mid-winter festival
TEHRAN –On Monday evening, clusters of Iranian Zoroastrians celebrated the importance of light, fire, and energy in a traditional mid-winter festival passed down from generation to generation for millennia.
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2023-01-29 21:30
Foundations of two giant structures unearthed near Persepolis
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has discovered two enormous foundations, believed to be made to support ancient structures, near Persepolis, which was once the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenids.
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2023-01-29 18:37
Tehran fair to boost synergy among tourism, handicraft sectors
TEHRAN – The Iranian capital is getting prepared to host a national tourism fair concurrent with a handicraft exhibit aimed at boosting synergy among the two consistent sectors.
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2023-01-29 18:36
By Afshin Majlesi
In Hamedan, ancient monuments and gigantic in-cave lake await
TEHRAN – From the dramatic sceneries to countless cultural sites, and from archeological sites to the largest in-cave lake on the planet, Hamedan offers a variety of destinations for history buffs, sightseers and nature lovers.
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2023-01-28 20:30
Crafters from twelve provinces gather for exhibit
TEHRAN – On Saturday, crafters from twelve Iranian provinces came together in Gilanegharb to start a ten-day sales exhibition in the western city.
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2023-01-28 18:41
Iran hopes to lure European sightseers for spring season
TEHRAN – Iranian Tour Operators Director Ebrahim Pourfaraj has said tourism insiders are preparing new (incentive) packages to boost the industry.
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2023-01-28 18:32
Travel back in time to Persepolis, capital of mighty Achaemenid Empire
TEHRAN - Persepolis was one of four important cities that made up the center of the mighty Achaemenid Empire that once stretched from the Indus River to Ethiopia.
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2023-01-27 20:00
INCC reaffirms support for hand-woven carpet industry
TEHRAN– Iran National Carpet Center has reaffirmed support for Iran's hand-woven carpet business to boost exports and generate extra employment opportunities.
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2023-01-27 18:28
Golestan still unknown destination for medical tourists, official says
TEHRAN – Having three nuclear medical centers, experienced specialists, and proper infrastructure, Golestan province is still an unknown destination for medical tourists, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-01-27 18:28
Shah Abbasi caravanserai handed over to ministry of tourism
TEHRAN– A Shah Abbasi caravanserai in Semnan, used as a prison over the past four decades, has been handed over to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2023-01-27 18:27
15 places that deserve a place on your bucket list
TEHRAN - If you plan to experience the most epic travel destinations in Iran, make sure that these must-see cities are among them.
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2023-01-25 22:30
Sales exhibit to showcase handicrafts, souvenirs from across Iran
TEHRAN – A sales exhibition of countrywide Iranian handicrafts and souvenirs is scheduled to open in the northern city of Amol, Mazandaran province.
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2023-01-25 19:18
$11m funding to boost tourism facilities in UNESCO-designated Bisotun
TEHRAN – Nearly $11m will be invested by the private sector to boost tourism facilities across the UNESCO-designated Bisotun, which embraces magnificent masterpieces of Achaemenid Persians.
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2023-01-25 19:15
Cemeteries as tourist attraction: Ibn Babawayh
TEHRAN – Tramping through the nearby cemetery might not be your first choice when considering enjoyable outings.
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2023-01-24 21:30
Relics dating to 2nd millennium BC recovered by police
TEHRAN– Iranian authorities have recently recovered relics estimated to date from the second millennium BC.
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2023-01-24 18:58
Ashuradeh; a heavenly realm for birdwatchers
TEHRAN – Ashuradeh, Iran’s sole island in the Caspian Sea, has high ecological values and significance. It is heaven for birdwatchers.
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2023-01-24 18:15
UNESCO-designated Takht-e Soleyman to turn more tourist friendly
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Takht-e Soleyman, which was once a prime fire temple of the Zoroastrian faith in ancient Persia, seeks to develop tourism infrastructure, a local official said on Tuesday.
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2023-01-23 21:30
Massive cultural heritage museum under construction in Jiroft
TEHRAN – Construction work is underway to establish a vast cultural heritage museum in Jiroft, known as an ancient cradle of civilization in southern Iran.
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2023-01-23 19:30
Fitur 2023: Persepolis, Hafezieh main themes reflected by Iran pavilion
TEHRAN – Iran's pavilion at Fitur 2023 installed mockups of the UNESCO-registered Persepolis and Hafezieh, where illustrious Persian poet Hafez is laid to rest, as its main themes during the five-day event that came to an end on January 22 in Madrid.
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2023-01-23 19:29
Yazd to launch ‘bazaar museum’ of gold
TEHRAN – Tourism directorate of Yazd has announced an initiative to launch a “bazaar museum” of gold in the ancient city registered as the national city of handmade personal ornamentations.
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2023-01-22 22:00
Clock Tower of Tabriz to turn into museum
Tourism Desk – The Clock Tower of Tabriz, which is one of the most significant historical monuments of the ancient Iranian city, will be turned into a cultural heritage museum.
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2023-01-22 18:28
UNESCO-designated mosque invites sightseers to its rarely-seen nooks
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, which resembles a museum of Iranian architecture, offers a special tour to take visitors to its rarely-seen sections.
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2023-01-22 18:27
Visit Firuzabad, once politico-cultural capital of Sassanids
TEHRAN - Firuzabad, formerly known as Gur, was once a politico-cultural capital of the Sassanid Empire (224–651).
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2023-01-21 22:49
Hamedan to stage major winter festival
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Hamedan is organizing a huge winter festival, scheduled to be held from February 13 to March 8.
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2023-01-21 18:27
Sarein, home to numerous hot spas, prepares to launch tourist town
TEHRAN – The mountainous city of Sarein, which is home to numerous hot springs and spas, is getting prepared to launch a tourist town.
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2023-01-21 18:12
Discover early example of Islamic architecture in southern Iran
TEHRAN - Constructed between the early and middle of the 9th century CE, the Friday Mosque of Siraf, located in the port city of Siraf close to the Persian Gulf, is a very early example of Islamic architecture in Iran.
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2023-01-20 21:30
World tourism expected to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023
TEHRAN - International visitor arrivals may surpass pre-pandemic levels by 80% to 95% this year, according to UNWTO's projections for 2023.
