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Iran, Tajikistan seek UNESCO label for Cyrus Cylinder, famed as world’s first charter of human right
TEHRAN – Iran and Tajikistan have jointly submitted a draft resolution to the 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference seeking recognition of the Cyrus Cylinder as a global symbol of early human rights and cultural diversity.
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2025-10-29 17:19
Architecture students visit historical sites in Aran and Bidgol
TEHRAN - Architecture students conducted a one-day field visit to historical sites in Aran and Bidgol county on Thursday to study traditional architecture, restoration methods, and cultural heritage preservation, a local tourism official said.
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2025-10-29 17:16
By Afshin Majlesi
Where the pomegranate blooms: Its place in Iranian life
If you visit Iran in autumn, you’ll find every greengrocer glowing with shades of red and gold! It’s a season that belongs to one fruit above all others: the pomegranate, or Anar as it’s lovingly called in Persian.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Semnan is to host intl. tourism conference
TEHRAN – The first International Tourism Conference of Semnan, titled “Silk Road: Opportunities and Perspectives,” will be held tomorrow at Semnan University, according to the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2025-10-28 16:43
Tajik interior minister visits tourist attractions in Isfahan
TEHRAN – Tajikistan’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ramazon Rahimzoda visited the historic city of Isfahan on Monday as part of his ongoing trip to Iran.
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2025-10-27 17:34
Mostazafan Foundation, tourism ministry sign agreement to boost jobs and economic empowerment
TEHRAN – Iran’s Mostazafan Foundation and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts have signed an agreement aimed at promoting economic empowerment and creating sustainable jobs.
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2025-10-26 17:19
Quranic-themed handicraft exhibit underway in Sanandaj
TEHRAN — A handicrafts exhibition showcasing various objects mainly with a Quranic theme is currently underway in Sanandaj, the capital of Kordestan province, western Iran.
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2025-10-26 17:10
Iran launches pilot program for tourist currency exchange and payment cards at airports
TEHRAN – The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran (CBI) said it has begun a pilot phase of a plan to buy foreign currency from international tourists and issue “tourist cards” at the country’s international airports.
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2025-10-26 17:04
Iran holds talks with Iraq on preserving ruins of Taq Kasra monument
TEHRAN - Iran has held discussions with Iraqi officials on preserving and restoring the ancient Taq Kasra monument, a major remnant of the Sassanid Empire located near Baghdad, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.
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2025-10-25 17:22
Iran, China cultural exchanges accelerate, Beijing’s ambassador says
TEHRAN – Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran has said that cooperation between Iran and China in cultural heritage research has gained greater speed and depth over the past two years, describing the field as a strategic platform for expanding bilateral scientific and civilizational exchanges.
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2025-10-25 17:21
Tourism maps installed at 14 Tehran metro stations, citywide map to be unveiled soon
TEHRAN – Tourism maps have been installed at 14 Tehran Metro stations as part of a broader plan to introduce city attractions through the public transport network, the head of Tehran’s municipal tourism office said on Saturday.
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2025-10-25 17:20
Minister calls for stronger private sector role to boost Tehran’s tourism potential
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism has underlined Tehran’s significant potential for tourism growth while urged greater participation from the private sector to make full use of the city’s capacities.
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2025-10-24 16:57
Minister urges ambassadors to help attract visitors from neighboring countries
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Wednesday that Iranian ambassadors in neighboring and friendly countries can play a role in attracting more tourists to the Islamic Republic.
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2025-10-22 19:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran-China relations through ages: an interview with National Museum director
In an exclusive interview with the director of the National Museum of Iran, we explore the remarkable “Silk Legacy” exhibition currently underway in Tehran. The show offers an unprecedented look at the deep and enduring cultural ties between Iran and China, tracing a connection that stretches back over four millennia.
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2025-10-21 18:13
Passenger shipping line between Chabahar and Muscat launched
TEHRAN – A direct passenger shipping route between Chabahar, Iran, and Muscat, Oman, has been launched, officials announced on Monday.
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2025-10-21 18:13
19th-century film reels recovered at Tehran UNESCO site to be exhibited after restoration
TEHRAN – Thirty-one film reels from Iran’s Qajar era recently uncovered at the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran are undergoing preparation and decoding before being put on public display, palace officials said on Monday.
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2025-10-21 18:13
Shafiabad village: a gateway to UNESCO-listed Lut Desert
TEHRAN - Shafiabad village, located in the famed Shahdad district of Kerman province, southern Iran, stands as a remarkable example of harmonious coexistence between human settlement and a harsh desert environment.
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2025-10-20 17:20
Exhibit on food culture underway at Niavaran palace complex
TEHRAN – A month-long exhibition titled “Taste of the Museum; From Table to Art” is currently underway at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
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2025-10-20 17:19
Mehregan’s UNESCO registration plaque unveiled at Persepolis
TEHRAN – A number of officials and tourism guides in Fars province unveiled the plaque marking the global registration of the ancient Celebration of Mehregan at Persepolis on Sunday.
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2025-10-19 18:09
By Afshin Majlesi
Aran and Bidgol emerges as a must-visit desert destination
ARAN AND BIDGOL, Isfahan Province - Nestled just beyond the renowned city of Kashan, Aran and Bidgol county is rapidly emerging as one of Iran’s captivating travel destinations, offering a mesmerizing blend of vast desert landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant local culture.
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2025-10-19 09:47
Artworks by Mahmoud Farshchian unveiled at Sa’dabad palace museum
TEHRAN – Four paintings by the late Iranian master Mahmoud Farshchian, held by the Mostazafan Foundation, unveiled and displayed on loan for one month at the Farshchian Museum located within Sa’dabad palace complex in Tehran.
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2025-10-18 17:26
Three Iranian villages named among world’s Best Tourism Villages by UN
TEHRAN – The UN Tourism on Friday recognized three Iranian villages among the world’s 52 best tourism villages for 2025, praising their rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and commitment to sustainable tourism.
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2025-10-18 12:25
Four intl. art academies launched in Tehran, Ramsar and Isfahan
TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage sector has marked a significant milestone with the simultaneous inauguration of four specialized international art academies in the cities of Tehran, Ramsar and Isfahan.
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2025-10-18 09:12
By Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism
Rural heritage, global meaning: Iran’s villages as beacons of cultural sustainability
Today, as the UN Tourism Organization inscribed the three Iranian villages of Shafi’ Abad in Kerman, Kandolus in Mazandaran, and Sohaili on Qeshm Island among the Best Tourism Villages of the World 2025, a new chapter opened in the cultural diplomacy of our nation — a chapter in which rural life itself becomes a message to the world.
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2025-10-17 16:53
‘Book on Travel’ plan to be implemented in Khorasan Razavi eco-lodges
TEHRAN--The ‘Book on Travel’ initiative is being implemented in traditional accommodations and eco-tourism sites of Khorasan Razavi province so that book as a kind friend can become a traveling companion for tourists, the deputy head of Khorasan Razavi Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has said.
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2025-10-15 14:25
“Silk Legacy” exhibition celebrates centuries-old cultural ties between Iran and China
TEHRAN— The National Museum of Iran has opened the exhibition “Silk Legacy: A Review of Iran–China Relations,” highlighting the enduring cultural and historical connections between the two ancient civilizations
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2025-10-14 16:49
Visually-impaired individuals granted free entry to museums on White Cane Day
TEHRAN - In a significant move to promote cultural accessibility, the Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage in Iran has announced free admission for blind and visually-impaired individuals to its all museums and historical sites across the country on the occasion of the international White Cane Day.
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2025-10-13 17:21
Panel of Haft-Rang Gol-o Morgh tilework unveiled at Shiraz Expo
TEHRAN – A panel of Haft-Rang Gol-o Morgh tilework, showcasing the unique artistic heritage of Shiraz, was officially unveiled at the Shiraz Expo 2025, which runs from October 12 to 15 at the permanent International Exhibition Center in the southern Iranian city.
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2025-10-13 17:16
Restoration school launched in Tehran
TEHRAN – A restoration school has been launched at Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, aimed at exploring material science and introducing modern analytical techniques related to cultural heritage conservation.
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2025-10-13 17:13
Golestan Palace implements smart water and solar energy management plans
TEHRAN — Golestan Palace, one of Tehran’s oldest and most historically significant palace complexes, is taking major steps toward sustainable resource management by introducing smart irrigation and exploring solar energy use.