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                             Today 16:57 Today 16:57Iran, Tajikistan seek UNESCO label for Cyrus Cylinder, famed as world’s first charter of human rightTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-29 17:19Architecture students visit historical sites in Aran and BidgolTEHRAN - 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 2025-10-29 17:16By Afshin MajlesiWhere the pomegranate blooms: Its place in Iranian lifeIf 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 2025-10-28 16:52Semnan is to host intl. tourism conferenceTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-28 16:43Tajik interior minister visits tourist attractions in IsfahanTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-27 17:34Mostazafan Foundation, tourism ministry sign agreement to boost jobs and economic empowermentTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-26 17:19Quranic-themed handicraft exhibit underway in SanandajTEHRAN — 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 2025-10-26 17:10Iran launches pilot program for tourist currency exchange and payment cards at airportsTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-26 17:04Iran holds talks with Iraq on preserving ruins of Taq Kasra monumentTEHRAN - 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 2025-10-25 17:22Iran, China cultural exchanges accelerate, Beijing’s ambassador saysTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-25 17:21Tourism maps installed at 14 Tehran metro stations, citywide map to be unveiled soonTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-25 17:20Minister calls for stronger private sector role to boost Tehran’s tourism potentialTEHRAN - 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 2025-10-24 16:57Minister urges ambassadors to help attract visitors from neighboring countriesTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-22 19:17By Afshin MajlesiIran-China relations through ages: an interview with National Museum directorIn 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 2025-10-21 18:13Passenger shipping line between Chabahar and Muscat launchedTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-21 18:1319th-century film reels recovered at Tehran UNESCO site to be exhibited after restorationTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-21 18:13Shafiabad village: a gateway to UNESCO-listed Lut DesertTEHRAN - 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 2025-10-20 17:20Exhibit on food culture underway at Niavaran palace complexTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-20 17:19Mehregan’s UNESCO registration plaque unveiled at PersepolisTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-19 18:09By Afshin MajlesiAran and Bidgol emerges as a must-visit desert destinationARAN 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 2025-10-19 09:47Artworks by Mahmoud Farshchian unveiled at Sa’dabad palace museumTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-18 17:26Three Iranian villages named among world’s Best Tourism Villages by UNTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-18 12:25Four intl. art academies launched in Tehran, Ramsar and IsfahanTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-18 09:12By Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage and TourismRural heritage, global meaning: Iran’s villages as beacons of cultural sustainabilityToday, 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 2025-10-17 16:53‘Book on Travel’ plan to be implemented in Khorasan Razavi eco-lodgesTEHRAN--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 2025-10-15 14:25“Silk Legacy” exhibition celebrates centuries-old cultural ties between Iran and ChinaTEHRAN— 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 2025-10-14 16:49Visually-impaired individuals granted free entry to museums on White Cane DayTEHRAN - 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 2025-10-13 17:21Panel of Haft-Rang Gol-o Morgh tilework unveiled at Shiraz ExpoTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-13 17:16Restoration school launched in TehranTEHRAN – 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 2025-10-13 17:13Golestan Palace implements smart water and solar energy management plansTEHRAN — 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.