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2025-09-24 17:43
Deputy minister congratulates artisans for success at Uzbekistan handicrafts festival
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy minister for handicrafts and traditional arts congratulated Iranian artisans on Tuesday for winning top awards at an international handicrafts festival held in Kokand and Rishtan, Uzbekistan.
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2025-09-24 17:41
Archaeologists uncover early Elamite burial near Persepolis in southern Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an early Elamite jar burial and traces of kiln waste at Tol-e Roubahi Kenareh, less than two km south of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis in southern Iran.
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2025-09-23 17:25
Iranian ceramicist honored as ‘most skilled female potter’ at Uzbekistan festival
TEHRAN – Zahra Aslani, a ceramic artist from Ardabil, northwest Iran, has won the title of “most skilled female potter” at an international festival recently held in Uzbekistan.
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2025-09-23 17:24
Iran orders reopening of all museums and heritage sites after wartime closure
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry has ordered the reopening of all museums, historical palaces, and archaeological sites across the country, following months of closure after the 12-day war with Israel.
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2025-09-22 17:21
Iran approves museum dedicated to 12-day war with Israel
TEHRAN – Iran has approved the establishment of a museum dedicated to the 12-day war with the Zionist regime of Israel, Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Monday.
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2025-09-21 17:15
By Sedigheh Hosseini
A day in Bali where adventure meets serenity
BALI (Indonesia) - Bali, an island whose name is inseparably linked with both serenity and adventure, revealed the many faces of its nature and culture on the second day of our media tour.
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2025-09-21 17:10
Met Museum’s tiny clay figurine reveals ancient origins of the mighty Hyrcanian tiger
TEHRAN - A seemingly unremarkable clay fragment, housed for decades in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collections, has been identified as a landmark archaeological discovery. New research confirms the artifact is one of the oldest known depictions of a tiger, reshaping the history of the animal’s role in Iranian art and culture.
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2025-09-21 17:09
UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace to reopen museums in phases from Sept. 23
TEHRAN – Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Tehran, will begin reopening its museums and historic buildings in stages starting Sept. 23, the site’s director said on Sunday.
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2025-09-20 17:21
Tehran Day designated to highlight capital’s historical, cultural and tourism assets
TEHRAN – Tehran’s provincial Cultural Council has designated Mehr 14 (Oct. 6) as “Tehran Day” to commemorate the city’s historic role in the establishment of Iran’s constitutional system and its designation as the national capital.
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2025-09-20 10:38
By Afshin Majlesi
Rageh Canyon: A natural wonder, photographer’s paradise near Rafsanjan in southern Iran
RAFSANJAN (Kerman province) - Nestled just 20 kilometers southeast of Rafsanjan in Iran’s Kerman province, Rageh Canyon is one of the country’s most striking natural landscapes.
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2025-09-19 17:00
Elymaean, Sassanid artefacts seized in Yasuj
TEHRAN – A number of historical objects dating back to the Elymaean and Sassanid periods have been seized in Yasuj, the head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province said on Wednesday.
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2025-09-19 16:42
Nearly 60,000 Chinese tourists visit Iran annually, ambassador says
TEHRAN - About 60,000 Chinese tourists travel to Iran each year, China’s ambassador to Tehran said on Tuesday, highlighting efforts to expand cultural and scientific exchanges between the two countries.
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2025-09-17 15:56
By Sedigheh Hosseini
From rice terraces to waterfalls, Bali tour highlights nature and culture
BALI (Indonesia) - A recently-held media familiarization tour of Bali, attended by a number of Iranian journalists and social media influencers, was a journey to discover the authentic face of the country’s culture and nature.
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2025-09-15 16:32
Khuzestan province to host multimedia festival of cultural heritage
TEHRAN – Iran will hold the fourth International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage in Khuzestan province in January 2026, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Monday.
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2025-09-15 16:32
Iran heritage official responds to concerns over orchestra concert at Persepolis
TEHRAN – An Iranian heritage official said on Monday that a permanent, safe venue will be designated for cultural events at Persepolis after a concert by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra at the ancient site sparked concern among cultural heritage advocates and archaeologists.
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2025-09-14 17:11
Rural literary tourism route launched in Kandelous, northern Iran
TEHRAN – Iran has inaugurated a rural literary tourism route in the village of Kandelous in northern Mazandaran province, linking local folklore with cultural and ecological tourism, officials said.
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2025-09-13 17:33
Iran pavilion named best booth at China’s Guangzhou tourism fair
TEHRAN – Iran’s pavilion was awarded the title of best booth at the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (CITIE 2025) on Saturday, its first participation in the event, organizers said.
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2025-09-13 17:33
Iran, Tunisia to revive tourism cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran and Tunisia have agreed to revive economic and tourism cooperation and are preparing to reconvene a joint economic commission after years of suspension, sources reported following a visit by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Tunis.
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2025-09-13 17:25
Archaeological work begins at Persepolis
TEHRAN – A new phase of archaeological excavations has begun in the core protected zone of Persepolis in southern Iran to determine the exact boundaries of historic remains, the site director said on Saturday.
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2025-09-12 17:36
Nair hosts national festival of Ash and traditional foods
TEHRAN – Iran’s 18th National Festival of Ash and Traditional Foods opened on Wednesday in Nair, Ardabil province, attracting participants from 12 provinces and drawing large crowds, officials said.
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2025-09-12 17:26
Iran tour operators welcome restrictions on unplanned foreign travel
TEHRAN – Iranian tour operators have welcomed new guidelines requiring foreign visitors to travel with visas and licensed guides, saying the move will support the tourism industry and local communities.
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2025-09-12 16:55
Rock carving of Sassanid ‘nobleman’ discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN - A Sassanid-era rock carving estimated to be more than 1,500 years old has been discovered on the cliffs of Marvdasht in southern Iran’s Fars province, an Iranian historian said on Thursday.
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2025-09-12 16:54
Global tourism rises 5% in first half of 2025, UN Tourism says
TEHRAN – International tourist arrivals across the globe grew 5% in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 4%, according to UN Tourism.
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2025-09-10 23:33
Swedish envoy highlights role of expats, calls for stronger Iran-Sweden cultural ties
TEHRAN – Sweden’s ambassador to Iran has said the Iranian community in Sweden plays a significant role in introducing Persian culture and identity, as he called for deeper cultural and artistic exchanges between Tehran and Stockholm.
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2025-09-10 18:56
Iran to participate in Guangzhou intl. fair to promote tourism
TEHRAN — Iran will take part in the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (CITIE 2025) in China from Sept. 12 to 14 to showcase its tourism potential internationally, a senior official said on Wednesday.
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2025-09-08 16:31
Iran to showcase traditional arts at Bangkok diplomatic fair in November
TEHRAN - Iran will present traditional handicrafts and arts at the 70th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar in Bangkok from Nov. 6 to 9, the country’s cultural office in Thailand has said.
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2025-09-08 16:27
Sistan-Baluchestan: land of flavors, music, and living traditions
TEHRAN - Sistan-Baluchestan is more than just a geographical region on Iran’s map. It is a land of colors, music, flavors, and traditions, where a rich culture and history meet in everyday life.
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2025-09-07 17:39
Iran pushes for UNESCO recognition of its ancient windmills
TEHRAN – Iran is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for its centuries-old Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills primarily located in South Khorasan province, a senior official underlined on Saturday.
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2025-09-07 17:29
Centuries-old coins bearing Prophet Muhammad’s name unveiled in Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN — A collection of 63 historical coins inscribed with the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), ranging from the Abbasid era to the Qajar period, was unveiled for public view on Sunday.
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2025-09-06 16:48
Gigantic carpet depicting scenes of Iranian history to go on show in Birjand
TEHRAN – A gigantic carpet depicting scenes from Iranian history will go on display in Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province, according to the provincial cultural heritage authority.