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2026-04-22 19:14
Isfahan official calls for combined tourism tours centered on ‘resistance tourism’
TEHRAN – A tourism official in Isfahan on Wednesday called for the design of combined tourism packages centered on “resistance tourism,” aiming to link cultural and historical attractions with sites tied to the war with US and the Zionist regime of Israel.
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2026-04-22 19:09
Discover Soubatan, scenic summer haven above the clouds
TEHRAN - Nestled in the highlands of northern Iran, Soubatan village is one of the most captivating rural destinations in Gilan province, offering a rare blend of untouched nature, traditional lifestyles, and dramatic mountain scenery.
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2026-04-22 18:54
Austrian Iranologists condemn destruction of Iran’s cultural heritage at Vienna event
TEHRAN - A group of Austrian and international scholars specializing in Iranian studies have strongly condemned the destruction and damage inflicted on Iran’s cultural heritage, describing such acts as not only an assault on a single nation but a profound loss for humanity as a whole.
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2026-04-21 21:26
Zanjan province: Medicinal plant cultivation seen as driver of health tourism growth
TEHRAN – Expanding the cultivation of medicinal plants in Iran’s west-central province of Zanjan is emerging as a potential driver for health tourism, as officials and experts point to the region’s climatic diversity, natural resources and traditional knowledge as key assets for attracting domestic and foreign visitors.
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2026-04-21 21:22
Emergency restoration begins at damaged historic sites in Isfahan
TEHRAN – Emergency restoration work has begun on damaged historical monuments in Isfahan province, a provincial official said on Monday, following the US-Israeli attacks that affected dozens of heritage sites.
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2026-04-21 21:18
Foreign ambassadors, media tour Tehran to inspect damage to civilian sites
TEHRAN – More than 50 foreign ambassadors and around 80 domestic and international media representatives toured parts of Tehran on Monday to inspect sites affected by recent attacks on civilian infrastructure.
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2026-04-21 21:05
Athens exhibit highlights damage to Iranian cultural sites
TEHRAN – An exhibition and expert panel held in Athens from April 14 to 16 focused on damage to Iranian cultural and historical sites, with organizers saying the event aimed to raise awareness in Europe about the issue and its broader implications.
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2026-04-20 18:32
Support package unveiled to bolster handicrafts sector amid economic pressures
TEHRAN – Iran’s government outlined a support package to strengthen the handicrafts sector and preserve related jobs during a meeting with industry associations and entrepreneurs held on Saturday at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2026-04-20 18:30
Expert urges balance between reconstruction and memory preservation in post-war cities
TEHRAN - Seyyed Ahmad Mohit-Tabatabai, the former president of Iran’s branch of the International Council of Museums, has said cities emerging from conflict should preserve elements of their historical memory while planning reconstruction, citing global examples from London to Hiroshima.
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2026-04-20 18:17
Iranian President orders urgent restoration of war-damaged heritage sites
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the immediate restoration of cultural and historical sites damaged in recent attacks and called for targeted support for tourism-related businesses, along with accelerated infrastructure development.
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2026-04-19 18:59
Iran to launch campaign to restore war-damaged heritage sites
TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Saturday that plans are underway to invite restoration experts and Iranians living abroad to help repair historical sites damaged during the recent war with the United States and Israel, with work to begin after the conflict ends.
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2026-04-19 18:59
Sa’dieh complex in Shiraz to offer free entry on Sa’di commemoration day
TEHRAN – Visitors will be granted free entry to the Sa’dieh cultural and historical complex in Shiraz on April 21, marking the national day commemorating Persian poet Sa’di Shirazi, a provincial official said.
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2026-04-19 18:59
Wildlife-friendly Qaleh Bala targets UN Best Tourism Villages recognition
TEHRAN - Perched on the edge of Iran’s vast desert landscapes, Qaleh Bala village has emerged as one of the country’s most compelling candidates for the UN Tourism “Best Tourism Villages” label, an initiative that recognizes rural destinations combining cultural heritage, sustainability, and community-driven development.
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2026-04-19 18:58
Minister urges banks to boost investment in rural tourism to drive jobs
TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts on Sunday called on the banking sector to play a greater role in financing rural tourism projects, saying the sector could support employment and economic development.
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2026-04-18 18:12
Human chain formed in Shiraz to support cultural heritage protection
TEHRAN – A human chain was formed in Shiraz on Saturday at the Fars Education History Museum, which was damaged by recent airstrikes, to mark the International Day for Monuments and Sites and support the protection of cultural heritage.
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2026-04-18 18:12
UN Tourism opens applications for Best Tourism Villages 2026
TEHRAN - The UN Tourism has opened applications for its Best Tourism Villages 2026 initiative, inviting member states to nominate rural destinations that promote sustainable tourism and community development.
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2026-04-18 18:12
Minister calls for accelerated restoration of war-damaged heritage sites
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, on Saturday called for accelerated restoration of cultural heritage sites damaged during recent was with the US and Israel and the expansion of restoration workshops across the country.
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2026-04-18 18:11
Intl. academics warn of deliberate destruction of Iran’s cultural sites
TEHRAN – A group of 218 international academics and researchers has warned of what it described as the deliberate destruction of Iran’s cultural heritage and scientific centers following recent US-Israeli attacks, calling the actions illegal and a threat to human history.
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2026-02-28 16:41
Sanandaj to become museum hub and capital of event-based tourism
TEHRAN—Cultural heritage officials of Kordestan province have announced the new museum projects, revival of historical monuments with contribution of private sector and planning for turning Kordestan into the capital of event-based tourism.
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2026-02-28 16:40
Bread wrapping; a motherly ritual during Ramadan
TEHRAN-- In the old alleys and traditional neighborhoods of Bushehr province, a motherly ritual called ‘noon pooshi’ (bread wrapping) is held with the arrival of Ramadan.
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2026-02-28 16:40
National eco-lodge training workshops launched
TEHRAN – National training workshops for eco-lodge operators have begun across Iran, the head of the Iranian association for eco-lodge operators said on Saturday.
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2026-02-28 16:39
Study sheds new light on UNESCO-listed Khorramabad Valley Prehistoric Sites
TEHRAN – A new scientific article on the Chalcolithic and Bronze Age periods in the Khorramabad Valley has been published in the latest issue of the journal of the National Museum of Iran, the head of Lorestan’s Cultural Heritage Department said on Friday.
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2026-02-27 15:47
Role of music in attracting tourists to ecotourism destinations
TEHRAN--Local music can differentiate the experience of tourists in ecotourism resorts and strengthen the sense of closeness to the local culture.
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2026-02-27 15:47
Cultural heritage officials emphasize protection of historical Kharanaq castle and caravanserai
TEHRAN—Cultural heritage officials of Yazd province have recently visited the historical Kharanaq castle and caravanserai and emphasized the strengthening of interorganizational cooperation and the implementation of joint measures to protect and organize the monuments.
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2026-02-27 15:47
Qom on path of cultural heritage, tourism development
TEHRAN--Qom province, with more than 8,000 years of civilization and cultural and historical attractions, is entering a new stage of cultural heritage, tourism and handicraft development, along with a significant increase in credits and the implementation of extensive projects in the field of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts.
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2026-02-27 15:46
Safavid-era cannon to undergo conservation process
TEHRAN – A Safavid-era cannon in Isfahan’s 17th-century Chehel Sotoun Palace has entered a process of conservation and revised display after years of being kept in unsuitable conditions, the site’s director said.
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2026-02-27 15:46
Qatar Airways maintains daily Tehran-Doha flights
TEHRAN – Qatar Airways will continue operating daily flights on the Doha-Tehran-Doha route until June 30, Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport City said, dismissing reports of a suspension.
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2026-02-27 15:46
Museum director commemorates Arfa’i as pioneer of Elamite, Old Babylonian studies
TEHRAN – The head of the museum at Persepolis on Thursday marked the memory of professor Abdolmajid Arfa’i, an Elamite scholar and researcher of ancient Elamite and Akkadian languages, who died on Wednesday at the age of 86 after a period of illness.
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2026-02-25 18:04
Iranian conservator calls for fundamental reform in restoration education
TEHRAN – An Iranian architectural conservator and university lecturer has called for a fundamental overhaul of restoration education, criticizing what he described as an overly theory-based academic system and weak institutional support for field training.
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2026-02-25 10:03
Boundary survey commenced around Asirabad historical mound in Saveh
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has begun a field survey to propose a protective buffer zone for the Asirabad historical mound, which is located in the southeastern part of Saveh, a local official said on Tuesday.