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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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.
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2025-09-06 16:42
Iran-Turkey co-op help boost tourism around Shams Tabrizi mausoleum, expert says
TEHRAN - Joint tourism cooperation between Iran and Turkey could increase the number of visitors to the northwestern Iranian city of Khoy, a local tourism expert said on Thursday.
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2025-09-05 17:21
BRICS TV to air over 50 hours of Iranian documentaries in Russian
TEHRAN — BRICS TV is set to broadcast more than 50 hours of Iranian documentaries dubbed in Russian starting in fall 2025, the network announced.
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2025-09-05 17:13
Tehran eyes more medical tourists from Islamic countries, officials say
TEHRAN — Tehran is on track to become a hub of medical tourism for Islamic countries, the secretary general of the Islamic Countries Health Tourism Development Center said on Thursday.
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2025-09-05 17:04
63 coins bearing Prophet Muhammad’s name to be unveiled in Unity Week
TEHRAN – Iran will unveil 63 historical coins inscribed with the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for the first time during Islamic Unity Week, officials said on Thursday.
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2025-09-03 16:56
Indonesia to host Iranian media, influencers for 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties
TEHRAN — Indonesia will host a delegation of Iranian media representatives and social media influencers in Jakarta from Sept. 14 as part of events marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran said on Tuesday.
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2025-09-03 15:14
Iran highlights culture, art as pillars of peace at Bali’s CHANDI 2025
TEHRAN — Hojatollah Ayoubi, senior advisor to Iran’s cultural heritage minister and head of international affairs at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, joined the “CHANDI 2025” in Bali, calling culture and art strategic assets for peace and dialogue among nations.
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2025-09-02 16:54
Damghan’s historic fortifications undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A new phase of restoration has been commenced on the historic walls and towers of Damghan, a city in Semnan province known for its ancient fortifications and cultural heritage, an official said on Sunday.
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2025-09-02 16:49
Dubai museum project to spotlight 20 Iranian entrepreneurs in first phase
TEHRAN – Iran will take center stage in the first phase of a new museum dedicated to international entrepreneurs being built in Dubai, with busts of 20 Iranian business leaders to be installed, the United Network of Business Entrepreneurs and Development Organization (UNBEDO) said.
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2025-09-02 16:40
Effort underway to safeguard Persepolis from ongoing erosion
TEHRAN – Iran is finalizing a comprehensive management and conservation plan for Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Fars province, amid growing concerns from experts about erosion of its ancient stone reliefs, the site’s director said.
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2025-09-01 15:45
Tourism rally to run from world’s largest adobe citadel to largest adobe house
TEHRAN--The second “Brick to Brick” tourism rally will be held by the Kerman Automobile and Tourism Vehicle Association, the National Camping and Caravanning Club, and the Kerman Chamber of Commerce with the participation of campers and caravans in Kerman province during September 14-19.
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2025-09-01 15:44
Tehran to host trade show dedicated to camping and ecotourism
TEHRAN - Iran will hold a trade show dedicated to ecotourism, camping, and related industries from Sept. 3 to 6 at Shah-e Aftab International Fairground in southern Tehran, a tourism official said on Monday.
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2025-09-01 15:35
Iranian deputy minister named evaluator for World Crafts bid
TEHRAN - Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi, Iran’s deputy minister for handicrafts and traditional arts, has been selected as an international evaluator to assess the nomination of Sibay in Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic as a World Crafts City, Iran’s Cultural Heritage News Agency reported.
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2025-08-30 16:11
Scaffolding taken down from Qazvin Jameh Mosque after 15 years
TEHRAN – Scaffolding has been removed from the southern iwan of Qazvin’s Jameh Mosque after nearly 15 years, marking the completion of a major restoration project, the provincial cultural heritage chief said on Thursday.
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2025-08-30 16:10
Tehran to host conference on UNESCO listing of Khorramabad Valley sites
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said a national conference will be held in Tehran to celebrate and promote the UNESCO inscription of the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley, which were added to the World Heritage list in July.
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2025-08-29 17:01
Iran to host debut tourism expo focused on children and teens
TEHRAN – Iran will host its first festival and exhibition on children and youth tourism in Tehran from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, a senior official said on Wednesday.
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2025-08-27 17:33
Geophysical scans reveal widespread ancient metallurgy in Iran’s Masouleh
TEHRAN - New evidence points to a sophisticated history of iron production intertwined with pastoral life in the renowned cultural landscape.
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2025-08-26 17:04
Iran’s handicraft exports hit $223 million last year
TEHRAN – Iran exported $223 million worth of handicrafts in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), with an additional similar amount exported informally by travelers, a senior cultural heritage official said on Tuesday.
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2025-08-26 17:03
Iraq signals readiness to exchange 10 million tourists with Iran
TEHRAN – Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Fakak al-Badrani said on Tuesday that his country welcomes increasing tourist exchanges with Iran to 10 million visitors in a year.
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2025-08-25 18:00
18th-century Vakil Mosque undergoes restoration in Shiraz
TEHRAN – The historic Vakil Mosque, part of an 18th-century ensemble in downtown Shiraz, has undergone restoration, a provincial official said.
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2025-08-25 17:57
‘World’s smallest’ ancient inscription discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – An Iranian historian has announced the discovery of what he says is the “world’s smallest known ancient inscription”, a 1,600-year-old text carved on a rock wall in Marvdasht, Fars province, dating to the late Sassanid period.
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2025-08-24 16:42
‘Oldest handicrafts’ traced to Lorestan, local official says
TEHRAN – Iran’s oldest known handicrafts have been traced to its Lorestan province, according to a local official.
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2025-08-24 16:33
Traditional games seen as a path to boost tourism and preserve local culture
TEHRAN – Traditional games rooted in Iran’s cultural heritage could serve as both a tool for preserving local identity and a driver of sustainable tourism, according to new research focused on Yazd province.
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2025-08-23 15:18
Gilan’s tourism potential could rival oil revenues, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Saturday that the northern province of Gilan has the capacity to generate revenues on par with oil if investment in tourism infrastructure is prioritized.
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2025-08-22 18:50
Iran prioritizes branding and regulation in health tourism sector
TEHRAN – Iran is focusing on branding and regulatory reforms in its health tourism industry as part of plans to expand the sector, Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey has said.
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2025-08-22 15:54
Iran earns $7.4 billion from foreign tourism in past year
TEHRAN – Iran generated about $7.4 billion from foreign tourism in the past Iranian calendar year (ended in March 2025), with more than 7 million international visitors arriving in the country, the culture minister said on Thursday.