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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.
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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.