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2022-04-29 20:30
Parthian coin recovered in western Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have confiscated an ancient coin from an inbound passenger.
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2022-03-15 22:38
Iran seeks to recover smuggled relics from U.S., France, England, Hungary, and Norway
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran seeks to bring back some 100 relics that have been smuggled into the U.S., France, England, Hungary, and Norway.
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2022-03-11 18:45
Western Iranian provinces claim bigger share of tourist flow
TEHRAN – Despite having vibrant natural landscapes, countless historical sites, and above all, hospitable people, western Iranian provinces are still somehow lesser-known compared to other parts of the ancient land.
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2022-02-27 21:43
ECO ministers invited to inaugurate “Sari 2022” in mid-March
TEHRAN – Ministers and representatives from the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) have been invited to attend the inauguration ceremony of the “Sari 2022” in the northern Iranian city on March 17 and 18.
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2022-02-19 18:04
Ancient potteries probably exposed by flash flood discovered in Susa
TEHRAN – Local guards in charge of protecting cultural heritage have discovered three ancient potteries which had probably been exposed to sunlight due to a flash flood in Susa, southwest Iran.
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2022-02-04 20:45
Khan-e Abbasian: 19th-century house of full aesthetic wonders
TEHRAN – Behind the town’s high mudbrick walls are tens of elegant traditional houses built by wealthy merchants, monuments to remind the importance of Kashan as a Qajar-era (1789–1925) commercial hub.
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2021-12-15 18:26
27 prehistorical relics recovered in western Iran
TEHRAN – A collection of 27 prehistorical objects have recently been recovered in western Iran while farmers were plowing a piece of agricultural land, a senior police official in charge of protecting cultural heritage said on Tuesday.
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2021-11-28 21:31
UNWTO conference examines ways to develop sports tourism
TEHRAN – A host of international travel experts have discussed ways to expand sports tourism as one of the emerging propellers of the COVID-battered industry.
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2021-11-24 21:00
Iran prepares to welcome Iraqi sightseers, pilgrims
TEHRAN – Iran is getting prepared to welcome more Iraqi sightseers, pilgrims, and medical travelers.
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2021-11-19 17:50
Iranian, Italian archaeologists begin work on Burnt City
TEHRAN – A group of Iranian and Italian archaeologists on Thursday commenced a fresh round of exploration in Burnt City, which is an enigmatic UNESCO-registered site in southeastern Iran.
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2021-11-07 18:17
Intl. Health Congress of Islamic Countries opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – The 5th International Health Congress of Islamic Countries has brought together tens of representatives, experts, travel insiders, and private investors from its member states to discuss ways to develop medical tourism during the three-day event, which opened in Tehran on Sunday.
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2021-10-09 20:00
Iranian handicrafts: Khameh-Duzi of Sistan-Baluchestan
TEHRAN – Khameh-Duzi is a subcategory of traditional embroidery in Iran. This craft is common in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, and in particular in the city of Zabol and its outskirts.
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2021-09-17 19:30
Sarein: time to relax in hot springs!
TEHRAN – If you are a devoted fan of natural hot springs, Sarein in northwest Iran may be your next destination.
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2021-09-15 19:30
Iran wants UNESCO recognition for archaeologically-rich Sialk
TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to nominate its archaeologically-rich Sialk Hill for a possible UNESCO registration.
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2021-09-14 18:50
Anjireh caravanserai one step closer for being global
TEHRAN – Photo depicts the ruins of Anjireh caravanserai which is estimated to date from the Ilkhanid era (1256–1353) situated in a barren desert in central Iran, September 14, 2021.
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2021-09-07 20:30
Historical bridge, madrasa, fortress added to Iran national heritage list
TEHRAN – Seven historical structures including a bridge, madrasa, and a fortress, situated in Iran’s Semnan province, have recently been added to the national list for cultural heritage.
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2021-09-03 17:47
Colorful destinations: what to do in every season in Iran?
TEHRAN - If you’re thinking about traveling to Iran whenever the coronavirus is finally behind us, you might wonder what time of year is best.
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2021-07-26 19:49
Work begins to demarcate Sheikh Shahab al-Din Ahari ensemble
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts have launched a demarcation project to propose legal boundaries of Sheikh Shahab al-Din Ahari ensemble, which is located near Ahar, East Azarbaijan province.
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2021-07-18 21:17
No threat to ancient Narin fortress, official says
TEHRAN – No potential threat poses Narin Qa’leh, an ancient mud-brick fortress, which is located in the city of Meybod, Yazd province.
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2021-07-12 20:38
Jameh Mosque of Kerman lures sightseers, historians for its location, design, and ornamentation
TEHRAN - Jameh Mosque of Kerman has long been a source of charm for history buffs, architects, and travelers to the ancient Iranian city.
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2021-06-20 17:50
Magnificent ancient places on Earth: The Gate of Xerxes
TEHRAN - The bronze trumpets that once signaled the arrival of important foreign delegations to Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire, may now be silent, but it is still possible to capture the sense of awe while visiting the colossal Gate of Xerxes.
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2021-06-11 17:16
Iranian handicrafts evolved to meet more consumer, market needs: minister
TEHRAN – Iranian handicrafts have been evolved to meet more customer tastes and to enter new markets, thanks to its immense capacities, and creativity of craftspeople, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan has said.
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2021-05-14 17:56
Ruined Sassanid city restoration works begin
TEHRAN - Work to restore Belad Shapur has begun at several locations across the ruined Sassanid city, which is situated in Dehdasht, southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province.
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2021-05-07 17:45
Access path to once out-of-reach fort under construction
TEHRAN – Local authorities have launched a tourism project to construct an access path to Qahqaheh fortress, which was once an out-of-reach military monument in Meshkinshahr, northwestern Ardebil province.
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2021-04-11 20:03
Museum of traditional sweets set to open in Yazd
TEHRAN – A museum dedicated to confectionery and traditional sweets is set to be launched in the UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, which is famed for its local foods and edible souvenirs.
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2021-02-19 20:04
Venezuelan minister to visit Tehran to discuss tourism cooperation
TEHRAN – Venezuelan Tourism Minister Alí Padrón Paredes will visit Iran in the next few days to discuss tourism cooperation, Caracas’ Ambassador to Tehran Carlos Antonio Alcala Cordones has said.
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2021-02-14 17:45
By Afshin Majlesi
Discover outstanding example of Iranian bathhouse
In earlier times, bathhouses or hammams were not only places for bathing and cleaning up in Iran. They were also venues where people socialized, shared humor and news; a peaceful place for exchanging views about politics and everyday life.
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2021-02-08 21:06
Imam Mosque: a grand, sparkling jewel of Islamic architecture
TEHRAN – At the southern end of the UNESCO-registered Imam (Naghsh-e Jahan) Square stands the big, grand, and imposing Imam Mosque in the touristic city of Isfahan, central Iran.
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2021-02-07 20:53
First ‘house of handicrafts’ makes debut in Alborz province
TEHRAN – A ‘house of handicrafts’, which according to cultural heritage officials is first of its kind in Alborz province, was officially inaugurated on Sunday in the city of Karaj, the capital of the northcentral Iranian province.
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2021-02-05 18:10
Sistan-Baluchestan loses $34.2 million in tourism earnings as a result of COVID-19
TEHRAN – Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province has lost 1,440 billion rials ($34.2 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) in earnings from tourism as many potential visitors stay away due to the impact of the coronavirus, according to Alireza Jalalzaei, the provincial tourism chief.
