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2022-05-21 18:57
Parthian coffins on show at Susa Museum
TEHRAN – Three rarely-seen coffins dating from the Parthian era (247 BC – 224 CE) have been put on show at the Susa Museum in southwest Iran.
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2022-05-21 18:56
Gorgan to host exhibit of exquisite potteries, tiles and porcelains
TEHRAN – Gorgan Archaeological Museum is set to host a loan exhibition of exquisite potteries, tiles, and porcelains.
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2022-05-20 17:51
Soltanieh holds festival of medicinal herbs, traditional beverages
TEHRAN – On Thursday, a special festival devoted to medicinal herbs and traditional beverages brought together hundreds of natives and travelers in the ancient city of Soltanieh, which is home to a UNESCO-registered monument of the same name.
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2022-05-17 20:51
Cradle of ancient civilizations, Iran is to mark cultural heritage week
TEHRAN – A cradle of ancient civilizations, and a crossroads of cultures, Iran is to celebrate its national cultural heritage week, which commences on Wednesday.
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2022-05-17 20:50
Ancient Seymareh preparing to win UNESCO status
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Iran’s Ilam province on Tuesday said they are preparing to apply to UNESCO for listing the ancient city of Seymareh on the World Heritage list.
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2022-05-16 18:48
Photo exhibit explores everyday life in UNESCO-designated Uramanat
TEHRAN – A photo exhibition, featuring everyday life in the UNESCO-designated Uramanat, opened its doors to the public in Sarvabad, western Iran.
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2022-05-14 17:50
Iran preparing to get Sassanid fortress, arch bridges on UNESCO list
TEHRAN – Lorestan province’s tourism chief has said they are preparing to apply to UNESCO for listing a Sassanid collection, which comprises a fortress and several (ruined) arch bridges, on the World Heritage list.
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2022-05-10 21:15
Archaeologist underlines safeguarding ‘masterpiece’ of water management in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Hamidreza Karami has emphasized the need for the proper protection of what he called a “masterpiece” of water management in southern Iran.
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2022-05-09 20:30
Tourism ministry hosting exhibit of traditional locks
TEHRAN – A collection of traditional locks has been put on display at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.
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2022-05-08 18:24
Ancient Hegmataneh: working group formed to surmount obstacles in path of UNESCO registration
TEHRAN – Hamedan tourism directorate has formed a working group to identify, investigate and solve potential problems in the path of possible registration of ancient Hegmataneh in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2022-04-26 18:04
Kermanshah preparing to get Taq-e Bostan on UNESCO list
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2022-04-25 18:38
Kermanshah preparing to get Taq-e Bostan on UNESCO list
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Kermanshah province on Sunday said his directorate is preparing to apply to UNESCO for the listing of Taq-e Bostan on the World Heritage list.
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2022-04-24 18:31
By Afshin Majlesi
One of pioneers in the use of clean energy, Iran eyes World Heritage tag for its windmills
TEHRAN – Five years after being added to UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage properties, Iran’s collection of ancient windmills is still not prepared for a final assessment.
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2022-04-23 18:13
Iranian province seeks UNESCO recognition for its ‘Cappadocia’
TEHRAN - East Azarbaijan province is hoping to win a UNESCO recognition for its rocky Kandovan village, which is sometimes referred to as Iran’s Cappadocia.
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2022-04-19 20:53
Why Trans-Iranian Railway is a glittering engineering feat of the 20th century?
TEHRAN – The 1,394-kilometre-long Trans-Iranian railway was completed in 1938 after 11 years of massively challenging construction as it crosses four distinct climates, linking the glittering shores of the Caspian Sea to the fertile plains of the Persian Gulf.
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2022-04-18 22:10
Iran’s ‘Taj Mahal’ cleaned to mark Intl. Day for Monuments and Sites
TEHRAN – A host of cultural heritage advocates have recently cleaned the UNESCO-designated Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh and its premises to celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Sites. Surmounted by a huge double-shell brick dome, the 14th-century monument is sometimes referred to as Iran’s ‘Taj Mahal’.
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2022-04-17 18:39
Experts to examine impact of World Heritage on sustainable development
TEHRAN – Several cultural heritage experts and academia will examine strategies needed for the proper protection of Tchogha Zanbil and its impact on sustainable development around the UNESCO-registered site in southwestern Iran.
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2022-04-16 21:15
Boundaries defined for seven caravansaries in northern Iran
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has determined the boundaries of seven caravansaries located in Gilan province, northern Iran.
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2022-04-16 21:14
Gonbad-e Qabus restoration may take two years, World Heritage director says
TEHRAN – The restoration and monitoring process of the UNESCO-designated Gonbad-e Qabus may take two years, the director of the World Heritage has said.
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2022-04-11 20:11
Marketplace devoted to Iranian cuisine to open in Tehran
TEHRAN – The Food and Gastronomy Club affiliated with the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO plans to inaugurate a special marketplace dedicated to Persian cuisine.
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2022-04-11 20:11
Historical port of Siraf holds potential to become World Heritage, official says
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Bushehr believes Siraf, which is situated in the southwestern Iranian province, has considerable potential to become a UNESCO World Heritage.
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2022-04-03 18:20
1.4 million visits to Fars attractions registered
TEHRAN – Various historical sites and museums across the southern Fars province attracted over 1.4 million visitors during the Noruz holidays from March 18 to April 2.
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2022-04-02 19:17
Iran jointly nominates Iftar for UNESCO tag
TEHRAN –Iran has submitted a dossier on the Iftar meal to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for a possible joint registration between the Islamic Republic, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.
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2022-03-15 22:06
People of Switzerland recognize Iran by its history and culture: Swiss diplomat
TEHRAN - Swiss deputy ambassador to Iran Kim Sitzler has said people of his country recognize Iran by its juicy history and culture.
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2022-03-13 21:46
Half a million pilgrims visit Imam Reza shrine per day
TEHRAN – The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, hosts an average number of 500,000 pilgrims each day.
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2022-03-13 21:46
Archaeologists carve special drainage to shield royal bas-relief in Persepolis
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has carved a precise drainage system behind a royal bas-relief in the UNESCO-registered Persepolis in order to protect the massive rock-carved art from absorbing moisture which accelerates its erosion.
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2022-03-12 18:45
Persian new year: Iran UNESCO branch to stage nationwide celebrations
TEHRAN – The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO plans to set up various programs to celebrate the new Iranian year 1401 (starting on March 21), the director of the commission has said.
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2022-03-12 18:42
By Afshin Majlesi
How Iran tourism may improve battered image?
TEHRAN – A hidden gem and a backpacker’s dream, Iran holds vast potential as a holiday destination with stunning landscapes, numerous World Heritage sites, and above all, its hospitable people.
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2022-03-07 18:56
Hegmataneh hill one step closer to become World Heritage
TEHRAN – Iranian Hamedan province is further moving towards possible inscription of its ancient Hegmataneh hill on the UNESCO World Heritage list as it has reached solutions to solve obstacles.
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2022-03-05 18:44
Iran has 2,000 elements registered as intangible cultural heritage: minister
TEHRAN – Some 2,000 elements have been registered on Iran’s national list of intangible cultural heritage, tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami said on Friday.
