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2024-08-02 17:04
17th-century Imam Mosque under potential threat due to moisture
TEHRAN – The overall structure of the 17th-century Imam Mosque is under potential threat due to moisture penetrating its foundation, a local tourism official said on Wednesday.
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2024-07-31 18:06
Falak-ol-Aflak assumes qualities for UNESCO recognition, official says
TEHRAN - Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress (and its surrounding cultural landscape) possesses the necessary qualities for a possible recognition as a World Heritage site, Lorestan province’s tourism chief said on Wednesday.
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2024-07-29 18:02
UNESCO listing brings economic boom to Uramanat region
TEHRAN - On the anniversary of the World Heritage inscription of the Cultural Landscape of Uramanat, a local tourism official stated that UNESCO recognition has boosted employment across the rural region.
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2024-07-27 18:14
Iran's Ecbatana added to UNESCO World Heritage list
TEHRAN – Ecbatana, a treasured ancient city of Iran known for its profound historical and cultural significance, has been officially inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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2024-07-26 17:33
Exquisite mirrorwork of UNESCO-listed palace undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on the Muqarnas-shaped mirrorwork of a UNESCO-listed historical palace in downtown Tehran.
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2024-07-22 16:56
UNESCO-listed Gonbad-e Qabus to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - The director of the Gonbad-e Qabus World Heritage site has announced that the government has allocated part of the approved budget for combating vegetation growth on the conical dome of the 1,000-year-old brick tower.
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2024-07-13 17:58
Historic Golestan Palace hosts special Muharram events
TEHRAN – Golestan Palace, which is Tehran’s sole World Heritage site, has unveiled an array of cultural and religious programs for Muharram, including a continuation of the Ashura curtain restoration project and staging numerous traditional ceremonies.
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2024-07-12 16:42
Hegmataneh may gain UNESCO World Heritage status
TEHRAN – Hegmataneh, a treasured ancient Iranian city and its cultural landscape, could soon win World Heritage status during a UNESCO session, which will start in New Delhi on July 21.
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2024-07-12 16:36
Fathabad Garden: Kerman’s overlooked Qajar masterpiece
TEHRAN - Nestled in the arid expanse of Kerman province, Fathabad Garden, also known as Bag-e Biglarbeigi, stands as a stunning testament to the grandeur of Persian garden design.
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2024-07-03 19:05
Alireza Ghorbani’s concert at Persepolis extended
TEHRAN-In a groundbreaking cultural event, the renowned Iranian vocalist Alireza Ghorbani performed the first-ever concert at the ancient site of Persepolis in Shiraz, Fars Province, from June 29 to July 1.
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2024-07-01 18:08
UNESCO-listed Sassanian landscape to undergo tourist developments
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of the Fars Region is set to undergo some tourism-friendly projects.
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2024-06-26 17:52
Tough decisions needed to safeguard Isfahan treasures
TEHRAN - The expanse of subsidence in Isfahan province has reached a stage where overcoming it requires decisive, bold, and tough decisions, the province’s director general of the Department of Environment has said.
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2024-06-25 17:42
Shushtar Hydraulic System: a living testament to ancient water engineering in Iran
TEHRAN - Today marks the anniversary of the UNESCO inscription of the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of ancient Iranian engineering.
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2024-06-17 17:43
Urgent need for attention: land subsidence threatens Naqsh-e Rustam
TEHRAN - Alireza Askari Chaverdi, the director of the Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rustam historical sites, has reported a critical funding cut for Persepolis while emphasizing the necessity of treating the land subsidence crisis at Naqsh-e Rustam as an international project.
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2024-06-15 18:15
Iran selected to host UNESCO session in 2025
TEHRAN - Iran has been chosen to host a UNESCO session on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in 2025.
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2024-06-10 18:05
Restoration completed on rooftops around UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Sq.
TEHRAN – Restoration work has been completed on the rooftops of a centuries-old bazaar, situated around the UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan.
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2024-06-04 18:50
Harireh ancient city on the brink of ICESCO recognition
TEHRAN – Harireh ancient city, situated on Kish Island, is set to secure its place on the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s list, before this year is out.
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2024-06-01 19:28
Tourists get to know Persepolis through a digital voyage
TEHRAN - Persepolis, Iran’s crown jewel of ancient civilization, has opened its gates to the world with the launch of a comprehensive website and an immersive audio guide.
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2024-05-31 18:39
Teymareh petroglyphs edge closer to World Heritage Recognition
TEHRAN - Teymareh prehistoric petroglyphs are on track for World Heritage status, which will enhance preservation and tourism, a step that will enhance their preservation and local tourism.
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2024-05-27 22:18
By Afshin Majlesi
From Yazd to Khiva: twin gems of ancient architecture and culture
UZBEKISTAN, Tashkent - In the vast expanse of Asia, among the myriad of ancient cities, two stand out for their striking similarities and rich cultural heritage: Yazd in Iran and Khiva in Uzbekistan.
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2024-05-27 22:09
UNESCO-listed Qasabeh Qanat hosts inbound tourists
TEHRAN – Gonabad’s historical Qasabeh Qanat, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has welcomed a group of overseas tourists.
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2024-05-17 17:31
Restoration of 17th-century Aveh caravanserai enters 3rd phase
TEHRAN - The third phase of the comprehensive restoration of the historical Aveh Caravanserai has commenced, according to the deputy tourism chief of Markazi province.
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2024-05-14 17:33
Saveh Jameh Mosque on track for UNESCO label
TEHRAN - Markazi province's architectural treasure, Jameh Mosque of Saveh, has taken a significant step towards global recognition as it is included in Iran’s preliminary list for possible world recognition.
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2024-05-12 17:40
Cyrus the Great’s tomb to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – The majestic tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire (c. 550 -330 BC) in southern Iran, will undergo restoration in the near future.
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2024-05-11 18:17
Exhibit highlights Zoroastrian’s cultural contribution
TEHRAN – On May 10, an exhibition of handicrafts made by Zoroastrian artisans was held in the UNESCO-listed city of Yazd in the heart of Iran.
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2024-05-10 17:37
UNESCO-listed Sassanian landscape to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Fars’s tourism chief has announced plans to restore the UNESCO-registered Sassanid Archaeological Landscape, which is situated in the southern Iranian province.
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2024-05-07 18:28
Fars attractions delight journos
TEHRAN – A group of journalists and bloggers has embarked on a three-day trip to explore lesser-known attractions in the southern Fars province.
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2024-05-07 18:27
17th-century Caravanserai of Semnan under restoration for tourism
TEHRAN – The northern facade of Caravanserai of Semnan has been restored to its former status as part of a main project to set up the gigantic inn for tourism.
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2024-05-05 17:09
Naqsh-e Rostam: efforts underway to safeguard treasured site
TEHRAN - Efforts have been initiated to monitor, protect, and restore Naqsh-e Rostam in response to a recent rainfall causing slight damage to the treasured site, announced a relevant official.
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2024-05-01 18:15
Home to Sassanid fortress, Khorramabad valley inhabited for 5400 years, research suggests
TEHRAN – In a recent significant development in the field of archaeology in Khorramabad valley, where the Sassanid fort of Falak ol-Aflak is located, some evidence has been found, dating human settlement back to 5400 years ago, preceding the Bronze Age.