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2025-08-09 17:42
Cultural heritage minister visits Nodoushan historical texture in central Iran
TEHRAN—Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri visited the 50-hectare historical texture of Nodoushan district in Meybod county, Yazd province, on Saturday.
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2025-07-28 17:47
1000-year-old carved tombstone discovered in UNESCO-listed Yazd
TEHRAN - A historic tombstone dating back almost 1,000 years has been uncovered during restoration work at Dowlatshahi Mosque in the UNESCO-listed city of Yazd, central Iran.
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2025-07-27 18:13
Centuries-old qanats in Ardakan undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Restoration and rehabilitation work has begun on a series of historic qanats located in the old urban fabric of Ardakan, Yazd province, as part of a preservation initiative for the region’s ancient water infrastructure, local officials said.
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2025-07-23 17:24
Archaeologists race to preserve looted Parthian-era cemetery in Yazd
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have launched a major effort to document and preserve the looted Gour-e Kafari Cemetery, which is located in Bahabad county of Yazd province, officials from the Iranian Center for Archaeological Research (ICAR) announced.
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2025-07-13 18:13
Historic graveyard with 1,793 ancient graves identified in central Iran
TEHRAN—A group of Iranian archaeologists identified 1,793 graves in an area of 1,000 hectares in Yazd province during their one-month explorations. Some 90 percent of tomb chambers have reportedly been destroyed in illegal drilling.
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2025-07-09 16:57
Anniversary of Yazd’s UNESCO designation: a reminder for preserving its rich heritage
TEHRAN - Concurrent with the anniversary of the UNESCO registration of Yazd city on July 9, the deputy governor general of Yazd province called the registration an “exceptional opportunity” for preserving this valuable heritage.
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2025-07-06 17:20
Nationwide Muharram rituals blend faith with culture, devotion, and heritage
Iran, with its deep-rooted history and vibrant cultural landscape, becomes a living canvas of grief, remembrance, and unity during the month of Muharram -- the first month of the Islamic calendar.
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2025-06-01 16:14
Iran desert gold tourism flourishes after UNESCO recognition
TEHRAN--With the global registration of Yazd’s traditional goldsmithing art by UNESCO, this desert city is emerging as a unique destination for tourism, where gold, heritage, and desert landscapes offer visitors a unique experience.
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2025-05-20 16:11
First train of Golden Triangle of Iranian tourism arrives Yazd
TEHRAN—The First train pertaining to the Golden Triangle of Iranian tourism, including cities Isfahan, Shiraz, and Yazd, arrived in Yazd Railway Station on Tuesday.
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2025-05-14 15:27
Nationwide handicrafts event to take place in Yazd
TEHRAN—The director-general of Yazd Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department said a major handicrafts exhibition will be held at Yazd International Exhibition Center from May 20-24, with 300 stalls arranged to be set up.
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2025-05-11 18:21
Iran’s Yazd, Romania discuss ways to broaden cultural ties
TEHRAN--A session was held with Romanian Ambassador to Iran Mirela Carmen Greco in the Yazd Chamber of Commerce on May 11 to promote cooperation in the tourism sector and enhance cultural ties.
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2025-05-11 18:20
Indians fond of Yazd’s architecture, Iranian dishes
TEHRAN--Indians are fond of Yazd’s traditional architecture, and Iranian cuisine, such as traditional dishes of Qormeh Sabzi and Qeymeh Nesar, said an Indian tour operator who works with several travel agencies.
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2025-05-03 18:03
Yazd to introduce tourist path dedicated to traditional jewelry
TEHRAN – Yazd authorities plan to introduce a tourist path dedicated to the city’s time-honored tradition of handmade jewelry, which was recently registered as a world city of handicrafts by the World Crafts Council.
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2025-05-03 17:47
Locals revive tradition of cherishing ancient qanats with flowers and rosewater
TEHRAN - After more than five decades of silence, the people of Bam in southeastern Iran have revived an ancient tradition honoring qanats – the man-made subterranean aqueducts that sustained life in this arid region for centuries.
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2025-05-02 17:47
Tourism Triangle: special rail tour to connect Tehran to Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz
TEHRAN - The Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced the launch of a dedicated rail service aimed at boosting cultural tourism across three of Iran’s most iconic historical cities: Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz—collectively known as the "Tourism Triangle of Iran."
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2025-04-27 17:46
Kerman, Yazd can turn into important Asian tourism hubs, expert says
TEHRAN— The Iranian cities of Kerman and Yazd can turn into two important tourism axes of Asia, said the director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office.
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2025-04-22 18:03
Yazd to host first intl. academy for handwoven textile
TEHRAN - An international academy dedicated to the art of traditional handwoven textiles and carpets is set to open soon in the historical city of Yazd, marking a significant step toward the revival and preservation of Iran’s rich textile heritage.
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2025-04-18 17:18
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran celebrates Intl. Day for Monuments and Sites amid rich cultural legacy
TEHRAN - Each year on April 18, many countries across the globe celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS) — a date dedicated to recognizing and protecting the cultural treasures that connect us to the past.
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2025-04-14 17:26
Fahraj recognized as Iran’s first accessible tourism village
TEHRAN - The historic village of Fahraj in Yazd province has been officially recognized as Iran’s first accessible tourism village.
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2025-03-14 17:46
Iran to host largest eco-tourism gathering in May
TEHRAN - Iran is set to host its largest eco-tourism gathering on May 21 (“Ordibehesht 31”), bringing together hundreds of eco-lodge managers, government officials, and international representatives to celebrate and promote sustainable tourism.
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2025-03-10 18:54
Museum of Persian pottery to open soon in Tehran
TEHRAN - The CEO of the Dafineh museum group has announced the repurposing of a historic building into a new museum, stating that the Iranian Pottery Museum (“Mouzeh Sofalineha-ye Iran”) will soon be inaugurated in Laleh Street, downtown Tehran.
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2025-03-01 18:48
By Afshin Majlesi
New museums dedicated to automobiles, textiles, and hunting inaugurated across Iran
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Iran celebrated the opening of three new museums dedicated to automotive history, traditional textiles, and hunting culture.
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2025-02-24 16:38
Yazd eyes global recognition for traditional jewelry
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Yazd, already a UNESCO World Heritage site, is now being considered for designation as a World City of Traditional and Handcrafted Jewelry by the World Crafts Council (WCC).
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2025-02-15 22:17
International Storytelling Festival showcases global talent in Yazd
TEHRAN- The 26th International Storytelling Festival, organized by Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA), commenced on Saturday in Yazd, showcasing a diverse range of talents from around the globe.
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2025-02-12 18:51
By Afshin Majlesi
Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz showcase synergy at Tehran tourism fair
TEHRAN - For the first time, a joint pavilion representing Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz has been set up at the current Tehran tourism fair to highlight a synergy among these three ancient cities.
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2025-02-11 18:48
Centuries-old Yazd passageway recreated at Tehran fair
TEHRAN - A model of a centuries-old passageway, which is located in the UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, has been installed at the Yazd’s pavilion during the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition, which opened in the Iranian capital on Tuesday morning.
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2025-01-24 18:07
‘Underground city’ unearthed in central Iran
TEHRAN - Local people have uncovered a remarkable “underground city” beneath five historical homes in the ancient town of Abarkuh, located in Yazd province, central Iran.
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2025-01-24 18:06
By Afshin Majlesi
Yazd’s Janoub factory: from industrial powerhouse to museum of traditional textiles
YAZD - The Janoub Spinning and Weaving Factory, a 70-year-old landmark in Yazd, is set to undergo a remarkable transformation.
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2025-01-19 18:43
Amir Chakhmaq complex: a glorious jewel of Yazd
TEHRAN - The Amir Chakhmaq complex, located in the heart of Yazd, a UNESCO-registered city in central Iran, stands as a magnificent symbol of architectural grandeur, cultural heritage, and historical significance.
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2025-01-15 17:45
Discover ‘Alexander’s Prison’ and its fabled dungeon
TEHRAN - This 15th-century domed structure, better known as Zendan-e Iskandar (“Alexander’s Prison”), derives its name from a reference in a Hafez poem and legends surrounding its origins.