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Today 21:30
Prehistorical objects donated to cultural heritage directorate
TEHRAN – A total of 16 relics, estimated to date from prehistorical times, have recently been donated to the tourism and cultural heritage directorate of Kerman province.
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Today 18:27
Roofing covers almost complete over ‘city of the mouthless’
TEHRAN – The project of installing a series of custom-made roofing covers has become almost complete to help protect Shahr-e Yeri, a unique archaeological site in northwest Iran, from further erosion.
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2021-07-30 21:00
Structure, probably dug by ancient troglodytes, discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Remnants of a rocky structure, which is thought to probably be carved by ancient troglodytes, have been discovered in northern Iran.
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2021-07-27 21:27
Hand-dug passageway, once served for military purposes, discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A hand-dug subterranean passageway, which is believed to once served for military purposes, has been discovered in northern Iran.
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2021-07-26 19:50
Cultural heritage elements in eastern Iran added to national list
TEHRAN –A total of eight cultural elements, which are practiced in South Khorasan province, have recently been added to the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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2021-07-26 18:43
Ancient caravanserai undergoes restoration in central Iran
TEHRAN – Work has commenced restoring the ruins of Anjireh caravanserai, which is estimated to date from the Ilkhanid era (1256–1353).
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2021-07-25 19:47
Scaffolding put up to clear weeds off millennium-old tower
TEHRAN – A scaffolding has been installed over the UNESCO-registered Gonbad-e Qabus to let workers clear unwanted weeds off the millennium-old brick tower, which stands tall in northern Iran.
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2021-07-25 19:47
Amir Chakhmaq: a drop-dead gorgeous destination in central Iran
TEHRAN – Having a unique imposing façade and tranquil atmosphere, the 19th-century Amir Chakhmaq Complex is one of the drop-dead travel destinations in central Iran.
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2021-07-18 21:17
Iranian archaeologists in search of new clues on history of Qazvin
TEHRAN - A team of Iranian archaeologists has found further evidence concerning the history of Qazvin, which was the capital of the Persian Empire, under Safavids, from 1548 to 98.
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2021-07-17 17:55
Jiroft: the story of how Iran became a cradle of civilization
TEHRAN – Until the very early 21st century, no one had ever dreamed that a refined forgotten culture could re-emerge from the sands of a remote and arid region in southeast Iran.
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2021-07-16 22:04
Household brocade-weaving machine made by Iranian artisans
TEHRAN – A working prototype of a household brocade-weaving machine has been made by a team of Iranian artisans and cultural heritage experts.
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2021-07-06 19:00
Minister cuts ribbon on palace museum complex in western Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan on Tuesday inaugurated a palace museum complex during his visit to Sanandaj, the capital of Kordestan province.
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2021-07-05 19:16
Ancient tombs, relics, architectural vestiges discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has unearthed some ancient tombs, relics, and architectural vestiges in a survey they recently conducted in the southern Fars province.
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2021-06-28 20:00
Iranian handicrafts: Firuzehkubi
TEHRAN - One of the most popular handicrafts of Iran, which is both decorative and applicable, is ‘Firuzehkubi’ or turquoise inlaying.
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2021-06-26 18:46
Soleyman Prison: a conical peak with fascinating history
TEHRAN - Soleyman Prison (“Zendan-e Soleyman” in Persian) is situated in a dramatic 97m conical peak that dominates the valley landscape for miles around in northwest Iran.
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2021-06-23 20:18
Impact of coronavirus on World Heritage will be felt for years, UNESCO says
TEHRAN - The global coronavirus outbreak is the sort of disaster whose effects on World Heritage sites will last for years to come, according to a study conducted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
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2021-06-14 18:40
Iranian handicrafts: Dah-Yek-Douzi
One of the most good-looking traditional embroidery of Iran, which goes back to the Sassanid era, is “Dah-Yek-Douzi”.
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2021-06-14 18:38
Tourism minister appreciates efforts to revive 700-year-old complex
TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister on Monday praised efforts made to restore the Hassan Padeshah complex, which is located in the historical city of Tabriz.
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2021-06-08 21:00
Iranian handicrafts: traditional bookbinding
TEHRAN – Bookbinding, the joining together of several leaves or folios within covers to form a codex or book, is one of the traditional crafts long been practiced across the Iranian Plateau.
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2021-06-08 17:42
Grand Mosque of Sari: one of oldest places of worship in northern Iran
TEHRAN - Grand Mosque of Sari, which is named after the northern Iranian city, is one of the oldest places of worship in Mazandaran province.
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2021-06-01 17:22
We encountered rich culture everywhere in Iran, Russian traveler says
TEHRAN – A Russian woman, who has previously visited Iran, says she encountered a rich culture throughout her journey to the Islamic Republic.
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2021-05-31 19:16
Ancient gypsum furniture discovered in fire temple central Iran
TEHRAN – Sets of gypsum furniture including an engraved table and chairs have recently been discovered during an archaeological excavation in central Iran.
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2021-05-28 21:20
Experts discuss 100 years of cultural heritage protection in Iran
TEHRAN – A host of academia, archaeologists, Iranologists, and restorers on Thursday discussed efforts being made to protect Iranian cultural heritage over the past 100 years.
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2021-05-26 19:30
Traditional footwear craft experiences boom in Zanjan province
TEHRAN – The art of handcrafting Giveh, which is a lightweight and breathable footwear native to Iran, is flourishing in towns and villages of Zanjan province, a local tourism official has said.
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2021-05-25 21:13
30 historical sites, monuments under restoration across Sistan-Baluchestan
TEHRAN – Restoration work is currently underway on some 30 historical sites and monuments, which are dotted across the lesser-known Sistan-Baluchestan province.
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2021-05-24 18:58
Newly-unearthed Urartian inscription to go on show in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – A millennia-old Urartian inscription will go on display at the city of Qarahziyaeddin where the object was excavated weeks ago.
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2021-05-23 18:48
Experts busy demarcating great defensive wall as a prerequisite for UNESCO status
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists, topographers, and cultural heritage experts are completing a project to define legal boundaries for the ruins of the Great Wall of Gorgan, which was once one of the longest brick barriers of the ancient world.
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2021-05-22 19:07
Over 100 years of Iranian postage stamps under one roof at newly-established museum
TEHRAN – Various collections of the Iranian postage stamps issued since the Qajar era (1789–1925) onwards have been put on show at a newly-established museum in the historical city of Tabriz, the capital of East Azarbaijan province.
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2021-05-22 19:06
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System dredging work starts
TEHRAN – A vast dredging project has started at the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO-registered prehistorical ensemble in southwest Iran, which is known globally as a masterpiece of creative genius.
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2021-05-21 20:00
Persian handicrafts: Abaa of Bushehr
TEHRAN - Abaa is a kind of loose-fitting and long robe worn over clothing. Such an outfit has been produced across Bushehr province and for centuries.
