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2022-08-16 21:19
Masuleh yields clues about ancient smelting workshops
TEHRAN–Archaeologists have discovered clues about the history of iron smelting in Masuleh and its surrounding highlands in Gilan province, northern Iran.
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2022-08-14 21:25
Ancient cistern discovered near subterranean chamber in Abarkuh
TEHRAN–Locals in Abarkuh have recently discovered an ancient cistern and traditional water supply system situated near a subterranean chamber in the central Iranian town.
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2022-08-09 18:40
Ramparts of Shahrud undergo urgent restoration
TEHRAN—Restoration work has begun again on the ruins of the centuries-old ramparts that once protected the city of Shahrud in north-central Iran.
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2022-08-03 19:50
Hand-dug tunnel to undergo restoration for tourism
TEHRAN—Gilan’s tourism chief has said a hand-dug passageway, accidentally discovered in the northern province, is set to be restored to become a tourist destination.
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2022-07-27 19:04
2,700-year-old bricks on view at Urmia Museum of Archaeology
TEHRAN – A collection of rare Mannaean bricks, which date back some 2700 years, has been put on show at the Urmia Museum of Archaeology in northwest Iran.
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2022-07-26 21:01
A glimpse of lavishly ornamented carpets of Fars
TEHRAN – Many Iranian cities, towns and villages enjoy global reputation for the intricate designs, lavish colors, and peerless craftsmanship of their ingenious handwoven rugs.
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2022-07-24 20:35
Researcher stumbles upon Sassanid column base in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage researcher has stumbled upon a stone column base, estimated to date from the Sassanid era (224–651).
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2022-06-19 18:39
UNESCO-inscribed Soltanieh renovates facilities for tourism
TEHRAN – Authorities of the UNESCO-registered Soltanieh, which supports the third-largest brick dome in the world, have commenced work to build or upgrade facilities at the ancient site.
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2022-06-07 19:39
Abandoned caravansary undergoes renovation
TEHRAN – Cheshmak caravansary, an abandoned roadside inn in western Iran, has undergone restoration.
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2022-05-28 21:18
Maranjab desert to become more tourist-friendly, official says
TEHRAN – Isfahan tourism chief has paid a visit to the Maranjab desert and its surrounding destinations, saying projects are underway to develop their tourism infrastructure.
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2022-05-27 20:00
Archaeologists start tracing Paleolithic sites on eastern Iranian plateau
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has commenced tracing Paleolithic sites on the eastern sides of the Iranian plateau.
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2022-05-25 18:52
More than 500 historical monuments, sites in Yazd undergo restoration in year
TEHRAN – Yazd’s tourism chief has said over 500 historical monuments and sites underwent restoration in the central Iranian province during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20).
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2022-05-24 19:27
Publicizing Hamedan’s glory neglected for years: expert
TEHRAN – Efforts to globally introduce the splendor of Hamedan, which its history of civilization dates thousands of years, have largely been neglected for years, a senior cultural heritage expert said on Monday.
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2022-05-23 19:17
Airlines get OK to launch Iran-Oman flights
TEHRAN – Iran's flag carrier Homa, known internationally as IranAir, and Karun Airlines will soon launch flights to Oman’s airports after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the sultanate approved their operations on Sunday, the Times of Oman reported.
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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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2022-05-08 18:29
Zoom in closer: Maragheh observatory
TEHRAN – Maragheh observatory in northwest Iran is a must-see destination for history buffs and ones interested in medieval astronomy.
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2022-04-30 21:41
Tribal festival aims to lift Lorestan tourism
TEHRAN – Lorestan is getting ready to host its fifth edition of the tribal festival aimed to help develop tourism across the western Iranian province.
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2022-04-29 18:39
Cultural heritage experts to discuss Persian Gulf
TEHRAN – On the occasion of the Persian Gulf National Day, several lecturers and cultural heritage experts will discuss the strategic waterway in a webinar tomorrow.
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2022-04-02 20:30
Persian new year: domestic travel to Yazd up 34 percent
TEHRAN – Domestic travel to Yazd ramped up 34 percent during the recent new year (Noruz) as the Iranian government allowed fully-vaccinated people to travel during the two-week holidays.
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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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2022-03-15 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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2022-03-14 22:12
Discover 12th-century minaret standing tall at Jewish quarter of Isfahan
TEHRAN – The Minaret of Chehel-Dokhtaran is one of the lesser-known attractions of Isfahan that is itself a top tourist destination for good reasons.
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2022-03-11 20:30
Old cypress named Iran’s 1000th natural heritage
TEHRAN – On Thursday, an old cypress situated in Orzueeyeh village of Kerman province was named Iran’s 1000th natural heritage.
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2022-03-11 20:00
Folk Iranian dances made national heritage
TEHRAN – Three traditional dances each being practiced in a certain Iranian province have been registered in the national list for intangible cultural heritage.
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2022-03-08 20:54
Mud-brick caravanserai undergoes restoration to host modern trippers
TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on Sadrabad caravanserai to turn the 19th-century inn into a tourism destination.
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2022-03-04 17:48
Berlin show features 5,000 years of Iranian arts and culture
TEHRAN - For the first time in a Berlin institution the cultural history of Iran – from the early civilizations through to the modern era – is the focus of a major art-historical survey exhibition.
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2022-02-25 18:18
Over 2m Iranians engaged in handicraft sector, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – The deputy minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism has said more than two million Iranians are directly or indirectly engaged in the handicraft sector.
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2022-02-20 21:00
Ancient coins recovered by Iranian police
TEHRAN – Iranian police have recovered a haul of ancient coins and earthenware from an authorized antique dealer in Abhar county, west-central Iran.
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2022-02-12 18:29
By Afshin Majlesi
Social distancing: 8 resorts where the slopes are less skied
TEHRAN – As you may know, Iranian land is covered with chains of jagged, low, or towing mountains some of which are comparable with those in the Alps.
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2022-02-11 18:23
Houses in Persian Gulf port named national heritage sites
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has inscribed four historical houses, which are located in the ancient port town of Kong, on the national list of cultural heritage.
