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2023-11-05 17:40
Clock Tower of Tabriz undergoes minor repair
TEHRAN – A restoration project has commenced on two pillars that support the Clock Tower of Tabriz, which is probably the most unmissable 20th-century monument in the ancient Iranian city.
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2023-10-23 19:16
Intl. fashion, architecture festival to make debut in Iran
TEHRAN – The first edition of the international festival of fashion and architecture is planned to be held in Iran in April 2024.
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2023-10-23 17:30
Five rock-cut tombs discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists led by Meysam Fallah has discovered five rock-cut tombs among other findings while it surveyed manmade caves near Amol, Mazandaran province, northern Iran.
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2023-10-20 17:55
Iran’s Kandovan is listed among world’s best tourism villages
TEHRAN – Iran’s Kandovan village has found its way into the list of 54 best tourism villages announced by the World Tourism Organization on Thursday.
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2023-10-15 17:35
Step back in time: explore the stunning architecture of a 15th-century madrasa
TEHRAN - Constructed in the 15th century, Madrasa Ghiyathiyya was once a center of Islamic learning and scholarship, attracting students from all over the world.
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2023-10-04 18:13
Khosro Mosque restoration ends
TEHRAN—A project to restore the interior spaces of the 18th-century Khosro Mosque of Ardestan in central Iran to its former glory is nearing completion.
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2023-09-30 18:34
Jameh Mosque of Ardestan, famed as museum of architectural styles, undergoes restoration
TEHRAN—A new restoration work has commenced on Jameh Mosque of Ardestan, an ancient place of worship in central Iran, which is famed as a museum of architectural styles.
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2023-09-20 18:56
From hospitality to heritage: a guide to Persian Caravanserai
TEHRAN—On September 17, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization added 54 Iranian roadside inns to its World Cultural Heritage list under the name: Persian Caravanserai.
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2023-09-19 18:21
Ruins of brick houses, estimated to date from Safavid era, unearthed in northern Iran
TEHRAN—Archaeologists have discovered ruins of several brick houses in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province in northern Iran. The ruins, based on their initial estimate, date back to the Safavid era (1501-1736).
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2023-09-19 18:08
Discover local charm at Arak’s Nowzari complex
TEHRAN - Welcome to the bustling bazaar of Arak, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of traditional marketplaces in the heart of Iran.
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2023-09-17 18:27
Sassanid fire temple restoration work starts
TEHRAN – Work to restore Atashkadeh Siah Gol, a Sassanid era (224–651) fire temple in western Iran, has commenced, a local official said on Sunday.
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2023-09-12 18:35
By Afshin Majlesi
Conquering the past: a look into fortified architecture of ancient Iran
TEHRAN - Throughout human history, defensive fortresses have played a vital role in protecting communities and cities from attacks.
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2023-09-10 18:41
19th-century arch bridge undergoes urgent restoration
TEHRAN—A team of restorers has commenced work to strengthen and safeguard a 19th-century arch bridge which is located in Shazand county of Iran’s Markazi province.
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2023-08-20 22:00
Jameh Mosque of Semnan undergoes rooftop restoration
TEHRAN – A team of restorers has commenced work on the rooftop of Semnan Jameh Mosque, which is one of the earliest mosques built in Iran.
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2023-08-07 22:00
Traditional houses of Gilan Rural Heritage Museum undergo restoration
TEHRAN—Regular restoration work has commenced on traditional houses that are scattered across the Gilan Rural Heritage Museum in the northern Iranian province.
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2023-08-07 18:28
UNESCO-designated edifices undergo photogrammetric documentation
TEHRAN – A photogrammetric documentation project has commenced on two of the iconic edifices inside the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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2023-08-04 19:13
Ancient Iranian mosque nominated for ICESCO label
TEHRAN - Iran has nominated its Tarikhaneh mosque, which dates some 900 years, for possible recognition by the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
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2023-07-30 21:40
By Afshin Majlesi
Windcatcher: ancient Iranian cooling tech on the way to U.S.
TEHRAN —As the United States grapples with a growing urgency of climate change and urban heat, it may turn to the ancient wisdom of Iran’s windcatchers for inspiration.
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2023-07-25 21:00
Urgent restoration begins to safeguard centuries-old bazaar
TEHRAN – The centuries-old bazaar of Shahrud has undergone urgent restoration work, the tourism chief of the ancient city said on Monday.
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2023-07-14 19:14
Seljuk-era mosque in Golpayegan to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – The centuries-old Jameh Mosque of Golpayegan will undergo a partial restoration work in the near future, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-06-13 22:00
Steps to restore Khan-e Mirza Jafar, a 19th-century mansion in Khosf, is announced
TEHRAN – South Khorasan’s cultural heritage directorate has announced plans to complete the restoration of Khan-e Mirza Jafar, a 19th-century traditional house located in Khosf of the eastern Iranian province.
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2023-05-29 16:46
Mayor pledges support for UNESCO-designated tower restoration
TEHRAN – Gonbad-e Kavus mayor on Sunday pledged support to help restore the city’s 1,000-year-old brick tower, which is registered as a World Heritage.
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2023-05-13 20:54
Architectural elements of 12 Tehran churches examined
TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage experts has examined the architectural elements of 12 historical churches scattered across Tehran province.
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2023-04-25 18:24
By Afshin Majlesi
Get enchanted by Isfahan’s cultural delights
A landmark cultural event is currently underway in Isfahan to pay a warm tribute to the ancient Iranian city widely known as the “half of the world”.
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2023-04-19 17:50
19th-century Masoudieh Palace to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A new round of restoration work is to begin on the 19th-century Masoudieh Palace, which was constructed by Naser al-Din Shah’s son, who was also the governor of Isfahan, as his residence in Tehran.
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2023-04-10 18:26
Discover mausoleum of 12th-century Sufi theologian and poet
TEHRAN - The mausoleum complex of Sheikh Ahmad-e Jami is a collection of religious buildings, mosques, houses, and tombstones set around the central tombstone of the Iranian Sufi theologian and poet who lived between 1048 and 1141.
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2023-02-25 18:33
Bandian complex offers time travels to Sassanid era
TEHRAN – An experience of traveling back in time to see magnificent examples of ancient plasterwork, bas-relief carvings, and other decorative elements is probably an unreachable dream.
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2023-02-04 18:14
Centuries-old ruins discovered in UNESCO-designated palace downtown Tehran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has unearthed some ruins within Golestan Palace, which was once the official residence of the Qajar monarchs who ruled Persia (Iran) between 1789 and 1925.
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2023-01-22 18:28
UNESCO-designated mosque invites sightseers to its rarely-seen nooks
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, which resembles a museum of Iranian architecture, offers a special tour to take visitors to its rarely-seen sections.
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2023-01-21 18:12
Discover early example of Islamic architecture in southern Iran
TEHRAN - Constructed between the early and middle of the 9th century CE, the Friday Mosque of Siraf, located in the port city of Siraf close to the Persian Gulf, is a very early example of Islamic architecture in Iran.