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2025-07-16 19:05
By Afshin Majlesi
Exclusive: The story behind Iran’s first Paleolithic World Heritage site
TEHRAN – In a landmark moment for Iran’s cultural heritage, the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking the first time Iran’s Paleolithic heritage has received such recognition.
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2024-09-18 18:16
Tiran-Karvan’s pigeon towers in need of restoration
TEHRAN - The historical pigeon towers in Tiran-Karvan county, once used for collecting droppings as fertilizer centuries ago, are now in urgent need of restoration.
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2024-08-27 18:08
By Afshin Majlesi
Affordable adventures await in these six must-visit cities
TEHRAN - With a history stretching back over 6,000 years, Iran is one of the world’s most appealing destinations for budget-conscious travelers.
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2024-08-16 17:27
Centuries-old watermill discovered following landslide
TEHRAN – The mudbrick structure of a centuries-old traditional watermill has been accidentally unearthed in the village of Qaleh Now, located in Torbat-e Heydarieh county of Khorasan Razavi province, northern Iran.
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2024-08-04 18:00
Kermanshah attractions captivate millions of visitors
TEHRAN – Some five million visits to the wide array of attractions across Kermanshah province have been recorded so far this year, a local official brought to light.
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2024-07-23 17:29
National initiative for residency revival in historical areas
TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture has approved incentive strategies for easing residency in historical areas.
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2024-07-13 17:46
Explore Sepahsalar mosque-school in downtown Tehran
TEHRAN – Located in the bustling heart of Tehran, the Sepahsalar mosque-school stands as a magnificent testament to Persian architectural ingenuity and cultural heritage.
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2024-07-02 18:19
New funds to help protect Rey’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Rey, which is now part of the Iranian capital, has received a boost in funding aimed at preserving its cultural and historical landmarks.
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2024-07-02 18:18
Dr. Hessabi’s paternal home ready to welcome visitors
TEHRAN - In a tribute to the late Dr. Mahmoud Hessabi, the revered father of physics in Iran, his paternal home and its surrounding park has been restored, blending a celebration of the late scientist’s legacy with the preservation of Tehran’s historical heritage.
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2024-06-28 17:14
Visits to millennia-old Hasanlu jumps twofold in Q1
TEHRAN – The number of visits to Teppeh Hasanlu, an archaeological hill that dates some 8,000 years, has been doubled to 3,200 people in the first quarter of this Persian year (started on March 20) compared to the same period a year earlier, according to a local official.
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2024-06-21 17:33
Sassanian ruins of Zije Manije to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - The government has allocated funds for the partial restoration of Zije Manije, located in the village of Pataq near the modern city of Sarpol-e Zahab in Kermanshah province.
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2024-06-08 18:48
Restoration to put some spark into Sassanid palace
TEHRAN - Fars province’s cultural heritage directorate is embarking on a project to restore and preserve the ruins of Sarvestan palace, which dates from the Sassanid era (224 CE to 651).
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2024-06-04 18:51
Meybod’s Narin Qaleh undergoes emergency restoration
TEHRAN - Emergency restoration has been underway to preserve the historical Narin Qaleh, in Meybod, Yazd, central Iran, addressing recent structural and weather-related damage.
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2024-05-08 17:09
Archaeologist tells of 29 troglodyte sites discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Meysam Fallah has announced the discovery of 29 troglodyte sites during two archaeological seasons he has led across the Haraz Valley in northern Iran.
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2024-05-04 18:01
Kashan sites visited by over 30,000 tourists in day
TEHRAN – Kashan, a historical city within Iran’s Isfahan province, has shattered previous visitor records by attracting over 30,000 tourists to its historical sites in a single day.
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2024-04-26 16:51
By Afshin Majlesi
From trade to tradition: a journey through iconic bazaars
TEHRAN – For tourists, Iranian bazaars offer a window into local culture, providing opportunities to witness authentic social interactions and procure unique Iranian souvenirs.
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2024-04-20 18:02
Lichens threaten Iran heritage sites; Bisotun leads most severe erosion
TEHRAN - For more than two decades, experts and cultural heritage specialists have been reporting on the crisis of lichen penetration in some of Iran’s cultural heritage sites and monuments.
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2024-04-16 18:06
Maymand to enjoy tourism boom if it wins UN Tourism label
TEHRAN – Kerman province’s tourism chief has expressed optimism about the potential tourism boom for Maymand Village, a UNESCO-registered site if it secures a prestigious label from the UN Tourism as an exceptional rural tourism destination.
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2024-04-15 18:18
Police recover illegally-held relics in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have confiscated 33 historical relics from smugglers in the Rudbar region, northern Iran.
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2024-04-08 17:39
Iran to celebrate World Heritage Day with diverse events
TEHRAN – In a meeting held on Sunday, Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced its programs to celebrate the upcoming World Heritage Day.
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2024-04-06 17:47
Conference to explore Iran during Median, Achaemenid periods
TEHRAN - On July 4th, a significant academic gathering is set to take place at the National Library and Archive of Iran in Tehran.
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2024-04-02 16:54
6m museum tickets sold during Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN – Various historical sites and museums across Iran witnessed more than 6m visitors in the course of the Persian New Year’s holidays, according to the statistics revealed by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2024-04-01 17:01
Journey to the azure blue dome of Hamdollah Mostowfi’s mausoleum
TEHRAN - Hamdollah Mostowfi, revered as one of the eminent historians of the Ilkhanid period, holds a significant place in the hearts of the people of Qazvin.
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2024-03-29 07:47
Fahraj chosen as target village for rural tourism
TEHRAN - In a recent announcement by Mohammad-Ali Shahhosseini, the Deputy for Economic and Tourism Affairs of the Yazd Governorate, Fahraj village has been designated as a target village for rural tourism.
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2024-02-27 18:08
630,000 visits to Kermanshah historical sites registered
TEHRAN – Various historical sites and museums across Kermanshah province attracted some 630,000 visitors during the first eleven months of the current Iranian year (started on March 21, 2023).
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2024-02-13 22:53
8 historical sites from Ardabil province added to Iran heritage list
TEHRAN - The Director-General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts for Ardabil Province has announced the registration of eight historical sites located at Nir County on the national heritage list.
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2024-01-26 17:17
Traces of early Paleolithic humans found near Tehran!
TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has revealed an exciting discovery in the south of Tehran - a collection of ancient stone tools dating back to the Paleolithic era.
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2024-01-21 17:20
Centuries-old graves discovered accidentally in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Some centuries-old graves have recently been discovered in the historical core of Rasht, the capital of Gilan province.
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2024-01-10 17:38
Tang-e Chogan: a peek into enigmatic legacy of Sassanids
TEHRAN – Deep within the heart of Iran lies the awe-inspiring site of Tang-e Chogan, a captivating testament to the grandeur of the Sassanid Empire (224–651).
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2024-01-06 17:11
Ancient alleyway adjoining Semnan’s grand mosque restored
TEHRAN – An ancient alleyway stretching on the eastern side of the Jameh Mosque of Seman, one of the oldest standing mosques in Iran, has been restored to its former state.