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2025-09-23 17:25
Baba Shams hill links history, nature, and agriculture in Ilam
TEHRAN – Scattered pottery fragments, historic aqueducts, and the proximity of the Karzan River point to ancient settlements at Baba Shams hill, located on the western edge of a village of the same name, according to Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology.
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2025-09-20 17:22
Iran, Iraq to improve ties through tourism roadshow
TEHRAN— Iran-Iraq ties in cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts fields are improving in spite of regional and international crises, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said.
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2025-09-20 17:22
Gartak ancient site, a hidden treasure of Ilam history
TEHRAN—The Gartak ancient site in Sirvan county, Ilam province, holds the secrets of the lives of ancient people and is a hidden treasure of the history of Ilam, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.
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2025-09-02 16:54
Ilam’s Chogha Golan, the oldest agricultural origin in West Asia
TEHRAN—Chogha Golan region in Mehran county, Ilam province, is the oldest cradle of agriculture across Iran and West Asia, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.
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2025-06-09 18:11
Ancient clay jars unearthed following road erosion in western Iran
TEHRAN - Two large clay jars, possibly dating back to prehistoric times, have been discovered in Dehloran county of Ilam province, western Iran.
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2025-05-23 15:36
Ilam, land of old treasures
TEHRAN—Ilam province, with a civilization history of 11,000 years old, is land of endless treasures of culture and art.
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2025-04-12 17:17
Lost quarry believed to supply Achaemenid palace in Susa discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological breakthrough, Iranian researchers have discovered what is believed to be the long-lost quarry used to source the massive stones for Achaemenid-era masterpieces such as the palace of Darius the Great in the ancient city of Susa.
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2025-02-23 19:09
Journalists visit Ilam on fam tour
TEHRAN- A group of Iranian tourism journalists visited attractions of the western Iranian province of Ilam on a familiarization tour, the province’s tourism chief has said.
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2025-02-16 16:21
Siah Gav Twin Lake: a lesser-known destination for nature enthusiasts in Ilam
TEHRAN – Lakes have long been treasured as serene and picturesque destinations for travelers worldwide, offering a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. Siah Gav Twin Lake is no exception.
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2024-12-16 17:47
Chogha Golan: archaeologists shed new light on origins of village life in central Zagros region
TEHRAN - Chogha Golan, a Neolithic archaeological site located in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains in Ilam province, has yielded significant findings during the second season of excavations.
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2024-12-14 18:23
Seymareh: a gem of cultural heritage in western Iran
TEHRAN - Seymareh is a treasure trove of ancient cultures in Ilam province, western Iran.
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2024-10-26 09:23
Iranian air defense 'intercepts, counters' Israeli attack
TEHRAN - Iran’s air defense force has confirmed Israeli attacks targeting positions in Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces, saying the aggression was successfully thwarted.
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2024-10-02 17:45
Ilam province sees 60% increase in Iraqi tourists’ overnight stays
TEHRAN - The number of Iraqi travelers making overnight stays in official accommodations in Ilam province has seen a 60% year-on-year increase during the first six months of the year, according to the province’s tourism chief.
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2024-09-16 18:05
Ancient clay canteen discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - A local hiker has accidentally discovered a clay canteen believed to date back to the Parthian era during an outing on the heights of Darreh Shahr, a historically significant city in Ilam province, western Iran.
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2024-07-10 18:25
From tradition to modernity: Ilam’s embossed kilims
TEHRAN - Historically, Ilam has been renowned for its Kilim production, a craft that dates back centuries. However, the embossed kilims (locally named Gilim-e Naqsh Barjasteh) represent a relatively recent development in the region’s artisanal landscape.
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2024-06-18 18:03
Ilam launches handicraft training for conscripts
TEHRAN – Ilam province, situated in western Iran, offers handicraft training to conscripts, enhancing their post-service employment opportunities.
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2024-06-17 17:44
Sheikh Makan castle set for restoration
TEHRAN - The ruins of Sheikh Makan castle, located six kilometers southeast of Darreh Shahr, Ilam, are slated to undergo restoration.
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2024-05-29 19:47
Ilam’s charm draws hundreds of overseas tourists in two months
TEHRAN - In the very first two months of current Persian year (started at March 19), Ilam province has seen a substantial rise in the number of inbound tourists.
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2024-04-27 18:06
Khuzestan meeting explores tourism prospects
TEHRAN - Khuzestan has played host to a meeting aimed to discuss the future of tourism and heritage conservation across the southwestern Iranian province.
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2024-04-19 16:33
From antiquity to adornment: glimpses of Ilam’s traditional jewelry
TEHRAN - The traditional jewelry of Ilam, now a province in western Iran, holds a rich history and cultural significance that has captivated the attention and admiration of people worldwide.
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2024-04-05 17:27
Khuzestan’s tourism flourishes with 3m overnight says, 20m visits to attractions
TEHRAN – As the Nowruz holidays came officially to an end, Khuzestan’s travel services chief has announced that about 20 million visits to the province’s attractions have been registered along with three million overnight stays.
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2024-04-02 16:53
65,000 Nowruz travelers visit war memorials in Ilam province
TEHRAN - During the Nowruz holidays, which officially commenced on March 20th, some 65,000 visitors flocked to war memorials and Sacred Defense museums across Ilam province in western Iran.
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2024-03-06 17:54
Explore twin lakes in western Iran
TEHRAN – In the heart of Iran's picturesque Ilam province lies a hidden gem for nature lovers, the twin lakes of Siyah Gav in the city of Abdanan.
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2024-01-21 17:25
38 historical relics recovered by police in western Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recovered 38 relics, which date back to various historical eras, from smugglers in Ilam province.
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2024-01-14 19:10
Newly-found inscribed brick may reveal Elamite water supply system in western Iran
TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologists in the Dehloran Valley have uncovered a brick inscribed with the Akkadian script, accompanied by intricately patterned bricks, potentially revealing a water supply system of the Elamites.
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2023-12-23 17:23
Sistan-Baluchestan, Bushehr, and Ilam see highest growth in domestic tourism
TEHRAN – Iran's domestic tourism sector has seen a significant surge in travel and stays across various provinces, notably in Sistan-Baluchestan, Bushehr, and Ilam, which are among lesser-known destinations.
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2023-11-06 17:32
Villages in Ilam adapted for rural tourism
TEHRAN – Following months of work, seven villages, situated in the lesser-known Ilam province, western Iran, have been modified for rural tourism.
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2023-10-11 18:18
Ilam laboratory restores coins from different eras
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage laboratory in Ilam province has finished the restoration of 200 coins minted in different historical eras across Iran.
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2023-09-22 18:01
Sanandaj to host regional exhibit of handicrafts
TEHRAN—Sanandaj, which is a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music, is set to host a regional exhibit on handicrafts in the near future.
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2023-06-27 22:08
Archaeologists to redraw boundaries for Sassanid, Il-Khalid sites in southwest Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has dug research trenches around two neighboring ancient sites in Ilam province, southwest Iran, aimed to redraw legal boundaries for more safety.