Tehran to host conference on AI for protecting historical sites from natural disasters

TEHRAN-- A conference for crisis management and protection of Iran's historical monuments will be held for studying the role of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in preventing and reducing the damages by the crises.

Shafiabad village: a gateway to UNESCO-listed Lut Desert

TEHRAN - Shafiabad village, located in the famed Shahdad district of Kerman province, southern Iran, stands as a remarkable example of harmonious coexistence between human settlement and a harsh desert environment.

Three Iranian villages named among world’s Best Tourism Villages by UN

TEHRAN – The UN Tourism on Friday recognized three Iranian villages among the world’s 52 best tourism villages for 2025, praising their rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and commitment to sustainable tourism.

Restoration of historic Kahnuj Fortress begins

TEHRAN—Head of Kerman Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Morteza Nikrou announced the start of restoration of the centuries-old fortress in Kahnuj county, with allocation of more than seven billion rials ($7,000).

Deputy minister highlights growth in rural tourism and community empowerment

TEHRAN— Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni Bandpei has emphasized the growth in Iran’s rural tourism aimed to empower local communities and help reverse migration to villages.

400 events planned for Iran’s Tourism Week

TEHRAN – Concurrent with the start of Tourism Week, 400 festivals and special events focusing on tourism and sustainable development will be held across Iran from September 27 to October 3, Mostafa Fatemi, director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office, said.

National Meteorite Secretariat launched in Zarand

TEHRAN—Permanent office of National Meteorite Secretariat was inaugurated in Zarand, Kerman province, as one of the origins of celestial gemstones.

Persian carpets, among the most beautiful in the world

TEHRAN--Persian carpets and rugs are among the most beautiful in the world and a trip to Iran is incomplete without buying a Persian carpet for your home.

Tourism rally to run from world’s largest adobe citadel to largest adobe house

TEHRAN--The second “Brick to Brick” tourism rally will be held by the Kerman Automobile and Tourism Vehicle Association, the National Camping and Caravanning Club, and the Kerman Chamber of Commerce with the participation of campers and caravans in Kerman province during September 14-19.

Restoration of Musa Khani edifice, important for promoting Kerman’s Shahr-e Babak tourism

TEHRAN--The fundamental restoration and change of the use of the historic Musa Khani building in Shahr-e Babak, Kerman province, in order to develop tourism and economic prosperity in the region is one of the priorities of the Kerman Cultural Heritage Department, said the caretaker of Kerman Cultural Heritage Department.

Process of registering intangible cultural heritage works of Kerman starts

TEHRAN—Head of Kerman Cultural Heritage Department announced the formation and completion of the registration file for seven intangible cultural heritage works of the province on the National Heritage List.

Kerman, a museum illustrating various periods of history

TEHRAN--Being home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, eye-catching gardens, and ancient monuments, Kerman city can be considered as a perfect museum illustrating various periods in Iranian history.

Restoration of historical monuments starts in Bardsir

TEHRAN—Morteza Nikrou, caretaker of Kerman Cultural Heritage Department reiterated the importance of preserving the historical monuments and grave news of start of restoration project for historical buildings of Bardsir.

Zarand to hold second meteorite market in December

TEHRAN—The second meteorite market will be held in Zarand, Kerman province, during December 2025, said Abdolhossein Hemmati, an MP representing Zarand and Kouhbanan in the Iranian parliament.

Grandeur of ancient Persia in Rayen Citadel

TEHRAN--The majestic Rayen Citadel in Kerman, a 1,500-year-old adobe fortress standing proudly at the foot of Mount Hezar, echoes the grandeur of ancient Persia.

IRGC dismantles terrorist network plotting unrest across Iran

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Kerman Province announced Monday the successful dismantling of a coordinated “anti-security” network allegedly plotting to incite unrest and public disorder across Iran.

By Afshin Majlesi

Reviving roots: a new chapter in Iran’s rural tourism

KERMAN - On May 21, the first-ever national celebration of ecolodges brought together some 600 ecolodge managers, travel insiders, and media personnel from across the country.

Stolen artifacts from Shah Nematollah Vali Museum recovered, main suspect arrested

TEHRAN - Iranian authorities have announced the successful recovery of several stolen artifacts, including rare handwritten copies of the holy Quran, from the Shah Nematollah Vali Museum in Mahan, Kerman province.

Archaeological survey reveals evidence of Paleolithic human presence in Kerman plain

TEHRAN - An archaeological team has uncovered evidence of continuous human presence in the central plains of Kerman, southern Iran, stretching from the Paleolithic period to modern times.

Kerman is to host major eco-tourism gathering

TEHRAN—Kerman, as a land full of natural and historical attractions in the south of Iran, is to host a major eco-tourism gathering on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31 in the Persian calandar), bringing together hundreds of eco-lodge managers, government officials, and international representatives to celebrate and promote sustainable tourism.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

FAO intl. expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competitiveness in global market

KERMAN - As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Iranian pistachio export standards, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has dispatched a technical delegation to Kerman Province to assess and improve sampling and laboratory testing procedures for detecting contaminants in pistachios — one of Iran’s most valuable export commodities.

Kerman, Yazd can turn into important Asian tourism hubs, expert says

TEHRAN— The Iranian cities of Kerman and Yazd can turn into two important tourism axes of Asia, said the director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office.

Aerial mapping of Jiroft archaeological sites conducted for first time

TEHRAN - For the first time, aerial mapping and imaging have been conducted over key archaeological sites in Jiroft, a region renowned for its Bronze Age ruins dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.

Dinosaur footprint discovered in Zarand becomes county’s top tourist attraction

TEHRAN - A recently discovered dinosaur footprint in the Deh-Alireza region of Dashtkhak, located in northern Zarand county in Iran’s Kerman province, has been identified as the area's most significant emerging tourist attraction, according to local heritage and academic officials.

Iran to host largest eco-tourism gathering in May

TEHRAN - Iran is set to host its largest eco-tourism gathering on May 21 (“Ordibehesht 31”), bringing together hundreds of eco-lodge managers, government officials, and international representatives to celebrate and promote sustainable tourism.

Jiroft is not just a city but a symbol of identity, history, and civilization: tourism minister

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has emphasized the global significance of Jiroft’s ancient civilization and called for greater efforts to showcase its historical and cultural value to the world.

Ten Bronze Age artifacts from Kerman registered as national heritage

TEHRAN - Ten ancient artifacts from the Bronze Age have been officially registered in Iran’s National List of Movable Heritage, according to Nader Alidadi-Soleimani, head of the Registration Office for Cultural Heritage in Kerman province.