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2025-01-06 17:37
Reviving Seljuk heritage in Isfahan: restoration of 2,000 square meters around Raran Minaret
TEHRAN - Some 2,000 square meters around the Seljuk-era Raran Minaret are being restored in an ongoing effort to revive the ancient architecture and cultural heritage in Isfahan and its surrounding villages.
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2024-10-14 17:13
Bersian Mosque well qualified for UNESCO status, official suggests
TEHRAN - Ali Darabi, Iran’s deputy minister for cultural heritage, has expressed optimism about the potential of the 11th-century Bersian mosque to earn a UNESCO World Heritage designation.
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2024-09-24 16:42
Glimpses of Iranian architecture under Seljuk’s patronage
TEHRAN - The Seljuk Empire, one of the most significant Turco-Persian dynasties, played a crucial role in the revitalization of the Muslim world, and particularly in many Iranian cities, from 1037 to 1194.
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2024-06-11 17:25
By Afshin Majlesi
Wonders of Uzbekistan: a ten-day travel experience
From my childhood, the names of Samarkand and Bukhara have been etched into my memory; whether in poems, school classes, grandmother’s tales, or stories in my books, those names always lingered in the back of my mind.
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2024-05-27 22:18
By Afshin Majlesi
From Yazd to Khiva: twin gems of ancient architecture and culture
UZBEKISTAN, Tashkent - In the vast expanse of Asia, among the myriad of ancient cities, two stand out for their striking similarities and rich cultural heritage: Yazd in Iran and Khiva in Uzbekistan.
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2024-05-24 17:25
By Afshin Majlesi
From mosques to mausoleums: architecture under Seljuk patronage
TEHRAN - The Seljuk Dynasty, the first Turkish rulers of the Muslim world, brought a renaissance to the Islamic Caliphate, characterized by religious fervor and robust governance.
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2024-04-02 16:52
By Afshin Majlesi
Tranquility amidst history: Jameh Mosque welcomes travelers to Semnan
TEHRAN - In the heart of the ancient city of Semnan, where the whispers of the Silk Road still echo through time, lies a jewel of Islamic architecture, a testament to centuries of cultural exchange and spiritual devotion.
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2024-01-20 17:31
Jameh Mosque of Kashan emerges resplendent after restoration
TEHRAN – Kashan’s tourism chief has revealed the successful completion of a restoration project on various sections of the ancient city’s Jameh Mosque.
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2023-12-03 17:37
12th-century Saveh mosque, known as a museum of Islamic architecture, restored
TEHRAN - Saveh’s tourism chief has announced the successful completion of restoration work on the city’s grand mosque, often revered as a treasury showcasing Islamic architectural brilliance.
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2023-11-13 16:23
Urgent restoration starts on Seyyed Mosque, a lesser-known gem of architecture in Isfahan
TEHRAN – The Qajar-era Seyyed Mosque has undergone urgent restoration work aimed at fixing cracks appearing in its dome and walls.
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2023-10-31 17:46
Iran seeks single UNESCO tag for historical mosques
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister has said his ministry seeks to win a UNESCO label for a selection of its historical mosques.
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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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2023-04-10 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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2022-11-19 20:08
A mosque excellent by day, incredible at night
TEHRAN - Beyond the green gardens in the downtown, stands a towering minaret and a pyramidal dome, ushering visitors to the Great Mosque of Natanz on a site occupied since the Buyid period (934 CE -1062).
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2022-09-04 20:30
Ancient mudbrick minaret restored as routine maintenance
TEHRAN–A team of cultural heritage experts has finished work to restore and strengthen the sole minaret of an ancient mosque that stands tall in the heart of Iran.
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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.