Tehran requests new restoration phase for Yerevan’s Blue Mosque

TEHRAN - Iran has formally asked the Armenian government to begin a new phase of restoration work at the Blue Mosque in Yerevan during a recent visit by senior Iranian tourism officials.

By Afshin Majlesi

Sa’dabad director outlines major restoration, conservation push at former royal complex in Tehran

TEHRAN – The director of the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex says the former royal residence in northern Tehran has accelerated restoration and conservation work, completing a long-delayed digital inventory of its holdings while advancing new projects to safeguard thousands of stored objects.

Minister urges restoration of Arak bazaar ahead of possible UNESCO review

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister said on Saturday that the historical bazaar of Arak requires urgent restoration work as the government pursues its possible inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

Persepolis launches new conservation program using advanced material and imaging technology

TEHRAN – Iranian restoration teams have launched a new conservation program at the UNESCO-designated Persepolis and the nearby Naqsh-e Rostam site using advanced imaging, special material, and stone-analysis technologies, officials said on Saturday.

Kharanaq historical fortress restored

TEHRAN – A restoration work on the historic Kharanaq fortress in Ardakan county, central Iran, has been completed, provincial authorities said on Tuesday.

Restoration of world’s only historic mosque with four minarets begins in Darab

TEHRAN--Restoration operation of Jameh Mosque of Darab in Fars province, the only historical four-minaret mosque in the world, has begun, head of Darab Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department has said.

UNESCO-listed Chah-Kouran caravanserai undergoes restoration

TEHRAN - Restoration work has begun on the Chah-Kouran caravanserai, a UNESCO-listed heritage site located in Ravar county of Kerman province, provincial cultural officials said on Sunday.

50 restoration workshops active in Kerman province

TEHRAN--There are currently 50 active restoration workshops in Kerman province, said Farnaz Farahi-Moghadam, deputy head of Kerman Cultural Heritage Department.

Esfahak, symbol of rural sustainable development

TEHRAN— Esfahak, recognized as one of the world’s Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism, is symbol of cultural heritage and rural sustainable development, said South Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Ahmad Barabadi.

Blue Mosque of Tabriz to undergo emergency restoration with minimal intervention

TEHRAN – The centuries-old Blue Mosque of Tabriz will undergo emergency restoration with minimal intervention to prevent further loss of its original tilework, a local official said.

Extensive restoration of historical monuments underway in Fars province

TEHRAN-- Head of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Sadegh Zare’ announced the implementation of restoration operations for 34 historical monuments in different parts of the province.

Pashtab castle undergoes restoration

TEHRAN—Head of East Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department has announced the start of operations to secure, restore and create an access road to the ancient Pashtab Castle in Horand county, northwest Iran.

Restoration school launched in Tehran

TEHRAN – A restoration school has been launched at Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, aimed at exploring material science and introducing modern analytical techniques related to cultural heritage conservation.

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).

Minister urges overhaul of transport, preservation of historical districts to strengthen tourism

TEHRAN – Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh has called for stronger collaboration between the transport and tourism sectors to revitalize historical urban areas and upgrade public transport infrastructure in a bid to support the country’s tourism industry.

Chehel Sotoun palace undergoes restoration

TEHRAN - A restoration, cleaning, and lighting project has commenced on the main portico of Chehel Sotoun, a 17th-century royal pavilion in Isfahan.

UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace to reopen museums in phases from Sept. 23

TEHRAN – Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Tehran, will begin reopening its museums and historic buildings in stages starting Sept. 23, the site’s director said on Sunday.

Damghan’s historic fortifications undergo restoration

TEHRAN – A new phase of restoration has been commenced on the historic walls and towers of Damghan, a city in Semnan province known for its ancient fortifications and cultural heritage, an official said on Sunday.

House of Forough Farrokhzad to turn into museum after restoration

TEHRAN--Mohammad Nazem Razavi, the CEO of Tehran Municipality Cultural Spaces Development Company, announced the approval of the plan to restore the house of the famed poet Forough Farrokhzad, and convert it into a museum.

18th-century Vakil Mosque undergoes restoration in Shiraz

TEHRAN – The historic Vakil Mosque, part of an 18th-century ensemble in downtown Shiraz, has undergone restoration, a provincial official said.

Ardabil Friday Mosque under restoration with credit worth over $333,000

TEHRAN--The restoration of the Friday Mosque of Ardabil in northwest of Iran has been realized after years of waiting, and this valuable historical mosque was placed in the hands of restorers with a credit of 300 billion rials ($333,333), said the deputy head of Ardabil Cultural Heritage Department.

Sassanid-era Vigol fire temple undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on the Vigol fire temple, a rare archaeological site from the Sassanid era located in the central province of Isfahan, the provincial tourism chief said on Saturday.

By Afshin Majlesi

Restoration of Arnaldo Pomodoro’s 3-ton bronze sphere underway in Tehran

TEHRAN - Conservation work has begun on a 3,000-kilogram bronze sculpture by the late Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro at a museum in northern Tehran.

Expert calls for four-year plan to restore historic bazaar in Lar

TEHRAN - A senior regional development planning expert has proposed the development of a four-year restoration plan for the Qeysarieh Bazaar in Lar, southern Iran, involving private sector participation and non-governmental organizations.

12th-century Shebeli Tower to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – The historic Shebeli Tower in Damavand is set to undergo restoration, a local tourism official said on Saturday.

Restoration of Hafez mausoleum starts

TEHRAN—Head of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Mohsen Ziaei gave news of beginning of organizing and restoring Hafez mausoleum, a historical and cultural site where the 14th-century Persian poet is laid to rest. Better known as Hafezieh, the monument is considered one of the most important attractions of Shiraz, Fars province and Iran, he pointed out.

Golpayegan Jame’ Mosque to undergo restoration

TEHRAN—Head of Golpayegan Cultural Heritage Department Mostafa Qanouni gave news of restoration project for Golpayegan Jame’ Mosque in Isfahan province.

Automobile Museum of Iran launches special detailing workshop

TEHRAN – The Automobile Museum of Iran, also known as the Historical Car Museum of Iran, will host its first workshop on professional car detailing and preservation starting August 24.

Restoration operations of Taj-ul-Molk dome of Isfahan Jame’ Mosque start

TEHRAN—Director General of Isfahan Cultural Heritage Department Amir Karamzadeh gave news of start of restoration operations of Taj-ul-Molk dome of Isfahan Jame’ Mosque.

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.