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2024-04-28 16:45
By Afshin Majlesi
Cracks widening, collapse looming: Isfahan’s treasures at risk
Ongoing cracks in Isfahan are no longer limited to the homes and roads of this ancient city. Now, they are widening the roofs and walls of centuries-old heritage sites, endangering them by a sudden collapse!
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2024-04-23 17:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Dry river, sinking city: urgent measures needed to save Isfahan’s heritage
Accompanied by a group of journalists, we recently embarked on a journey to explore the Zayandeh-Rud river, tracing its origins near Zard-Kuh, a sub-range in the central Zagros range in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, all the way to the ancient city of Isfahan.
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2022-02-27 21:44
Felt works go on show at Shahr-e Kord exhibit
TEHRAN – Various wool felt products have been put on show at an exhibition in Shahr-e Kord, the capital of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, which has long been a hub for the ancient craft.
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2022-01-02 18:15
Stone building probably belonging to ancient tribesmen discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have recently discovered the ruins of a stone structure estimated to have once belonged to the ancient nomadic tribespeople.
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2021-11-20 18:16
Historical Mirror Room to turn into cultural center
TEHRAN – The Qajar-era (1789-1925) Mirror Room in Shahr-e Kord, the capital of southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, is planned to be repurposed into an art and cultural center in the near future.
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2021-04-30 20:00
Glimpses of traditional locksmithing in Chaleshtar
TEHRAN – Available evidence suggests that locks have been made in Chaleshtar for centuries. Experts believe that the artistic values of Ghoflsazi (locksmithing) are more significant from its industrial aspects.
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2021-03-13 11:32
Iranian ship hit in terror attack in Mediterranean
TEHRAN - One of the cargo ships of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has been slightly damaged after it was targeted by a terrorist attack en route to Europe in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this week, the company says.
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2021-03-12 21:35
Museums dedicated to endogenous crafts inaugurated in Shahr-e Kord
TEHRAN – Two museums dedicated to indigenous handicrafts were officially inaugurated in the city of Shahr-e Kord, the capital of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, on Wednesday.