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Today 17:55
Yazd to celebrate Cultural Heritage Week with diverse programs
TEHRAN - Yazd province gears up for a vibrant celebration of National Cultural Heritage Week with diverse programs, set to fascinate locals and visitors alike.
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Today 17:55
Restoration project worth $1.7 million announced for Bazaar-e Vakil
TEHRAN - Fars province’s tourism chief has unveiled plans for a substantial restoration project aimed at preserving the historical Bazaar-e Vakil in Shiraz.
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Today 17:48
Iran to launch sea services linking major islands to Dubai and Oman
TEHRAN - Iran is set to launch new marine services connecting the Islands of Kish and Qeshm to Dubai and Oman in the Persian Gulf.
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Today 17:40
Cyrus the Great’s tomb to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – The majestic tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire (c. 550 -330 BC) in southern Iran, will undergo restoration in the near future.
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Yesterday 18:18
TACI, ACD unite for women's tourism rally
TEHRAN - Key talks between the cultural coordination center of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue and the Touring & Automobile Club of Iran have highlighted a push for a women’s tourism rally as an international collaboration.
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Yesterday 18:08
Ultan Qalasi: salvage work unveils ancient burial site in Ardabil province
TEHRAN - In a race against time to preserve archaeological heritage, an emergency excavation has unearthed a burial site at Ultan Qalasi in Ardabil province, revealing artifacts dating back to the Iron Age.
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Yesterday 18:04
Khuzestan enraptures tens of Indonesian tourists
TEHRAN – 170 Indonesian tourists arrived in Iran’s Khuzestan on Saturday to explore the provincial touristic attractions and economic capacities.
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Yesterday 18:01
Excavations unearth ancient layers of history at Falak ol-Aflak hill
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has embarked on a groundbreaking excavation project at Falak ol-Aflak hill, the site of the famed Sassanid-era fortress in Lorestan province.
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2024-05-10 17:48
Historical earthenware unearthed in downtown Isfahan
TEHRAN – Some historical earthenware has recently been unearthed in a serendipitous find when workers excavated the floor of a bank nestled within the bustling grand bazaar of Isfahan.
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2024-05-10 17:48
Relics found in Hamedan date from Ilkhanid era, official says
TEHRAN – Assessments suggest that relics recently found in Hamedan date from the early Islamic era, particularly from the Ilkhanid epoch (1256-1335), a local official said on Friday.
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2024-05-10 17:46
Desert tourism: hidden gem lies in South Khorasan
TEHRAN – Believed to be among the hottest spots on Earth, UNESCO-listed Rig-e Yalan, situated within Iran’s Lut desert, is a diamond in the rough which could shine bright as a touristic destination, according to experts.
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2024-05-10 17:44
Minister inspects Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari attractions
TEHRAN – On Thursday, the Iranian tourism minister arrived in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, where he toured several key historical sites and participated in a regional tourism commission.
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2024-05-10 17:37
UNESCO-listed Sassanian landscape to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Fars’s tourism chief has announced plans to restore the UNESCO-registered Sassanid Archaeological Landscape, which is situated in the southern Iranian province.
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2024-05-08 17:21
Ardakan hosting festival of native pigeons
TEHRAN – A bird festival intended to promote tourism within Yazd’s Ardakan county has opened to run from May 7 to 10.
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2024-05-08 17:21
Turkmen horses to compete in sport, beauty festival
TEHRAN - Aiming to boost the rural economy and develop the horse breeding industry, Kalaleh is set to play host to the 18th edition of a national festival dedicated to Turkmen horses on May 15.
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2024-05-08 17:17
Tehran, Jakarta to scale up tourism
TEHRAN – Stemming from cultural and religious ties between Iran and Indonesia, the two nations have taken steps forward in the tourism field front and center in collaboration agenda.
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2024-05-08 17:09
Archaeologist tells of 29 troglodyte sites discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Meysam Fallah has announced the discovery of 29 troglodyte sites during two archaeological seasons he has led across the Haraz Valley in northern Iran.
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2024-05-07 18:28
Yazd to host festivals dedicated to flatbreads and handicrafts
TEHRAN – Yazd is gearing up to host the 15th edition of its handicraft exhibition simultaneously with the third traditional flatbread baking festival set to run from May 13 to 18.
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2024-05-07 18:27
17th-century Caravanserai of Semnan under restoration for tourism
TEHRAN – The northern facade of Caravanserai of Semnan has been restored to its former status as part of a main project to set up the gigantic inn for tourism.
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2024-05-07 18:23
Esfahak artisans lead the revival of ancient skills
TEHRAN – The handicraft scene in Esfahak village has played a pivotal role in both reviving ancient skills and reshaping the local economy and tourism, a local official said on Monday.
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2024-05-07 18:20
IAEA chief visits 400-year-old bridge during Iran trip
TEHRAN – On Monday evening, Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), paid a visit to Pol-e Khaju during his mission to Isfahan.
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2024-05-06 19:12
Zanjan hosting festival of ethnic heritage
TEHRAN – Zanjan is playing host to an ethnic festival that features nationwide customs of Iranians along with handicrafts and souvenirs.
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2024-05-06 19:12
Amol festival seeks to revive local games and sports
TEHRAN - Amol is set to host a festival of local games and sports intended to help revive indigenous cultural practices of the northern Iranian city.
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2024-05-06 19:12
Old wall unearthed during street renovation in Hamedan
TEHRAN – Remnants of a brick wall have recently been discovered some 1.5 meters beneath the surface when workers dug sidelines of a street in the ancient city of Hamedan, west-central Iran.
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2024-05-06 19:07
Archaeological-rich Zel Cave to undergo excavation
TEHRAN – Zel Cave, an archaeological-rich place in central Iran, will undergo a 2nd authorized season of excavation in the near future.
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2024-05-05 17:35
Germi set to host festivals to promote domestic tourism
TEHRAN - In an effort to encourage domestic tourism, Germi, a historical county nestled within Iran's Ardabil province, is gearing up to host a series of local festivals.
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2024-05-05 17:34
Ancient artistry: the enduring legacy of Nazok-Kari in Urmia
TEHRAN - Nazok-Kari is an ancient craft being practiced in Urmia, in northwest Iran.
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2024-05-05 17:22
Iranian attaché in Armenia paints tourism as bridge beyond stereotypes
TEHRAN - In an effort to dispel outdated stereotypes and promote cultural understanding, the Iranian Cultural Attaché in Armenia, advocates for increased inbound tourism to Iran.
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2024-05-05 17:09
Naqsh-e Rostam: efforts underway to safeguard treasured site
TEHRAN - Efforts have been initiated to monitor, protect, and restore Naqsh-e Rostam in response to a recent rainfall causing slight damage to the treasured site, announced a relevant official.
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2024-05-04 18:02
Iran facilitates entry of foreign travelers with personal vehicles
TEHRAN - The efforts of the Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran have significantly eased the entry process for travelers and tourists with personal vehicles into the ancient country.