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Jameh Mosque of Dezful: An architectural treasure in Iran’s city of bricks
TEHRAN - Jameh Mosque of Dezful is one of the oldest and most significant Islamic monuments in southwestern Iran.
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2026-07-04 19:22
Intl. journalists visit damaged Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran
TEHRAN – On Friday, tens of international journalists, photographers, and television crews from various global media organizations visited Tehran's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Golestan Palace to observe sections of the historic complex damaged by a nearby missile strike and to document the ongoing restoration efforts.
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2026-07-03 18:29
Persepolis through the eyes of Iran’s martyred leader
TEHRAN – As Iran prepares to bid farewell to its martyred leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, one of the defining moments reflecting his vision of the country’s cultural identity has once again come into focus: his historic visit to the UNESCO-listed Persepolis in 1988, where he described the ancient site as a “valuable treasure” that must be safeguarded for future generations.
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2026-07-03 18:28
Researcher highlights Isfahan's enduring role in Ta’zieh heritage
TEHRAN - Iran's ritual dramatic art of Ta’zieh continues to thrive across the country, with central Isfahan province widely regarded as the nation's leading center for the centuries-old tradition, according to Iranian researcher and Ta’zieh scholar Esmaeil Mojallali.
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2026-07-01 20:10
By Afshin Majlesi
War, memory and the race to save a civilization
An interview with Dr. Jebrael Nokandeh, Director of the National Museum of Iran
TEHRAN – What happens when one of the world's oldest civilizations is confronted with the realities of modern warfare? How do museums prepare for conflict, protect irreplaceable artifacts, and respond when cultural institutions come under threat? And what lessons have museum professionals learned from navigating these extraordinary challenges?
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2026-06-30 21:05
Shushtar’s World Heritage value lies in its engineering system, not individual structures: official
TEHRAN – The outstanding universal value of Iran’s UNESCO-listed Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System lies in the engineering knowledge and integrated water management system behind its construction rather than its individual bridges, dams or mills, the head of the World Heritage site said as the country marked the 17th anniversary of its inscription.
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2026-06-30 16:41
By Afshin Majlesi
Experts discuss strategies to protect cultural heritage and historic cities during wartime
TEHRAN – Iranian experts on Tuesday examined international approaches to safeguarding cultural heritage and the historical identity of cities during armed conflict, calling for stronger documentation, digital preservation, legal protection, and broader international cooperation while emphasizing the role of cultural resilience in the aftermath of war.
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2026-06-29 17:53
Isfahan unveils tourism roadmap, plans heritage restoration after recent damage
TEHRAN – Isfahan province has prepared a new tourism development roadmap, launched plans to revive historical corridors and begun restoring heritage sites damaged during recent US-Israeli airstrikes, Governor-general Mehdi Jamalinejad said on Monday.
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2026-06-29 17:52
Few Iranian heritage sites located in high-risk land subsidence zones, official says
TEHRAN – Only a limited number of Iran’s historical monuments are located in areas facing a high risk of land subsidence, and concerns about damage to heritage sites are often overstated due to confusion with ordinary structural settlement and moisture-related deterioration, a senior cultural heritage official said.
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2026-06-29 17:46
Martyred leader's funeral ceremonies to be nominated for national heritage status
TEHRAN – Iran's minister of cultural heritage said on Monday that the government plans to seek national heritage registration for the planned funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Mehr news agency reported.
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2026-06-28 18:04
Iran seeks larger share of Muslim health tourism market
TEHRAN – Iran should shift its medical tourism strategy from relying primarily on attracting foreign patients to exporting healthcare services, developing joint investments abroad and expanding regional partnerships, the head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce's tourism commission said during a meeting with industry representatives in the southern province of Fars.
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2026-06-28 18:03
French archaeologist cracks 4,000-year-old Elamite script from Iran
TEHRAN – French archaeologist François Desset has decoded the 4,000-year-old Linear Elamite writing system from ancient Iran, unlocking one of the last undeciphered scripts of the ancient Near East after years of research.
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2026-06-28 12:04
Iran minister announces memorial initiatives for Minab school attack victims
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said on Sunday that the government plans to establish a national campaign to commemorate those martyred in the missile strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, including the creation of a museum, a permanent secretariat and a nationwide cultural initiative.
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2026-06-27 17:55
Official highlights Tirgan as key element of Iran's intangible cultural heritage
TEHRAN – The head of Iran's Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism has described the ancient festival of Tirgan as one of the country's most significant elements of intangible cultural heritage, saying it reflects enduring links between nature, mythology and Iranian society.
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2026-06-27 17:55
Archaeologists say excavations at Kalgeh Zarrin could deepen understanding of Elymaean kingdom
TEHRAN – Archaeologists leading excavations at the ancient site of Kalgeh Zarrin near the southwestern Iranian city of Masjed Soleyman said continued scientific research, stronger protection measures and investment in cultural tourism could help reveal new information about the ancient Elymaean kingdom while contributing to local economic development.
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2026-06-27 17:54
Research and creativity essential to preserving traditional pottery painting: ceramic artist
TEHRAN – An Iranian ceramic painter said the long-term survival of traditional pottery painting depends on sustained research, creativity and continuous training, adding that artistic commitment rather than commercial considerations has been the driving force behind her work for more than two decades.
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2026-06-26 17:36
Gonabad, an emerging destination for religious tourism
TEHRAN - Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province, is an emerging destination for religious tourism after registering the highest number of Ashura-related events in Iran’s national tourism calendar, a local cultural heritage official said.
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2026-06-26 17:35
Genetic tests underway on remains found in Ilkhanid royal cemetery
TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologists have begun genetic analysis of human remains uncovered in newly excavated Ilkhanid-era royal tombs near the UNESCO-listed Dome of Soltaniyeh in northwestern Iran, as researchers seek to identify members of the ruling dynasty buried at the site, officials said.
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2026-06-22 18:38
Iran proposes tourism cooperation reforms at OIC meeting in Tashkent
Iran has presented six proposals to expand tourism cooperation among member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during a coordination committee meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Miras-e Aria reported on Monday.
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2026-06-22 18:38
Iran attends Asian green tourism meeting in Baku
TEHRAN - Iran has taken part in a specialized green tourism meeting of Asian countries in Baku, where it plans to present its achievements and capacities in sustainable tourism.
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2026-06-21 17:58
Iran finalizing UNESCO World Heritage nomination for historical windmills
TEHRAN – Iran is completing preparations for the UNESCO World Heritage nomination of its historical Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills located in the provinces of South Khorasan, Khorasan Razavi and Sistan-Baluchestan, a senior cultural heritage official said on Saturday.
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2026-06-21 17:57
Dehdasht development plan approved after 20-year delay, linking growth to historic preservation
TEHRAN - Authorities in Iran's southwestern Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province have approved and issued a new comprehensive urban development plan for the city of Dehdasht after a 20-year delay, a move officials said would support tourism development and the preservation of the historic Belad-e Shapur district.
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2026-06-21 17:44
Archaeologists uncover rooms and corridors in underground hand-carved complex in western Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists conducting the first phase of excavation and documentation at an underground hand-carved complex in Aligudarz, western Iran, have uncovered four rooms and six corridors, with evidence indicating the site was used during the late Sasanian period and the medieval Islamic era, officials said.
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2026-06-20 17:31
Ancient DNA reveals Zagros foothills as Bronze Age crossroads of peoples and cultures
TEHRAN - The Zagros mountain range and its foothills have long served as a crossroads for the movement of peoples, cultures, and languages. A question that has occupied scholars for decades is whether these cultural influences and population movements were accompanied by significant genetic changes. New research published in Genome Biology, which analyzed the ancient DNA of 17 individuals from the archaeological site of Bakr Awa in Iraqi Kurdistan, located in the western foothills of the Zagros, offers important insights into this question.
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2026-06-20 17:31
Iran showcases culture and handicrafts in Mexico City
TEHRAN – Iran's pavilion at the Chapultepec village cultural exhibition in Mexico City has drown large numbers of visitors, media representatives and cultural figures, showcasing the country's handicrafts, cultural heritage, traditional arts and cuisine, organizers said on Saturday.
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2026-06-19 17:56
66 endangered handicraft disciplines revived over five years, official says
TEHRAN - Iran has revived 66 handicraft disciplines that were at risk of disappearing over the past five years through support measures aimed at preserving traditional knowledge and skills, a senior handicrafts official said.
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2026-06-17 17:50
Breathing life into a 6,000-year-old instrument: the Chogha Mish harp project
TEHRAN - For more than two decades, Iranian musician, instrument maker, and researcher Abdolali Bagherinejad has pursued an ambitious goal: reviving the sound of a harp that fell silent over 6,000 years ago. The celebrated curved harp has been reconstructed through meticulous study of ancient visual evidence from the archaeological site of Chogha Mish, near Dezful in southwestern Iran's Khuzestan province.
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2026-06-16 18:17
Tourism minister says Western perceptions of Iran are often inaccurate
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has criticized what he described as inaccurate and exaggerated portrayals of Iran in Western media, arguing that many Europeans have a distorted understanding of the country’s realities.
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2026-06-16 18:16
Iran plans heritage education program in schools
TEHRAN - Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts is planning to introduce a nationwide “Heritage and Museum Bell” program in schools as part of efforts to strengthen students’ awareness of the country’s cultural heritage.
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2026-06-15 18:24
Iran plans handicrafts export push, names Isfahan key hub for tourism growth
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said on Monday that the government would pursue a program to expand domestic and international markets for handicrafts, increase exports, support artisans and develop a complete value chain for the sector, identifying Isfahan as a central hub for future growth.