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By Afshin Majlesi

World Heritage listing validates Iran’s commitment to preserving Paleolithic past

TEHRAN – The recent inscription of the Prehistoric Sites of Khorramabad Valley on UNESCO’s World Heritage List marks a significant achievement for Iranian archaeology, capping over fifty years of dedicated research and excavation.
Archaeologists race to preserve looted Parthian-era cemetery in Yazd

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have launched a major effort to document and preserve the looted Gour-e Kafari Cemetery, which is located in Bahabad county of Yazd province, officials from the Iranian Center for Archaeological Research (ICAR) announced.
Alborz province conveys an essence of Iran’s history and culture: Minister

TEHRAN—Alborz province is a compact representation of the history, nature, culture, and civilization of Iran and should become a transformative axis in the country's tourism policymaking system, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi on Wednesday.

Farsan to host national festival of Iranian clans

TEHRAN—Farsan county in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, has been selected to host a national festival of Iranian clans, the provincial tourism chief has said.
Cultural Heritage Ministry, Qeshm Free Zone Organization determined to preserve Laft heritage

TEHRAN—The Cultural Heritage Ministry and Qeshm Free Zone Organization have started a coordinated effort to promote tourism and cultural infrastructure and prepare the ground for global registration of the Laft historical region in the central district of Qeshm Island, Hormozgan province, for preserving this ancient settlement alongside the Persian Gulf.
Alborz province conveys an essence of Iran’s history and culture: Minister

TEHRAN—Alborz province is a compact representation of the history, nature, culture, and civilization of Iran and should become a transformative axis in the country's tourism policymaking system, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi on Wednesday.
Archaeologists race to preserve looted Parthian-era cemetery in Yazd

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have launched a major effort to document and preserve the looted Gour-e Kafari Cemetery, which is located in Bahabad county of Yazd province, officials from the Iranian Center for Archaeological Research (ICAR) announced.
By Afshin Majlesi

World Heritage listing validates Iran’s commitment to preserving Paleolithic past

TEHRAN – The recent inscription of the Prehistoric Sites of Khorramabad Valley on UNESCO’s World Heritage List marks a significant achievement for Iranian archaeology, capping over fifty years of dedicated research and excavation.
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.
Fire has not caused any damage to UNESCO-inscribed Abr Forest

TEHRAN— Flames of fire in the pastures surrounding Abr Forest (“Cloud Forest”) in Shahroud, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, was completely contained after the relentless efforts of the rescue forces, the deputy governor general of Semnan province has said.
Astarabad restores historic passage to celebrate heritage, draw visitors

TEHRAN - The municipality of Gorgan has officially launched the second phase of a major restoration project aimed at revitalizing a historic passageway in the ancient city of Astarabad, now known as Gorgan.
Taq-e Bostan sign installed in Turkey’s Gaziantep

TEHRAN - A sign representing Taq-e Bostan, one of Iran’s most significant Sasanian archaeological sites near Kermanshah, has been installed in a prominent square leading to the city’s airport in Gaziantep.