Lost history of ‘Sindbad and Sheila’ in ancient Siraf port

TEHRAN — Siraf, a historic port located in Iran’s southern Bushehr province along the Persian Gulf, holds a deep and often overlooked connection to global storytelling.

Global registration of Gorgan Great Wall on Cultural Heritage Ministry’s agenda

TEHRAN - Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Ali Darabi announced that preparing a comprehensive dossier on the Great Wall of Gorgan is underway, aiming for its potential inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Parthian mural excavated from southwest Iran reveals artistic innovation

TEHRAN – A rare Parthian-era wall painting, being kept at the National Museum of Iran, reveals sophisticated artistry and enduring secrets.

Registration documents for ‘Sacred Defense’ elements unveiled

TEHRAN - On the 43rd anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, Iranian authorities unveiled official national registration documents for 12 sites and elements in Khuzestan province linked to the country’s eight-year war with Iraq, known domestically as the Sacred Defense (1980–1988).

By Afshin Majlesi

Reviving roots: a new chapter in Iran’s rural tourism

KERMAN - On May 21, the first-ever national celebration of ecolodges brought together some 600 ecolodge managers, travel insiders, and media personnel from across the country.

Ilam, land of old treasures

TEHRAN—Ilam province, with a civilization history of 11,000 years old, is land of endless treasures of culture and art.

Name of Persepolis recorded in world's scientific memory alongside newly discovered lichen

TEHRAN—A newly discovered lichen namely as Circinaria persepolitana, has been identified in 42 spots of Takht-e Jamshid (Persepolis): from the Hall of Hundred Columns to the Palaces of Ardashir, in southern province of Fars. This lichen species has been identified following a joint research project between Iranian and International scientists, ILNA reported.

Heyran Tourism Village holds borage festival

TEHRAN—Astara’s herbal plants festival with focus on borage, known as Gol-e Gavzaban in Persian language, was held at Heyran Tourism Village in Astara border city, northwest of Gilan province on Thursday.

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran holds first national celebration of ecolodges to promote sustainable tourism

KERMAN — The city of Kerman hosted Iran’s first-ever National Celebration of Ecolodges on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31), highlighting the country's growing commitment to sustainable and community-based tourism.

Iran marks May 21 as "National Day of Ecotourism"

TEHRAN-- Iran has designated May 21 (Ordibehesht 31) as “National Day of Ecotourism”.