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Accessible tourism initiatives implemented in Kandelous village, northern Iran

2025-05-17 15:47

Kandelous village in northern Iran implements accessible tourism measures

TEHRAN - Kandelous village in Mazandaran province has become one of Iran’s pioneering rural destinations to successfully implement “accessible tourism” initiatives, according to Mehdi Es’haqi, the deputy provincial tourism chief.

2025-05-05 18:26

By Afshin Majlesi

Legend of ‘Mina and Panther’ chosen as global brand for Kandelous village

TEHRAN – The local legend of “Mina and the Panther” has been selected as a symbolic brand for Kandelous, a scenic village nestled at the foot of the Alborz Mountains of northern Iran.

2025-04-30 18:06

Herding and hunting: National Museum study paints picture of Iron Age life

TEHRAN - A study by researchers from the National Museum of Iran has unveiled new insights into animal exploitation patterns during the Iron Age in Gilan province, which is bounded by the Caspian Sea, north of the country.

2025-03-04 18:04

Uzbekistan’s ambassador visits Alborz province, explores ways to expand cooperation

TEHRAN - Fariduddin Nasriyev, the ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran, recently visited Alborz province, located near Tehran.

2025-03-02 18:19

Off-road tourism park inaugurated near Tehran

TEHRAN – An off-road tourism park was officially inaugurated on Sunday in Alborz province, which is side by side with Tehran.

2024-11-19 17:33

Archaeologists uncover prehistoric relics in northern Iran

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has recently unearthed significant artifacts and architectural remains from prehistoric times in the Chahardangeh district of Sari, located in eastern part of Mazandaran province, northern Iran.

2024-11-18 17:13

Ancient metalworking workshop unearthed in northern Iran

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has discovered a historic industrial workshop with evidence of metalworking near the ancient village of Masuleh, located some 2,500 meters above sea level in the Gilan province.

2024-11-03 17:38

Mazandaran’s water tourism infrastructure draws three million visitors in seven months

TEHRAN - Mazandaran province has attracted nearly three million visitors to its tourism facilities in the past seven months, thanks to recent investments in water-based tourism infrastructure.

2024-09-21 17:34

Shahrestanak: a gem of nature and history near Tehran

TEHRAN - Nestled within the Alborz Mountain range, Shahrestanak is a charming village that perfectly blends natural beauty with cultural heritage.

2024-09-16 18:08

Tepe Quheh to recognize legal boundaries for enhanced protection

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has commenced work on Tepe Quheh, situated in the Chahardangeh rural district of Alborz province, as part of an effort to define the legal boundaries of the historical hill.

2024-09-09 18:18

9,000-year-old Ozbaki hill to become open-air museum

TEHRAN - Restoration work has begun at the ancient Ozbaki archaeological site in Alborz province, a 9,000-year-old landmark aimed to become an open-air museum, drawing tourists and preserving a key piece of human history.

2024-09-09 18:18

Archaeologists to shed new light on hand-carved caves in northern Iran

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has commenced work on Kafer Keli hand-carved caves, a unique site in the Haraz Valley of Mazandaran province.

2024-08-23 17:26

Alborz makes strides to draw intl. health tourists

TEHRAN – Alborz province, home to the first health tourism village in Iran, has set sights on drawing international visitors by enhancing infrastructures.

2024-08-14 18:04

17th-century caravanserai to be entrusted to private investors for better restoration and upkeep

TEHRAN - Titi Caravanserai, which is one of the oldest historical inns in northern Iran, is set to be temporarily handed over to the private sector aimed to receive better restoration and maintenance.

2024-08-04 18:01

Classic car show opens in Alborz province

TEHRAN – On Sunday, a permanent exhibition of classic and vintage cars was inaugurated in Alborz province situated west of Tehran.

2024-07-12 16:51

Alborz puts sports events front and center in tourism agenda

TEHRAN – Measures are in place to draw sports tourists with leveraging provincial capacities to the fullest extent, said Alborz’s official in charge of tourism.

2024-07-03 18:05

Alborz farms to put some spark into agritourism

TEHRAN – Some new agritourism businesses have been granted operating permits in Alborz province, marking a momentous step for farms to host holidaymakers.

2024-07-03 18:05

Alborz-Norduz camper rally puts tourism front and center

TEHRAN - An international family rally tour, intended to introduce Alborz province’s tourism attractions to Armenians, started on Monday.

2024-06-25 17:44

Official urges practical steps for Mazandaran’s tourism development

TEHRAN – Mazandaran’s governor-general has emphasized the need for a coherent tourism strategy to be implemented in the northern province.

2024-06-23 17:32

4 villages, 3 cities named national handicraft hubs

TEHRAN – On Sunday, the national registration of four Iranian villages and three cities as handicraft hubs was announced by Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, the deputy minister of handicrafts and traditional arts.

2024-05-25 18:16

Half-million-year-old evidence of human settlement found on the Iranian Plateau

TEHRAN - Groundbreaking findings from a team of Iranian and French anthropologists have confirmed that humans inhabited the Iranian Plateau approximately half a million years ago.

2024-05-21 17:35

Espi Mazget, a ruined Sassanid temple in northern Iran

TEHRAN - Nestled in the lush landscape of Gilan province, lies the ruins of Espi Mazget, which was originally a place of worship in the Sassanid era.

2024-05-14 17:32

Alborz and Zagros: natural barriers that cultivated Iran’s cultural diversity

TEHRAN - On Monday, a tourism ministry’s official in charge of registration and preservation of natural and intangible heritage highlighted the impact of the Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges on Iran’s geographical and cultural landscape.