TEHRAN - Markazi province is preparing for Cultural Heritage Week and International Museum Day with over 20 special programs, aiming to engage all ages and promote awareness of its rich cultural heritage.

The province’s director-general of cultural heritage, speaking in a press conference on Monday, highlighted various activities planned for the week, including free visits to museums, free museum tours for children, cycling and motorcycle rallies, and cultural competitions.

“These events are scheduled to take place from May 17 to 23,” Mahmoud Moradi further elaborated.

The official emphasized that the Cultural Heritage Week programs aim to engage all age groups and segments of society, including children, teenagers, families, and the elderly.

“Special activities such as historical site clean-ups involving students, children's museum tours, and museum object painting,” he noted. “Are designed to promote cultural awareness and preservation among children.”

Markazi Province, located in the heart of Iran, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, boasting a diverse array of historical, architectural, and artistic treasures.

With a history dating back thousands of years, the province served as a crossroads of civilizations, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable cultural significance.

One of the most notable aspects of Markazi province's cultural heritage is its wealth of historical sites and monuments. From ancient ruins to well-preserved Islamic-era architecture, the province is home to a myriad of landmarks that bear witness to its storied past.

Furthermore, Markazi is renowned for its traditional arts and handicrafts, including carpet weaving and metalwork. These crafts have been passed down through generations, preserving the province's cultural identity and providing a source of livelihood for local artisans.

The province boasts over 2,000 identified historical, touristic, religious and cultural properties, with 882 of them listed as national heritage sites.

Overall, Markazi province's cultural heritage capacities are vast and diverse, offering a wealth of opportunities for exploration, preservation and promotion.