TEHRAN — Meysam Shokripour, manager of Persepolis Internet TV, has said the first 24-hour channel dedicated to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, launched less than a year ago, allows audiences worldwide to access Iranian cultural and historical content, including Persepolis, via mobile phones, computers and smart TVs.

Pointing to the future of TVs which show cultural heritage contents in global level, he said that countries such as the U.S., Egypt, Greece, and Italy will launch specialized cultural heritage TVs, CHTN reported. 

In spite of high costs, this is a big measure for introducing Iranian civilization to the world, he added.

He explained that this TV content has been prepared in Persian, English, and French languages. 

With dubbing and subtitles, it is possible to exploit it for international audiences, he said. This medium is a platform for showing conferences, research, and cultural events, although due to security considerations, some programs are broadcast non-live, he pointed out.

Regarding the recent concert of the Armenian Orchestra, Shokripour said: “This program is not only an artistic event, but also a cultural bond between Iran and Armenia. The widespread reception of the program by the public showed that such events can be an incentive for society to return to its cultural heritage. Even outside the complex, there was a large crowd interested in participating in the program.”

Emphasizing the observance of safety requirements in the program, he added: “In recent concert, all technical considerations, including the orientation of the audio bands and the intensity of the sound, were examined. Fortunately, no damage was done to the structure of Persepolis, and good cooperation took place between the organizers and cultural heritage experts.”

He also suggested that holding such programs in other historical sites in Fars province, such as the Saadi Tomb, Karim Khan Citadel, and especially Naqsh-e Rostam site, could also be effective.

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