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2024-04-02 16:54
Sassanid coin depicting Empress Boran on view at Tehran museum
TEHRAN - A significant historical artifact, the Sassanid coin featuring Empress Boran (Purandokht), daughter of King Khosrow II, is now on display at the Money Museum in Tehran.
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2024-04-02 16:54
6m museum tickets sold during Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN – Various historical sites and museums across Iran witnessed more than 6m visitors in the course of the Persian New Year’s holidays, according to the statistics revealed by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2024-04-02 16:53
65,000 Nowruz travelers visit war memorials in Ilam province
TEHRAN - During the Nowruz holidays, which officially commenced on March 20th, some 65,000 visitors flocked to war memorials and Sacred Defense museums across Ilam province in western Iran.
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2024-04-02 16:52
By Afshin Majlesi
Tranquility amidst history: Jameh Mosque welcomes travelers to Semnan
TEHRAN - In the heart of the ancient city of Semnan, where the whispers of the Silk Road still echo through time, lies a jewel of Islamic architecture, a testament to centuries of cultural exchange and spiritual devotion.
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2024-04-01 17:01
Journey to the azure blue dome of Hamdollah Mostowfi’s mausoleum
TEHRAN - Hamdollah Mostowfi, revered as one of the eminent historians of the Ilkhanid period, holds a significant place in the hearts of the people of Qazvin.
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2024-04-01 17:00
Nowruz travels: 10m use public transport, 1.5m favor rail
TEHRAN – Some 10 million passengers used public transportation from March 14 to 31 [Persian New Year’s holidays], of whom, 1.44 million utilized rail transport, the deputy transport minister has said.
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2024-04-01 17:00
4 million visits to Isfahan’s cultural sites recorded
TEHRAN – Isfahan province has registered over four million visits to its cultural sites such as museums and historical structures in 17 days starting before the Iranian New Year.
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2024-03-31 07:48
By Afshin Majlesi
Iranian families to mark Sizdeh Bedar differently amid Ramadan observance
As the joyous spring festival of Nowruz nears its culmination with the traditional celebration of Sizdeh Bedar, many Iranian families are preparing to observe the occasion in an exclusive manner this year, due to its overlap with the holy month of Ramadan.
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2024-03-29 07:47
Fahraj chosen as target village for rural tourism
TEHRAN - In a recent announcement by Mohammad-Ali Shahhosseini, the Deputy for Economic and Tourism Affairs of the Yazd Governorate, Fahraj village has been designated as a target village for rural tourism.
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2024-03-27 13:27
Indian ambassador hails Nowruz as celebration of cultural unity
TEHRAN - Indian ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, has admired Nowruz, the venerable Persian New Year celebration, as one of the most significant festivities worldwide.
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2024-03-25 22:15
2.7 million visits to Iranian museums recorded in 11 days
TEHRAN - Some 2.7 million visits to Iranian museums, cultural sites, and historical landmarks have been recorded during the past 11 days, Mehr reported on Monday.
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2024-03-17 17:16
Hundreds of watercraft to elevate sea travels to/from Hormozgan province
TEHRAN – As Nowruz [Persian New Year] holidays draw near, Hormozgan’s Director-General of the Ports and Maritime announced that 607 watercrafts are ready to transport passengers during the two-week holiday.
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2024-03-16 18:09
Kashikari: a symbol of ornamental elements in Iran
TEHRAN - Kashikari, or tiling, stands as one of the paramount symbols and prominent ornamental elements in Iranian architecture, representing an ancient craft deeply rooted in the land. Initially, tiling predominantly utilized glazed bricks for the structural integrity and aesthetic enhancement of buildings. Over time, however, it transitioned to serve as a defining feature in the appearance and façade of structures.
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2024-03-15 18:37
Mamaghan Duzi: preserving tradition through needlework
TEHRAN – Situated some 35 km southwest of Tabriz, the capital of East Azarbaijan province in northwest Iran, lies Mamaghan, a county renowned for its exquisite needlework.
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2024-03-15 18:32
Iran’s natural beauty goes Greek
TEHRAN – To promote Ecotourism on one hand and introduce Iran’s natural wonders on the other hand, the “Nature Tourism” section has been launched on the Iranology website in the Greek language.
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2024-03-15 18:16
By Afshin Majlesi
Discovering Iran: Chinese influencers’ tale of hospitality and friendship
On Friday, in the serene ambiance of Golestan Palace, amidst the whispers of ancient history, I sat down with a group of Chinese media influencers visiting Tehran’s sole UNESCO-listed site.
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2024-03-13 17:07
Aras witnessed outstanding surge in tourist arrivals
TEHRAN – Iran’s Aras Free Zone, listed on the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, has welcomed some three million travelers during the current Iranian year (started in March 2023).
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2024-03-13 17:06
Kermanshah to fascinate holidaymakers as culinary destination
TEHRAN – As the countdown has started to welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year’s holidays, Kermanshah province is poised to showcase itself to holidaymakers as one of Iran’s top culinary destinations.
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2024-03-13 16:50
Beyond bricks and stucco: Heydariyyeh Mosque and its enduring legacy
TEHRAN – Heydariyyeh Mosque stands as a splendid testament to the Seljuk period, likely dating back to the late 12th or early 13th century.
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2024-03-12 15:50
Khorasan’s Great Museum to showcase treasured ancient coins
TEHRAN – A captivating historical coin exhibition is planned to open doors at the prestigious Great Museum of Khorasan in the course of the upcoming Persian New Year’s holidays, Nowruz.
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2024-03-12 15:50
Qanats in Kish Island made national heritage
TEHRAN - In a move to preserve the rich historical heritage of Kish Island, three centuries-old qanats have been officially registered as national treasures.
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2024-03-12 15:50
“Ancient Iran: The Definitive Visual History” unveiled at National Museum
TEHRAN – On Sunday, the National Museum of Iran hosted the unveiling of a captivating new book titled “Ancient Iran: The Definitive Visual History”.
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2024-03-12 15:50
Escape to paradise: Rango waterfall’s allure in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Nestled in the middle of Gorgan’s lush jungle, Rango waterfall mesmerize nature enthusiasts.
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2024-03-12 15:49
Two million expected to visit Imam Reza shrine on New Year's Eve
TEHRAN – The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) is anticipated to host over two million pilgrims on New Year's Eve, which falls on March 20, the supreme director of the holy shrine has said.
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2024-03-11 17:52
UNESCO-listed caravanserai hosting Nowruz festival
TEHRAN - Semnan's department for cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts has announced the inauguration of a Nowruz festival, titled “Semnan, Home of World Heritage Caravanserais,” being held at the city’s Shah Abbasi Caravanserai.
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2024-03-11 17:52
Eight Iranian crafters honored at WCC-APR
TEHRAN – In a distinguished event, held in China, eight accomplished artisans hailing from Iran have emerged as the standout figures selected by the World Crafts Council-Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR).
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2024-03-11 17:52
Museum of Iranian entrepreneurs inaugurated in Tehran
TEHRAN – On Sunday, a museum dedicated to Iranian entrepreneurs was inaugurated within the vast premises of Tehran’s Qasr Garden Museum.
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2024-03-11 17:51
Iranian province records 90 million overnight stays in 11 months
TEHRAN—Mazandaran province, which is bounded by mountains and sea, has registered some 90 million overnight stays mainly by domestic travelers in the first eleven months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).
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2024-03-11 17:32
Historical carriages, chariots on show at Tehran car museum
TEHRAN – A special section dedicated to historical carriages and chariots was officially inaugurated at Iran's National Car Museum, which is located in western Tehran.
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2024-03-10 18:07
CEO urges strategic partnership to boost tourism on Kish Island
TEHRAN – On Sunday, the CEO of Kish Free Zone Organization highlighted the crucial role of the governmental and private sectors collaboration with an eye toward boosting tourism on the massive coral island, which is situated in the Persian Gulf.