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2022-12-02 21:01
Persian Yalda night gains place on World Cultural Heritage list
TEHRAN – Yalda night (Shab-e Chelleh), one of the most celebrated Persian traditional events which marks the longest night of the year, made it onto the United Nation's cultural heritage list on Wednesday.
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2022-12-02 21:01
Turkmen-style needlework named UNESCO heritage
TEHRAN - Turkmen-style needlework has been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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2022-11-30 20:30
Crafters showcasing works at Carpet Museum
TEHRAN – A sales exhibition featuring works made by 53 Iranian craftspeople has opened to the public at the Carpet Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.
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2022-11-30 17:55
Magnificent ruins and clues about Persian script evolution
TEHRAN– Apart from matchless royal arts and architecture, the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, which was once the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550– 330 BC), holds treasured clues to the Persian writing and script as well.
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2022-11-28 18:44
Collection of antique metalwork on view at Golestan Palace
TEHRAN – An exhibition of centuries-old metalwork has opened to the public at the UNESCO-designated Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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2022-11-28 18:37
Naqsh-e Rajab, reminiscent of a glorious past
TEHRAN - Adjacent to the old Shiraz–Isfahan Road and some three kilometers from Persepolis in a northward direction, you may find Naqsh-e Rajab that embraces magnificent Sassanian bas-relief carvings.
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2022-11-25 21:00
Mazandaran rail heritage great attraction for intl. sightseers
TEHRAN – Surrounded by lush green vistas, the rail heritage in Mazandaran province, which is part of the UNESCO-designated Trans-Iranian Railway, is a great tourism destination for domestic and foreign sightseers.
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2022-11-25 18:06
By Afshin Majlesi
Eight awe-inspiring natural wonders for your bucket list
Apart from symmetrical mosques, eye-catching mansions, and magnificent ruins, Iran’s diverse and dramatic landscape reveals a wealth of unspoiled scenery that will surprise nature lovers.
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2022-11-23 18:32
Ancient watermills emerging destinations in Meybod
TEHRAN — On the edge of a harsh desert in central Iran lies the ancient city of Meybod, where underground water mills have long operated.
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2022-11-20 18:57
Great defensive wall, Turkmen heritage make Gonbad-e Kavus must-see destination
TEHRAN – The Great Wall of Gorgan, the UNESCO-registered Gonbad-e Qabus tower, and the rich cultural heritage of Turkmen people are among the elements that make Gonbad-e Kavus a must-see destination, Golestan province’s tourism chief said on Sunday.
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2022-11-19 20:11
Kuhchenar still untapped for cultural tourism, official says
TEHRAN– Kuhchenar county, which is surrounded by iconic examples of Sassanid arts and architecture in Fars province, holds enormous potential to become a hectic hub for cultural tourism.
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2022-11-16 18:31
House of Hercules! Karaftoo cave on World Heritage Tentative List
TEHRAN –Kordestan province’s tourism chief on Tuesday said he was delighted that the natural-historical complex of Karaftoo cave had been shortlisted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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2022-11-13 18:31
Photo: Bahman Vakhshour
Glimpses of grandeur: mobile shots of Persepolis
Photo collection, taken with a mobile phone, depicts the ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran, November 19, 2022. In its heyday, the ceremonial Achaemenid capital was the beating heart of a mighty empire that spread from the Indus River to Ethiopia.
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2022-11-12 23:40
Restoration works begin on Safavid cistern
TEHRAN—Restoration work has commenced on a traditional mud-brick cistern, which is located in Sarayan county in South Khorasan province, northeastern Iran.
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2022-11-12 19:50
Istakhr: a royal residence of Sassanid kings
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Istakhr, which embraces many magnificent palaces, fortifications, and temples, was once a royal residence of the Sassanid kings of Persia and is located near Persepolis, southern Iran.
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2022-11-11 18:08
Tehran after dark: how to have fun at night like the locals
TEHRAN - When the clock strikes and the lights go out, and in the absence of stop-and-go traffic, it may be a good time to visit another face of the Iranian capital.
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2022-11-09 18:11
By Afshin Majlesi
12 travel destinations for nature lovers
TEHRAN— Reconnecting with nature has been shown to offer many mental and physical benefits, not to mention the pleasure of being surrounded by beautiful scenery. The majority of potential travelers to Iran usually think of big cities like Tehran, Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz, or ancient monuments like Persepolis or the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan.
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2022-11-08 19:12
Imam Mosque restoration: veteran experts recommend structural monitoring
TEHRAN–On Tuesday, a panel of veteran experts inspected Isfahan’s Imam Mosque, whose floral dome has undergone extensive restorations. They advised the cultural heritage body to launch structural monitoring for the 17th-century monument.
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2022-11-07 20:00
Story of old village attributed to Persian troglodytes
TEHRAN - The term “cave dwellers” conjures up prehistoric images of rocky shelters as primary habitations for the human being.
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2022-10-31 18:29
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System not in good condition, devotee of cultural heritage says
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage enthusiast has warned about what he called an unstable situation of the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, saying its eastern wall is “not in a good condition”.
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2022-10-31 18:19
Puzzling minarets worth visiting once!
For centuries Menar Jonban (“shaking minarets”), which stand tall in the ancient city of Isfahan, have been a source of charm for Iranians and even foreign visitors as they are really prone to vibrate!
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2022-10-30 18:38
10 restoration teams following routines in Pasargadae
TEHRAN—Ten teams of cultural heritage experts are currently busy in Pasargadae conducting routines in terms of restoration and protection of the ancient ruins, director of the World Heritage site said on Sunday.
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2022-10-28 18:13
Ancient Seymareh: archaeologists carving new trenches on the outskirts
TEHRAN —A team of archaeologists has commenced work digging new trenches on the outskirts of Seymareh aimed at finding fresh data that helps them determine legal boundaries for the ancient Iranian city.
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2022-10-25 21:00
Meybod: an oasis town with subterranean watermills
TEHRAN—The ancient city of Meybod, which is situated on the margins of a harsh desert in central Iran, has long been home to arrays of underground watermills.
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2022-10-23 19:38
Wind-eroded ridge, salt cave from Iran join IUGS list
TEHRAN—The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) has added two Iranian spots to its list of the top 100 geological sites.
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2022-10-18 19:18
UNESCO-designated garden to show off bright new look
TEHRAN—The UNESCO-registered Shazdeh Garden is to be more atmospheric at night by gaining benefit from a new lighting system, Kerman province’s tourism chief said on Monday.
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2022-10-16 18:07
Iranian academics, European fellows to look at ways of preserving Persian qanats
TEHRAN—A panel of experts and academics from the University of Tehran and the University of Montpellier will be exploring ways to help preserve the millennia-old Persian qanat system.
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2022-10-16 18:06
Khaf, home to ancient windmills, is emerging destination for intl. travelers
TEHRAN—The ancient city of Khaf, which is home to numerous ancient windmills, is seen as an emerging destination for international sightseers.
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2022-10-14 17:58
For people of Mashhad-e Ardehal, observing Qalishuyan is a blend of ritual and culture
TEHRAN—On an autumn morning, earlier this month, hundreds of the locals from Mashhad-e Ardehal and its surroundings came together in Khaveh to observe a time-honored religious ritual.
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2022-10-12 18:58
By Afshin Majlesi
From Ahvaz to Mashhad, here are top Iranian cities that should be on your radar
TEHRAN - It might not be on everyone’s travel radar, but Iran has a well-worn tourist circuit, famed for its history, magnificent architecture, and its warm, hospitable people.