120-year-old fig tree, coastal gem join Iran’s national heritage list
TEHRAN – As a notable step intending to conserve natural treasures, two precious wonders located in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province have been enshrined in the natural heritage list.
Mentioning the registration approval as an outcome of the national registration committee’s meeting, the deputy of cultural heritage at the provincial administration underscored the special value of the two identified properties.
Mojtaba Sa’adatian highlighted that the natural scenic site of “Rig Khur Tang” situated in the coastal town of Konarak along with the ancient tree aged about 120 years in Koopan-Sar of Chabahar county are the two valued wonders secured as national heritage.
The official also added that Rig Tang, accessible through Khur, stands out as a unique coastal attraction, consistently drawing tourists to the Makran shores.
Sa’adatian further noted that the ancient fig tree in Koopan-Sar, aged between 100 and 120 years, is recognized as one of the country's prominent trees.
With its extensive canopy, it is the second-largest identified tree in Iran, gaining national heritage status with the approval of the National Registration Council. The registration aims to preserve and promote the natural and touristic significance of these sites in Sistan-Baluchestan province.