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Minister highlights sustainable village employment through ecotourism resorts
TEHRAN — Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the importance of sustainable rural development, stressing that villages should remain vibrant through initiatives such as ecotourism resorts.
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2025-11-03 17:27
Ardabil aims to become hub for health and winter tourism, governor-general says
TEHRAN – Ardabil province, with its more than 1,800 historical monuments, unique natural attractions, and excellent geopolitical position, is on track to become Iran’s leading hub for health, winter, and nature-based tourism.
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2025-10-13 17:21
Excavations underway at Ardabil’s ancient site
TEHRAN—Excavations are underway at Qeshlaq Tappaci site in Ardabil province with the goal to compile the cultural characteristics of the Neolithic era in the northwestern Iranian region, as well as to present the time period of these cultures within the framework of Iranian archaeological chronology.
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2025-09-29 18:57
Sheikh Safi al-din Shrine: an intersection of Iranian history, mysticism, culture
TEHRAN--The UNESCO-registered Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and the Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil, northwest of Iran, were built between the beginning of the 16th century and the end of the 18th century. It is sometimes referred to as an intersection of Iranian history, mysticism, and culture.
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2025-09-23 17:25
Iranian ceramicist honored as ‘most skilled female potter’ at Uzbekistan festival
TEHRAN – Zahra Aslani, a ceramic artist from Ardabil, northwest Iran, has won the title of “most skilled female potter” at an international festival recently held in Uzbekistan.
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2025-09-12 17:36
Nair hosts national festival of Ash and traditional foods
TEHRAN – Iran’s 18th National Festival of Ash and Traditional Foods opened on Wednesday in Nair, Ardabil province, attracting participants from 12 provinces and drawing large crowds, officials said.
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2025-08-27 17:38
Ardabili artist to attend International Pottery Forum in Uzbekistan
TEHRAN--Zahra Aslani, a ceramic artist from Ardabil, qualified for the second time for the International Pottery Forum and the International Festival of Handicrafts in the city of Rishtan, Uzbekistan.
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2025-08-26 17:04
Sarein to become smart tourism city, governor-general says
TEHRAN — Sarein in Ardabil province should be developed into a smart tourism and health tourism city, with accommodation facilities, hotels, and eco-tourism services upgraded to international standards, the provincial governor-general Masoud Emami-Yeganeh said.
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2025-08-20 18:03
Ardabil Friday Mosque under restoration with credit worth over $333,000
TEHRAN--The restoration of the Friday Mosque of Ardabil in northwest of Iran has been realized after years of waiting, and this valuable historical mosque was placed in the hands of restorers with a credit of 300 billion rials ($333,333), said the deputy head of Ardabil Cultural Heritage Department.
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2025-04-18 14:51
Winter returns to Ardabil in April
Snowfall in the middle of April covered some mountainous areas of Ardabil province, northwest of the country, in white.
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2025-04-14 17:27
Ardabil to hold meeting on Intl. Day for Historic Monuments and Sites
TEHRAN--A specialized meeting on the International Day for Historic Monuments and Sites with the topic of the resilience of historical monuments to crises will be held at Mohaghegh Ardebili University on April 20, the deputy head of Ardabil Cultural Heritage Department said.
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2025-01-25 17:58
6th Sarein Winter Festival kicks off in northwest Iran
TEHRAN - The 6th Sarein Winter Festival has officially commenced in Iran’s Ardabil province, inviting tourists from across the country to experience its unique winter attractions.
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2024-09-09 18:18
Ardabil hits tourism milestone with two million visitors in ten days
TEHRAN – Ardabil, a mountainous province with lush landscape in northwest Iran, has experienced a tourism boom with about two million visitors over the past ten days, according to a local tourism official.
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2024-08-12 17:51
Minister highlights new attraction in Sareyn: “Every Iranian should visit this bridge”
TEHRAN - On Sunday, Iran’s first three-level suspension bridge was inaugurated in the picturesque Vargehsaran tourist area of Sareyn, Ardabil, in a ceremony attended by Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2024-08-07 18:04
Handicrafts exhibit opens in Ardabil featuring 400 stalls and artists from 31 provinces
TEHRAN — A grand exhibition showcasing a stunning array of handicrafts and traditional arts opened in Ardabil on Monday evening, featuring an impressive 400 stalls.
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2024-07-23 17:58
‘City of heavenly springs’ expands tourism with initiatives
TEHRAN - Sareyn is poised for a tourism boom as new projects near completion, promising to extend visitor stays and enhance the region’s appeal, said the local governor.
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2024-07-22 17:14
Ardabil draws one-fifth more visitors
TEHRAN – Ardabil province, known for its pleasant climate especially in summer, has seen a surge in tourist numbers, according to a local official in charge of tourism.
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2024-07-20 17:59
Shahr-e Yeri, aka ‘City of the Mouthless’, deserves a UNESCO label, MP says
TEHRAN - Reza Babakzadeh, the Iranian Member of Parliament representing Meshkin Shahr, emphasized the profound historical significance of Shahr-e Yeri, an ancient site in Meshkin Shahr county of Ardabil province.
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2024-07-19 16:55
By Seyed Abbas Aghaei Niaraki
Itinerary to cheerful China
XINING- In the second week of July, a team of seven journalists from various esteemed Iranian news agencies visited Xining city in Qinghai province, China.
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2024-07-16 18:58
Excavations begin at Digvar Tepe after ancient structure found
TEHRAN - Excavations have begun at Digvar Tepe in Ardabil province’s Germi following the discovery of an ancient brick structure during illegal digging, a local official announced.
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2024-07-05 17:40
Ritual of Tasht-Gozari observed in Ardabil’s Jameh Mosque
TEHRAN - On Thursday, the historical Jameh Mosque of Ardabil witnessed the sacred Tasht-Gozari ceremony aimed to pay homage to the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.
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2024-05-13 18:17
Tribal charm fills the air in Ardabil’s picturesque plains
TEHRAN – A tribal festival of vibrant culture and rich heritage is currently underway amidst the picturesque plains in Ardabil province.
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2024-05-11 18:08
Ultan Qalasi: salvage work unveils ancient burial site in Ardabil province
TEHRAN - In a race against time to preserve archaeological heritage, an emergency excavation has unearthed a burial site at Ultan Qalasi in Ardabil province, revealing artifacts dating back to the Iron Age.
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2024-05-05 17:35
Germi set to host festivals to promote domestic tourism
TEHRAN - In an effort to encourage domestic tourism, Germi, a historical county nestled within Iran's Ardabil province, is gearing up to host a series of local festivals.
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2024-04-27 16:09
Ardabil hosts nomadic migration festival
The second international festival of the Shahsavan tribe’s nomadic migration was held from April 26-27 in the northwestern province of Ardabil.
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2024-04-23 17:38
Ardabil to host 2nd festival dedicated to Shahsevan nomads
TEHRAN – The second edition of a tribal festival dedicated to Shahsevan nomads will be held in Ardabil province on April 25 and 26.
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2024-04-14 17:25
UNESCO-listed Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili Ensemble undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – Work has commenced to restore and stabilize floral tilework that adorns the main courtyard of the UNESCO-designated Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili Ensemble, located in the city of Ardabil in northwest Iran.
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2024-03-02 18:14
Ardabil sets sight on upscale hotels to woo foreign visitors
TEHRAN – Jafar Bazri, a member of Ardabil’s Chamber of Commerce, has revealed a substantial necessity of constructing upscale accommodations offering a lavish experience to travelers with an eye toward absorbing foreign tourists.
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2024-02-03 16:51
Safeguarding borders in harsh winter
Even in freezing temperatures, soldiers are protecting the country’s borders in the northwestern Ardabil province.
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2024-01-30 18:05
Ardabil to host intl. conference on museum affairs
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism ministry, in close collaboration with the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, will be hosting an international conference on museum affairs.