Bam Citadel

2024-07-05 17:38

Ancient grandeur: the story of Belqeys Castle and its historical complex

TEHRAN – Belqeys Castle is a must-visit destination for those intrigued by Iran’s rich historical heritage.

2024-04-12 17:49

Bam, home to UNESCO-listed citadel, draws 266k visitors

TEHRAN - Bam county welcomed more than 266,000 visitors, who explored its historical and natural gems during the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially came to an end on April 1.

2023-11-17 18:57

Top 12 ancient fortresses in Iran you must explore

TEHRAN - Since antiquity, mankind has assumed the need to fortify properties to survive in an ever-changing world of invasion and conquest. Commencing from simple earthworks and wooden walls, fortifications gradually evolved into complex, unconquerable imposing citadels.

2023-11-08 17:59

Iran to celebrate 6th anniversary of Chogan’s UNESCO designation

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Bam prepares to host an international event to celebrate the sixth anniversary of Chogan’s registration on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

2023-04-07 18:33

48,000 Noruz travelers tour UNESCO-designated citadel

TEHRAN – Some 48,000 people paid visits to Arg-e Bam, a massive UNESCO-registered citadel in southern Kerman province, during the New Year (Noruz) holidays, which ended on April 2, the director of the World Heritage site has said.

2023-01-02 20:11

By Afshin Majlesi

2023: ten top places to visit in Iran

TEHRAN - A new year means a fresh perspective. When planning trips across Iran in 2023, you may consider this formula liberally.

2022-12-25 18:41

UNESCO-designated citadel dresses up with gentle warm lights

TEHRAN– Arg-e Bam, a massive UNESCO-registered citadel in southern Iran, is dressed up with new gentle warm lights in a bid to become more appealing at night.

2022-12-07 18:52

Lighting project underway on Bam Citadel

TEHRAN – A lighting project has recently been commenced on Arg-e Bam, a quake-stricken UNESCO-registered citadel in Iran’s southern Kerman province, the director of the World Heritage site has said.

2022-08-03 19:48

Under-restoration citadel of Bam untouched by torrential downpours

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered citadel of Bam, whose restoration is still underway after a devastating earthquake in 2003, was unaffected by the recent torrential rains that hit many parts of the Iranian soil.

2022-07-22 21:18

12 restoration workshops underway in quake-stricken Bam Citadel

TEHRAN – Director of the UNESCO-registered Bam and its Cultural Landscape has said 12 restoration workshops are currently underway in the Bam Citadel and its premises, which were brought down to earth due to a devastating earthquake on December 26, 2003.