Central Asia

2025-12-30 15:58

Prehistoric sites identified in Esfarayen

TEHRAN--Targeted paleolithic studies, supported by North Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, began in the Esfarayen and Safiabad plains, during which valuable evidence of the presence of hunter-gatherer societies in this region was identified for the first time.

2025-12-21 18:04

Tajik ambassador underscores cultural convergence between Iran and Central Asia

TEHRAN – Tajikistan’s ambassador to Iran, Nizamuddin Zahedi, has said Iran’s festival of tribal culture reflects cultural convergence between the Islamic Republic and Central Asian countries.

2025-10-24 16:57

Minister urges ambassadors to help attract visitors from neighboring countries

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Wednesday that Iranian ambassadors in neighboring and friendly countries can play a role in attracting more tourists to the Islamic Republic.

2025-10-19 18:09

Iran seeks to attract more visitors from neighboring countries, tourism minister says

TEHRAN — Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, on Sunday stated that Iran is currently focusing on attracting tourists primarily from nearby countries.

2025-10-15 16:24

Turkmen weddings: a celebration of identity and family

TEHRAN--Turkmen weddings are popular because they are more than just celebrations — they are living, dynamic expressions of a proud culture that honors history, family, and identity in joyous, unforgettable ways.

2025/06/16

By Ge Lin (CGTN economic commentator)

Latecomer advantage: Central Asia's prospects for embracing technology

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 16 for the second China–Central Asia Summit marks another milestone in reviving a historic bond shaped by the ancient Silk Road — a shared civilizational journey linking China and Central Asia.

2025-06-15 18:35

By Shahrokh Saei

Belt and Road Initiative fuels record China–Central Asia trade

BEIJING — Economic cooperation between China and Central Asia has reached unprecedented levels, with trade volumes expanding consistently over the past twelve years, according to Sunday's customs data.

2025/04/18

By Mehdi Zare

Caspian Sea, Central Asian seismicity and seismic hazard

TEHRAN - The collision of the Eurasian and Arabian tectonic plates causes tectonic interaction with significant seismic activity along fault systems in the Alborz Mountains and the Caspian Sea region.

2025-03-02 18:13

Iran calls for expansion of tourism cooperation with Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN – Ali Najafi, the Iranian Deputy First Vice-President for International Affairs and Regional Cooperation, has underscored the need to strengthen tourism collaboration between the Islamic Republic and Kyrgyzstan.

2024-10-15 17:32

Quranic manuscripts, Persian calligraphy go on show at Kazan museum

TEHRAN – A collection of cultural offerings including rare books and manuscripts of the Holy Quran and classic Persian literary works has been put on show at the Museum of Islamic Culture in Kazan’s Kremlin, Tatarstan.

2024-08-06 17:44

Bukhara-Duzi: an ancient embroidery tradition

TEHRAN – Bukhara-Duzi is an appealing form of embroidery originating from the historic city of Bukhara, now a touristic city in Uzbekistan.

2024-06-30 17:46

Discoveries challenge myths about griffins

TEHRAN - Shirdal, or griffin, is the name of a legendary creature that features the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. However, a new discovery might change beliefs about this mythical being.

Wonders of Uzbekistan: a ten-day travel experience

2024-06-11 17:25

By Afshin Majlesi

Wonders of Uzbekistan: a ten-day travel experience

From my childhood, the names of Samarkand and Bukhara have been etched into my memory; whether in poems, school classes, grandmother’s tales, or stories in my books, those names always lingered in the back of my mind.

Jane and John, a couple from England, talk to the Tehran Times correspondent after the finished visits to the Mausoleum of Amir Timur in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on June 1, 2024.

2024-06-05 20:34

By Afshin Majlesi

Discovering Samarkand: Mausoleum of Amir Timur through the eyes of foreign tourists

UZBEKISTAN, Samarkand - During a recent visit to Samarkand, I explored a number of historical gems, including Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, and the Mausoleum of Amir Timur, to name a few.