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National document for Iran’s cultural heritage declared
TEHRAN--President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is also chairman of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, declared the national document for cultural heritage, which is the result of cooperation between the country's scientific, cultural, and executive administrations.
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2025-12-06 17:40
UNESCO registration of Zandieh complex high on agenda
TEHRAN--Considering that the registration of Zandieh complex of Shiraz on the UNESCO World Heritage list is on the agenda of Fars Cultural Heritage Department, one of its biggest problems is Aseman Hotel, which has created visual distortion in the horizon of Zandieh complex, of which Karim Khan Citadel is perhaps the most important part.
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2025-12-05 17:27
By Afshin Majlesi
A thousand stories under one name, Herbert Karim-Masihi reflects on his new exhibition
TEHRAN – Iranian-Armenian photographer, and cultural heritage researcher Herbert Karim-Masihi is presenting a new exhibition titled “Iran Thinks of You” at the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
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2025-12-02 17:30
Zagros women wear Golvani, a scarf with 3,000-year-old history
TEHRAN—A customary headscarf of Lor women called ‘Golvani’ is not just a piece of clothing. It is a combination of history, veil, and identity that has a record of 3,000 years in Zagros land.
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2025-11-26 16:59
Third excavation season begins at Zel Hastijan cave
TEHRAN-- The third excavation season has begun in Zel Hastijan Cave, in the city of Delijan, Markazi province.
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2025-11-26 16:59
Cultural Heritage Ministry, Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order sign MoU
TEHRAN--A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order (EIKO) to strengthen sustainable employment through handicrafts and tourism.
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2025-11-26 16:58
Iran to promote tourism, cultural ties with China, minister says
TEHRAN--Tourism and cultural heritage relations with China will be elevated to a strategic level given Iran’s cultural and historical attractions, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on the sidelines of the Second General Assembly of the Asian Cultural Heritage Association (ACHA) on Wednesday.
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2025-11-24 17:19
Restoration of world’s only historic mosque with four minarets begins in Darab
TEHRAN--Restoration operation of Jameh Mosque of Darab in Fars province, the only historical four-minaret mosque in the world, has begun, head of Darab Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department has said.
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2025-11-17 17:10
Armenian Iranologist says media distort image of Iran’s treatment of Armenian heritage
TEHRAN – An Armenian expert on Iran said on Sunday that Armenian cultural heritage has been preserved and respected in Iran, but inaccurate media coverage has led to a distorted image of the country.
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2025-11-17 15:34
Tehran to host meeting of tourism ministers from Nowruz-observing nations
TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri announced at the 25th meeting of the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Strategic Council that the first meeting of tourism ministers from countries that celebrate Nowruz will be held in Tehran.
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2025-11-17 15:34
50 restoration workshops active in Kerman province
TEHRAN--There are currently 50 active restoration workshops in Kerman province, said Farnaz Farahi-Moghadam, deputy head of Kerman Cultural Heritage Department.
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2025-11-16 17:40
Esfahak, symbol of rural sustainable development
TEHRAN— Esfahak, recognized as one of the world’s Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism, is symbol of cultural heritage and rural sustainable development, said South Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Ahmad Barabadi.
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2025-11-10 17:02
Iran tourism minister meets Chinese, Iraqi counterparts at UN Tourism General Assembly
TEHRAN — Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri met with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Sun Yeli, and Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, during the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, which officially opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.
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2025-11-09 17:09
Indigenous houses: forgotten treasures of Khorasan region
TEHRAN — Many cities and rural villages in Khorasan Razavi province, known for their rich history and central role in shaping Iranian culture and identity, hold hidden treasures of traditional architecture and authentic lifestyles reflected in their historical houses.
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2025-11-09 17:08
Time Museum hosts children for water festival
TEHRAN - A group of children and their families attended a water festival held on Friday at Tehran’s Time Museum also known as Tamashagah Zaman.
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2025-11-09 17:08
Traces of Bronze to Iron Age settlements in the Ilam plain
TEHRAN—The ancient site of Bakheh Nam in southern part of Ilam plain pertains to the Bronze to Iron Age settlements given the surface evidence, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.
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2025-11-08 16:27
Iranian Carpet Art Day marked at Tehran’s embassy in Berlin
TEHRAN — Iranian Carpet Art Day was celebrated in the conference hall of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Berlin, attended by several ambassadors and diplomats based in Germany, along with enthusiasts of authentic Iranian culture and art.
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2025-11-08 16:26
Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site a national will, deputy minister says
TEHRAN-- Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site is not just a local demand, but rather a national will of the Iranian people to preserve the historical identity of Rey, southern Tehran, said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.
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2025-11-03 17:27
House of late Dr. Shariati even highlights Davarzan’s history and culture, governor says
TEHRAN – The house of the late Dr. Ali Shariati, the 20th-century Iranian revolutionary and sociologist renowned for his work on the sociology of religion, holds significance beyond being a historical monument, the governor of Davarzan has said.
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2025-11-03 17:26
UNESCO recognizes Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha
TEHRAN--The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at the 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand.
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2025-11-02 17:34
Regional Museum of Southeastern Iran, a mirror of Iranian culture, civilization
TEHRAN-- The Regional Museum of Southeastern Iran, with its display of a treasure trove of ancient and anthropological artifacts, narrates the glory of the ancient civilization of Sistan-Baluchestan province.
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2025-11-01 14:29
Kashan joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan in central Iran has been admitted to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, recognized for its vernacular architecture and cultural heritage.
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2025-10-31 17:04
Agreements to develop tourism cooperation between Khorasan Razavi, Turkey being finalized
TEHRAN--Deputy Governor-General of Khorasan Razavi Province Mohammad Ali Nabipour announced that agreements to develop tourism cooperation between Khorasan Razavi and Turkey are being finalized.
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2025-10-29 17:20
Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem, expert says
TEHRAN – The legacy of the ancient Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem that has received special attention from UNESCO, the Director-General of the UNESCO Tehran Cluster Office for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia said.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Homam festival highlights creativity and determination of people with disabilities: deputy minister
TEHRAN – The Homam International Festival for People with Disabilities reflects the effort, passion, and hope of artists with disabilities, demonstrating that physical limitations are no barrier to artistic creation, said Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Maryam Jalali Dehkordi.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Cave museum to be launched in Lorestan
TEHRAN—Following registration of the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley on the UNESCO World Heritage list, a cave museum will be launched in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.
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2025-10-27 17:35
Tehran to host conference on AI for protecting historical sites from natural disasters
TEHRAN-- A conference for crisis management and protection of Iran's historical monuments will be held for studying the role of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in preventing and reducing the damages by the crises.
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2025-10-27 17:35
20 new museums to be added to Tehran’s cultural scene
TEHRAN--Nearly 20 museums will be added to Tehran's cultural and tourism sites, said CEO of Tehran Municipality Cultural Spaces Development Company Nazem Razavi.
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2025-10-26 17:19
Extensive restoration of historical monuments underway in Fars province
TEHRAN-- Head of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Sadegh Zare’ announced the implementation of restoration operations for 34 historical monuments in different parts of the province.
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2025-10-25 17:22
Iran, China cultural exchanges accelerate, Beijing’s ambassador says
TEHRAN – Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran has said that cooperation between Iran and China in cultural heritage research has gained greater speed and depth over the past two years, describing the field as a strategic platform for expanding bilateral scientific and civilizational exchanges.