2.7 million visits to Iranian museums recorded in 11 days

TEHRAN - Some 2.7 million visits to Iranian museums, cultural sites, and historical landmarks have been recorded during the past 11 days, Mehr reported on Monday.

Goush-fil made a national heritage

TEHRAN – The skill of making Goush-fil (Persian: “elephant's ear”), which is fried pastry, has been registered in Iran’s national list for intangible cultural heritage.

Ancient Hegmataneh cleaned by volunteers

TEHRAN - On Tuesday, tens of nature enthusiasts and cultural heritage advocates joined forces to clean up the revered historical site of Hegmataneh, which is situated in modern Hamedan, west-central Iran.

By Elahe Seyfodin

Timeless art of making traditional felt hats: enduring legacy of Iran’s nomadic culture

As the first light of dawn graces the sky with hues of gold, a familiar scene unfolds in an old neighborhood of Isfahan. In a modest workshop, the master artisan Aliakbar awakens to begin his daily ritual. His hands, weathered by years of dedication, deftly navigate the intricacies of Kolah Namadi making, a craft passed down through generations.

Modern Iran home to 19,000 archaeological hills, tourism minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister, addressing the 21st Symposium of Iranian Archaeology held at the National Museum of Iran, underscored the nation's rich cultural heritage, citing approximately 19,000 historical hills that are scattered across the country.

Tehran to host intangible heritage conference

TEHRAN – Tehran is set to host a regional conference on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in early March.

Illegal diggers arrested near Pasargadae

TEHRAN – The commander of the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit in Fars province announced the arrest of four unauthorized excavators near Pasargadae in southern Iran.

Brick kiln, bathhouse in Shahrud made national heritage

TEHRAN – A historical brick kiln and a centuries-old Hammam (public bathhouse) have recently been registered in Iran’s national list for cultural heritage.

Preserving regional languages helps fortify standard Persian, linguist says

TEHRAN – “Translation of paramount Persian books to regional languages serves as a testament to the fact that linguistic justice is not a threat but also works in favor of fostering the standard Persian language,” an Iranian linguist has said.

Deputy minister calls for formation of union among Persian-speaking nations

TEHRAN – Ali Darabi, Iran’s deputy tourism minister of cultural heritage and tourism, has called for the establishment of a union dedicated to Persian-speaking countries.

426 tourism-related projects up for inauguration during Ten-Day Dawn celebrations

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezzatollah Zarghami, has said a total of 426 projects within the three domains of the ministry will be inaugurated during the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations, which marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

38 historical relics recovered by police in western Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recovered 38 relics, which date back to various historical eras, from smugglers in Ilam province.

Investigation underway for metro crossing near UNESCO-registered mosque in Isfahan

TEHRAN - The possibility of the metro line crossing in proximity to the UNESCO-designated Jameh Mosque of Isfahan is currently under examination by the Iran University of Science and Technology.

12th-century mosque to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – Jameh Mosque of Golpayegan is set to undergo routine restoration work, the tourism chief of the ancient city has said.

Yazd’s wind-catchers to be documented

TEHRAN - The Chair of the Tourism Commission of the Islamic Council of Yazd has announced plans for the official documentation of wind-catchers within the city, citing their significant architectural value and the necessity to protect these historical landmarks.

Persepolis still harbors numerous mysteries, documentarist says

TEHRAN - Iranian filmmaker Pejman Mazaheripur, whose new documentary on Persepolis was screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran on Sunday evening, says the majestic UNESCO-registered site still harbors numerous unrevealed mysteries.

Five natural elements in northern Iran made national heritage

TEHRAN – Five natural elements, including long-lived trees, which are located in Iran’s Mazandaran province, have gained national status.

Expert calls for archaeologists’ involvement in schools to raise awareness of cultural heritage

TEHRAN - Mostafa Dehpahlavan, who presides over Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage & Tourism, has called for collaborative efforts to integrate cultural heritage treasures into the school curriculum.

23 historical monuments under restoration in Semnan

TEHRAN – A total of 23 historical monuments in Semnan are currently under restoration as part of the province’s campaign to safeguard its cultural heritage for coming generations.

50 Iranian mosques given national heritage status

TEHRAN – So far, more than 50 mosques across Iran have been registered on the national list for cultural heritage, the deputy tourism minister said.