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Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief restored
TEHRAN - The Fars province’s sole-surviving Parthian-era stone relief has recently been restored to preserve its historical significance, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
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2024-12-28 16:46
Traces of large-scale Sasanian agricultural estate discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN - A significant Sasanian agricultural estate, or dastgerd, featuring multiple gardens and kushks, has been identified in Mohammadabad-Baghdasht Plain, situated in Fars province, southern Iran.
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2024-12-25 18:04
Iran plans new tourist pathway linking Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Naqsh-e Rajab
TEHRAN - The Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Directorate of Fars province has announced the design of a new 6-kilometer tourist pathway connecting three of Iran’s most iconic archaeological sites: Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Naqsh-e Rajab.
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2024-12-23 15:36
Daffodil harvest in southern Iran
Harvesting daffodils in Khafr County, southern Fars Province, is underway until mid-January.
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2024-12-16 17:37
Discover the enchanting Maharloo Lake: a pink paradise
TEHRAN - Nestled in the breathtaking Fars province, just southeast of Shiraz, Maharloo Lake is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
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2024-12-11 17:59
Centuries-old caravanserai to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - Ma’in Caravanserai, a 400-year-old historical landmark in Marvdasht plain of Fars province, is set to undergo restoration, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2024-12-02 17:48
Shiraz, Dushanbe named sister cities
TEHRAN - A sisterhood agreement aimed at enhancing tourism exchange between Iran’s ancient city of Shiraz, and Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, has been signed during a ceremony attended by cultural, tourism, and municipal officials from both sides.
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2024-12-01 17:50
Shiraz is a safe, promising hub for tourism and investment, Australian ambassador says
TEHRAN - Shiraz, the cultural and historical jewel of southern Iran, recently welcomed Ian McConville, the Australian Ambassador to Iran, during his official visit to the city.
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2024-11-30 17:57
Golden Triangle tourism agreement revived
TEHRAN - The “Golden Triangle” tourism agreement, originally signed in 2016, has been revived by the governors-general of the Iranian provinces of Isfahan, Fars, and Yazd.
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2024-11-29 17:42
Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - The only known Parthian-era stone relief in Iran’s Fars province is set to undergo restoration and structural reinforcement to preserve its historical significance, according to local cultural heritage authorities.
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2024-11-08 15:50
Tourism minister visits historical sites in Firuzabad of Fars province
SHIRAZ - On Friday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, visited a number of historical sites and structures in Firuzabad county in southern Iran.
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2024-11-08 15:46
By Afshin Majlesi
Tourism minister inaugurates multi-storey bazaar of handicrafts in Shiraz
SHIRAZ- In a grand ceremony on Thursday evening, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, officially inaugurated the Art Bazaar of Shiraz, amid hopes to promote traditional handicrafts and visual arts in the ancient city.
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2024-11-04 16:51
Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage to showcase works from 11 countries
SHIRAZ – The 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage is set to take place in Shiraz, featuring a wide variety of works from artists in 11 countries.
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2024-11-01 17:17
Unseen relics and documents of Anis al-Dowleh to go on show in Shiraz
TEHRAN - A collection of previously unseen relics and personal documents belonging to Anis al-Dowleh, a prominent consort of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, will be showcased for the first time in a special exhibition in Shiraz.
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2024-10-11 17:16
Minister arrives in Shiraz, visits historical sites, tourism projects
TEHRAN – On Thursday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, arrived in Shiraz to attend a commemoration ceremony of Hafez, the illustrious Persian poet of the 14th century.
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2024-10-08 17:55
Restoration of Sadi tomb complex begins in Shiraz
TEHRAN - A restoration and development project for the Sadi cultural-historical complex in Shiraz has commenced.
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2024-10-07 17:09
Archaeological discovery in Shiraz may rewrite city’s history
TEHRAN - A new archaeological discovery beneath a local park in Shiraz, the capital of Fars province in southern Iran, may push back the historical timeline of the ancient city by several thousand years.
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2024-10-06 17:39
Ruins of Sassanid palace in southern Iran to undergo restoration, reorganization project
TEHRAN - The Sassanian Sarvestan Palace, one of Iran’s key historical sites from the Sassanid era, is undergoing restoration and reorganization efforts.
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2024-10-02 17:57
Kazerun Anthropology Museum to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - Kazerun Anthropology Museum, located in the ancient city of Kazerun in Fars province, is set to undergo extensive restoration, according to the provincial heritage chief.
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2024-10-01 17:48
Preservation plans unveiled for ancient village
TEHRAN – Fars’ tourism chief has announced plans to restore and preserve parts of the historical core of Dosiran village, located in Kazerun county of the southern province.
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2024-09-30 17:04
Mining operations near Persepolis halted
TEHRAN - Fars province’s Governor-General Mohammad-Hadi Imaniyeh has ordered the suspension of all mining activities near Mount Rahmat, located close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis.
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2024-09-22 18:12
Kondazi village near Persepolis undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - The historical village of Kondazi, located a few kilometers away from the UNESCO-listed Persepolis, is currently undergoing a restoration project aimed at preserving its traditional architecture and cultural heritage.
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2024-09-21 17:46
Sassanid bas-relief in Firuzabad undergoing preservation project
TEHRAN - The Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Fars province has announced a new restoration and preservation project for an ancient Sassanid bas-relief located in the Tangab Valley of Firuzabad.
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2024-09-13 18:27
UNESCO assessor visits prehistoric caves in Khorramabad’s valley
TEHRAN - A UNESCO assessor has visited several prehistoric caves in Khorramabad’s valley as part of an ongoing evaluation process for the inclusion of “Khorramabad’s Valley and Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress” in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
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2024-09-08 17:38
New pathway to enhance visitors’ experience at 1,600-year-old palace
TEHRAN - A new tourist pathway is being constructed to enhance access and protection at the Sassanid Palace in Sarvestan, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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2024-08-30 17:32
Moisture threatens rock-hewn tomb of Artaxerxes III in Persepolis
TEHRAN – The rock-carved tomb of Artaxerxes III, located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis, is facing a serious threat due to water damage, according to cultural heritage activist Siavash Arya.
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2024-08-21 18:42
Drainage system planned to protect Naqsh-e Rostam from landslide
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the tourism chief of Fars province stated that excavations are ongoing at Naqsh-e Rostam to address the issues of landslide and subsidence, adding that the site’s drainage system will be put out to tender.
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2024-08-18 18:12
Chehel Dokhtaroon cave: ancient rock paintings made national heritage
TEHRAN - Chehel Dokhtaroon cave in Jahrom, known for its ancient rock paintings, has been officially recognized as a national heritage site, marking a significant legacy milestone for Fars province.
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2024-08-16 17:27
Qajar-era cistern joins national heritage list
TEHRAN – Ab-Anbar-e Hasht-Pakh, a Qajar-era cistern recognized for its bizarre architectural design in Lar, has been officially registered on Iran’s national heritage list.
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2024-08-11 18:26
Fairy-like castle made national heritage
TEHRAN – The ruined Pargoo castle, located in Evaz county, Fars province, has been inscribed on the national heritage list, said a local official.