Khalid Nabi cemetery blends archaeology and pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Surrounded by vast skies, green hills in spring, and golden grasses in late summer, Khalid Nabi Cemetery stands as one of northern Iran’s most distinctive heritage destinations. It embodies a convergence of myth, memory, landscape, and identity—where pilgrimage, archaeology, and tourism meet on a remote mountain ridge overlooking Turkmen Sahra.

Pezeshkian announces $2.5b allocation for transport corridor development

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced an unprecedented $2.5 billion allocation for the development of Iran’s transport corridors, describing the sector as a top government priority.

Strengthening operations begin in Golestan Palace

TEHRAN--The strengthening operations of Golestan Palace components in Tehran has begun in line with the preventive protection of historical monuments.

Golestan textiles exported to European countries 

TEHRAN—A company from Esterabad district in Golestan province has implemented the textile chain with a slogan themed ‘From Production to the Society’ and the majority of its sales market pertains to exporting to European countries. 

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.

Gorgan hosts intl. tribal culture festival highlighting regional ties

GORGAN - Iran’s Golestan province hosted the 17th International Festival of Tribal Culture this week, with officials saying the event reflects Iran’s historical links with neighboring countries.

Iran-Uzbekistan cultural ties seen as opening markets for Iranian handicrafts

TEHRAN – Uzbek artist and carpet researcher Farrokh Manhal said on Thursday that deep historical and cultural links between Iran and Uzbekistan provide a strategic basis for expanding cultural diplomacy and markets for Iranian handicrafts in Central Asia.

By Afshin Majlesi

An inside look at Gorgan’s tribal festival

The 17th International Festival of Tribal Culture, scheduled to take place in Gorgan, the capital of Iran’s Golestan province, from Dec. 16 to 19, is often described as a celebration. But to see it only as a cultural event is to miss its deeper significance.

Minister calls Caspian regional meeting a new phase of cooperation, highlights cultural capacity

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage minister on Tuesday described the Caspian Sea coastal governors’ summit as the start of a new phase of regional cooperation, saying the country holds more than one million documented historical sites.

Golestan, a hub for tobacco cultivation

The northern province of Golestan has become one of the main tobacco producers in the country.

Home to over 1000 nationally-registered properties, Golestan eyes UNESCO status for its Great Wall

TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Iran’s Golestan province has so far registered more than 1,000 historical, cultural and natural sites on the country’s national heritage list, the provincial director said on Thursday.

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.

Cotton festival in Gorgan aims to promote tourism

TEHRAN – The fourth Cotton Festival, under the slogan “From Farm to Garment,” will be held on October 2 at Tooska Farm on Tooskestan Road in Gorgan, Golestan province, aiming to promote tourism.

Astarabad restores historic passage to celebrate heritage, draw visitors

TEHRAN - The municipality of Gorgan has officially launched the second phase of a major restoration project aimed at revitalizing a historic passageway in the ancient city of Astarabad, now known as Gorgan.

No damage reported to Golestan’s historical sites following 5.1 quake

TEHRAN—A 5.1 magnitude earthquake which occurred near Fazelabad, Aliabad-e Katul county, Golestan province, on Sunday, didn’t damage the historical monuments and other spots of the province, said a cultural heritage chief of the province.

Eight cultural heritage sites in Golestan province added to Iran’s heritage list

TEHRAN – Golestan province has added eight new cultural heritage sites—five archaeological sites and three historical buildings—to Iran’s National Heritage List, according to a recent announcement by provincial officials.

Flights from Gorgan to Istanbul to begin next week

TEHRAN – Weekly flights between Iran’s Gorgan and Istanbul are set to commence on January 21, the director-general of Golestan province’s airports said on Sunday.

Centuries-old carpets and a mystery unveiled at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – In an unveiling ceremony held at the iconic Shams-ol-Emareh edifice within the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace, researchers presented 20 historical carpets selected from a collection some of which shed light on a long-standing mystery surrounding the palace’s architectural history.

UNESCO-listed Gonbad-e Qabus undergoes restoration amid concerns over vertical cracks

TEHRAN - The iconic Gonbad-e Qabus, a UNESCO-listed 1,000-year-old brick tower located in Iran’s Golestan province, is undergoing extensive studies and restorations to address vertical cracks on its structure.

Export from Golestan province rises 44% in 7 months yr/yr

TEHRAN – As announced by a provincial official, the value of non-oil export from Golestan province, in the northeast of Iran, rose 44 percent during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

Archaeological survey in northern Iran uncovers 4,000-year-old artifacts

TEHRAN - An archaeological survey aimed at defining the boundaries and proposing a protected zone for Tepe Kafshgiri, a historic hill in Gorgan county of Golestan province, has concluded under the supervision of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism.

‘Establishing an Iran-Turkmenistan joint FTZ to bring development for both sides’

TEHRAN- The governor-general of northeastern Iranian province of Golestan has announced that establishment of a joint free trade zone with Turkmenistan will bring development for both countries, IRNA reported.

Export from Golestan province rises 60% in 4 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Golestan province, in the northeast of Iran, rose 60 percent during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-July 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, a provincial official announced.

Agritourism farms get green light in Golestan

TEHRAN – Some agritourism farms in Golestan province have received operating permits, marking a significant step in boosting sustainable tourism and creating job opportunities, a local official said on Sunday.

Galikesh sees surge in visitor numbers

TEHRAN – Galikesh county, situated in the eastern part of Golestan province, has seen a surge in tourism during the first quarter of the current Persian year (started on March 20). 

8 million visits to Golestan attractions registered

TEHRAN - In a remarkable boost for local tourism, Golestan province recorded over eight million visits to its diverse attractions in the first quarter of the current Persian year (started on March 20), a local official brought to light.