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2024-09-14 18:07
Malayer tourism soars tenfold for furniture festival
TEHRAN - The fifth Hand-Carved Furniture Festival in Malayer has brought at least a tenfold increase in tourist numbers compared to last year, filling the city with celebrations, according to a local official.
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2024-09-13 18:28
Lalejin to celebrate 8th anniversary as world pottery hub
TEHRAN - The eighth annual festival celebrating Lalejin’s designation as a global hub for pottery by the World Crafts Council is set to take place with a series of events aimed at showcasing the rich tradition of pottery-making in the city.
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2024-09-10 18:16
Hamadan’s handicraft exports hit $10 million in five months
TEHRAN - Exports of Hamadan’s handicrafts have generated some $10 million in revenue throughout the very first five months of this Persian calendar year (started on March 20), as revealed by a local official.
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2024-09-09 18:18
Western Iran’s enchanting landscapes to dazzle at Iraqi expo
TEHRAN - The western tourism axis of Iran will be highlighted at the Sulaymaniyah International Tourism Exhibition in Iraq, scheduled to take place in late September, to attract foreign tourists and boost international cooperation.
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2024-09-07 19:56
World Heritage glow draws double visitors to Hegmataneh
TEHRAN - The recent World Heritage registration of the Hegmataneh has sparked a tourism boom, with visitor numbers to the ancient site’s Museum doubling in the very last month of the summer compared to previous year.
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2024-08-31 17:08
2nd phase of Mini World theme park inaugurated in western Iran
TEHRAN - The second phase of Mini World, a massive tourism and recreational project in Malayer, western Iran, has been officially inaugurated.
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2024-08-23 17:25
Hamedan’s 15-day celebration: discounts in honor of Avicenna
TEHRAN - Hamedan is set to celebrate its national day coinciding with Avicenna’s birth anniversary with a 15-day discount on hospitality services.
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2024-08-19 18:02
Hamadan museums offer free admission on Avicenna’s birthday
TEHRAN - In honor of Hamadan’s National Day which coincides with the birthday of Avicenna, the province will offer free entry to all its museums on Thursday, August 22, said a local official.
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2024-08-17 18:02
Hamedan’s heritage fuels partnership with sister-city Kulob
TEHRAN - The growing sister-city relationship between Hamedan and Tajikistan’s Kulob is set to drive increased collaboration in trade and tourism, according to the Tajik ambassador to Iran.
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2024-08-12 17:53
Post-UNESCO recognition: Hegmataneh sees further conservation efforts
TEHRAN – The inaugural session of the strategic committee for the Hegmataneh site has taken place, marking the beginning of a sustained effort to build on the notion that led to the ancient site’s recent UNESCO World Heritage inscription.
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2024-08-09 17:34
Badi’-ol-Hokama museum: new chapter in medical history
TEHRAN - The Badi’-ol-Hokama Historical-Cultural Complex, now the fourth medical history museum in Iran, was officially inaugurated in Hamedan on Friday.
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2024-08-05 18:08
Hamedan draws nine million tourists in three years
TEHRAN - Hamedan has seen a surge in tourism, attracting over nine million visitors in the course of the past three years, said a local tourism official.
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2024-08-04 17:50
Baba Taher Mausoleum: a harmonious blend of Persian poetry and architecture
TEHRAN – Atop a serene hill in the ancient city of Hamedan, stands the exquisite mausoleum of Baba Taher Oryan, a tribute to the illustrious Persian poet and Sufi mystic of the 11th century.
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2024-08-02 17:17
Iran treasures to shine at Sulaymaniyah expo
TEHRAN – Iran is set to highlight arrays of tourism tressures at a show to be held in the Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah in late September.
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2024-08-02 17:08
Governor-general hails Hegmataneh UNESCO listing as a milestone for tourism
TEHRAN – Hamedan province’s Governor-General, Alireza Qasemi-Farzad, has praised the UNESCO World Heritage designation of Hegmataneh as a significant milestone in the province’s history and tourism sector.
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2024-07-12 16:42
Hegmataneh may gain UNESCO World Heritage status
TEHRAN – Hegmataneh, a treasured ancient Iranian city and its cultural landscape, could soon win World Heritage status during a UNESCO session, which will start in New Delhi on July 21.
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2024-07-03 18:04
Tens of historical artifacts recovered in Hamedan
TEHRAN – Police have confiscated tens of historical artifacts in Hamedan province during the first three months of the current Persian year (started on March 20).
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2024-06-30 17:40
Hamedan draws 1.7 million sightseers in Q1
TEHRAN - Hamedan’s historical and natural allure has captivated more than 1.7 million tourists in the course of the spring season.
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2024-06-25 17:44
Restoration breathes new life into Qajar-era bathhouse
TEHRAN – Hammam-e Qal’eh, a historical public bathhouse in Hamedan, has opened its doors on Sunday after going through a restoration project.
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2024-06-22 17:48
Alvand range: discover hidden charms from valleys to peaks
TEHRAN – Spanning the breathtaking landscapes of Hamedan province, the Alvand mountain range beckons nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts with its awe-inspiring beauty and thrilling escapades.
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2024-05-10 17:48
Relics found in Hamedan date from Ilkhanid era, official says
TEHRAN – Assessments suggest that relics recently found in Hamedan date from the early Islamic era, particularly from the Ilkhanid epoch (1256-1335), a local official said on Friday.
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2024-05-06 19:12
Old wall unearthed during street renovation in Hamedan
TEHRAN – Remnants of a brick wall have recently been discovered some 1.5 meters beneath the surface when workers dug sidelines of a street in the ancient city of Hamedan, west-central Iran.
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2024-04-30 21:58
Abshineh wetland: a stopover for migratory winged visitors
TEHRAN – Situated just 15 kilometers from the city of Hamadan near a road to Malayer, Abshineh wetland, stands as a testament to Iran's rich environmental heritage.
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2024-04-07 17:28
Hamedan’s attractions draw in 900,000 visitors
TEHRAN – Dating historical roots back to the time of Medes, Hamedan’s attractions have received approximately 900,000 visits from domestic travelers along with hundreds of inbound tourists throughout the Nowruz holidays.
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2024-04-03 17:09
Avicenna Mausoleum illuminated blue in support of autism awareness
TEHRAN - The iconic Mausoleum of Avicenna, nestled in the heart of Hamedan, has been aglow with a vibrant blue hue since April 2nd, which marks World Autism Awareness Day.
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2024-03-16 18:09
Underground city set to welcome visitors for very first time
TEHRAN – As the countdown to welcome Nowruz [Persian new year’s celebration] has started, the ancient underground city of ‘Samen’, situated in Iran’s Malayer, is set to open its doors to the public during the approaching holidays for the very first time.
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2024-03-15 18:35
Nowruz celebrations: tens of special events planned across Hamedan
TEHRAN - As the Nowruz festivities [celebration of the Persian New Year] draw near, Hamedan is gearing up for an array of cultural, tourism, and handicraft events in the interest of hosting holidaymakers in the best possible way.
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2024-03-13 17:07
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.
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2024-02-06 19:39
Hamedan cultural week to be held in Yerevan
TEHRAN - The cultural week of Hamedan will unfold from February 18 to 27 in Yerevan, Armenia's capital.
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2024-01-21 17:32
Waterfall, long-lived tree named national heritage in Hamedan
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has registered a waterfall and a long-lived mulberry tree on the national list for natural heritage.