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2025-02-22 16:34
By Afshin Majlesi
Day three: foreign tour operators experience the majesty of Varzaneh Desert
ISFAHAN- On Friday, after two and a half unforgettable days exploring the historical wonders of Isfahan, it was time for the 100 tour operators from 25 countries to embark on a new adventure: a journey to the captivating Varzaneh Desert.
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2024-10-13 17:46
By Seyedhossein Hosseiniseddiq
A relic of Karizi civilization
This is a photo of a carbide lamp. A lamp that was linked to our great and ancient civilization, which was founded on Karizs (or aqueducts, a way that is dug underground to direct underground water to the surface of the earth).
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2024-08-19 17:49
Maranjab Desert: where golden dunes meet ancient stories
TEHRAN – Having breathtaking landscapes, historical landmarks, and natural wonders, Maranjab Desert offers a diverse array of experiences for sightseers, adventure seekers, history buffs, and nature lovers alike.
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2024-03-09 17:16
Messier marathon brings amateur astronomers to Iran’s central desert edge
TEHRAN – On March 7 and 8, tens of amateur astronomers gathered under a dark starry sky on the edge of Iran’s central desert to observe the annual Messier marathon, famed as the country’s biggest astronomical event.
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2023-12-18 17:14
Qanat: ancient marvel for water access, air conditioning and refrigeration
TEHRAN - With roots tracing back over 3,000 years, the qanat stands as an astounding engineering feat that ancient Iranians used as an enduring solution to easily obtainable water.
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2023-12-11 16:45
Beyond a metropolis: Tehran’s snowy escapes for powder chasers
TEHRAN – Iran is a country of remarkable contrasts. While it is renowned for having serene deserts that dazzle under the scorching sun, when winter reaches, a different facet of the ancient country emerges.
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2023-11-11 17:38
100 Ecotourism Trails of Iran gets English translation
TEHRAN – An English version of the book “100 Ecotourism Trails of Iran” has been published for lovers of the natural heritage of the country.
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2023-05-27 18:47
By Afshin Majlesi
Dune diving and star gazing: reveling in the enigmatic beauty of Iranian deserts
TEHRAN - From hiking through colossal dunes of polychromatic sand to gazing at the stars on a flawlessly clear night, a desert vacation may be a unique life experience.
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2023-05-08 21:00
50,000 sightseers visit UNESCO-designated garden in two days
TEHRAN – On May 4 and 5, over 50,000 sightseers paid visits to the UNESCO-registered Fin Garden situated near the oasis city of Kashan on the margins of the central Iranian desert.
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2023-03-13 20:30
400-year-old caravanserai prepares to open doors to sightseers
TEHRAN – The newly restored Mayamey caravanserai is getting ready to open doors in Noruz, which marks the arrival of the Persian New Year.
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2023-02-25 18:34
Bafq potential gateway for desert tourism
TEHRAN – The oasis city of Bafaq has a high capacity to become a hub for desert tourism in Iran.
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2023-02-15 18:59
Kashan: desert city of rose-water and atmospheric places
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan, which sits where Iran’s vast desert, Dasht-e Kavir, begins, has long been famed for its traditional rose-water destinations, atmospheric places, and hospitable people.
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2023-02-11 19:26
By Afshin Majlesi
On two wheels: 10 best bike routes in Iran
TEHRAN - The main appeal of a bicycle is that, in its most basic form, it is merely a very effective method of transportation for humans.
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2022-12-16 18:12
Iran takes serious look at eco-tourism, deputy tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Iran has a serious look at ecotourism as a means of sustainable development in rural villages, the deputy tourism minister said on Thursday.
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2022-11-14 21:06
Ancient ice storage undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A centuries-old ice storage has undergone restoration as its routine maintenance requirements in the southern Iranian city of Kerman.
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2022-07-18 20:30
Experts set up camp to measure Lut Desert temperature
TEHRAN – Early on Sunday, a team of experts commenced a mission to measure the temperature of the UNESCO-registered Lut desert.
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2022-05-16 19:05
Sleep under the stars: where to pitch a tent in Iran
TEHRAN – Many people travel to Iran to visit ample spaces of prehistorical, ancient, and Islamic sites. Of course, it’s a great motivation to visit a country, another trump card is its pristine, natural landscapes.
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2022-02-16 19:05
Photo exhibit offers surprising, lesser-seen Iran destinations
TEHRAN – A group photography exhibition has put on show a collection of surprising and lesser-seen travel destinations from every corner of Iran.