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2024-09-21 17:34
Shahrestanak: a gem of nature and history near Tehran
TEHRAN - Nestled within the Alborz Mountain range, Shahrestanak is a charming village that perfectly blends natural beauty with cultural heritage.
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2024-09-17 18:15
Historical bathhouse at late Ayatollah Taleqani’s house undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - The traditional bathhouse at the paternal house of the late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleqani, located in the scenic village of Geligard, has undergone restoration.
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2024-09-16 18:08
Tepe Quheh to recognize legal boundaries for enhanced protection
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has commenced work on Tepe Quheh, situated in the Chahardangeh rural district of Alborz province, as part of an effort to define the legal boundaries of the historical hill.
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2024-08-04 18:01
Classic car show opens in Alborz province
TEHRAN – On Sunday, a permanent exhibition of classic and vintage cars was inaugurated in Alborz province situated west of Tehran.
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2024-05-28 22:16
Shah Abbasi Caravanserai reopens after four years to host handicrafts exhibition
TEHRAN - Shah Abbasi Caravanserai in Karaj, northcentral Iran, a historic gem tracing back to the Safavid era, has reopened its gates after a four-year hiatus, to host a handicrafts, souvenirs, and food exhibition.
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2024-05-13 18:31
Agritourism on the rise in Alborz province
TEHRAN – Agritourism is on the rise in Alborz province, which is home to many villages and fruit gardens at the foot of Alborz mountains.
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2024-03-11 17:32
Historical carriages, chariots on show at Tehran car museum
TEHRAN – A special section dedicated to historical carriages and chariots was officially inaugurated at Iran's National Car Museum, which is located in western Tehran.
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2024-03-02 18:14
Baraghan, Salehieh listed among Iran’s top tourist villages
TEHRAN – Baraghan and Salehieh, situated in Iran’s Alborz province, have been included in the national list of top tourist villages.
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2024-02-16 18:41
Tepe Ozbaki, Caravanserai of Yengi Imam, still hidden gems near Tehran
TEHRAN – Mostafa Dehpahlavan, the head of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, has underscored the tourism significance of two historical sites in Alborz province, Tepe Ozbaki, and the Caravanserai of Yengi Imam.
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2024-01-28 18:45
UNESCO-listed Caravanserai of Yengi Imam to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - The Caravanserai of Yengi Imam, a UNESCO-listed monument, is slated for restoration, announced Alireza Jalalzai, the head of the national foundation dedicated to UNESCO-designated Iranian Caravanserais, on Saturday.
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2024-01-26 17:19
Karaj hosting specialized exhibit of handicrafts
TEHRAN – Karaj, the capital of Alborz province, is playing host to a specialized exhibit of handicrafts.
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2024-01-22 17:48
400-year-old caravanserai to transform into cultural hub for handicrafts
TEHRAN - In a groundbreaking development, the deserted Shah Abbasi Caravanserai of Karaj is up for a transformative journey as local authorities announce plans to lease the historical site to private investors.
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2024-01-13 17:50
Preserving elegance: a closer look at national car museum of Iran
TEHRAN - The national car museum of Iran houses a collection of unique and custom-made vehicles, which have long been icons in the history of the global automotive industry. However, how are these cars prepared for display in the museum?
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2023-11-24 17:38
Media personnel visit 9,000-year-old site near Tehran
TEHRAN – A team of journalists and media personnel has recently examined archaeological excavations currently underway at the Ozbaki zone, parts of which date some 9,000 years.
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2023-11-22 17:21
Archaeological dig uncovers potential Achaemenid ruins near Iranian capital
TEHRAN – Within boundaries of 9,000-year-old site located near the Iranian capital, a team of archaeologists has discovered some ruins that their initial estimates suggest may date from the Achaemenid era ( c. 550-330 BC).
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2023-11-20 17:45
Fairground expected to start new chapter in Alborz tourism
TEHRAN – The construction of an extensive fairground is expected to beef up tourism and the local economy in Alborz province, which borders the Iranian capital Tehran.
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2023-10-14 18:20
9,000-year-old site near Tehran: top archaeologist urges preliminary work for possible UNESCO label
TEHRAN–A senior Iranian archaeologist has underlined the need for conducting preliminary work aimed to pave the way for possible registration of Tepe Ozbaki, a 9,000-year-old site, situated some 80 km from Tehran.
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2023-07-09 21:00
House of late Ayatollah Taleghani to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration work is getting arranged to safeguard the house of late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleghani, an Iranian religious person who was a key figure in the Islamic Revolution that overthrew the monarchy of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in 1979.
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2023-07-04 22:37
Pol-e Khatun: funds provided for restoration of ancient arch bridge
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has allocated some $104,000 to the restoration of Pol-e Khatun, which is an ancient arch bridge situated in Alborz province, west of Tehran.
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2023-05-23 18:25
A symphony of scents and carnival flair: former royal palace hosts Golab-Giri festival
TEHRAN – A time-honored Golab-Giri festival, dedicated to pink roses, is currently underway on the premises of Kakh-e Morvarid (Pearl Palace), which was once a Pahlavi royal residence in Karaj, the capital of Alborz province.
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2023-05-17 19:02
Ancient caravanserai worthy of turning into a fancy hotel, official says
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Alborz province has announced plans to turn a centuries-old caravanserai into a comfortable hotel.
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2023-05-06 20:39
Khatun Bridge restoration among top priorities, provincial tourism chief says
TEHRAN – The restoration project of the ancient Khatun Bridge in Karaj, Alborz province, should be accelerated, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-04-03 17:18
People welcome Karaj tulip festival
The ninth edition of the Karaj tulip festival opened to the public on Thursday, March 30, and will run until April 9.
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2023-01-09 22:30
Khatun Bridge: further $125,000 needed for restoration project
TEHRAN – A project to restore Khatun Bridge, which is located some 30 km from Tehran in an eastward direction, could need further funding due to rising costs and soaring inflation.
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2022-12-27 20:30
Tepe Ozbaki: local officials in push to expand ancient hill protection
TEHRAN – Tourism officials of Alborz province are stepping up efforts to win UNESCO status for a millennia-old archaeological hill situated near the Iranian capital.
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2022-12-11 22:00
Tourism directorate pursues national registration for Karaj-Chalus road
TEHRAN – Alborz province’s tourism directorate has put forward the scenic Karaj-Chalus road as a candidate for inclusion on the national cultural heritage list.
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2022-12-09 21:30
Tepe Ozbaki: millennia-old hill to launch open-air museum
TEHRAN – Tepe Ozbaki, a millennia-old archaeological hill situated in Alborz province, will be embracing an open-air museum, the provincial tourism directorate has said.
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2022-12-06 21:43
Iran sentences five rioters convicted of killing Basij member to death
TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary announced Tuesday that it has sentenced five individuals convicted of killing Basij member Rohullah Ajamiyan in Karaj to the death penalty while 11 others were sentenced to long prison terms.
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2022-11-28 23:41
Karaj hosting ethnic groups’ festival
TEHRAN – A national festival of Iranian ethnic groups is currently underway in Bagh Fateh Tennis Complex in Karaj, the capital of the north-central Iranian province of Alborz, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-11-26 18:24
Karaj gets ready to host tulip festival
TEHRAN – Karaj, the capital of the north-central Iranian province of Alborz, is getting prepared to host the ninth edition of a tulip festival, which will be held in spring, an official with Karaj Municipality has said.