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2025-11-09 16:50
Iran to submit independent UNESCO nomination for traditional rosewater distillation
TEHRAN - Iran plans to submit its own nomination file to UNESCO to register the country’s centuries-old tradition of rosewater distillation, known as Golab-Giri, as an element of intangible cultural heritage, an Iranian official said.
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2025-11-05 17:04
10 beautiful cities you should visit during travel to Iran
TEHRAN--Iran stands out as a land where urban life is deeply intertwined with centuries of history, spirituality, and stunning natural diversity.
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2025-11-01 14:29
Kashan joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan in central Iran has been admitted to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, recognized for its vernacular architecture and cultural heritage.
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2025-10-29 17:19
Architecture students visit historical sites in Aran and Bidgol
TEHRAN - Architecture students conducted a one-day field visit to historical sites in Aran and Bidgol county on Thursday to study traditional architecture, restoration methods, and cultural heritage preservation, a local tourism official said.
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2025-10-29 17:16
By Afshin Majlesi
Where the pomegranate blooms: Its place in Iranian life
If you visit Iran in autumn, you’ll find every greengrocer glowing with shades of red and gold! It’s a season that belongs to one fruit above all others: the pomegranate, or Anar as it’s lovingly called in Persian.
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2025-10-19 18:09
By Afshin Majlesi
Aran and Bidgol emerges as a must-visit desert destination
ARAN AND BIDGOL, Isfahan Province - Nestled just beyond the renowned city of Kashan, Aran and Bidgol county is rapidly emerging as one of Iran’s captivating travel destinations, offering a mesmerizing blend of vast desert landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant local culture.
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2025-10-11 18:01
Tehran-Kashan rally attracts 75 vehicles to promote responsible travel
TEHRAN— A tourist car rally from Tehran to Kashan kicked off on Thursday morning with 75 vehicles departing from Shahrak-e Ekbatan in Tehran, concluding on Friday in Matinabad, Kashan, organizers said.
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2025-10-04 17:21
Hundreds observe ancient Qalishuyan ritual in central Iran
TEHRAN – Hundreds of locals gathered on Friday in Mashhad-e Ardehal, central Iran, to perform Qalishuyan, an annual religious ritual recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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2025-09-21 17:16
Evidence of life and industry discovered at Tepe Sialk
TEHRAN— In the fourth season of the excavation of Tepe Sialk in Kashan, central Iran, some workshops have been selected as the focus of research; a continuation of last year's excavations with the aim of more accurately and deeply understanding the newest layers of the site. So far, valuable findings have been obtained from these sections.
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2025-09-16 16:40
Persian carpets, among the most beautiful in the world
TEHRAN--Persian carpets and rugs are among the most beautiful in the world and a trip to Iran is incomplete without buying a Persian carpet for your home.
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2025-08-08 18:08
8,000-year-old Tepe Sialk proposed for UNESCO World Heritage listing
TEHRAN - Tepe Sialk, a c. 8,000-year-old archaeological site in Kashan, central Iran, has been placed on Iran’s shortlist of potential UNESCO World Heritage sites, an official said, as efforts to resolve legal and conservation issues around the site’s protected area gain momentum.
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2025-08-05 16:35
Kashan’s historical mosques registered on National Heritage List
TEHRAN—Isfahan Cultural Heritage Department gave news of registration of two historical mosques of Kashan county on National Heritage List.
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2025-07-29 17:10
From Kashan to Kermanshah: a cheese lover’s guide to Iran
TEHRAN--From the sun-soaked plains of Kashan to the lush, rugged terrain of Kermanshah, each region whispers its own cheese story. And these aren't just tales of food—they’re about family, geography, season, and soul.
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2025-07-13 19:58
‘Death to Israel!’ chants fill Kashan as city honors 8 Aerospace members killed in Israeli strikes
TEHRAN – Chants of "Death to Israel!" echoed through the ancient streets of Kashan today as tens of thousands gathered to mourn eight Aerospace martyrs of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), killed in the Israeli regime’s 12-day war on Iran.
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2025-06-30 17:47
Children’s tourism book unveiled in Kashan
TEHRAN— A tourism book for children was unveiled in Kashan, Isfahan province, in a ceremony attended by Isfahan Governor-General Mehdi Jamalinejad and several cultural heritage and tourism managers.
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2025-06-17 12:41
Three killed, four injured as Israel hits checkpoint in Kashan
TEHRAN – The Zionist regime targeted a security inspection station in Kashan, central Isfahan province, on Tuesday morning, killing three individuals and injuring four others.
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2025-06-11 16:52
Rosewater Festival: When desert breathes in fragrance
TEHRAN--Each spring, the air in Kashan fills with the delicate scent of blooming damask roses. This is Golabgiri: the enchanting Rosewater Festival, where tradition, aroma, and beauty come together in a timeless celebration.
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2025-05-09 17:50
Kashan rosewater distillation ritual added to national tourism callender
TEHRAN—The Head of Kashan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department said the rosewater distillation ritual was registered in the national tourism calendar of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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2025-04-29 17:57
Isfahan’s cities witness rise in tourist arrivals
TEHRAN - Deputy head of Isfahan province’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department said tourist stay in the city of Isfahan decreased by 20 percent this year, while the other provincial cities witnessed a double or three-fold rise in the arrival of tourists.
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2025-04-25 17:04
Tehran hosts Golab-Giri festivals to celebrate rosewater heritage
TEHRAN – The Tehran Municipality has launched a series of Golab-Giri (traditional rosewater distillation) festivals across the capital, bringing a fragrant slice of Iranian cultural heritage to urban audiences.
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2025-04-11 17:45
Kashan where history and arts meet
TEHRAN -- Located on the edge of the central deserts of Iran in Isfahan province, Kashan is one of the main destinations for tourists.
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2025-04-01 17:31
Over 5.3 million travelers visit Isfahan province during Nowruz
TEHRAN – The governor-general of Isfahan province, Mehdi Jamalinejad, announced that more than 5.3 million people have visited Isfahan’s historical and cultural attractions since the beginning of the Nowruz holidays.
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2025-03-16 16:29
Limestone cave discovered in rural yard due to land subsidence
TEHRAN - A burst water pipe in the yard of a rural house in Barzok, near the ancient city of Kashan, led to an unexpected discovery of a limestone cave.
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2025-01-22 22:36
Kashan congress discussing Persian architecture over five decades
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan is hosting an architecture congress dedicated to the evolution and essence of contemporary Persian architecture and art over the past five decades.
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2025-01-05 17:47
Tehran-Kashan tourist train launched after years of halt
TEHRAN – A special tourist train connecting Tehran to Kashan has commenced service following years of pause.
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2024-12-23 22:39
Agha Bozorg Mosque’s restoration complete
TEHRAN- A recent restoration project has come to an end on the 18th century Agha Bozorg Mosque in Kashan.
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2024-11-23 18:00
Iran to form ‘golden rectangle’ tourism hub in central provinces
TEHRAN - Aiming to boost domestic and international tourism, relevant officials have announced plans to create a “golden rectangle” tourism hub connecting the provinces of Isfahan, Semnan, Markazi, and Qom.
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2024-10-05 16:55
Tourism development task force established in Kashan
TEHRAN - A tourism development task force has been established in Kashan, aimed at addressing the various challenges facing the tourism sector in the ancient city.
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2024-09-15 17:49
2,700-year-old metalworking workshop discovered in heart of Iran
TEHRAN - A 2,700-year-old metalworking workshop has recently been unearthed in Tepe Sialk during a reassessment project conducted on the archaeological site which is situated near Kashan, central Iran.
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2024-09-13 18:07
Archaeologists seek reasons behind Sialk’s abandonment, a question left unanswered for 2,500 years
TEHRAN - The third phase of a reassessment project at Tepe Sialk, a treasured 8,000-year-old archaeological site near Kashan in Isfahan province, has commenced.