Khuzestan province

2024-12-07 17:04

Earthquake in Khuzestan: emergency inspection conducted at Shushtar World Heritage site

TEHRAN - Following a series of earthquakes including a 5.6-magnitude one that struck Khuzestan early Thursday morning, emergency inspections were carried out at Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

2024-11-20 17:20

Tchogha Zanbil upgrades protection: high-tech monitoring guards UNESCO site

TEHRAN - The historic ziggurat of Tchogha Zanbil in southwest Iran, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has taken significant steps to enhance its preservation.

2024-10-19 18:03

War Tourism: Khuzestan to hold festival on artistic narratives of Sacred Defense

TEHRAN – Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan is preparing to host a war tourism festival focusing on artistic narratives of the country’s 1980-88 Sacred Defense.

2024-10-15 11:44

Non-oil export from Khuzestan increases 40%

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil exports from Khuzestan province in the southwest of Iran increased by 40 percent during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, a provincial official announced.

2024-09-23 18:26

Izeh capable of becoming world city of Kilims, handicrafts expert says

TEHRAN - Izeh, a city in southwestern Iran, has considerable scope to be recognized globally for its rich tradition of kilim weaving.

2024-09-14 16:26

Date harvest in Khuzestan province

Some 330,000 tons of dates of various types are forecast to be harvested this year in the southwestern Khuzestan province.

2024-08-31 17:37

Archaeological preservation efforts underway at Dastva, once the capital of Elymais kingdom

TEHRAN – Following recent archaeological work at Dastva, a national heritage site in southwest Iran, relevant authorities have announced new efforts to preserve, restore, and document the cultural artifacts discovered there.

2024-08-19 18:01

Parthian/Sassanid site in southwest Iran enjoys preservation efforts

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has initiated a significant project to define and protect the boundaries of the ancient site of Dastva in southwest Iran.

2024-07-24 17:46

Dezful Mosque: an example of Persian architectural mastery

TEHRAN - The city of Dezful, sometimes referred to as the “city of bricks,” is a living museum of ancient Persian architecture, where every alley and corner reveals intricate designs and historical wonders.

2024-07-16 23:09

Ramin power plant engineers rewarded for remarkable achievements

TEHRAN - During a visit to Khuzestan, the acting president expressed appreciation for the effective efforts of engineers and staff at the Ramin power plant in Ahwaz in preventing power outages.

2024-06-25 17:42

Shushtar Hydraulic System: a living testament to ancient water engineering in Iran

TEHRAN - Today marks the anniversary of the UNESCO inscription of the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of ancient Iranian engineering.

2024-05-28 22:18

Shimbar plain: lost paradise of Khuzestan

TEHRAN - Known as the ‘Lost Paradise of Khuzestan,’ Shimbar plain is a protected natural haven boasting stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich historical significance.

2024-05-22 15:05

First yellow deer born in natural habitat

TEHRAN –A Persian yellow deer was born in Dez National Park, southwestern Khuzestan province; it is the first yellow deer born in its natural habitat, not in captivity.

2024-05-20 17:36

Scorching Abadan to offer vivid contrast for visitors

TEHRAN – Abadan is about to embark on a groundbreaking venture with the construction of a snow park.

2024-05-11 18:04

Khuzestan enraptures tens of Indonesian tourists

TEHRAN – 170 Indonesian tourists arrived in Iran’s Khuzestan on Saturday to explore the provincial touristic attractions and economic capacities.

2024-04-27 18:06

Khuzestan meeting explores tourism prospects

TEHRAN - Khuzestan has played host to a meeting aimed to discuss the future of tourism and heritage conservation across the southwestern Iranian province.

2024-04-19 17:45

Dezful shines as premier holiday destination

TEHRAN - Dezful, with a record of more than 10 million visits to its touristic attractions, has become the most visited city in Khuzestan province during a month, covering Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr holidays.

2024-03-08 22:45

Iranian President arrives in Khuzestan in continuation of provincial trips

TEHRAN – On Friday, Iran’s Persistent Ebrahim Raisi arrived in the southern province of Khuzestan where he has visited several times since taking office in 2021.

2024-02-27 18:12

Shadegan Wetland in Khuzestan

Shadegan Wetland in the southwestern province of Khuzestan has been designated by the Ramsar Convention for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, recognizing the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their economic, cultural, scientific, and recreational value.

2024-02-27 18:11

Khuzestan prepares to welcome Nowruz travelers

TEHRAN – Tens of villages in Khuzestan province are targeted to host tourists as the spring holidays are on their way.

2024-01-10 17:50

Behbahan blossoms: daffodil season opens doors to nature’s splendor and cultural charm

TEHRAN - Behbahan in the southwest Khuzestan province stands as one of Iran’s most renowned hubs for daffodils.

2023-12-17 17:24

Iran seeks UNESCO heritage status for Mudhif, an arched structure made of reed and cane

TEHRAN – Iran seeks to nominate the tradition of making Mudhif, which is a traditional arched structure made of reed and cane, for inclusion in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage register.

2023-12-09 20:32

‘Chogha Mish, the 9,000-year-old city, shouldn’t remain buried’

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Chogha Mish, nestled within the folds of Dezful’s historical treasures, stands as a testament to Iran’s rich cultural heritage, dating back approximately 9,000 years.

2023-12-09 16:58

Saffron harvest in Khuzestan

A woman is picking saffron flowers at a vast farm in Dezpart County, southwestern Khuzestan Province, on December 6.

2023-11-24 17:35

Khuzestan hosts its first green tourism conference

TEHRAN – The oil-rich Khuzestan province that comprises an extension of the Mesopotamian plain, part of the forested Zagros Mountains, and borders with the Persian Gulf, has played host to its first conference on green tourism.

2023-10-28 17:52

Tchogha Zanbil celebrates 43rd anniversary of UNESCO designation

TEHRAN – On Friday, Tchogha Zanbil, a prehistoric ziggurat in southwest Iran, hosted a ceremony to mark the 43rd anniversary of its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

2023-10-07 15:31

Commodities worth over $2.8b exported from Khuzestan province in H1

TEHRAN- Non-oil commodities worth $2.885 billion were exported from Khuzestan province, in the southwest of Iran, during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), an official with the customs department of the province announced.

Amazing archaeological finds dating back to Elamite era unearthed in western Iran

2023-09-26 17:52

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