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2024-12-01 21:50
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Neutral Iran one of the biggest victims of WWI
How the country’s sovereignty, integrity, and dignity was trampled by foreign soldiers in WWI
TEHRAN – The 1917-1919 famine in Iran, which claimed the lives of 8 to 10 million people out of a population of 18 to 20 million, is sometimes called the Iranian Holocaust.
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2024-11-26 19:38
Exploring Ferdows Garden: a historical gem in Tehran
TEHRAN- Nestled in the vibrant northern district of Tehran, Ferdows Garden, or Bagh-e Ferdows, is a hidden gem steeped in history and cultural significance. This beautiful garden, a remnant of the Qajar dynasty, is situated near Tajrish Square and has been transformed into the Cinema Museum of Iran, making it an essential destination for art lovers, filmmakers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.
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2024-11-10 18:15
By Afshin Majlesi
19th-century Imam Jomeh House reopens after extensive restoration in downtown Tehran
TEHRAN – A 19th-century house, named Khaneh Imam Jomeh or Khaneh Sadr-e Azam, reopened to the public on Sunday following a comprehensive restoration that spanned nearly five years.
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2024-08-16 17:27
Qajar-era cistern joins national heritage list
TEHRAN – Ab-Anbar-e Hasht-Pakh, a Qajar-era cistern recognized for its bizarre architectural design in Lar, has been officially registered on Iran’s national heritage list.
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2024-08-11 18:26
Private investors bring Qajar-era mansions back to life
TEHRAN - Two antiqued Qajar-era houses in Damghan have been handed over to private investors, aiming to preserve and restore these cultural landmarks while enhancing tourism and local heritage.
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2024-07-23 17:58
Qajar-era coins recovered in Delfan
TEHRAN - In a crackdown on illegal antiquities trade, Lorestan’s authorities have uncovered a collection of historical coins in Delfan county, according to a local official in charge of cultural heritage preservation.
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2024-07-02 18:18
Dr. Hessabi’s paternal home ready to welcome visitors
TEHRAN - In a tribute to the late Dr. Mahmoud Hessabi, the revered father of physics in Iran, his paternal home and its surrounding park has been restored, blending a celebration of the late scientist’s legacy with the preservation of Tehran’s historical heritage.
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2023-06-12 20:00
Restoration work begins on historical bazaar of Shahrud
TEHRAN –The Qajar-era (1789-1925) bazaar of Shahrud in the north-central province of Semnan has undergone some rehabilitation works, Shahrud’s tourism chief has said.
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2023-03-01 21:00
Shazdeh Garden to close for four days for repairs
TEHRAN – Shazdeh Garden, a World Heritage site in Mahan of Kerman province, southern Iran, is set to be closed for four days due to structural repairs.
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2022-11-28 18:46
Restoration completed on Qajar-era caravanserai
TEHRAN – An urgent restoration project on the Qajar-era (1789-1925) Shuryab Caravanserai in the city of Firouzeh, Khorasan Razavi province, has come to an end, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-11-19 20:06
Recreating replica of historical artifacts needs budget, expert says
TEHRAN ––The creation of replicas of historical artifacts requires a budget, an official with the tourism ministry has said.
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2022-10-19 17:03
Qazvin Grand Hotel to be ceded to private sector
TEHRAN – The historical Qazvin Grand Hotel, which was established in 1922 in the west-central Iranian city, will be temporarily ceded to the private sector to receive further care and maintenance.
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2022-10-19 17:00
Qajar-era caravanserai in Shushtar to turn into handicrafts center
TEHRAN – The Qajar-era (1789-1925) Afzal Caravanserai in the ancient town of Shushtar, southwestern Khuzestan province, has undergone some rehabilitation works in preparation for turning into a handicrafts center.
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2022-10-12 18:48
Former parade ground to be put on Tehran tourist map
TEHRAN—The Qajar-era (1789-1925) Mashq Square (Parade Square) is planned to turn into a top tourist destination in the heart of the Iranian capital, CHTN reported on Wednesday.
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2022-09-17 18:34
Qajar-era caravanserai undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – The Qajar-era (1789-1925) Rashti Caravanserai, a vast historical structure in Ardakan, central Yazd province has undergone some rehabilitation works, Ardakan’s tourism chief has announced.
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2022-08-29 20:00
Large audio-visual museum opened in Kerman
TEHRAN–A museum dedicated to audio and visual equipment was officially inaugurated in the southern Kerman province on Sunday.
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2022-08-24 20:30
Historical public bathhouse undergoes restoration
TEHRAN –The Qajar-era (1789-1925) Haji Dadash Public Bathhouse in the historical Bazaar of Zanjan has undergone some rehabilitation works, a local tourism official has said.
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2022-08-10 19:32
Qajar-era school to turn into creative center for handicrafts
TEHRAN – The Qajar-era (1789–1925) Hojatieh School in Borujerd, the western province of Lorestan, is planned to be repurposed into a creative center for handicrafts, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-04-02 19:18
Qajar-era Haft-Seen on view at Qom museum
TEHRAN-A Qajar-era (1789-1925) Haft-Seen table has been put on show at the museum of the holy shrine of Hazrat Masumeh (SA) in Qom.
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2022-02-01 21:19
Qajar-era newspapers on show at Tehran museum
TEHRAN – A selection of Qajar-era (1789–1925) newspapers, draft reports, letters, and other related documents has been put on show at the Post and Communications Museum in downtown Tehran.
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2021-12-12 20:29
19th-century photos of Rey people, attractions to go on show
TEHRAN – Rey tourism directorate is set to organize a photo exhibition, which features people, monuments, and landscapes of the ancient Iranian city during the 19th-century.
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2021-11-24 20:00
Floor covering renovated in bazaar of Zanjan
TEHRAN – A flooring project has recently been completed on a covered passage of the historical bazaar of Zanjan in northwestern Iran, the provincial tourism chief has announced.