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2024-12-09 18:03
Sassanid site in Rey, southern Tehran, secured with walls
TEHRAN - The Tepe Mil archaeological site in Rey, southern Tehran, has recently been enclosed with protective walls, a significant step in preserving this key Sassanid-era site.
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2024-11-24 17:43
Late Bronze Age discovery in southern Tehran may rewrite ancient Rey’s history
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have uncovered significant evidence of the Late Bronze Age (1900–1500 BC) during recent excavations at the ancient Rashkan fortress in Rey, marking the first discovery of its kind in the region, located south of Tehran.
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2024-11-19 17:57
Historic ‘Mashin Doodi’ station in Tehran added to national heritage list
TEHRAN - The historic “Mashin Doodi” station, which marks the dawn of Iran’s rail industry and urban modernization, located in southern Tehran, has been officially added to Iran’s national list of cultural heritage.
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2024-11-12 17:26
Archaeologists unearth ancient skeleton at Cheshmeh-Ali mound in southern Tehran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered an ancient burial containing a skeleton during excavations at the 7,000-year-old Cheshmeh-Ali mound in Rey, southern Tehran.
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2024-10-12 18:09
Restoration of wooden doors at 14th-century Varamin mosque begins
TEHRAN - The restoration of the wooden doors of the Jameh Mosque of Varamin has officially commenced, marking a significant step in the extensive renovation of the 14th-century place of worship.
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2024-09-30 17:11
Archaeological excavations to resume in ancient Rey after years of hiatus
TEHRAN – Two “important” archaeological excavations are due to begin in the ancient region of Rey after years of hiatus, according to the Director of Rey National Heritage Base, Qadir Afrovand.
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2024-09-29 17:37
Varamin enhances preservation of historical monuments using photogrammetry
TEHRAN – In a new approach, the cultural heritage department of Varamin county has launched a photogrammetry and digitalization project for its historical monuments, using advanced global technologies.
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2024-09-24 16:42
Glimpses of Iranian architecture under Seljuk’s patronage
TEHRAN - The Seljuk Empire, one of the most significant Turco-Persian dynasties, played a crucial role in the revitalization of the Muslim world, and particularly in many Iranian cities, from 1037 to 1194.
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2024-07-02 18:19
New funds to help protect Rey’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Rey, which is now part of the Iranian capital, has received a boost in funding aimed at preserving its cultural and historical landmarks.
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2024-05-24 17:25
By Afshin Majlesi
From mosques to mausoleums: architecture under Seljuk patronage
TEHRAN - The Seljuk Dynasty, the first Turkish rulers of the Muslim world, brought a renaissance to the Islamic Caliphate, characterized by religious fervor and robust governance.
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2023-12-05 17:55
Expert seeks UNESCO status for Iraj fortress, calls it remarkable phenomenon of Persian architecture
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage expert has proposed the nomination of the Iraj fortress for possible inclusion in UNESCO’s cultural heritage register.
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2023-10-27 17:03
Restoration of Tehran’s 12th-century brick tower enters final stage
TEHRAN - The restoration of Borj-e Toghrol, a 12th-century cylindrical tomb tower in southern Tehran, has entered its final stages, Mehr said.
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2023-07-16 18:18
Pictures, memorabilia of king’s assassination on view at Tehran show
TEHRAN – A Tehran exhibit has put on show arrays of little-seen black-and-white images, letters, and other 19th-century objects concerning the assassination of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar who reigned from 1848 to 1896.
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2023-07-05 21:06
12th-century tower in southern Tehran undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – Borj-e Toghrol, a 12th-century cylindrical tomb tower in the Rey neighborhood of southern Tehran, has undergone restoration by specialists.
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2023-04-05 18:36
Noruz holidays: 1,100 sightseers visit Shahr-e Rey on package tours
TEHRAN – More than 1,100 travelers visited Shahr-e on package tours of the ancient city during the two-week Noruz holidays officially started on March 21.
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2023-03-04 20:00
Varamin to arrange night tours for sightseers
TEHRAN – Varamin’s tourism directorate will hold night tours of the ancient city situated southeast of the Iranian capital.
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2023-02-07 19:14
By Afshin Majlesi
A peek into some of Tehran’s most stunning buildings
TEHRAN - Embracing the lower slopes of the glorious, snowcapped Alborz Mountains, Tehran is the dynamic beating heart of the country and the best place to understand modern Iran and what its likely future holds.
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2023-01-25 19:15
Cemeteries as tourist attraction: Ibn Babawayh
TEHRAN – Tramping through the nearby cemetery might not be your first choice when considering enjoyable outings.
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2023-01-13 22:48
Sassanid architecture discussed at Rey meeting
TEHRAN – A number of Iranian archaeologists and cultural heritage experts discussed the architectural achievements of the Sassanids at a meeting held in Rey on Thursday.
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2023-01-02 20:12
Historical towers turn off lights to commemorate General Soleimani
TEHRAN – Three iconic brick towers in Tehran turned off lights on Monday evening to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani, who was the powerful commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
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2022-12-27 22:00
Making Rey a tourism hub by connecting its attractions
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Rey, southern Tehran, could be developed into a tourism hub through the integration of its tourism attractions, a member of the Iranian parliament has said.
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2022-11-05 17:58
Photo contest to spotlight migratory birds in Rey
TEHRAN–The tourism directorate of Rey is set to launch a photography contest on the migratory birds taking refuge in a local wetland.
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2022-09-20 00:16
Free tours of Rey to commemorate tourism week
TEHRAN—The tourism directorate of Rey is arranging free-of-charge sightseeing tours of the ancient city in commemoration of the national tourism week which starts on Sep. 23.
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2022-08-27 19:09
Tourism of Rey has high potential for growth: minister
TEHRAN–The city of Rey in the southeast of Tehran holds the potential to become one of the country’s tourism hubs, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said.
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2022-08-21 18:32
Tour of historical mosques to be held in Rey
TEHRAN–A tour of the historical mosques in the city of Rey, southeast of Tehran, is planned to be held on August 22, Rey’s tourism chief has said.
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2022-03-01 21:00
Authorities consider launching museum dedicated to Tehran
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts seeks to launch a special museum dedicated to Tehran province.
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2022-01-03 21:00
Illegal digger arrested in Rey
TEHRAN – A person illegally searching antiquities in the city of Rey, southern Tehran, has been arrested by the local police.
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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.