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2025-10-29 17:20
Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem, expert says
TEHRAN – The legacy of the ancient Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem that has received special attention from UNESCO, the Director-General of the UNESCO Tehran Cluster Office for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia said.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Semnan is to host intl. tourism conference
TEHRAN – The first International Tourism Conference of Semnan, titled “Silk Road: Opportunities and Perspectives,” will be held tomorrow at Semnan University, according to the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2025-10-01 17:25
268 tourism projects worth $130 million inaugurated across Iran
TEHRAN— A total of 268 tourism projects were inaugurated simultaneously via video conference by Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri on Wednesday.
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2025-09-22 17:22
400 events planned for Iran’s Tourism Week
TEHRAN – Concurrent with the start of Tourism Week, 400 festivals and special events focusing on tourism and sustainable development will be held across Iran from September 27 to October 3, Mostafa Fatemi, director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office, said.
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2025-09-21 17:16
Restoration and strengthening operations of Zangoleh Dome start
TEHRAN—Head of Damghan Cultural Heritage and Tourism Department Mojtaba Akbarpour gave news of restoration and strengthening operations of Zangoleh Dome in Damghan, Semnan province.
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2025-09-19 17:00
Mahdishahr’s self-colored carpets manifest natural wonders
TEHRAN—Mahdishahr’s self-colored carpets are a manifestation of the wonders of nature and the unparalleled art of human hands, which have imprinted the authenticity and identity of a region in their texture and weave.
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2025-09-14 17:30
Garmsar eyes turning salt mines into tourist attractions
TEHRAN — Garmsar Governor Ali Hemmati has announced plans to develop several salt mines into tourist attractions as part of the city’s priority programs.
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2025-09-02 16:54
Damghan’s historic fortifications undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A new phase of restoration has been commenced on the historic walls and towers of Damghan, a city in Semnan province known for its ancient fortifications and cultural heritage, an official said on Sunday.
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2025-08-25 16:07
22 tourism, handicrafts projects to be inaugurated in Semnan
TEHRAN—Head of Semnan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Bahman Akhlaqi said that 22 projects regarding tourism and handicrafts sectors will be inaugurated across the province during the Government Week (September 23-29).
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2025-08-18 17:33
Millennium festival planned for minaret of Semnan Jame’ Mosque
TEHRAN—Semnan governor gave news of planning for holding the millennium festival of the minaret of the Jame’ Mosque of Semnan concurrent with Semnan Day.
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2025-08-11 15:56
Damghan offers journey through centuries of culture
TEHRAN – Damghan, in Iran’s Semnan province, is rich in history and home to notable architectural sites, making it a key destination for cultural travelers and history enthusiasts.
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2025-08-05 16:33
Tazieh Mourning Ritual to be performed in Kheyrabad village and Damghan
TEHRAN—The Second Cultural-Artistic Tazieh Mourning Ritual will be held in Kheyrabad village in Semnan county, Semnan province, announced the tourism chief of the province.
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2025-07-19 17:51
Reopening of Sheikh Abolhassan Kharghani Complex in Shahroud after restoration
TEHRAN—Head of Shahroud Cultural Heritage Department Mohammad-Sadeq Razavian gave news of reopening of Historical and Cultural Complex of Sheikh Abolhassan Kharghani in Shahroud, Semnan province.
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2025-05-26 16:07
Damghan, a treasure trove for cultural travelers and history enthusiasts
TEHRAN - Steeped in history and dotted with architectural marvels, Damghan in Iran’s Semnan province is a treasure trove for cultural travelers and history enthusiasts.
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2025-04-26 17:44
Gol-Ghaltan: preserving an intangible cultural heritage
TEHRAN - The 16th edition of the national festival of Gol-Ghaltan (literally meaning rolling in flowers) will be held in the city of Amirieh, north-central province of Semnan, from May 7 to 9, said the secretary of the festival.
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2025-01-11 18:11
Zayandeh-Rood’s revival underlined as national heritage
TEHRAN – Isfahan province’s deputy governor-general for political and social affairs, Ayoub Darvishi, has reaffirmed efforts to restore the Zayandeh-Rood River as a national and tourism heritage site.
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2025-01-10 14:43
Illegal refugees to be expelled from Semnan province in a year
TEHRAN –By the end of the next Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 20, 2026), all undocumented foreign nationals in Semnan province will be dispatched to their home countries.
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2025-01-01 17:34
Tarikhaneh Mosque to host photo exhibit showcasing Damghan’s heritage
TEHRAN - A photography exhibition titled “Timeless Heritage” will be inaugurated at the historic Tarikhaneh Mosque in Damghan on Saturday to commemorate “Tarikhaneh Day”.
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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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2024-11-06 17:45
Traditional felt-making in Semnan province
TEHRAN – Felt-making by pressing and rolling woolen fibers has long been practiced in many villages across Semnan province.
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2024-11-01 17:07
Bread and food festival celebrates culinary heritage in Semnan
TEHRAN – The second edition of the Taska Bread and Food Festival wrapped up on Friday, attracting a vibrant crowd of locals and visitors in the historical city of Semnan, once a key stop on the Silk Road.
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2024-10-29 08:10
Padeh: a village frozen in time
TEHRAN - Nestled on the northern edge of a barren desert, Padeh is a hidden gem in Semnan province that beckons history enthusiasts and adventurous travelers alike.
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2024-10-25 17:27
Discover Turan Protected Area, one of Iran’s most precious ecological sanctuaries
TEHRAN - Situated some 250 km southeast of Shahroud in eastern Semnan province, Turan Protected Area, also known as Khar Turan National Park, is a gem for nature enthusiasts and adventure travelers.
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2024-10-19 17:51
Chinese ambassador highlights Silk Road caravanserais’ role in fostering cross-cultural exchange
TEHRAN - Chinese ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu has turned the spotlight on the role of centuries-old caravanserais in linking cultures across the ancient Silk Road.
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2024-10-05 16:56
Intl. conference on Silk Road heritage scheduled in Kerman
TEHRAN – Iran’s Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism is set to host an international conference on the Silk Road’s cultural heritage in the ancient city of Kerman, southern Iran.
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2024-09-07 19:58
Chinese ambassador proposes sister city agreement with Semnan to strengthen ties
TEHRAN - Chinese ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has announced a potential sister city partnership between Chinese cities and Semnan, reflecting the historical ties between the two nations.
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2024-08-23 17:26
Semnan unveils album showcasing local handicraft
TEHRAN - Semnan province has unveiled a new album of its finest handicrafts, marking a step in promoting local artisans and boosting the visibility of their work.
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2024-08-17 18:00
Iran considers 34 mosques for potential UNESCO World Heritage label
TEHRAN – Iran has taken a significant step towards the potential registration of its historical mosques as a collective property on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2024-08-10 18:14
Semnan, where desert meets forest on the ancient Silk Road
TEHRAN - Semnan province, located in northern Iran, is a region of remarkable geographical diversity, offering a unique blend of natural landscapes, historical landmarks, and cultural elements.
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2024-07-12 16:51
Hundreds of tourists settle in Damghan’s ecolodges during spring
TEHRAN – Damghan county ecolodges have played hostess to hundreds of domestic and overseas tourists since the very first day of this Persian year (started on March 20).