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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.
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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.
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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.
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2024-01-12 17:20
Belarusian ambassador visits UNESCO sites in southwest Iran
TEHRAN - Dmitry Koltsov, the ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Iran, embarked on a visit to the southwestern province of Khuzestan, where he explored the UNESCO-designated sites of Tchogha Zanbil and Susa.
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2023-12-15 18:00
UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil to welcome sightseers at night
TEHRAN – Plans are underway to launch overnight visits to the UNESCO-designated Tchogha Zanbil, which is a lesser-known ziggurat located in southwest Iran.
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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.
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2023-08-29 18:22
Khuzestan arranges special tour dedicated to the visually impaired
TEHRAN – Khuzestan province, which is home to three World Heritage sites, is to organize a special tour for people with visual impairments.
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2023-07-10 18:42
More than 6,000 foreign nationals visit Khuzestan
TEHRAN – Over 6,000 nationals arrived in the southwestern Khuzestan province from the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20) to July 8.
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2023-05-01 20:47
Beijing’s ambassador visits UNESCO sites in southwest Iran
TEHRAN – On Monday, Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua and his colleagues paid a visit to the UNESCO-designated sites of Susa and Tchogha Zanbil, which are located in Khuzestan province, southwest Iran.
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2023-02-26 22:42
Authorities deny theft of Tchogha Zanbil’s inscriptions
TEHRAN – There is no theft of the brick inscriptions of the UNESCO-registered Tchogha Zanbil, according to authorities.
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2022-12-06 21:19
Foreign sightseers outnumber domestic fellows in Tchogha Zanbil
TEHRAN– Foreign travelers visiting Tchogha Zanbil are more in number than domestic sightseers coming to tour the important UNESCO-designated site, the director of the World Heritage site has said.
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2022-05-27 19:04
Translation of millennia-old cuneiform tablets unveiled
TEHRAN - The translation of four millennia-old cuneiform tablets has recently been unveiled in a cultural heritage museum located in central Iran.
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2022-04-25 18:43
Susa, a cradle of civilization
TEHRAN – Situated between the Karkheh and Dez rivers in southwest Iran, Susa was once one of the most important and glamorous cities of the ancient world.
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2022-04-17 18:39
Experts to examine impact of World Heritage on sustainable development
TEHRAN – Several cultural heritage experts and academia will examine strategies needed for the proper protection of Tchogha Zanbil and its impact on sustainable development around the UNESCO-registered site in southwestern Iran.
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2022-01-15 18:18
Iwan-e Karkheh, a forgotten gem of Sassanid architecture
TEHRAN – Once a prosperous gem of Sassanid urban setting and architecture, Iwan-e Karkheh is now a gatway to many ancient attractions in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province.
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2021-11-16 20:30
Visually impaired people toured Khuzestan attractions
TEHRAN – Khuzestan has hosted a group of 20 visually impaired people on a tour across the southwestern province.
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2021-11-12 17:41
Susa: a gateway to must-see destinations
TEHRAN – In southwest Iran is situated Susa, a captivating UNESCO-listed archaeological site occupying the whole southern flank of modern Shush. Originally similar in scale to the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, the city saw countless invasions and sackings during its history which spans almost 6000 years.