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Yesterday 17:44
Deputy minister says Shirvan seeking national designation for Dotar making
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy minister for handicrafts said on Tuesday that authorities are working to register the northeastern city of Shirvan as the country’s national hub for Dotar making during a visit to local artisans in the city located in North Khorasan province.
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Yesterday 17:43
Mazandaran hosts Caspian tour operators and influencers to promote Iran’s image
TEHRAN – Tourism officials in Mazandaran province hosted tour operators and social media influencers from Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan this week as part of a program aimed at promoting Iran’s image and showcasing the region’s tourism capacity.
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2025-11-18 17:40
Visits to UNESCO-listed Lut Desert soars since mid-autumn
TEHRAN – More than 2,500 tourists have visited the picturesque Lut Desert since early October, marking a significant increase in travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site, a local heritage official said.
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2025-11-18 17:35
By Katayoon Dashti
Tourism opportunities in Iran: Expert weighs in
Arashk Masaeli, a faculty member at the Research Institute of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has elaborated on the fundamental conditions needed to expand Iran’s tourism sector. He outlines a seven-part framework, examines the impact of recent regional conflict, and assesses the potential of medical and regional tourism.
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2025-11-18 17:34
Minister calls Caspian regional meeting a new phase of cooperation, highlights cultural capacity
TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage minister on Tuesday described the Caspian Sea coastal governors’ summit as the start of a new phase of regional cooperation, saying the country holds more than one million documented historical sites.
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2025-11-18 17:13
Dafineh museum group unveils book on new art collection
TEHRAN – A book titled Art Depictions was unveiled on Monday during a ceremony at the Dafineh museum complex attended by academics, cultural officials and art researchers.
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2025-11-17 17:10
Armenian Iranologist says media distort image of Iran’s treatment of Armenian heritage
TEHRAN – An Armenian expert on Iran said on Sunday that Armenian cultural heritage has been preserved and respected in Iran, but inaccurate media coverage has led to a distorted image of the country.
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2025-11-16 17:40
Ardabil plans to promote tourism capabilities in Persian Gulf states
TEHRAN – Ardabil province is set to promote its tourism attractions to attract more visitors Persian Gulf littoral countries, a provincial tourism official said.
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2025-11-16 17:40
Mazandaran launches fam tour for Russian, Kazakh and Turkmen visitors
TEHRAN - A tourism event titled “Mazandaran, the Green Gateway of Iran” has begun with the arrival of tourism professionals and social media influencers from Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, the province’s deputy governor-general for economic affairs and tourism said on Sunday.
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2025-11-16 17:32
Bastam added to Iran’s list of historical cities
TEHRAN - Bastam, a tourism destination near Shahroud, has recently been added to Iran’s list of historical cities during the second conference of Iran’s historical cities held in Yazd.
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2025-11-16 17:28
Tehran-Kuala Lumpur direct flights resumed
TEHRAN — Iran Airtour has resumed direct flights between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur after a three-year suspension, the Iranian embassy in Malaysia said on Saturday.
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2025-11-16 17:21
Iran minister says UNESCO recognition of Cyrus Charter reflects deep cultural roots of justice
TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s recognition of Cyrus the Great’s Charter demonstrates that justice has long been embedded in Iranian culture.
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2025-11-15 17:48
Documentary series explores historical roots of European colonialism
TEHRAN — A new documentary series titled “Colonialism, the Story of a History” examines the origins and historical development of colonialism in Europe.
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2025-11-15 17:47
Chinese imports found in Iran’s kish Island, excavations indicate historical trade links
TEHRAN — Archaeologists have uncovered imported Chinese ceramics during the seventh season of excavations at the ancient city of Harireh on Kish Island, reaffirming historical trade connections between China and southern Iran, researchers said on Saturday.
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2025-11-15 17:47
Minister calls for halt to disputed construction near UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace
TEHRAN - Iran’s cultural heritage minister on Friday called for an immediate halt to a suspicious construction near the Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran, saying no violations of heritage protection rules would be tolerated.
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2025-11-14 17:15
Ardabil to offer 110 tourism investment opportunities at intl. forum
TEHRAN - Ardabil will present 110 identified tourism investment opportunities at an international forum scheduled to be held in the northwestern Iranian province, the provincial tourism chief said on Thursday.
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2025-11-14 17:11
Tehran hosts expert meeting on entrepreneurial skills for nomadic women
TEHRAN – Iran has played host to an expert meeting aimed at developing entrepreneurial skills among female bearers of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) from nomadic communities, officials said.
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2025-11-12 17:23
Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for 17 historic mosques showcasing ‘Persian Mosque’ legacy
TEHRAN – Iran has placed 17 of its most iconic mosques on UNESCO’s Tentative List under the collective title “Persian Mosque,” paving the way for a possible future inscription on the World Heritage List.
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2025-11-12 17:17
Needle-carved image linked to Sasanian king found in Southern Iran
TEHRAN — A needle-carved rock image believed to depict a Sasanian king has been discovered in the cliffs of the ancient city of Istakhr, located in Marvdasht Plain, an archaeologist said.
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2025-11-11 17:52
Tehran Municipality launches new tourism project dedicated to mosques
TEHRAN – Tehran Municipality has launched a new tourism initiative centered on the city’s mosques, with an initial pilot phase implemented at five sites, Amir Ghasemi, head of the municipality’s tourism headquarters, said on Tuesday.
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2025-11-11 17:52
Tehran, Riyadh vow to deepen cultural, tourism ties
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Monday that tourism could strengthen ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, as he invited his Saudi counterpart to attend the upcoming Tehran International Tourism Exhibition.
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2025-11-10 17:00
Iran proposes AI-based global tourism innovation network at UN Tourism assembly
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri on Sunday proposed the establishment of a global tourism innovation network based on artificial intelligence during the 26th General Assembly of the UN Tourism in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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2025-11-09 16:55
Pottery research center opens in Hamedan
TEHRAN – A specialized pottery research center has recently been inaugurated within the Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan to strengthen links between academia and the pottery industry, a provincial official said on Saturday.
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2025-11-09 16:50
Iran to submit independent UNESCO nomination for traditional rosewater distillation
TEHRAN - Iran plans to submit its own nomination file to UNESCO to register the country’s centuries-old tradition of rosewater distillation, known as Golab-Giri, as an element of intangible cultural heritage, an Iranian official said.
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2025-11-09 16:35
UNESCO recognition of Cyrus Cylinder highlights Iran’s role in human rights, museum director says
TEHRAN – The recent UNESCO recognition of the Cyrus Cylinder as one of the earliest documents on human rights is a source of national pride and a reaffirmation of Iran’s contribution to universal human values, the director of the National Museum of Iran said on Sunday.
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2025-11-08 15:36
Comprehensive book on Kish Island’s Millennia of Art Museum unveiled
TEHRAN – Iran’s Mostazafan Foundation has released its first museum publication, a comprehensive book dedicated to the art collections of the Millennia of Art Museum located on Kish Island in southern Iran, the foundation’s affiliated Daffineh Museum Institute announced on Saturday.
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2025-11-07 16:55
Persian handicrafts on show at Shanghai Intl. Import Expo
TEHRAN – Several Iranian companies are participating in the 2025 Shanghai International Import Expo, which runs through November 10, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced on Thursday.
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2025-11-07 16:52
Blue Mosque of Tabriz to undergo emergency restoration with minimal intervention
TEHRAN – The centuries-old Blue Mosque of Tabriz will undergo emergency restoration with minimal intervention to prevent further loss of its original tilework, a local official said.
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2025-11-07 16:48
UNESCO recognizes Cyrus Cylinder as one of world’s earliest human rights charters
TEHRAN - UNESCO’s General Conference on Thursday adopted a resolution recognizing the Cyrus Cylinder as one of the world’s earliest declarations promoting cultural diversity and human rights.
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2025-11-05 17:04
10 beautiful cities you should visit during travel to Iran
TEHRAN--Iran stands out as a land where urban life is deeply intertwined with centuries of history, spirituality, and stunning natural diversity.