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Yesterday 17:10
Hasanlu village to be nominated for UN label as premier destination
TEHRAN - The ancient village of Hasanlu in northwest Iran is nearing completion of its dossier for inscription as one of the Best Tourism Villages, a prestigious label given by UN Tourism.
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Yesterday 17:04
Aerial mapping of Jiroft archaeological sites conducted for first time
TEHRAN - For the first time, aerial mapping and imaging have been conducted over key archaeological sites in Jiroft, a region renowned for its Bronze Age ruins dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.
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2025-04-20 18:01
Iran, Turkey discuss closer cultural and tourism cooperation
TEHRAN - In a meeting held on Saturday between Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, and Turkey’s ambassador to the Islamic Republic, Hicabi Kirlangic, emphasized strengthening cultural ties and expanding cooperation in tourism and heritage sectors.
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2025-04-20 17:57
Iran launches monitoring plan to track land subsidence at historic sites
TEHRAN - Iran has launched a national plan to monitor land subsidence in and around its historical sites, according to Seyyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, Head of the Planning and Budget Organization.
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2025-04-19 18:34
Iran seeks UNESCO labels for mirrorwork art and Falak-ol-Aflak fortress
TEHRAN – Iran has formally submitted two major cultural heritage dossiers to UNESCO for potential inscription on the World Heritage List: the ancient decorative art of mirrorwork, known as Ayeneh-kari, and the historic Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress along with its surrounding cultural landscape in Lorestan province.
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2025-04-18 17:36
Russian tourists arrive in Ilam province with campers amid growing tourism ties
TEHRAN - A group of 18 Russian campers and SUVs has arrived in Iran’s Ilam province as part of a broader tour across the country, marking a new chapter in expanding tourism ties between Iran and Russia.
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2025-04-18 17:30
Iran sets goal of €6 billion annual revenue from medical tourism
TEHRAN – Iran has set a target to generate €6 billion in annual revenue from medical tourism, according to a new policy document approved and announced by the government.
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2025-04-18 17:18
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran celebrates Intl. Day for Monuments and Sites amid rich cultural legacy
TEHRAN - Each year on April 18, many countries across the globe celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS) — a date dedicated to recognizing and protecting the cultural treasures that connect us to the past.
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2025-04-16 17:00
Researchers uncover key paleolithic findings in cave, western Iran
TEHRAN - A recent archaeological excavation in Ghamari Cave in Lorestan province has drawn considerable domestic and international attention.
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2025-04-15 17:05
Iran re-elected to executive council of UN Tourism, solidifying role in global tourism policy
TEHRAN – Iran has been re-elected as a member of the Executive Council of UN Tourism, the primary international decision-making body in the field of tourism, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey.
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2025-04-14 17:26
Fahraj recognized as Iran’s first accessible tourism village
TEHRAN - The historic village of Fahraj in Yazd province has been officially recognized as Iran’s first accessible tourism village.
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2025-04-14 17:19
Iran advances cultural diplomacy at UAE investment forum
TEHRAN – Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has emphasized the strategic significance of Iran’s participation in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025, held last week in the United Arab Emirates. In a recent statement, the minister described the event as a vital platform for advancing Iran’s cultural diplomacy and promoting the country’s rich civilizational identity on the global stage.
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2025-04-13 17:58
Dinosaur footprint discovered in Zarand becomes county’s top tourist attraction
TEHRAN - A recently discovered dinosaur footprint in the Deh-Alireza region of Dashtkhak, located in northern Zarand county in Iran’s Kerman province, has been identified as the area's most significant emerging tourist attraction, according to local heritage and academic officials.
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2025-04-13 17:23
Minister hails ‘successful’ Nowruz travel season, highlights growth in domestic tourism
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, praised the success of the 1404 (2025) Nowruz travel season, describing it as one of the most satisfying and least problematic in recent years.
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2025-04-12 17:34
Iran’s Central Bank introduces rial debit cards for tourists, foreign nationals
TEHRAN - The Central Bank of Iran has officially issued a directive to the national banking network outlining the procedures for providing Iranian rial-denominated bank cards to foreign tourists and non-resident individuals.
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2025-04-12 17:17
Lost quarry believed to supply Achaemenid palace in Susa discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological breakthrough, Iranian researchers have discovered what is believed to be the long-lost quarry used to source the massive stones for Achaemenid-era masterpieces such as the palace of Darius the Great in the ancient city of Susa.
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2025-04-11 17:27
Tehran, Astana agree on joint exhibitions and museum collaborations
TEHRAN - National Museum of Iran Director Jebrael Nokandeh and his Kazakh counterpart have arranged to expand joint exhibitions and museum collaborations.
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2025-04-09 17:32
ECO member states advance regional sustainable tourism standards for accommodation facilities
TEHRAN - Member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) came together virtually for the 6th Meeting of the ECO Working Group on Tourism Standardization (WGTS), focusing on finalizing a comprehensive set of sustainable tourism criteria for accommodation facilities across the region.
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2025-04-09 17:17
Soheili mangrove forest: a harmony of community and conservation
TEHRAN - Nestled along the shores of Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf, southern Iran, the Soheili mangrove forest stands as a testament to nature’s resilience and human dedication.
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2025-04-09 17:01
Iranian minister highlights opportunities for stronger cultural cooperation with China
TEHRAN - Iran’s tourism minister has underscored the long-standing cultural and economic ties between the Islamic Republic and China, emphasizing their strategic partnership in heritage promotion and the potential for further collaboration.
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2025-04-08 18:04
Tourism minister attends global investment forum in UAE to promote cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Monday evening to participate in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025, one of the world’s leading platforms for international investment and economic dialogue.
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2025-04-08 18:04
Giant ‘Sasanian-era’ jar unearthed in southern Iran
TEHRAN - An ancient earthenware jar believed to date back to the Sasanian era has been unearthed during a routine excavation in a village in southern Iran, according to local heritage authorities.
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2025-04-07 18:13
Restoration work resumes on Apadana Palace and tomb of Artaxerxes III in Persepolis
TEHRAN - Restoration efforts have officially resumed at several key heritage sites within Persepolis, a famed UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Iran, following a temporary pause during the Nowruz holidays.
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2025-04-06 18:09
By Afshin Majlesi
Big data aids Iran’s Nowruz travel tracking, recording over 36 million trips
TEHRAN - More than 36 million domestic trips were made across Iran during the Nowruz holidays this year, according to final statistics released at a session of the Traveling Services Coordination Headquarters, chaired by Deputy Minister of Tourism Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey on Sunday.
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2025-04-05 18:45
Ancient stone fragment from Persepolis returned to authorities
TEHRAN - A stone fragment believed to originate from Persepolis has been officially handed over to the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Directorate of Fars province, where the UNESCO World Heritage site is located.
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2025-04-05 18:42
Kermanshah tourist attractions witness 2.5 million visits during Nowruz
TEHRAN - Kermanshah province in the west of Iran has witnessed over 2.5 million visits from its historical, natural, cultural, and religious sites during the Nowruz 1404 holidays which began on March 20, the provincial tourism chief Dariush Farmani said.
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2025-04-05 18:35
40% of Iranians travel during Nowruz holidays, tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on Friday said 40 percent of the country’s population traveled during the Nowruz Holidays.
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2025-04-04 17:09
Iranian tourism ministry seeks to expand international outreach
TEHRAN– Iran’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey, has highlighted ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts to enhance tourism and facilitate travel for Iranian expatriates and foreign visitors.
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2025-04-04 17:09
Visits to Iran’s historical sites soar 28 percent y/y during Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN - During the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially began on March 20, visitor numbers to Iran’s cultural heritage sites, museums, and historical landmarks saw a remarkable 28% year-on-year increase.
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2025-04-04 17:08
Efforts underway to restore historical relics in Mazandaran
TEHRAN - Experts from Mazandaran province’s Cultural Heritage Department are working diligently to restore and preserve historical and cultural artifacts in a dedicated laboratory and workshop at a museum in Sari, the provincial capital.