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Yesterday 22:37
Discover Qasr-e Khorshid: a jewel of Persian history and architecture
TEHRAN - Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Kalat county in Khorasan Razavi province, northeast Iran, Qasr-e Khorshid, also known as the Sun Palace, invites travelers to explore a fascinating blend of history, art, and architecture.
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Yesterday 22:36
Kashan congress discussing Persian architecture over five decades
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan is hosting an architecture congress dedicated to the evolution and essence of contemporary Persian architecture and art over the past five decades.
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2025-01-21 17:37
Simurgh Nameh: new digital platform launched to help promote Iran’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN - Simurgh Nameh, a newly developed online platform, is set to be a brief reference for researchers and enthusiasts of the Iranian arts and culture.
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2025-01-21 17:27
Niavaran launches photogrammetry documentation project for iconic artifacts
TEHRAN - The Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex, located in northern Tehran, has launched an extensive project aimed at documenting its iconic artifacts using advanced photogrammetry techniques.
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2025-01-20 17:31
151 artifacts from Tehran museums to go on show in China
TEHRAN – A selection of 151 historical artifacts from some of Tehran’s most prominent museums is set to go on show in a special exhibition at Sichuan University Museum in Chengdu, China.
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2025-01-20 17:23
Isfahan seeks to expand tourism ties with African nations
TEHRAN - The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Isfahan province announced plans to enhance tourism cooperation between Isfahan and several countries in the African continent.
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2025-01-20 17:19
Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief restored
TEHRAN - The Fars province’s sole-surviving Parthian-era stone relief has recently been restored to preserve its historical significance, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
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2025-01-19 18:50
UNESCO-registered Rabab instrument rooted in Eastern Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan, official says
TEHRAN — The head of the Department for Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Alireza Izadi, has emphasized that the Rabab, a traditional musical instrument, has ancient and valuable roots in the eastern part of Iran, particularly in Sistan-Baluchestan province.
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2025-01-19 18:43
Amir Chakhmaq complex: a glorious jewel of Yazd
TEHRAN - The Amir Chakhmaq complex, located in the heart of Yazd, a UNESCO-registered city in central Iran, stands as a magnificent symbol of architectural grandeur, cultural heritage, and historical significance.
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2025-01-19 17:59
Minister hails Tajikistan’s enduring love for Iran and Persian language
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said he feels proud of the Tajik people’s unwavering love for Iran and the Persian language.
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2025-01-18 17:50
Iranian dish Khoresh Bamieh ranked among World’s 100 Worst Foods by TasteAtlas
TEHRAN - In a surprising development, Khoresh Bamieh, a traditional Iranian stew, has been ranked 50th among the “100 Worst Rated Foods in the World” by the popular culinary ranking platform, TasteAtlas.
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2025/01/18
By Amir Mohammad Esmaeili
Cultural tourism nexus and Sino-Iranian strategic partnership in an era of Western media distortion
The world and the West Asian region are undergoing rapid and significant changes, which could ultimately lead to the emergence of a new regional and global order. Meanwhile, China and Iran are two key actors in these developments, each contributing in its own way.
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2025-01-18 17:40
Archaeologist highlights potential of Oltan fortress for World Heritage status
TEHRAN - The ruined Oltan fortress, a vast mud-brick complex located in northwest Iran, has been identified as a site of significant historical value with the potential to achieve UNESCO World Heritage recognition, an Iranian archaeologist told IRNA on Saturday.
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2025-01-17 17:40
Iran’s Lorestan claims world’s oldest animation originates from this province
TEHRAN – Lorestan province’s tourism chief, Ata Hassanpour, has declared that the world’s oldest known animation originates from the province.
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2025-01-15 18:03
Iranian artist unveils metal-engraved copies of Quran in Qatar
TEHRAN - An Iranian artist has unveiled four unique editions of the Holy Quran, intricately engraved on metal sheets, in Qatar.
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2025-01-15 17:52
Tehran, Dushanbe discuss cultural and economic synergies
TEHRAN - In an economic forum between Iran and Tajikistan on Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts emphasized the profound cultural and historical ties between the two nations and called for strengthening tourism and economic cooperation to enhance bilateral relations.
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2025-01-15 17:48
Iran plans to boost tourism ties with Tajikistan
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced extensive plans to strengthen ties with Tajikistan in tourism, trade, and cultural collaboration.
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2025-01-15 17:45
Discover ‘Alexander’s Prison’ and its fabled dungeon
TEHRAN - This 15th-century domed structure, better known as Zendan-e Iskandar (“Alexander’s Prison”), derives its name from a reference in a Hafez poem and legends surrounding its origins.
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2025-01-14 16:57
Indian ambassador meets Isfahan’s governor-general during visit to ancient city
TEHRAN - The Governor-General of Isfahan, Mehdi Jamalinejad, hosted the Indian Ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, on Monday during the ambassador’s visit to the historic city.
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2025-01-14 16:52
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran prepares for 18th Intl. Tourism Exhibition: Focus on unity and opportunity
TEHRAN – On Monday, the unveiling ceremony of the poster for the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition was held at the Persian Gulf Hall, hosted by the Deputy of Tourism.
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2025-01-12 18:05
Passenger traffic at Bileh Savar border terminal increases by 38%
TEHRAN - Passenger traffic at the Bileh Savar border terminal has risen by 38% during the first nine months of this current Iranian year (started on March 20, 2024), according to Lotfollah Babai, the terminal’s director.
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2025-01-12 17:47
By Afshin Majlesi
Discover Museum of Light and Illumination in UNESCO-listed Yazd
The Museum of Light and Illunimation, located in the historic city of Yazd, stands as a cultural and architectural masterpiece.
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2025-01-11 18:11
Ilam handicrafts exhibit showcased in Iraq’s Wasit Governorate
TEHRAN - A three-day exhibition showcasing the traditional handicrafts and arts of Iran’s Ilam province went on show in Iraq’s Wasit Governorate, located southeast of Baghdad near the Iranian border.
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2025-01-11 18:11
Tehran to host tourism festival dedicated to children and young adults
TEHRAN - A tourism festival and exhibition dedicated to children and young adults will take place from June 9 to June 13, at the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults in Tehran.
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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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2025-01-11 18:10
First vice president highlights private sector’s role in tourism development
TEHRAN - Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, stressed the critical role of the private sector in fostering tourism growth during a meeting with hoteliers and investors in the tourism sector on Saturday.
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2025-01-10 17:04
Chinese archaeologist visits historical sites in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - A Chinese archaeologist visited several significant historical sites in Jajarm, North Khorasan province, on Thursday, according to Mohammadreza Talebi, head of Jajarm’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Office.
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2025-01-10 17:01
Human activities threaten Teymareh petroglyphs, researcher says
TEHRAN - Human activities pose one of the most significant threats to the treasured Teymareh petroglyphs of Golpayegan, said archaeologist and researcher Mohsen Jamali on Thursday.
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2025-01-08 18:13
9th Intl. Fajr Festival of Handicrafts opens call for entries
TEHRAN - The 9th International Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, known as Sarv-e Simin, is set to take place in Tehran from February 20 to 24.
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2025-01-08 18:07
UNESCO-registered Yazd: incentive packages proposed to preserve historic city
TEHRAN - A member of the Yazd City Council has emphasized the need to introduce incentive packages aimed at restoring and maintaining traditional mud-brick homes within the UNESCO-registered Historic City of Yazd.