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Yesterday 18:09
Three tourism projects inaugurated during minister’s visit to Khuzestan
TEHRAN - Three tourism-related projects were inaugurated in Khuzestan during a visit by the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri to the southwestern province.
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Yesterday 18:06
By Afshin Majlesi
Yazd’s Janoub factory: from industrial powerhouse to museum of traditional textiles
YAZD - The Janoub Spinning and Weaving Factory, a 70-year-old landmark in Yazd, is set to undergo a remarkable transformation.
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2025-01-22 15:05
Tourism minister visits Susa, highlights its ‘glorious’ World Heritage
TEHRAN - On Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, visited the UNESCO-registered ancient city of Susa in Khuzestan province. During his visit, he emphasized the city’s universal significance and its vital role in Iranian and global history.
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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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2025-01-18 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 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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2025-01-12 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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2025-01-08 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.
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2025-01-07 17:34
Centuries-old carpets and a mystery unveiled at Golestan Palace
TEHRAN – In an unveiling ceremony held at the iconic Shams-ol-Emareh edifice within the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace, researchers presented 20 historical carpets selected from a collection some of which shed light on a long-standing mystery surrounding the palace’s architectural history.
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2025-01-06 17:44
Archaeological studies begin on a discovered hole at Shushtar’s bus terminal
TEHRAN - Shushtar’s Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the initiation of archaeological and research studies on a hole discovered during construction work at the city’s bus terminal.
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2025-01-05 17:46
From UNESCO tag to relocation: Tehran to host discussion on Chapel of Dzordzor
TEHRAN - A special meeting titled “The Chapel of Dzordzor: From Relocation to UNESCO Registration” is set to take place in Tehran, organized by the National Committee of Museums of Iran (ICOM).
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2025-01-05 17:46
Governor: Less than 10% of Susa’s archaeological treasures have been excavated
TEHRAN - Omid Sabripour, the governor of Shush, has called for renewed archaeological efforts in the ancient city of Susa, where, according to him, less than 10% of its archaeological treasures have been excavated.
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2025-01-04 17:41
Redesign of Persepolis Museum underway
TEHRAN - The head of the Persepolis Museum has announced the initiation of a redesign project aimed at transforming the entire space of the palace attributed to Xerxes I, situated within the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, into a fully functional museum.
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2025-01-03 17:14
Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for traditional felt-making and Tirgan festival
TEHRAN - Two cultural heritage files from Iran, one for traditional felt-making and another for the Tirgan festival, have been submitted for evaluation by UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee in 2026.
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2024-12-31 17:55
Photo exhibit celebrates 70 years of restoration at Soltanieh Dome
TEHRAN – A photo exhibition commemorating seven decades of restoration efforts at the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of Oljaytu, better known as the Soltanieh Dome, was inaugurated at the Faculty of Architecture and Art of Zanjan University on Tuesday.
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2024-12-28 16:44
Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for the art of mirror work in architecture
TEHRAN - Iran has submitted the dossier for “Ayeneh-kari in Iranian architecture” to UNESCO, aiming to inscribe this intricate art form on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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2024-12-27 17:02
‘UNESCO-listed Armenian Monastic Ensembles in good condition’
TEHRAN – The director of the World Heritage base for the Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran has assured that its five UNESCO-registered churches and chapels are well-preserved and active.
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2024-12-24 18:47
Filmmaker Pouran Derakhshandeh appointed Iran’s ambassador for UNESCO intangible heritage
TEHRAN - Prominent Iranian filmmaker Pouran Derakhshandeh has been named Iran's ambassador for intangible cultural heritage to UNESCO.
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2024-12-24 18:41
By Afshin Majlesi
Jolfa: a journey through UNESCO heritage and nature’s splendor
JOLFA, East Azarbaijan – A photographer’s paradise, the Jolfa region, settled in the northwest corner of East Azarbaijan province, is a treasure trove of natural wonders, historical landmarks, and cultural heritage.
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2024-12-20 23:45
Mist-clad mountains of Arasbaran: a gem for nature enthusiasts
TEHRAN - Stretched in northwest Iran, the often mist-clad mountains of Arasbaran beckon nature lovers with their otherworldly beauty and rich cultural history.
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2024-12-18 16:49
By Afshin Majlesi
Yalda Night: a celebration of light and togetherness
Once again, Yalda Night is approaching as a celebration of warmth, love, and togetherness cherished by all devotees of the Persian culture.
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2024-12-18 15:32
UNESCO, KOICA to update Iran's technical, training centers
TEHRAN –The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in collaboration with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has started a project to modernize and update the Instructor Training Center (ITC) and the Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO) of the country.
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2024-12-17 18:33
By Afshin Majlesi
Windcatchers in Iran: a cooling marvel of ancient ingenuity
Imagine living in an oasis house during the scorching summer heat. It might sound unbearable, but thanks to the ingenuity of ancient engineers, towering windcatchers transformed these homes into havens of comfort!
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2024-12-17 18:01
Historical inscription deciphered in Yazd
TEHRAN - A historical inscription located the entrance of the Hosseinian House in Yazd has been fully deciphered as part of a local calligraphy workshop.
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2024-12-16 17:43
Historical texture around Naqsh-e Jahan Sq. to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Isfahan province’s tourism chief Amir Karamzadeh has announced plans to restore and revitalize the historical areas surrounding the southern and eastern sections of the UNESCO-registered Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
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2024-12-15 18:07
UNESCO-listed Gonbad-e Qabus undergoes restoration amid concerns over vertical cracks
TEHRAN - The iconic Gonbad-e Qabus, a UNESCO-listed 1,000-year-old brick tower located in Iran’s Golestan province, is undergoing extensive studies and restorations to address vertical cracks on its structure.
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2024-12-14 18:24
Tchogha Zanbil’s landscape architecture examined by urban students
TEHRAN – UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil has recently hosted an on-site workshop dedicated to landscape architecture and phenomenological interpretation of the magnificent ziggurat, which is located in Khuzestan province, southwest Iran.
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2024-12-13 17:25
Restoration of 17th-century Aveh caravanserai underway
TEHRAN - A new phase of restoration work has commenced on a Shah Abbasi Caravanserai in the historic town of Aveh, located in Saveh county of Markazi province.