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14th annual Isfahan conference highlights city’s heritage

TEHRAN - The 14th annual conference of Isfahan Commemoration Week took place on Thursday evening, coinciding with Isfahan Day.

2024-11-20 17:20

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.

2024-11-18 17:13

Ancient metalworking workshop unearthed in northern Iran

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has discovered a historic industrial workshop with evidence of metalworking near the ancient village of Masuleh, located some 2,500 meters above sea level in the Gilan province.

2024-11-15 17:19

Traditional side dish Khoresht-e Maast gains WIPO label

TEHRAN - Khoresht-e Maast, a traditional Iranian stew made with yogurt, has been officially patented by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a subsidiary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

2024-11-12 17:35

Efforts begin for UNESCO registration of Old Jiroft in southern Iran

TEHRAN - Kerman province’s tourism chief announced on Monday that efforts have begun for a possible registration of the ancient site of Old Jiroft, also known as Dakyanus in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

2024-11-12 17:18

Hasht Behesht: a jewel of Safavid architecture in Isfahan

TEHRAN – Standing tall in the heart of Isfahan, Hasht Behesht (“Eight Paradises”) is a must-see historic mansion and a captivating reminder of Iran’s Safavid era.

2024-11-11 17:00

No land subsidence detected around tomb of Cyrus the Great, official says

TEHRAN - Mohammad Nasiri-Haqiqat, director of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pasargadae, has assured the public that no signs of land subsidence have been detected around the tomb of Cyrus the Great.

2024-11-10 18:28

Unveiling Elam: The Dawn of Iranian Civilization at Persepolis

SHIRAZ - The National Museum of Iran inaugurated the exhibition “Elam: The Dawn of Iranian Civilization” at the Persepolis Museum on November 6.

2024-11-09 17:21

Tourism ministry seeks to revitalize environs of Karim Khan Citadel for potential UNESCO status

SHIRAZ - In a speech at the closing ceremony of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, Iran’s tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, announced plans to expand cultural spaces surrounding the 18th-century Karim Khan Citadel complex in Shiraz.

2024-11-06 06:54

Iran prepares to submit dossier for UNESCO recognition of historical mosques

TEHRAN - Iran is set to submit a comprehensive dossier to UNESCO for the global recognition of its historical mosques, with many of these architectural gems located in the province of Isfahan.

2024-11-03 17:32

Iran to develop tourism infrastructure at UNESCO-listed Lut Desert

TEHRAN - Efforts to enhance the visitor infrastructure at Iran’s Lut Desert, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are underway as authorities provide critical facilities.

2024-11-02 17:42

Nahavand aims to join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

TEHRAN - With the recent opening of the National Creative Cities Institute’s office in Nahavand, the Iranian city is moving closer to securing a spot among UNESCO’s Creative Cities.

2024-10-29 14:04

Masuleh nears UNESCO recognition with key restoration projects

TEHRAN - Recent efforts to preserve and restore Masuleh’s cultural landscape have revitalized 97 cultural and historical elements, a key step towards achieving UNESCO World Heritage status, according to Vali Jahani, Gilan province’s tourism chief.

2024-10-29 08:15

Masuleh nears UNESCO recognition with key restoration projects

TEHRAN - Recent efforts to preserve and restore Masuleh’s cultural landscape have revitalized 97 cultural and historical elements, a key step towards achieving UNESCO World Heritage status, according to Vali Jahani, Gilan province’s tourism chief.

2024-10-27 19:12

Cobblestone paths to enhance tourism experience in UNESCO-listed Maymand

TEHRAN - Maymand, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran's southern Kerman province, has undergone improvements with cobblestone paving along sections of its touristic routes.

2024-10-21 17:34

Iranian-Italian cooperation spotlighted at Burnt City exhibit in Italy

TEHRAN - The University of Salento has recently held a cultural meeting in connection with an exhibition it hosted earlier this year on Iran’s Burnt City, a UNESCO-listed site better known as Shahr-e Sukhteh locally.

2024-10-16 17:15

Iran moves closer to UNESCO recognition of windmills

TEHRAN - Iran is making strides toward securing a possible UNESCO recognition for its centuries-old Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills used for grain grinding, as it works to complete a dossier for their inclusion on the World Heritage list.

2024-10-15 17:11

Naqsh-e Rostam: limited excavation permit issued to address water penetration

TEHRAN - The head of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the issuance of a limited excavation permit for the ancient site of Naqsh-e Rostam.

2024-10-14 17:13

Bersian Mosque well qualified for UNESCO status, official suggests

TEHRAN - Ali Darabi, Iran’s deputy minister for cultural heritage, has expressed optimism about the potential of the 11th-century Bersian mosque to earn a UNESCO World Heritage designation.