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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.
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2024-12-11 17:59
Centuries-old caravanserai to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - Ma’in Caravanserai, a 400-year-old historical landmark in Marvdasht plain of Fars province, is set to undergo restoration, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2024-12-08 17:31
UNESCO-listed Yazd to host intl. conference on wind towers
TEHRAN - The UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, renowned for its historical wind towers (also known as wind catchers) as part of its atmospheric urban landscape, is set to host an international conference on wind towers in March 2025.
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2024-12-07 17:04
Earthquake in Khuzestan: emergency inspection conducted at Shushtar World Heritage site
TEHRAN - Following a series of earthquakes including a 5.6-magnitude one that struck Khuzestan early Thursday morning, emergency inspections were carried out at Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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2024-12-06 16:46
Nowruz UNESCO recognition renewed as Mongolia joins 12 participating nations
TEHRAN - The ancient Nowruz festival has achieved global recognition once again, as Mongolia joins 12 other nations to secure its inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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2024-12-06 16:35
Multinational ‘Nowruz dossier’ reflects solidarity with Iranian culture, tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts considers the registration of various countries to the UNESCO-listed Nowruz as a sign of convergence and solidarity with Iranian culture.
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2024-12-04 23:36
UNESCO recognizes Rabab as intangible cultural heritage for Iran and three neighbors
TEHRAN - UNESCO has officially recognized the art of crafting and playing the Rabab/Rubab as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, acknowledging the cultural significance of this ancient musical instrument for Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
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2024-12-04 23:29
Persian ceremony of Mehrgan gains UNESCO label
TEHRAN - The ancient festival of Mehrgan, celebrated in Iran and Tajikistan, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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2024-11-30 17:56
Anthony Shirley's portrait restored and unveiled at Ali Qapu Palace
TEHRAN - A historic wall painting depicting the English diplomat Sir Anthony Shirley (1565–1635) has been restored and returned to its original location at the centuries-old Ali Qapu Palace in Isfahan.
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2024-11-28 22:54
'Famine is imminent in Gaza': UN
The UN sends a reminder that more than two million people are now trapped in the Gaza Strip with little access to food and no access to safe drinking water.
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2024-11-25 18:16
Restoration of UNESCO-listed Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman begins
TEHRAN - The restoration and revitalization of the historic Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman, southern Iran, have officially commenced, marking a significant effort to preserve the UNESCO-listed site.
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2024-11-25 17:51
Uncovering secrets of ancient metallurgy in Masouleh region
TEHRAN - Experts believe that the Masouleh landscape in northern Iran is home to numerous metalworking sites, which reflect the region’s rich metal and iron resources and the extensive historical knowledge of its people. “The region transitioned from single-stage iron smelting furnaces to more complex four-stage furnace systems, demonstrating an evolution in smelting techniques over time.”
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2024-11-23 18:01
Iran’s Bandar-e Khamir recognized by UNESCO as a Global Learning City
TEHRAN – Bandar-e Khamir, a coastal city in southern Iran, has been named one of 12 exemplary cities in UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) for its contributions to lifelong learning and climate action.
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2024-11-22 17:12
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.