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2025-12-30 15:50
Iran overcomes tourism recession faster than many countries
TEHRAN— Iran has been able to overcome the tourism recession faster than many countries in a few months after the 12-day Israeli war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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2025-12-09 17:15
Gevorgyan appreciates Iran for protecting cultural heritage of Armenians
TEHRAN--Chairwoman of the Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan has appreciated Iran for protecting cultural and historical heritages of Iranian Armenians.
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2025-11-21 17:33
Paveh holds pomegranate harvest thanksgiving celebration
TEHRAN--The third pomegranate harvest thanksgiving celebration was held in Satiari village, Paveh county, Kermanshah province, on Thursday with the attendance of several thousands of tourists.
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2025-11-17 15:34
Takht-e Soleyman: A 3,000-year-old mystery in Iran’s history
TEHRAN-Takht-e Soleyman is a unique archaeological site in a mountainous area of West Azarbaijan province, with aspects that remain mysterious even after more than 3,000 years.
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2025-11-02 17:34
Intl. conference opportunity to introduce one of hottest spots on Earth
TERHAN—The Fourth International Lut Desert Tourism Conference will be a unique opportunity to introduce tourism and investment capacities in one of the hottest spots on Earth, said Head of South Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Ahmad Barabadi.
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2025-10-21 18:14
Yazd train journeys booming
TEHRAN--Yazd province, which has always been known as the jewel of the desert and the heart of traditional Iranian architecture, the historical fabric of its center shines on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and its windcatchers and adobe houses whisper stories of centuries of trade and civilization, is currently on the verge of a major leap in the field of tourism and rail transportation.
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2025-10-15 16:22
East Azarbajian earns $30m by visits of foreign tourists in six months
TEHRAN—East Azarbaijan tourism industry boasts unique economic potentials and generates sustainable employment. Foreign tourists boosted the province’s economy, and their visits and stays helped generate $30 million for the province during the first half of the current Iranian year (March-September 2025).
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2024-09-08 17:38
Efforts underway for UNESCO registration of Varamin’s 14th-century mosque
TEHRAN - The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Office of Varamin county has announced the preparation of a dossier for the Jameh Mosque of Varamin to seek UNESCO World Heritage status.
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2024-07-27 18:14
Iran's Ecbatana added to UNESCO World Heritage list
TEHRAN – Ecbatana, a treasured ancient city of Iran known for its profound historical and cultural significance, has been officially inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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2024-07-26 17:33
Exquisite mirrorwork of UNESCO-listed palace undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on the Muqarnas-shaped mirrorwork of a UNESCO-listed historical palace in downtown Tehran.
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2024-07-12 16:42
Hegmataneh may gain UNESCO World Heritage status
TEHRAN – Hegmataneh, a treasured ancient Iranian city and its cultural landscape, could soon win World Heritage status during a UNESCO session, which will start in New Delhi on July 21.
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2024-01-10 17:44
Shiraz’s potential to become a UNESCO World Heritage discussed
TEHRAN – Shiraz, a southern Iranian city renowned for its historical and cultural significance, may soon be considered for UNESCO World Heritage status.
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2023-03-14 20:00
Persepolis palace under restoration using new scientific methods
TEHRAN – Kakh-e Showra (Council Palace), situated in the heart of the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, is under restoration taking advantage of new scientific methods, a chief restorer has said.
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2022-12-31 20:30
Hegmataneh’s global registration to boost tourism in west Iran
TEHRAN – Tourism in the west of the country will benefit from the possible inclusion of ancient Hegmataneh on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2022-12-27 18:00
Hamedan eyes more UNESCO tags for its attractions
TEHRAN –There are efforts being made by the Hamedan tourism directorate to register more sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-12-18 21:33
Iran eyes UNESCO status for Persian, Kurdish horse
TEHRAN – Iran is developing a dossier for its Persian, Kurdish horse, also known as the Kurd horse, for a possible inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2022-12-02 21:17
Silk weaving traditions gain UNESCO status
TEHRAN – Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving has gained UNESCO status jointly for Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.