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2024-11-19 17:33
Archaeologists uncover prehistoric relics in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has recently unearthed significant artifacts and architectural remains from prehistoric times in the Chahardangeh district of Sari, located in eastern part of Mazandaran province, northern Iran.
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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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2024-11-03 17:38
Mazandaran’s water tourism infrastructure draws three million visitors in seven months
TEHRAN - Mazandaran province has attracted nearly three million visitors to its tourism facilities in the past seven months, thanks to recent investments in water-based tourism infrastructure.
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2024-09-21 17:34
Shahrestanak: a gem of nature and history near Tehran
TEHRAN - Nestled within the Alborz Mountain range, Shahrestanak is a charming village that perfectly blends natural beauty with cultural heritage.
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2024-09-16 18:08
Tepe Quheh to recognize legal boundaries for enhanced protection
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has commenced work on Tepe Quheh, situated in the Chahardangeh rural district of Alborz province, as part of an effort to define the legal boundaries of the historical hill.
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2024-09-09 18:18
9,000-year-old Ozbaki hill to become open-air museum
TEHRAN - Restoration work has begun at the ancient Ozbaki archaeological site in Alborz province, a 9,000-year-old landmark aimed to become an open-air museum, drawing tourists and preserving a key piece of human history.
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2024-09-09 18:18
Archaeologists to shed new light on hand-carved caves in northern Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has commenced work on Kafer Keli hand-carved caves, a unique site in the Haraz Valley of Mazandaran province.
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2024-08-23 17:26
Alborz makes strides to draw intl. health tourists
TEHRAN – Alborz province, home to the first health tourism village in Iran, has set sights on drawing international visitors by enhancing infrastructures.
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2024-08-14 18:04
17th-century caravanserai to be entrusted to private investors for better restoration and upkeep
TEHRAN - Titi Caravanserai, which is one of the oldest historical inns in northern Iran, is set to be temporarily handed over to the private sector aimed to receive better restoration and maintenance.
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2024-08-04 18:01
Classic car show opens in Alborz province
TEHRAN – On Sunday, a permanent exhibition of classic and vintage cars was inaugurated in Alborz province situated west of Tehran.
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2024-07-12 16:51
Alborz puts sports events front and center in tourism agenda
TEHRAN – Measures are in place to draw sports tourists with leveraging provincial capacities to the fullest extent, said Alborz’s official in charge of tourism.
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2024-07-03 18:05
Alborz farms to put some spark into agritourism
TEHRAN – Some new agritourism businesses have been granted operating permits in Alborz province, marking a momentous step for farms to host holidaymakers.
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2024-07-03 18:05
Alborz-Norduz camper rally puts tourism front and center
TEHRAN - An international family rally tour, intended to introduce Alborz province’s tourism attractions to Armenians, started on Monday.
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2024-06-25 17:44
Official urges practical steps for Mazandaran’s tourism development
TEHRAN – Mazandaran’s governor-general has emphasized the need for a coherent tourism strategy to be implemented in the northern province.
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2024-06-23 17:32
4 villages, 3 cities named national handicraft hubs
TEHRAN – On Sunday, the national registration of four Iranian villages and three cities as handicraft hubs was announced by Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, the deputy minister of handicrafts and traditional arts.
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2024-05-25 18:16
Half-million-year-old evidence of human settlement found on the Iranian Plateau
TEHRAN - Groundbreaking findings from a team of Iranian and French anthropologists have confirmed that humans inhabited the Iranian Plateau approximately half a million years ago.
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2024-05-21 17:35
Espi Mazget, a ruined Sassanid temple in northern Iran
TEHRAN - Nestled in the lush landscape of Gilan province, lies the ruins of Espi Mazget, which was originally a place of worship in the Sassanid era.
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2024-05-14 17:32
Alborz and Zagros: natural barriers that cultivated Iran’s cultural diversity
TEHRAN - On Monday, a tourism ministry’s official in charge of registration and preservation of natural and intangible heritage highlighted the impact of the Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges on Iran’s geographical and cultural landscape.
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2024-05-13 18:31
Agritourism on the rise in Alborz province
TEHRAN – Agritourism is on the rise in Alborz province, which is home to many villages and fruit gardens at the foot of Alborz mountains.
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2024-04-02 16:52
By Afshin Majlesi
Tranquility amidst history: Jameh Mosque welcomes travelers to Semnan
TEHRAN - In the heart of the ancient city of Semnan, where the whispers of the Silk Road still echo through time, lies a jewel of Islamic architecture, a testament to centuries of cultural exchange and spiritual devotion.
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2024-03-11 17:51
Iranian province records 90 million overnight stays in 11 months
TEHRAN—Mazandaran province, which is bounded by mountains and sea, has registered some 90 million overnight stays mainly by domestic travelers in the first eleven months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).
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2024-03-02 18:14
Baraghan, Salehieh listed among Iran’s top tourist villages
TEHRAN – Baraghan and Salehieh, situated in Iran’s Alborz province, have been included in the national list of top tourist villages.
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2024-02-20 18:58
Alborz seminar to spotlight museums’ role in tourism
TEHRAN – Alborz tourism directorate is set to hold a seminar titled “Museums’ Role in Protecting and Developing Tourism” aimed to underscore the significance of museums across the province.
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2024-02-16 18:41
Tepe Ozbaki, Caravanserai of Yengi Imam, still hidden gems near Tehran
TEHRAN – Mostafa Dehpahlavan, the head of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, has underscored the tourism significance of two historical sites in Alborz province, Tepe Ozbaki, and the Caravanserai of Yengi Imam.
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2024-01-28 18:45
UNESCO-listed Caravanserai of Yengi Imam to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - The Caravanserai of Yengi Imam, a UNESCO-listed monument, is slated for restoration, announced Alireza Jalalzai, the head of the national foundation dedicated to UNESCO-designated Iranian Caravanserais, on Saturday.
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2024-01-26 17:19
Karaj hosting specialized exhibit of handicrafts
TEHRAN – Karaj, the capital of Alborz province, is playing host to a specialized exhibit of handicrafts.
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2024-01-22 17:48
400-year-old caravanserai to transform into cultural hub for handicrafts
TEHRAN - In a groundbreaking development, the deserted Shah Abbasi Caravanserai of Karaj is up for a transformative journey as local authorities announce plans to lease the historical site to private investors.
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2023-12-19 18:10
207 tourism projects underway in Mazandaran province
TEHRAN – 207 tourism projects, with an estimated value of 369,279 trillion rials (some $738 million), are currently in progress in Mazandaran, the provincial tourism chief said on Tuesday.
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2023-11-22 17:21
Archaeological dig uncovers potential Achaemenid ruins near Iranian capital
TEHRAN – Within boundaries of 9,000-year-old site located near the Iranian capital, a team of archaeologists has discovered some ruins that their initial estimates suggest may date from the Achaemenid era ( c. 550-330 BC).
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2023-11-20 17:45
Fairground expected to start new chapter in Alborz tourism
TEHRAN – The construction of an extensive fairground is expected to beef up tourism and the local economy in Alborz province, which borders the Iranian capital Tehran.