By Afshin Majlesi

Golestan at a glance: forests, ancient monuments and Caspian landscapes

GORGAN - Golestan is one of the least visited provinces in Iran, yet for many travelers who take the time to explore it, the region may quickly become a favorite destination.

By Afshin Majlesi

Sa’dabad director outlines major restoration, conservation push at former royal complex in Tehran

TEHRAN – The director of the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex says the former royal residence in northern Tehran has accelerated restoration and conservation work, completing a long-delayed digital inventory of its holdings while advancing new projects to safeguard thousands of stored objects.

Nahavand ancient fortress to be revived in major restoration effort

TEHRAN – The ancient fortress of Nahavand, also known as the Yazdegerd Citadel, is set to undergo restoration as part of a significant cultural heritage initiative in west-central Iran.

Minister urges overhaul of transport, preservation of historical districts to strengthen tourism

TEHRAN – Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh has called for stronger collaboration between the transport and tourism sectors to revitalize historical urban areas and upgrade public transport infrastructure in a bid to support the country’s tourism industry.

Historical site identified in Alborz province

TEHRAN—Caretaker of Alborz Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department, Nader Zeinali, announced the discovery of a historical site in the village of Khosrowabad, Nazarabad county, on Wednesday.

12th-century Shebeli Tower to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – The historic Shebeli Tower in Damavand is set to undergo restoration, a local tourism official said on Saturday.

Tiran-Karvan’s pigeon towers in need of restoration

TEHRAN - The historical pigeon towers in Tiran-Karvan county, once used for collecting droppings as fertilizer centuries ago, are now in urgent need of restoration.

Centuries-old watermill discovered following landslide

TEHRAN – The mudbrick structure of a centuries-old traditional watermill has been accidentally unearthed in the village of Qaleh Now, located in Torbat-e Heydarieh county of Khorasan Razavi province, northern Iran.

Kermanshah attractions captivate millions of visitors

TEHRAN – Some five million visits to the wide array of attractions across Kermanshah province have been recorded so far this year, a local official brought to light.

National initiative for residency revival in historical areas

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture has approved incentive strategies for easing residency in historical areas.

New funds to help protect Rey’s cultural heritage

TEHRAN - The ancient city of Rey, which is now part of the Iranian capital, has received a boost in funding aimed at preserving its cultural and historical landmarks.

Dr. Hessabi’s paternal home ready to welcome visitors

TEHRAN - In a tribute to the late Dr. Mahmoud Hessabi, the revered father of physics in Iran, his paternal home and its surrounding park has been restored, blending a celebration of the late scientist’s legacy with the preservation of Tehran’s historical heritage.

Visits to millennia-old Hasanlu jumps twofold in Q1

TEHRAN – The number of visits to Teppeh Hasanlu, an archaeological hill that dates some 8,000 years, has been doubled to 3,200 people in the first quarter of this Persian year (started on March 20) compared to the same period a year earlier, according to a local official.

Sassanian ruins of Zije Manije to undergo restoration

TEHRAN - The government has allocated funds for the partial restoration of Zije Manije, located in the village of Pataq near the modern city of Sarpol-e Zahab in Kermanshah province.

Restoration to put some spark into Sassanid palace

TEHRAN - Fars province’s cultural heritage directorate is embarking on a project to restore and preserve the ruins of Sarvestan palace, which dates from the Sassanid era (224 CE to 651).

Meybod’s Narin Qaleh undergoes emergency restoration

TEHRAN - Emergency restoration has been underway to preserve the historical Narin Qaleh, in Meybod, Yazd, central Iran, addressing recent structural and weather-related damage.

Archaeologist tells of 29 troglodyte sites discovered in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Meysam Fallah has announced the discovery of 29 troglodyte sites during two archaeological seasons he has led across the Haraz Valley in northern Iran.

Kashan sites visited by over 30,000 tourists in day

TEHRAN – Kashan, a historical city within Iran’s Isfahan province, has shattered previous visitor records by attracting over 30,000 tourists to its historical sites in a single day.

Maymand to enjoy tourism boom if it wins UN Tourism label

TEHRAN – Kerman province’s tourism chief has expressed optimism about the potential tourism boom for Maymand Village, a UNESCO-registered site if it secures a prestigious label from the UN Tourism as an exceptional rural tourism destination.

Police recover illegally-held relics in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have confiscated 33 historical relics from smugglers in the Rudbar region, northern Iran.

Iran to celebrate World Heritage Day with diverse events

TEHRAN – In a meeting held on Sunday, Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced its programs to celebrate the upcoming World Heritage Day.

Conference to explore Iran during Median, Achaemenid periods

TEHRAN - On July 4th, a significant academic gathering is set to take place at the National Library and Archive of Iran in Tehran.

6m museum tickets sold during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN – Various historical sites and museums across Iran witnessed more than 6m visitors in the course of the Persian New Year’s holidays, according to the statistics revealed by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

Journey to the azure blue dome of Hamdollah Mostowfi’s mausoleum

TEHRAN - Hamdollah Mostowfi, revered as one of the eminent historians of the Ilkhanid period, holds a significant place in the hearts of the people of Qazvin.