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2025-04-12 17:17
Lost quarry believed to supply Achaemenid palace in Susa discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological breakthrough, Iranian researchers have discovered what is believed to be the long-lost quarry used to source the massive stones for Achaemenid-era masterpieces such as the palace of Darius the Great in the ancient city of Susa.
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2025-02-23 19:09
Journalists visit Ilam on fam tour
TEHRAN- A group of Iranian tourism journalists visited attractions of the western Iranian province of Ilam on a familiarization tour, the province’s tourism chief has said.
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2025-02-16 16:21
Siah Gav Twin Lake: a lesser-known destination for nature enthusiasts in Ilam
TEHRAN – Lakes have long been treasured as serene and picturesque destinations for travelers worldwide, offering a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. Siah Gav Twin Lake is no exception.
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2024-12-16 17:47
Chogha Golan: archaeologists shed new light on origins of village life in central Zagros region
TEHRAN - Chogha Golan, a Neolithic archaeological site located in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains in Ilam province, has yielded significant findings during the second season of excavations.
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2024-12-14 18:23
Seymareh: a gem of cultural heritage in western Iran
TEHRAN - Seymareh is a treasure trove of ancient cultures in Ilam province, western Iran.
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2024-10-26 09:23
Iranian air defense 'intercepts, counters' Israeli attack
TEHRAN - Iran’s air defense force has confirmed Israeli attacks targeting positions in Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces, saying the aggression was successfully thwarted.
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2024-10-02 17:45
Ilam province sees 60% increase in Iraqi tourists’ overnight stays
TEHRAN - The number of Iraqi travelers making overnight stays in official accommodations in Ilam province has seen a 60% year-on-year increase during the first six months of the year, according to the province’s tourism chief.
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2024-09-16 18:05
Ancient clay canteen discovered in western Iran
TEHRAN - A local hiker has accidentally discovered a clay canteen believed to date back to the Parthian era during an outing on the heights of Darreh Shahr, a historically significant city in Ilam province, western Iran.
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2024-07-10 18:25
From tradition to modernity: Ilam’s embossed kilims
TEHRAN - Historically, Ilam has been renowned for its Kilim production, a craft that dates back centuries. However, the embossed kilims (locally named Gilim-e Naqsh Barjasteh) represent a relatively recent development in the region’s artisanal landscape.
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2024-06-18 18:03
Ilam launches handicraft training for conscripts
TEHRAN – Ilam province, situated in western Iran, offers handicraft training to conscripts, enhancing their post-service employment opportunities.
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2024-06-17 17:44
Sheikh Makan castle set for restoration
TEHRAN - The ruins of Sheikh Makan castle, located six kilometers southeast of Darreh Shahr, Ilam, are slated to undergo restoration.
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2024-05-29 19:47
Ilam’s charm draws hundreds of overseas tourists in two months
TEHRAN - In the very first two months of current Persian year (started at March 19), Ilam province has seen a substantial rise in the number of inbound tourists.
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2024-04-27 18:06
Khuzestan meeting explores tourism prospects
TEHRAN - Khuzestan has played host to a meeting aimed to discuss the future of tourism and heritage conservation across the southwestern Iranian province.
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2024-04-19 16:33
From antiquity to adornment: glimpses of Ilam’s traditional jewelry
TEHRAN - The traditional jewelry of Ilam, now a province in western Iran, holds a rich history and cultural significance that has captivated the attention and admiration of people worldwide.
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2024-04-05 17:27
Khuzestan’s tourism flourishes with 3m overnight says, 20m visits to attractions
TEHRAN – As the Nowruz holidays came officially to an end, Khuzestan’s travel services chief has announced that about 20 million visits to the province’s attractions have been registered along with three million overnight stays.
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2024-04-02 16:53
65,000 Nowruz travelers visit war memorials in Ilam province
TEHRAN - During the Nowruz holidays, which officially commenced on March 20th, some 65,000 visitors flocked to war memorials and Sacred Defense museums across Ilam province in western Iran.
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2024-03-06 17:54
Explore twin lakes in western Iran
TEHRAN – In the heart of Iran's picturesque Ilam province lies a hidden gem for nature lovers, the twin lakes of Siyah Gav in the city of Abdanan.
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2024-01-21 17:25
38 historical relics recovered by police in western Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recovered 38 relics, which date back to various historical eras, from smugglers in Ilam province.
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2024-01-14 19:10
Newly-found inscribed brick may reveal Elamite water supply system in western Iran
TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologists in the Dehloran Valley have uncovered a brick inscribed with the Akkadian script, accompanied by intricately patterned bricks, potentially revealing a water supply system of the Elamites.
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2023-12-23 17:23
Sistan-Baluchestan, Bushehr, and Ilam see highest growth in domestic tourism
TEHRAN – Iran's domestic tourism sector has seen a significant surge in travel and stays across various provinces, notably in Sistan-Baluchestan, Bushehr, and Ilam, which are among lesser-known destinations.
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2023-11-06 17:32
Villages in Ilam adapted for rural tourism
TEHRAN – Following months of work, seven villages, situated in the lesser-known Ilam province, western Iran, have been modified for rural tourism.
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2023-10-11 18:18
Ilam laboratory restores coins from different eras
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage laboratory in Ilam province has finished the restoration of 200 coins minted in different historical eras across Iran.
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2023-09-22 18:01
Sanandaj to host regional exhibit of handicrafts
TEHRAN—Sanandaj, which is a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music, is set to host a regional exhibit on handicrafts in the near future.
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2023-06-27 22:08
Archaeologists to redraw boundaries for Sassanid, Il-Khalid sites in southwest Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has dug research trenches around two neighboring ancient sites in Ilam province, southwest Iran, aimed to redraw legal boundaries for more safety.
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2023-06-25 20:00
Historical sites in Ilam demarcated
TEHRAN – New boundaries have been defined for two historical sites in the western province of Ilam, Iranian archaeologist Aref Biglari has said.
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2023-05-05 19:50
Kordestan to host major conference on ecotourism
TEHRAN – Kordestan province will be hosting tens of Iranian travel experts, tour operators, and nature lovers during a major conference dedicated to ecotourism.
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2023-02-20 22:58
Ilam’s development requires strong tourism infrastructure
TEHRAN – Ilam needs to improve its tourism infrastructure in order to grow, the deputy governor of the western province has said.
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2023-01-29 21:00
Iranian archaeologists to perform survey in Babylon
TEHRAN – Surveying and excavating the historical sites of Babylon in Iraq along with assessing the need for restoration is planned to be carried out by Iranian archaeologists, CHTN reported on Sunday.
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2023-01-16 19:34
Seymareh dig uncovers relics dating from Parthian to early Islamic eras
TEHRAN - Evidence from life as early as the Parthian era to the early Islamic epoch has been found by archaeologists on the boundaries of Seymareh, an ancient town in southwest Iran.
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2022-12-05 21:00
Ancient qanats in Ilam to be brought back to life
TEHRAN– On Monday, Ilam’s tourism chief publicized a cultural heritage project aimed to restore some ancient qanats stretched in the western Iranian province.