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2025-02-10 16:27
West Asia’s largest tourism park inaugurated in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Gohar Park, a tourism and entertainment complex, reportedly named the largest of its kind in West Asia, was inaugurated in Sirjan of Kerman province, southern Iran.
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2025-02-04 18:29
Tourism rally to help revive historic spice route between Iran, Pakistan, and India
TEHRAN - A special tourism rally, known as the Spice Route Rally, is set to take place in Kerman with the goal of showcasing the region’s economic and tourism potential while reviving the historic trade route connecting Iran to Pakistan and India.
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2024-12-31 22:20
Leader honors al-Muhandis ahead of meeting with families of Kerman attack victims
TEHRAN – The family of the late Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, a key figure in Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the eve of the fifth anniversary of his martyrdom.
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2024-12-29 18:47
Restoration of Manujan fortress in southern Iran begins
TEHRAN - Manujan Fortress, a ruined rampart believed to date from the Sassanid era in the southern Kerman province, has undergone restoration.
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2024-12-15 18:17
Children of Jiroft take a journey back 5,000 years!
TEHRAN - Under the banner “I Am a Heritage Guardian,” a cultural initiative aimed at connecting children with their ancestral heritage, several kids and students from the Jiroft region recently embarked on a symbolic journey back 5,000 years.
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2024-12-07 17:12
Sassanid-era Rayen fortress undergoes restoration
TEHRAN - A new phase of restoration has commenced on the historic Rayen fortress, one of the largest ancient mud-brick structures in the world, with origins tracing back to the Sassanid era.
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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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2024-11-12 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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2024-11-04 17:01
Culinary festival to fundraise for war-torn people in Gaza, Lebanon
TEHRAN - Motaharabad, a village in Zarand county of Kerman province, is set to host a culinary festival dedicated to baking the largest-ever Komaj Sehen, a traditional pastry of the region.
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2024-11-03 17:32
Iran to develop tourism infrastructure at UNESCO-listed Lut Desert
TEHRAN - Efforts to enhance the visitor infrastructure at Iran’s Lut Desert, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are underway as authorities provide critical facilities.
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2024-11-01 17:11
New excavation phase to begin at Konar Sandal, a Bronze-Age site in southern Iran
TEHRAN - The Kerman province’s Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the launch of a new phase of archaeological excavations at the ancient site of Konar Sandal, a prominent Bronze-Age settlement located in Iran’s Jiroft region.
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2024-10-29 08:26
Rafsanjan exhibit to welcome artisans from 31 provinces
TEHRAN - Rafsanjan, an ancient city in the southern Kerman province, will host a major handicraft exhibition, showcasing traditional arts and crafts from 31 provinces across Iran.
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2024-10-22 17:43
Tourism infrastructure development begins at Konar Sandal, a Bronze Age site in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Work to construct basic tourism infrastructure has begun at Konar Sandal, a Bronze-Age archaeological site located in the Jiroft region of Kerman province, southern Iran.
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2024-10-20 17:35
Haj Agha Ali’s house: a glimpse into Iran’s architectural heritage
TEHRAN - Located near Rafsanjan in Kerman province, southern Iran, Haj Agha Ali’s house stands as one of the largest and most striking adobe residences in Iran, attracting visitors with its grandeur and intricate design.
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2024-10-19 17:19
Isfahan to host 1st conference of Iran’s historical cities
TEHRAN - Isfahan is set to host the inaugural conference of Iran’s historical cities on Oct. 31, aiming to connect cities with rich cultural heritages to policymakers in relevant fields, including the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2024-10-05 16:56
Fahraj festival to celebrate National Day of Villages and Tribes
TEHRAN – Tomorrow, a festival celebrating the National Day of Villages and Tribes will be held in Fahraj county of Kerman province, southern Iran.
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2024-10-05 16:56
Intl. conference on Silk Road heritage scheduled in Kerman
TEHRAN – Iran’s Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism is set to host an international conference on the Silk Road’s cultural heritage in the ancient city of Kerman, southern Iran.
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2024-10-04 17:41
Iran’s leading tourism cities sign cooperation agreement
TEHRAN - In a significant step toward promoting tourism in Iran, the mayors of Yazd, Isfahan, and Shiraz have signed a trilateral cooperation agreement titled the “Golden Triangle of Iran's Tourism.”
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2024-09-15 18:02
Keshit waterfall named natural heritage
TEHRAN – The Keshit Waterfall and Valley, located in the Golbaf region of Kerman province, has officially been added to Iran’s national list of natural heritage.
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2024-09-15 17:54
Restoration of Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine begins
TEHRAN – A new restoration project has been commended on Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine, a revered historical and cultural monument, which stands tall in Mahan of Kerman province, southern Iran.
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2024-09-14 18:07
Iran’s highest observatory launched in Kerman province
TEHRAN – On Friday evening, the Bam-e Behesht Observatory, recognized as the third-largest in Iran and the highest of its kind, was officially inaugurated in Sarduiyeh district of Jiroft, southern Kerman province.
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2024-09-09 18:17
By Afshin Majlesi
From salt domes to sand sculptures: Iran’s geological gems await
TEHRAN – Imagine exploring a land where geological wonders stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the most renowned natural sites in the world.
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2024-09-08 17:37
Discover world’s largest natural ‘plant pots’
TEHRAN – Within and on the margins of the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert stand some of the most extraordinary natural formations in the world; the nabkhas.
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2024-08-31 17:18
Kerman shortlisted as candidate for D-8 tourism capital
TEHRAN - The city of Kerman, representing Iran, has been shortlisted as a candidate for the title of the tourism capital of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, a group of eight developing Islamic countries.
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2024-08-30 17:47
Kerman province to host camper rally, harvest festivals
TEHRAN - Kerman province is set to celebrate its rich agricultural heritage and promote tourism with two upcoming harvest festivals and a rally of camping enthusiasts.
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2024-08-27 18:08
By Afshin Majlesi
Affordable adventures await in these six must-visit cities
TEHRAN - With a history stretching back over 6,000 years, Iran is one of the world’s most appealing destinations for budget-conscious travelers.
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2024-08-23 17:26
Flydubai to launch direct flights to Kerman
TEHRAN – Flydubai, an Emirati government-owned low-cost airline, is set to launch direct flights to Kerman on September 9.
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2024-08-14 18:05
Kerman launches astronomy-themed tour for youth
TEHRAN - In a pioneering effort to engage young minds in the wonders of the cosmos, Kerman has introduced the province’s first-ever astronomy-themed tour tailored specifically for children and teenagers.
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2024-08-06 17:40
Centuries-old pavilion in UNESCO-listed Shazdeh Garden to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project is arranged to help preserve the centuries-old pavilion in the UNESCO-listed Shazdeh Garden, situated in the Mahan district of Kerman province, southern Iran.
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2024-08-05 18:08
Shahdad desert to host special tour for astronomy enthusiasts
TEHRAN - Kerman province’s cultural heritage department has announced an extraordinary opportunity for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts.