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Qazvin’s Jameh Mosque: a testament to centuries of architectural brilliance
TEHRAN – The Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, also known as the Friday Mosque of Qazvin, stands as one of Iran’s…
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The Battle of Chaldoran: a lost war that consolidated Iranian identity
Elegies are a huge part of Iranian mourning rituals. They don’t just let mourners show their sorrow and sadness; they…
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Rare Safavid carpets put on show at Tehran museum
TEHRAN – The Iran Carpet Museum hosted a ceremony unveiling two exquisite Safavid-era carpets, drawing the attention of over 150…
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Christmas celebrations illuminate New Jolfa neighborhood
ISFAHAN- The New Jolfa neighborhood, one of the most picturesque and historic quarters of Isfahan, is glowing with lights and…
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Hasht Behesht: a jewel of Safavid architecture in Isfahan
TEHRAN – Standing tall in the heart of Isfahan, Hasht Behesht (“Eight Paradises”) is a must-see historic mansion and a…
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Timurid edifice near UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Mohammad-Ali Izadkhasti, CEO of the Urban Revitalization Organization of Isfahan, has announced plans for an urgent restoration project…
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Glimpses of carpet weaving in Khorasan Razavi province
TEHRAN – Carpet weaving in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province in northeast Iran, dates back to the Safavid…
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