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UNESCO-listed Yazd to host intl. conference on wind towers
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, renowned for its historical wind towers (also known as wind catchers) as part…
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Earthquake in Khuzestan: emergency inspection conducted at Shushtar World Heritage site
TEHRAN – Following a series of earthquakes including a 5.6-magnitude one that struck Khuzestan early Thursday morning, emergency inspections were…
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Nowruz UNESCO recognition renewed as Mongolia joins 12 participating nations
TEHRAN – The ancient Nowruz festival has achieved global recognition once again, as Mongolia joins 12 other nations to secure…
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Multinational ‘Nowruz dossier’ reflects solidarity with Iranian culture, tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts considers the registration of various countries to the UNESCO-listed Nowruz…
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UNESCO recognizes Rabab as intangible cultural heritage for Iran and three neighbors
TEHRAN – UNESCO has officially recognized the art of crafting and playing the Rabab/Rubab as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, acknowledging…
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Persian ceremony of Mehrgan gains UNESCO label
TEHRAN – The ancient festival of Mehrgan, celebrated in Iran and Tajikistan, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of…
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UNESCO recognizes ceremony of Mehrgan as shared intangible cultural heritage of Iran, Tajikistan
TEHRAN – The ancient festival of Mehrgan, celebrated in Iran and Tajikistan, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of…
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'Famine is imminent in Gaza': UN
The UN sends a reminder that more than two million people are now trapped in the Gaza Strip with little…
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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…
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Uncovering secrets of ancient metallurgy in Masouleh region
TEHRAN – Experts believe that the Masouleh landscape in northern Iran is home to numerous metalworking sites, which reflect the…
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