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Iran’s Bandar-e Khamir recognized by UNESCO as a Global Learning City
TEHRAN – Bandar-e Khamir, a coastal city in southern Iran, has been named one of 12 exemplary cities in UNESCO’s…
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14th annual Isfahan conference highlights city’s heritage
TEHRAN – The 14th annual conference of Isfahan Commemoration Week took place on Thursday evening, coinciding with Isfahan Day. Organized…
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Ancient metalworking workshop unearthed in northern Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has discovered a historic industrial workshop with evidence of metalworking near the ancient village of…
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Traditional side dish Khoresht-e Maast gains WIPO label
TEHRAN – Khoresht-e Maast, a traditional Iranian stew made with yogurt, has been officially patented by the World Intellectual Property…
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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…
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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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No land subsidence detected around tomb of Cyrus the Great, official says
TEHRAN – Mohammad Nasiri-Haqiqat, director of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pasargadae, has assured the public that no signs…
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Unveiling Elam: The Dawn of Iranian Civilization at Persepolis
SHIRAZ – The National Museum of Iran inaugurated the exhibition “Elam: The Dawn of Iranian Civilization” at the Persepolis Museum…
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Tourism ministry seeks to revitalize environs of Karim Khan Citadel for potential UNESCO status
SHIRAZ – In a speech at the closing ceremony of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, Iran’s tourism…
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Iran prepares to submit dossier for UNESCO recognition of historical mosques
TEHRAN – Iran is set to submit a comprehensive dossier to UNESCO for the global recognition of its historical mosques,…
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