Beauties of Iran
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By: Behnam Yousefi
Meet the mysterious Iranian desert: Rig-e Jenn
SEMNAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.
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By: Morteza Jaberian
Migratory birds return to Karun
AHVAZ, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Every year during the cold season, migratory birds stop in the habitats of the southern Khuzestan province. Karun River is now hosting different types of gulls, heron and cormorant that are passing through the north to the south.
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By: Mahsa Safari
Breathtaking scenery of autumn in Golestan province
GORGAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – As the autumn comes, Hyrcanian forests in Golestan province reveal part of their impressive beauties in a festival of colors.
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By: Mehdi Hoseinnejadi
Estil Lagoon embracing autumn
ASTARA, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A major tourist site in the northern Iranian Gilan province, Estil Lagoon is now the scene of colorful trees inviting visitors to take memorable photos.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Dowlatabad Garden; architectural jewel in heart of desert
TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Among the spectacular attractions of Yazd, there is a lush and beautiful garden which is one of the most famous gardens in Iran. A garden of unique architecture that has created a green jewel in the heart of the desert.
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By: Majid Asgaripour
Mesmerizing beauty of Iran’s northern forests in autumn
TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iran's northern forests are a gem of Autumn-tinged colors this time of the year, particularly in Golestan province where the thick canopy of trees has put on display a wide range of beautiful colors to the spectators.
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Number of tourists visiting Kerman up by 16%
TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Kerman Province, south of Iran, has increased by 16% in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – September 21).
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Zanjan covered in snow
ZANJAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The first autumn snow in November in Zanjan province has taken the local people by a pleasant surprise.
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By: Mohammad Dashti
Snow whitens Iran’s Ardebil
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – With the cold weather sweeping across the country, winter snow has now arrived in the northwestern province of Ardebil.
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By: Marzieh Ghazizadeh
Cotton harvest in Golestan Prov.
GORGAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Farmers in Iranian northeastern province of Golestan pick the cotton from September to mid-November. Cotton is the main agricultural product of Baghoo Kenareh County. Golestan province is the third-largest producer of cotton in Iran.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
Hamedan in Autumn
HAMEDAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Autumn has given special beauty to the nature of Hamedan province in Western Iran.
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By: Behnam Yousefi
An autumn journey to Mazandaran
RAMSAR, Oct. 24 (MNA) – The mesmerizing sceneries of Mazandaran province, northern Iran, with its numerous lakes, forest sanctuaries, waterfalls, catch the heart of any nature aficionado.
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By: Mehdi Zavar
Superb autumn landscapes in Arasbaran biosphere
TABRIZ, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The enchanting landscapes of Arasbaran, a UNESCO-registered biosphere in East Azarbaijan province, have added to the beauty of the region, making it one of the most famous tourist sites in the country.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Shahr-e Sukhteh, Iran's archaeological gem
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Shahr-e Sukhteh is a lost jewel in Iran which archeologists consider it as the world's first city in terms of urban texture, population and urban planning. It is the remains of an ancient city and archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age in southwestern Iran.
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Number of tourists visiting Yazd up by 32%
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Yazd Province, Iran, has increased by 32% since the start of the year 1398 (March 21, 2019).
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By: Mohsen Haddadi
Iran’s Golestan National Park
GORGAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Golestan National Park, commonly known as the Golestan Jungle, is located in Golestan Province, northeastern Iran. It has a variety of habitats, such as temperate broad leaf forests, grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas. The fauna is very rich and consists of Persian leopards, Indian wolves, brown bear, Jackal, wild boars, maral deer, roe deer and wild goats.
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By: Abdollah Firoozi
Shapour river in Fars prov.
KAZERUN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Sahpour River is located in Kazerun, Fars province, southern Iran. The river has an important role in the agriculture and water supply of the Kazerun county.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Chehel Sotoun; a blend of prominent Persian garden, glorious palace
TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Located next to Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Chahar Bagh, Chehel Sotoun Palace is considered as one of the tourist attractions of Isfahan, Iran.
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By: Behnam Yousefi
Cham Chit Waterfall in Lorestan province
DORUD, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Cham Chit Waterfall has created one of the many charming sceneries of the western Iranian province of Lorestan. The waterfall flows through the heart of the Zagros Mountains in Dorud County. The height of Cham Chit is about 20 meters and it is supplied by over a hundred springs emanating from the mountains.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Falak-ol-Aflak: More than just a castle
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Falak-ol-Aflak Castle is a historical castle located on a stony hillock in the midst of the city of Khorramabad. It is one of the world's architectural masterpieces which has always hosted domestic and foreign tourists every year.
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By: Asghar Besharati
‘Mogh and Moshta’ festival in Hormozgan province
MINAB, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The annual festival of ‘Mogh and Moshta’ and ‘kong jouchi’ was held in Minab, Hormozgan province on Thursday. Cutting the last ‘Mogh’ or the palm tree has a special ceremony in the region. ‘Kong jouchi’, or cooking dates, is one of the oldest traditions of the land which is celebrated in Minab from mid to end of August every year.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Difficult but worthwhile ascent
TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – One of the mysterious places in Iran which its location made it impossible army of thousands men to pass, is Babak Fort. It sits attractively on a steep-sided mountain in north-western Iran.
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Picturesque 3D illumination at Karim Khan Citadel
SHIRAZ, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Beautiful 3D illuminations around Arg-e Karim Khan (Karim Khan Citadel) in Shiraz, southern Fars province, have given a picturesque scenery to the city center's nights. Karim Khan Citadel is the most famous historical structure belonging to Zand Dynasty that ruled Iran during the second half of the 18th century.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Makhunik, Iran’s ancient village of dwarves
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Makhunik is a unique village in a remote corner in Iran’s South Khorasan Province which dates back to hundreds of years ago. This mysterious village commonly known as the land of Lilliputians, is one of the seven amazing world's villages by its remarkable architecture.
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By: Mehdi Zavvar
Climbing Buzsina mountain in summer
OSHNAVIEH, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Located in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province, between Urmia and Oshnavieh, the 3480-meters high Buzsina mountain hosts climbers every year in summers and springs. The region enjoys untouched nature and if lucky one can spot different animals, including brown bear, in the climbing path.
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Estill Lagoon hosting buffalo flocks in sizzling summer
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Estill Lagoon in the northern province of Gilan near the city of Astara is hosting a large flock of buffalos that are trying to seek refuge from the summer’s extreme heat. The 138-acre pond is considered as a wildlife refuge home to rare species and is also among the major tourist attractions of the green province.
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Azna snowy tunnel in Lorestan province
AZNA, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Azna snowy tunnel in the city of Azna, western Lorestan province, is one of the unique tourist attractions of Iran. This 800-meter-long tunnel is naturally made under the snow and ice of Oshtorankuh Mountains. The tunnel hosts a large number of local and foreign tourists during summer.
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Leisure time of children in Moguyi village
SHAHR-E KORD, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The leisure time of children of Moguyi Rural Distric, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, southwest Iran is unlike children of cities. They play and surf in nature where provides an opportunity for them to engage in nature play activities and enjoy their leisure time.
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By: Majid Asgaripour
Life of Bakhtiari people in Moguyi
SHAHR-E KORD, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The villagers who are living in Moguyi Rural Distric, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, southwest Iran are Bakhtiari; a southwestern Iranian tribe and a subgroup of the Lurs.
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By: Amir Ali Razaghi
Iran’s Bakhtiari nomad
SHAHREKORD, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The Bakhtiaris are a southwestern Iranian tribe and a subgroup of the Lurs. Bakhtiaris primarily inhabit Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari and eastern Khuzestan, Lorestan, Bushehr, and Isfahan provinces, Iran. A small percentage of Bakhtiari are still nomadic pastoralists, migrating between summer quarters and winter quarters.