Historical City
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, stunning whirling colors
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – One of the most beautiful and photographed pieces of architecture in southern Iran, is Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque. It is one of the tourist attractions of Iran’s historic city of Shiraz which is known for its colorful lights that are formed by stained glass windows.
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By: Vahid Abdi
Historic structure found in Tabriz while carrying out civil project
TABRIZ, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Following excavation for a civil project in Tabriz, historical structures have been unearthed. According to reports, the project has been stopped to further study the found structure.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Rasht city of silver rain
TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Rasht is located in the north of Iran around 25 km from Iran's Caspian Sea coast. It is one of the most important destinations for tourism in Iran because of its natural and historical attractions.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Ziggurat of Choga Zanbil magnificent ruins
TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Ziggurat of Choga Zanbil, the world's largest ziggurat is located in Shush; a city in Khuzestan Province, southwest of Iran. It was the first Iranian monument to be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Katale Khor cave, hidden paradise in Zanjan’s mountains
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Katale Khor cave is one the most breathtaking caves in Iran which is located in Zanjan Province. The Katale Khor cave has been chosen as the first cave in terms of its crystals and cave formation, beauty and its numerous layers.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
On occasion of World Handicraft Day; Zanjan province
ZANJAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Zanjan province in Iran is famous for its beautiful handicrafts such as knives, and traditional sandals, called charoogh. Zanjani artists are especially talented in making decorative dishes and their special covers as well as silver jewelry.
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Iran home to 700,000 historical-cultural monuments
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Head of Rehabilitation Fund of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Parham Janfeshan Araghi said that there are 700,000 cultural and historical works in the country.
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‘Silk Road’ train carrying foreign tourists arrives in Isfahan
TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The ‘Silk Road’ train carrying foreign tourists arrived in the tourist city of Isfahan in central Iran on Friday evening.
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Rouhani visits historical sites in Hyderabad
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian president, who is on an official visit to India, visited Qutb SHahi Tombs in Hyderabad on Friday.
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By: Hoda Asghari
Susa museum, Susa heritage
SHUSH, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Susa museum, founded in 1967, is dedicated to antiques discovered by archeological excavations in ancient city of Susa, which was one of the most important cities of the Ancient Near East.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Cultural heritage of Zabol
ZABOL, May 06 (MNA) – Zabol in Sistan and Baluchestan province, is a city with a rich cultural heritage dating back to more than 5 thousand years ago.
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Sand therapy on world's tallest sand dunes in Kerman
KERMAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – World’s largest sand dunes in Rigan County in Kerman Province have given Nowruz visitors to this part of the country a chance for sand therapy and participation in ‘sand sports’.
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Greek PM pays visit to historic city of Isfahan
ISFAHAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras heading a high-ranking delegation visited Isfahan Sat. night before visiting the capital, saying the city is highly significant worldwide due to its historical legacy.
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Eurasian conservation forum to restore Hamadan historical texture
HAMADAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – President of the city council of Hamadan said an MoU on the restoration of Hamadan historical texture was signed in the 8th intl. Policy Forum on Urban Growth and Conservation in Euro-Asian Corridor hosted by Tehran and Hamadan.
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Bishapur historical site reopened
SHIRAZ, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Provincial officials of ICHHTO in Fars Province of Iran reopened the third most important historical site in southern Iran.
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Old building enlisted as Natl. Monument
KASHAN, Aug. 03(MNA) – The local officials of ICHHTO announced the enlisting of a historical building in Kashan.
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Historical city of Seimareh
ILAM, May 01 (MNA) – The historical city of Seimareh in Ilam Province is considered as one the largest historical cities in the western part of the country, waiting to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.