Iran's History
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Persian Gulf: Our waters, our lands
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – A land or body of water can hold diverse meanings. The Persian Gulf, for example, is a vital waterway for global oil transport, an exotic destination for tourists, and a geostrategic location for military forces.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Must-see tourist attractions in Iran's Shiraz
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – With the arrival of spring and the pleasant weather in Shiraz, the city once again shines as one of Iran’s top tourist destinations, thanks to its wealth of national and world heritage sites.
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By: Ali Sattari
Must-see Hormuz Portuguese Castle in southern Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – The Portuguese Castle is a red stone fortress on Hormuz Island, Iran. It is one of the last surviving monuments of Portuguese colonial rule in the Persian Gulf.
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By: KHadijeh Naderi
Historical Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Chehel Sotoun is a Persian pavilion in the middle of a park at the far end of a long pool in Isfahan, Iran, built by Shah Abbas II.
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By: Mohammad Dashti
Sheikh Safi Al-Din Ardabili's Shrine in NW Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – The Sheikh Safi al-Din Shrine is the tomb of Sheikh Safi-ad-Din Ardabili, located in Ardabil, Iran. In 2010, it was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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By: Fatemeh Saadatian Nik
Colonel Pessian commemoration ceremony
MASHHAD, Oct. 10 (MNA) – A commemoration ceremony was held in Mashhad on the 103rd anniversary of martyrdom of Colonel Mohammad-Taqi Khan Pessian, who led an emanciaptory movement in Khorasan in northeast Iran.
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VIDEO: A tour to Vakil Mosque, Iran architecture masterpiece
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Vakil Mosque is a mosque in Shiraz, southern Iran. The mosque was built between 1751 and 1773, during the Zand period; however, it was restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period.
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Turkey returns 55 historical artifacts to Iran
TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Turkey has returned 55 historical artifacts to Iran as part of an agreement signed between the two neighboring countries last year to combat the trafficking of cultural property.
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163 Achaemenid tablets showcased at National Museum of Iran
TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – 163 Achaemenid tablets that were returned to Iran from the US last year were showcased at the National Museum of Iran.
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By: Maryam Hashemi
Fat'h Abad Garden in Iran's Kerman province
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The Fathabad Garden is a historical garden in Ekhtiarabad, Kerman Province, Iran. It was built during the Qajar era in Ekhtiarabad, 25 kilometers away from the city of Kerman. Fathabad Castle is a structure nearby.
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By: Majid Dehganizadeh
Fahraj historical village in Iran's Yazd
TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Fahraj is a village in Fahraj Rural District of the Central District of Yazd County, Yazd province, Iran
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By: Ali Aghayari
Historical Hedayat School in Iran's Urmia
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The Hedayat School which is of prime historical value was founded by Shahriar-khan in the city of Urmia, West Azarbaijan province.
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Iranians mark 13 Aban occasion with nationwide rallies
TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The 13th of Aban is the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the US embassy in Tehran, which is marked every year with nationwide rallies.
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By: Alirza Shanechian
Titi Caravanserai in Iran's Gilan province
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Located in Siahkal County of Iran's Gilan Province, Titi Caravanserai is an amazing destination for tourists.
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By: Reza Khodadai
Gholi Caravanserai in Iran's Jajarm
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Gholi Caravanserai in Iran's Jajarm, North Khorasan province, was Inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
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VIDEO: Neyestanaak Caravanserai in Isfahan province
TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Located in Nain City in the Isfahan province of Iran, Neyestanaak Caravanserai is a great destination for tourists who are fond of Iranian traditional architecture.
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Iran to reclaim 17,000 more Achaemenid tablets from US
TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ezzatollah Zarghami says that 17,000 more Achaemenid tablets will be returned to the country from the United States.
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Qazvin city; Symbol of Iran's art and traditions
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Located on the foothills of the Alborz Mountain range at an altitude of 1278 meters, Qazvin is one of the most historical cities of Iran and once was the capital for part of Safavid history.
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25th Intl. Storytelling Festival to be held in December
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The 25th International Storytelling Festival will be held in December in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
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UK returns smuggled ancient artifact to Iran
TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s chargé d’affaires to the United Kingdom says London has returned a third-century rock relief sculpture, which was gouged from a cliff in Iran and smuggled out of the country, to the Iranian embassy.
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By: Ebrahim Basherafat
Historical Hammamiyan mosque in West Azarbaijan
TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Built before World War II, the Hammamiyan historical mosque is located 5 kilometers from Bukan City in Iran's West Azarbaijan province. The mosque represents the precious traditional Iranian architecture.
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Iran marks National Shiraz Day
TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The 15th day of Ordibehesht in the Iranian calendar that falls on May 5 has been designated as Shiraz Day due to its historical and cultural importance as well as its unique beauty.
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VIDEO: Historical Khorramabad Valley in W Iran
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Khorramabad Valley comprises at least 20 pre-historic properties such as caves, shelters, and ancient sites as well as 20 ancient Tepes and 15 historical properties.
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By: Shakiba Saberi
Zoroastrian fire temple, museum in Kerman
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Zoroastrians anthropological museum is located in Kerman province, Iran. The museum is comprised of different sections and each section deals with one of the customs of Zoroastrians.
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VIDEO: King Hassan Mosque in Tabriz
TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – King Hassan Mosque, or Hassan Padeshah Mosque, was built in the 15th century and is located beside the Saheb-Abad square in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province of Iran.
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VIDEO: Monastery of Saint Stepanos in NW Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – The Saint Stepanos Monastery, also known in Armenian as Maghardavank, is an Armenian monastery located about 15 km northwest of the city of Julfa in the province of East Azarbaijan, northwestern Iran.
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VIDEO: Behnam House in Tabriz
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Behnam House is a historical building in Tabriz, Iran. The edifice was built during the later part of the Zand dynasty and the early part of the Qajar dynasty, as a residential house.
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By: Amir Berenjkar
Zandiyeh complex in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Karim Khan-e Zand Complex is the most outstanding attraction of Shiraz which comprises Arg-e Karim Khan (Karim Khan Citadel), Karim Khan Bathhouse, Vakil Mosque, and Vakil Bazaar.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Dome of Soltanieh in Zanjan
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Dome of Soltaniyeh is Iran's magnificent turquoise-brick dome which is considered a key monument in the history of Islamic architecture and the oldest double-shell dome in the world.
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By: Amirhossein Radnia
Birjand city decorated with Nowruz elements
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – On the occasion of Nowruz (the start of the Iranian year of 1402), several elements related to the ancient holiday were placed across the city of Birjand, South Khorasan province.