Iran's History
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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.
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By: Majid Dehganizadeh
Tourists visit beautiful Yazd city in Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Massive groups of tourists have traveled to Yazd during the Nowruz holidays to enjoy the historical sites of the city.
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By: Amirhossein Radnia
Akbariyeh Garden in Birjand
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Akbariyeh Mansion and Garden are one of the touristic sites of Birjand, South Khorasan province that belongs to the Qajar period.
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By: Yahya Biabadi
Kermanshah bazaar ahead of Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – People of Kermanshah these days are getting ready to welcome the new year and celebrate Nowruz.
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VIDEO: Welcoming spring season in Rasht
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – On the eve of the Nowruz holiday, a ceremony was held in Rasht city in the north of Iran to welcome the spring season.
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By: Shakiba Saberi
Historical Moshtaghie building in Kerman
TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Moshtaghie mansion was built during Qajar Dynasty in 18th-Century in Kerman's Moshtaghie square.
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Saint Thaddeus Cathedral in Iran's West Azarbaijan province
TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – The Monastery of Saint Thaddeus is an ancient Armenian monastery in the mountainous area of West Azarbaijan Province, Iran.
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Iran marks National Day of Nasir al-Din Tusi
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Today is the National Commemoration Day of the outstanding Iranian philosopher, scientist, and mathematician Nasir al-Din Tusi.
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By: Yahya Biabadi
Taq-e Bostan historical site in Kermanshah
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Taq-e Bostan is a site with a series of large rock reliefs from the era of the Sassanid Empire of Persia, carved around the 4th century CE. The historical side is located 5 km from the city center of Kermanshah.
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By: Khadijeh Naderi
Tourists visit Isfahan historical buildings
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Isfahan is a city in central Iran, known for its Persian architecture. Every year, thousands of tourists visit Isfahan's historical sights.
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By: Maryam Kamyab
Melli Bank Museum in Tehran
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Footage shows Melli Bank Museum in Tehran which was inaugurated in 2017.
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VIDEO: Golestan Palace in Iran's Lorestan
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Golestan palace is located in Lorestan, near the historical sights of Falakol-aflak Castle and Golestan spring.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Behestan Castle in Zanjan province
TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Behestan castle is a historical castle located in Mahneshan County in Zanjan Province, Iran, near Behestan village and next to the Ghezel Ozan River.
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By: Yahya Biabadi
Tekiye Moaven Al Molk in Kermanshah
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Tekyeh Moaven al-Molk is a Tekyeh and historical place located in Kermanshah city of Iran. It was built during the Qajar era as a Shia mourning site.
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VIDEO: Natural day of Isfahan
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The 21st November is the National Day of Isfahan, a central city which is called "Half of the World" due to its cultural and historical significance. The following video shows some of the beauties of the Iranian city.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
Discovery of 1st water mill in Hamedan
TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The first water mill that dates back many centuries ago has been discovered in an area near Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamadan, in western Iran.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Classic and historical cars in Shiraz
SHIRAZ, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Classic and historical cars gathered on Friday evening in Shiraz, Fars Province, south of Iran.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
Caravanserai in Hamedan
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Zoghaliha Caravanserai is one of the oldest caravanserais in Iran which dates back to the Qajar dynasty. It is located in the western city of Hamedan, the provincial capital of Hamedan.
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'Amineh' goes on stage in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iranian play “Amineh” directed by Saeed Mostafaei went on stage at Tehran’s Mehrab Hall on Tuesday night.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Iran marks National Day of Omar Khayyam
TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, astronomer, writer, and mathematician Omar Khayyam.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Iran marks National Day of Ferdowsi, father of modern Persian language
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Ordibehesht 25 in the Persian calendar corresponding with May 14 is National Commemoration Day of the renowned poet Ferdowsi, the influential Persian poet and author of the Persian epic, Shahnameh.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Yazd, largest mud brick city in world
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Yazd is the first mud-brick city in the world with distinctive wind-catchers, historical houses, and a number of monuments where hosts thousands of tourists annually.