Iran's History
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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.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Golestan Palace, glorious palace in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Golestan Palace is one of the most beautiful and historic monuments left in the city of Tehran that shines like a gleaming gem on 15 Khordad Square.
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VIDEO: 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: Behnam Tofighi
Bas-relief of Achaemenid guard displayed in Tehran
TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian historical single-sculpture of Achaemenid soldier, which had been seized by the US and returned to Iran this summer, was put on public display after 80 years at Tehran’s Milad Tower on Tuesday.
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Tabriz heritage en route to UNESCO inscription
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran and Germany are expanding archeological collaboration in line with the plans to inscribe the ruins of Rab’-e Rashidi, an educational complex dating back to the 14th century, in the northwestern East Azarbaijan province, on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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1,700 centuries-old clay tablets returned to Iran: FM spokesman
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has said that as many as 1,700 centuries-old clay tablets have been returned to Iran by the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute.
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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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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: 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: Mostafa Babaei
Iranian poses or foreign gestures
TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Maybe when Nikolay Pavlov, in December 1842, was taking the first photograph of the Iranian king, Mohammad Shah Qajar (1814-1848) was thinking about some issues.
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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
Kandovan breathtaking rocky village
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Kandovan is a historical village in Iran's East Azarbaijan province, near the city of Tabriz. It is one of the three rocky villages in the world and the beauties of this village have made it one of the strangest villages in Iran.
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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: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Sarein, city of magical springs
SAREIN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Sarein a city in Ardabil Province, Iran is one of the most beautiful Iranian cities with pristine nature and pure climate that lies at the foot of Sabalan Mountains. It is a natural spa region with numerous hot mineral springs well-known for their therapeutic values.
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Iran to repatriate 1784 clay tablets from US
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – 1784 clay tablets will be repatriated from the United States, said Iran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Chief Ali Asghar Mounesan.
