Zanjan Province
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13,000 liters of smuggled fuel seized in NW Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Police forces of Zanjan province, Northwest of Iran, have confiscated 13,000 liters of smuggled fuel in a single operation.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Mahneshan 'colored mountains' with spectacular scenery
ZANJAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Colored mountains or 'Ala Dagh Llar' hills, one of the most amazing natural phenomena, is located on Zanjan-Mahneshan Road, Zanjan province. The scenery of these mountains is so spectacular that you might think for a moment that you are walking on another planet.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
“Handicrafts”, art of ‘heart and hand’
ZANJAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Along with other historical and natural attractions of this province, handicrafts in Zanjan province are manifestation of skills, tastes and thoughts of artists and artisans who have showcased spirit and cultural identity of this land and territory in their works with their creations over the past years.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Handicrafts in Zanjan prov.
ZANJAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Along with other historical and natural attractions of Zanjan province, handicrafts in this province manifest the skill and idea of artists and craftsmen who have displayed the cultural identity of this land and territory in their crafts. As one of the outstanding handicrafts of this province, coppersmith is an ancient craft in this province which dates back to many years ago. Currently, copper containers are made of copper sheet using hot- and cold hammering method.
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Energy min. inaugurates 1st 7-MW solar power plant in Zanjan prov.
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – On the occasion of the Government Week in the current year (started March 21, 2019), Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian inaugurated a 7-megawatt solar power plant in Abhar, Zanjan province, on Tue.
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Police seize 123kg of illicit drugs in Zanjan province
TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The police forces of Zanjan province of Iran have seized 123kg of illegal drugs in collaboration with the police force of Ardebil Province.
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By: Ashkan Gharabaghi
Zanjan under snow
ZANJAN, Jan. 07 (MAN) – With the cold weather sweeping across the country, winter snow has now arrived in the northwestern city of Zanjan, in the namesake province.
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Culture minister calls for focusing on national unity, amity
TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyed Abbas Salehi Amiri called on government officials to practice unity, amity and consider national interests into consideration more than before.
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Behestan Castle in Zanjan province
ZANJAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Behestan Castlem, also known as Old Castle (Kohan Dezh in Persian), is located near Behestan village and along Qezel ozen river in Mahneshan county, Western Zanjan province. The castle was first established in Sassanid Period but it was repaired and use in 5th to 7th centuries AH.
