Zanjan Province
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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.
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Over $25m worth of agricultural produce exported from Zanjan
TEHRAN, Feb. 7 (MNA) – Business Development Director of Zanjan's Agriculture Organization Abdollah Jafari said more than $25 million worth of agricultural produce were exported from Zanjan province to 16 world countries.
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By: Mina Ahmadi
Soltanieh Dome
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Soltanieh Dome was constructed in 10 years. Its construction included two eras: One included brick and tile while the other included plasterworks.
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By: Mahdi Almasi
National Iranian Ash Festival
ZANJAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – 12th National Iranian Ash Festival wrapped up on Sunday night in Zanjan province.
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By: Farhad Safari
Forlorn Shilandar
ZANJAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Shilandar village, known as butterflies birthplace, is a beautiful village in Zanjan province. Yet, the historical stepped architecture of the village, its nature and its butterflies are left behind by locals.