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2026-06-20 17:30
Malileh Kari of Zanjan: a legacy of Persian silver filigree
TEHRAN – Malileh Kari, the traditional Persian art of silver filigree, is one of Iran’s most distinguished handicrafts and a defining symbol of the northwestern city of Zanjan. Renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and intricate designs, the art has earned the city international recognition and helped secure its place on the global map of traditional arts.
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2026-06-19 17:54
Rare leather Quran donated to Zanjan museum unveiled
TEHRAN - A rare handcrafted copy of the Quran made of leather and donated to the Mehraneh Museum in Zanjan was unveiled on Thursday in the presence of Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Ali Darabi, IRNA reported.
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2026-05-23 21:00
Iranian Ashiq music tradition struggles for survival amid calls for greater support
ZANJAN - The centuries-old tradition of Ashiq music in northwestern Iran remains a vital expression of regional identity and oral history, but a number of performers and enthusiasts say stronger institutional support is needed to preserve the art form for future generations.
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2026-04-21 21:26
Zanjan province: Medicinal plant cultivation seen as driver of health tourism growth
TEHRAN – Expanding the cultivation of medicinal plants in Iran’s west-central province of Zanjan is emerging as a potential driver for health tourism, as officials and experts point to the region’s climatic diversity, natural resources and traditional knowledge as key assets for attracting domestic and foreign visitors.
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2026-02-16 15:55
Five more natural relics of Zanjan registered as national monuments
TEHRAN--With registration of five more natural relic, the total number of national natural monuments of Zanjan province has reached 32.
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2026-02-13 17:46
Soltaniyeh to hold National Iranology Conference of Zanjan
TEHRAN--National Iranology Conference of Zanjan province will be held focusing on history, culture, and arts of Soltaniyeh city at the Soltaniyeh World Heritage Base.
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2026-01-18 17:06
Exports, secret of success of handicrafts units, MP says
TEHRAN—One of the secrets of success of handicrafts units is concentration on exports, said Mostafa Taheri, an MP representing Zanjan and Tarom in the Iranian Parliament.
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2025-12-17 17:10
Zanjan has golden chances for investment
TEHRAN—Zanjan province has golden chances for investment. It has unique capacities in various fields including tourism.
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2025-11-22 17:17
Minister emphasizes restoration of UNESCO-registered Soltaniyeh Dome
TEHRAN—Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized restoration of the UNESCO-registered Sotalniyeh Dome in Zanjan during his visit to this province.
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2025-11-21 17:31
Iran ranks among top 10 countries for UNESCO-listed heritage: minister
TEHRAN – Iran ranks among the world’s top 10 countries in the number of UNESCO-inscribed heritage properties and elements, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Thursday during a visit to historical sites in Zanjan.
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2025-11-08 16:27
Echoes of the past: Early Sassanian natural mummy on public display
A remarkable archaeological discovery made by miners in Iran’s Zanjan province three decades ago has, after extensive scientific investigation, been confirmed as the naturally preserved remains of a man from the early Sassanian Empire.
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2025-10-04 17:31
‘Mother and Child’ tourism tour held in Zanjan
TEHRAN -A total of 17 historical monuments were registered on the list of valuable historical and cultural monuments of Mazandaran province, director-general of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has said.
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2025-08-11 15:57
Royal Ilkhanid cemetery unearthed near UNESCO-listed Soltaniyeh Dome
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have uncovered parts of a royal Ilkhanid cemetery adjacent to the UNESCO-listed Soltaniyeh Dome in west-central Iran, the head of the excavation team said on Sunday.