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Yesterday 14:47
8 most attractive deserts in Iran for travelers
TEHRAN - Iran's deserts offer far more than endless stretches of sand. Their appeal lies in the contrast between silence and vast open landscapes, unusual geological formations, traditional villages, wildlife and some of the country's clearest night skies.
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Yesterday 12:37
Ancient iron-smelting site discovered in Hyrcanian forests of northern Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient metal-smelting site in the forested highlands of Sowme’eh Sara in northern Iran, a find that could shed new light on the history of metallurgy in the western Alborz Mountains.
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2026-09-14 17:32
56 cities, 35 villages on Iran’s national list for handicraft hubs
TEHRAN – Iran has so far registered 56 cities and 35 villages as national handicrafts centers, with 18 locations added to the list over the past two years, a tourism ministry official said.
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2026-09-14 17:31
Iran orders all 31 provinces to hold national tourism events
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism ministry has called on all 31 provinces to organize national tourism events and exhibitions during the second half of the current Iranian calendar year, as part of efforts to promote domestic travel and support the industry amid continuing challenges, Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said.
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2026-09-14 17:31
Iran ranks 10th with 30 UNESCO World Heritage sites
TEHRAN - Iran ranks 10th worldwide with 30 properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, according to the UN cultural body, placing the country among the world's leading holders of internationally recognized cultural and natural heritage.
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2026-09-13 18:38
A different way to travel: Azadeh Abedinzadeh explains
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2026-09-13 17:14
By Afshin Majlesi
A different way to travel: Azadeh Abedinzadeh explains
TEHRAN - Tourism is often measured by the visitors it attracts and the income they generate. But what if its success could also be measured by the forests it helps protect, the traditions it keeps alive and the opportunities it creates for local communities? This is the thinking behind regenerative tourism, an approach that seeks to move beyond reducing tourism’s negative impacts and toward restoring and strengthening the places people visit.
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2026-09-12 16:45
Quzlu: A stepped village offering a glimpse of rural Iran
TEHRAN - The stepped village of Quzlu, nestled in the mountainous landscape of northwestern Iran, offers travelers a chance to experience traditional rural architecture, unspoiled nature and a time-honored cultural heritage.
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2026-09-12 16:45
Iranian women showcase traditional crafts at BRICS exhibition in New Delhi
TEHRAN – A group of female Iranian artisans highlight skills at a handicraft’s exhibition being held on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
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2026-09-12 16:44
Iran Air seeks to resume flights to Malaysia
TEHRAN - Iran’s flag carrier, Iran Air, has explored the resumption of flights to Malaysia following a lengthy suspension, the airline said after its chief executive met with Malaysia’s ambassador to Iran.
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2026-09-11 14:37
Demolition of historical building in Sabzevar draws heritage ministry’s legal action
TEHRAN - A historical building known as the Tumanian building, also referred to as the Padegan-e Rusha (“Russian barracks”) has recently been demolished in Sabzevar, northeastern Iran, prompting the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts to blame the city’s municipality and pursue legal action.
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2026-09-11 12:02
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2026-09-09 16:22
Iran has registered more than 43,000 national heritage sites: minister
TEHRAN – Iran has registered more than 43,000 relics and properties, including more than 14,000 historical buildings, the minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Tuesday.
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2026-09-09 16:21
Religious tourism accounts for 56% of foreign arrivals to Iran
TEHRAN – Religious tourism accounted for 56 percent of the two million foreign tourists who visited Iran during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey has said.
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2026-09-08 16:49
From sacred spring to stone museum: the long journey of Khusro II's bust
Located north of Kermanshah, the Taq-e Bostan archaeological complex is renowned for its magnificent Sasanian rock reliefs and royal grottoes.
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2026-09-08 13:14
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran metro takes on a new role in urban tourism
TEHRAN - Tourism maps have been installed at 24 metro stations in Tehran to help passengers discover historical, cultural and tourism attractions located around the stations, the Tehran Municipality Tourism Headquarters said.
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2026-09-07 16:23
Qom: A province of ancient beacons along historic routes
TEHRAN - Scattered across the mountains, plains and historic routes of Qom province, a group of ancient Meels, standalone beacon towers once used to guide travelers and caravans, offers a distinctive glimpse into the history of travel and communication in central Iran.
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2026-09-05 17:24
Echoes of the past: Ceremonial dress of a Safavid noble
The National Museum of Iran preserves a red-ground silk robe whose material and formal characteristics locate it firmly within the Safavid textile tradition.
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2026-09-05 17:23
Barzin Zarghami appointed deputy minister for handicrafts
TEHRAN – Barzin Zarghami has been appointed deputy for handicrafts and traditional arts at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts by Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.
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2026-09-05 17:22
Ritual marking anniversary of Fatima Masumeh’s arrival in Qom added to national heritage list
TEHRAN – The ritual marking the anniversary of the arrival of Fatima Masumeh (S.A.), sister of the eighth Shia Imam, Imam Reza (A.S.), in the Iranian city of Qom has been inscribed on the national list of Iran’s intangible cultural heritage, a senior cultural heritage official said.
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2026-09-02 15:32
English edition of Gilgamesh magazine resumes publication after five-year hiatus
TEHRAN – The English-language edition of Gilgamesh, an Iranian quarterly magazine focusing on heritage and tourism, has resumed publication after a five-year hiatus, with its 10th issue dedicated primarily to the restoration of historic buildings.
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2026-09-02 15:32
Mining activity halted near Persepolis following heritage site intervention
TEHRAN – Mining operations at a sand and gravel quarry near the UNESCO-listed Persepolis have been halted following efforts by the World Heritage Site’s office and an order from the prosecutor of Marvdasht county, the head of the site has said.
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2026-09-01 17:29
Karaftou Cave: A timeless sanctuary of history, art, and faith in western Iran
TEHRAN – Karaftou Cave, nestled in the rugged limestone cliffs of Iran’s Kordestan province some 53 kilometers east of Saqqez and 46 kilometers northwest of Divandarreh, stands as one of the country’s most enigmatic and historically significant archaeological sites.
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2026-09-01 17:20
HEGTA, Iran Tour Operators Association to expand tourism cooperation
TEHRAN – Tourism Group of the Social Security Organization (HEGTA) and the Iranian Tour Operators Association have agreed to expand cooperation in domestic and international tourism markets, develop new tourism products and make greater use of HEGTA’s accommodation and rail transport capacities.
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2026-08-31 14:14
By Afshin Majlesi
From rail to coast and wellness: A new tourism chain takes shape in northern Iran
TEHRAN - Traveling with a group of fellow journalists from Tehran to Bandar-e Anzali recently offered us more than a two-day tour of tourism projects under development. The journey was designed to show how railway travel, coastal destinations, accommodation, recreation and wellness services could be brought together to form a single tourism experience.
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2026-08-30 15:39
New conservation and infrastructure projects underway at Persepolis
TEHRAN – A series of new conservation and infrastructure projects are underway at the UNESCO-registered Persepolis in southern Iran, including fencing of some 70 hectares of surrounding land, the director of World Heritage site has said.
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2026-08-26 17:37
Se Gonbad: A Seljuk-era tomb tower in the heart of Urmia
TEHRAN – Rising from the historic fabric of Urmia in northwestern Iran, the Se Gonbad Tomb Tower is one of the city’s most distinctive surviving monuments from the Seljuk period.
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2026-08-26 17:36
Gonabad: Where ancient water engineering shaped eastern Iran
TEHRAN - Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province in eastern Iran, offers visitors far more than the landscapes of a desert settlement. Its strategic location, ancient water-management systems and references in Iran’s epic and geographical literature have made it an important destination for those interested in the country’s history and cultural heritage.
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2026-08-25 18:13
Tehran seeks roadmap to lift Iran-Iraq tourist exchanges to 5m
TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to increase tourist exchanges with neighboring Iraq to five million visitors in each direction within a year, Iran’s tourism minister said, calling for the goal to be turned into a detailed and measurable roadmap.
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2026-08-25 15:23
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