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Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.
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Ancient Castle in Western Iran Boasts Fabulous Architecture

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The Mirgholam Hashemi castle is one of the ancient castles located in western Iran, dating back to more than a century ago.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Museum of Rural Cultural Heritage

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The Rural Heritage Museum in northern Iranian Gilan province is the country's only open-air museum set up to preserve rural culture and architecture.
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Persian King’s Hookah Showcased in France’s Lyon

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A number of Qajar-era artefacts, including a clay hookah vase belonging to Naser al-Din Shah, were recently put on display at Lyon’s Confluence Museum.
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Kurdish Dance; Ancient Tradition with Military Applications!

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Dances are usually a celebration of life and its happy events, but apparently a version of Kurdish dance called Halparke has its roots in military affairs.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Historic House of Zinatolmolk

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Zinatolmolk or Zintalolmoluk House is one of the famous buildings of Qajar period, which was built around 1290 AH in Shiraz by Ali Mohammad Khan Qavamolmolk II and completed in 1302 AH.
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Persian Architecture in Photos: House of Ayatollah Modarres

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The house of Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Modarres, a prominent Iranian lawmaker in early 20th century, is a historical building in central Tehran which has been rebuilt into a house museum.
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Iran’s Printing Museum; A Must-See Site for Tourists

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Iran’s Script and Print Museum is one of the most spectacular and fascinating places where a tourist can spend his or her time.
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Iran Marks Inscription of Bam Citadel as World Heritage

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Iran recently held the first edition of an international festival to mark the inscription of Bam citadel and its cultural landscape on the List of World Heritage sites by the UNESCO in its 14th anniversary.
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Even Underground Tunnels Used to Get Married in Iran!

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One of the oldest and strangest traditions in Iran was to hold wedding ceremonies between widows and underground water tunnels called qanats.
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Sky Burial; Ancient Tradition of Iran’s Zoroastrians

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Ancient Zoroastrians believed the dead body should be put in particular structures to be feasted upon by birds of prey, because the burial or burning of the corpses would cause water and soil to become dirty, which is forbidden in the ancient religion.
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Makhunik Village; The Mysterious Land of Lilliputians

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Makhunik, also known as the land of Lilliputians, is a unique village in eastern Iran which dates back to hundreds of years ago.
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Ancient Artefacts Discovered in Iran’s Mazandaran

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A number of ancient artefacts dating back to first millennium BCE have been seized from smugglers in Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran, a cultural heritage official announced.
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Tehran’s Attractions in Photos: Post Museum

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The Post and Telegraph (Communications) Museum of Iran was first opened in 1933 on the southern side of Imam Khomeini Square in central Tehran inspired by European specialized museums.
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Lari House in Yazd: A Luxury Residence for Qajar Aristocrats

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The Lari House in Iran’s central city of Yazd has a unique desert architecture that makes it a truly exceptional place to visit.
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Iran Furniture Museum; History of an Industry

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The Furniture Museum of Iran reveals the long history of the industry in the country, and opens a window for the visitors to thousands of years of art and industry in the Iranian territories.
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Khanat Caravanserai; Fabulous Historic Site in Tehran

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The Khanat caravanserai is one of the oldest monuments in the Iranian capital, Tehran, dating back to the Qajar era.
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Pre-Historic Rock Arts of Teymareh Mountain

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Teymareh is an ancient region with thousands of pre-historic petroglyphs located in the middle of Isfahan, Markazi and Lorestan provinces in central Iran.
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Hunting Scenes on Tiles of Tehran’s Golestan Palace

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The Golestan Palace, a famous world heritage site in Tehran, is home to a series of beautiful tile artworks, whose history in Iran goes back to prehistoric times.
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Iranian Artist’s Paintings of Shahnameh on Show in Tehran  

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Tehran’s Seyhoun Art Gallery recently hosted an exhibition of paintings by Iranian artist Saeed Khazaei which were focused on Ferdowsi’s epic story The Seven Labours of Rostam.
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Washtub; Ancient Musical Instrument Popular among Women in Northern Iran

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The flat washtub is one of the simplest things that could be found in almost every house in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province. However, Iranian women in that region have long been using it as a musical instrument in wedding ceremonies and parties.
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Traditional Doll Exhibition Underway in Tehran’s Azadi Tower

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A doll exhibition is being held in the iconic Azadi Tower, showcasing a large collection of traditional and old dolls gathered from across Iran for the first time.
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From Addict to Cyclist; How to Ride Again after 20 Years of Struggling with Drugs

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The news is filled with stories about people who have been able to overcome the battle of addiction. Though these stories are inspirational, few of them match Mohammad's story; an addict who stopped taking drugs after 20 years and became a cyclist travelling around the country.
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Angoshtpich or Nishala; Common Ramadan Food in Iran, Tajikistan

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Iran and Tajikistan have many cultural commonalities, but among them is a delicious dish which is served in the two states with different names.
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Sari; Ancient Hub of Iranian Culture, Tourism

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Sari is an Iranian city situated among the forest and the sea, with a pristine nature and a world of sights to see. It is the largest and most populous city in Mazandaran, and also the capital of the province.
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Persian Zilu on Show in China International Fair

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An international exhibition of Zilu, an ancient type of rug and floor covering, was opened on Wednesday at the China National Silk Museum in the city of Hangzhou.
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