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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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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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Switzerland to Cooperate with Iran’s Hamadan in Tourism

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Mayor of Hamadan, a city in Western Iran, says Switzerland is to make investment in the tourism sector of this historical city.
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Pourashraf Castle: A Fantastic Ancient Monument in Western Iran

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The historical Pourashraf Castle is the jewel of a mansion nestled in an idyllic village in western Iran.
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Qajar Relics on Show in Tehran’s Golestan Palace

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Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital is hosting three exhibitions in which monuments and works belonging to the Qajar dynasty are being shown to the public.
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Aqda Village; A Historical Gem in Heart of Iran

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The historical village of Aqda is located 40 kilometres from Ardakan in Iran’s central province of Yazd.
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Tehran’s Milad Tower Hosting Ramadan Festival

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A festival called “The City of God” is underway in Tehran’s Milad Tower Cultural Complex during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Dowlatabad Garden: Jewel of Persian Architecture

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With its ith distinctive properties, picture-postcard views and the historic Persian pavilions, Dowlatabad garden is an iconic landscapes of Iran's Yazd.
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Persian Gardens in Photos: Pahlavanpour Garden of Yazd

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Pahlavanpour Garden is a historical site located in the city of Mehriz in Yazd Province, which manifests Iran’s traditional architecture.
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Khusf; Pre-Islamic Iranian City Immune to Earthquake

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The city of Khusf, located 36 km west of the capital of South Khorasan Province in eastern Iran, is one of the oldest cities of the province.
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