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Fatemeh Askarieh

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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.

Iranian artworks on display at 2015 Art International Istanbul (PHOTOS)

The Istanbul art fair showcases paintings, a wooden sculpture, a collection of integrated artworks and a 3-part video by Iranian artists.

National Sculpture Symposium in northwestern Iran (PHOTOS)

Some 30 sculptors compete at the 22-day Sculpture Symposium which opened in Tabriz on August 23.

Book-reading campaign launched in Mashhad (PHOTOS)

He lends his books to others in a bid to encourage the youth to read more books.

An act of kindness toward animals (PHOTOS)

The couple believes this small act of kindness brings peace and blessings to their lives.

Chak Chak, a Zoroastrian shrine in central Iran

Chak Chak is very popular with both Zoroastrian pilgrims and Muslim tourists. But between June 14 and 18 each year, it is only open to Zoroastrian worshipers.

Storm tears through capital, leaving three injured (PHOTOS)

The storm which kicked up dust knocked down trees, power lines and scaffolding in the capital.

Qazvin Day (PHOTOS)

Some old professions have been revived at Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai to mark Qazvin Day.

Kerman Bazaar; Historical Market in Southern Iran

Different sections of the ancient bazaar were constructed during the reign of different rulers of the city.

Maragheh Temple in northwestern Iran (PHOTOS)

The temple which dates back to the Parthian era was the largest Zoroastrian place of worship during that period.

Museum of vintage cars in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The museum seeks to protect the cars which are a national asset and display the vintage collection for car lovers.

Darabad Botanical Museum in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The museum puts on display 600 plant species collected in two years.

Crops in southeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fertile soil and perfect climatic conditions in the southeastern town of Irandegan have rendered it ideal for cultivation of tropical fruits.

Khosrowshahi Garden in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The garden houses a theater with indoor and outdoor sections which can be used for public performances and gatherings.

Traditional dyeing workshop (PHOTOS)

Traditional methods to dye carpet yarn are still popular in over half-a-century-old workshops in the northwestern city of Tabriz.

Inmates imprisoned for involuntary offenses released in Mashhad (PHOTOS)

Over the past 25 years, 90,000 prisoners found guilty of involuntary offenses have been released.

The 2,500-plus-year-old town of Darabgerd in southern Iran

The salt dome of Darabgerd is now an unrivalled tourist attraction in Fars Province.

Tehran hosts international hand-woven carpet event (PHOTOS)

More than 700 firms are displaying their products in an international hand-woven carpet exhibition in Tehran.

Britain reopens its embassy in Tehran

Britain’s top diplomat reopened his country’s embassy in Tehran.

Navab Bath in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The public bath was constructed below ground level to save energy and tap into groundwater sources.

Tomb of Bozorgmehr in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of the tomb of the great Persian scholar in South Khorasan Province.

Manmade reservoir at the heart of desert in central Iran (PHOTOS)

Birds flying over the region usually make a stop at the reservoir.

Rice harvest season in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Harvest time has arrived in northern Iran where farmers work long hours to gather their crops.

Salehieh Seminary School (PHOTOS)

Salehieh Seminary School was a major philosophy center for Shiite Muslims in the 19th century.

Kazemi Mansion in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Kazemi Mansion is a historical building which houses a number of models and dolls representing the jobs and traditions of people who lived in Tehran 150 years ago.

10-year-old Iranian girl sets Asian swimming record in Caspian Sea (PHOTOS)

An Iranian girl in Gilan Province swam over 10 km in seven hours at the Caspian Sea on August 16.

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