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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.

Calligraphy exhibition at Niavaran Cultural Center (PHOTOS)

The exhibition, which opened at Niavaran Cultural Center on August 16, will run through August 25.

Furg Citadel in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Furg Citadel has 18 round watchtowers which overlook all nearby villages and roads.

Parkour in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of young free-running practitioners in Mazandaran Province who perform complex moves in public in natural and urban environments.

A Tehran cobbler (PHOTOS)

The 42-year-old cobbler drives his self-designed vehicle which resembles a high-heeled shoe to offer services to his clients across Tehran.

Birjand Castle in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

The adobe castle protected people against invaders, especially Turkmens, during the Safavid and Qajar eras.

Tehran square named after Christian martyr (PHOTOS)

Over 120 of those martyred in Iran’s Scared Defense were Armenian.

Hindu temple in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

The temple was initially built as a place of worship for Hindu traders who were based in Bandar Abbas.

Iran and China make a cultural milestone (PHOTOS)

A joint concert by the Tehran Symphony Orchestra and the China Philharmonic Orchestra is hoped to open a new chapter in cultural ties between the two ancient nations.

Markooh Castle, a tourist attraction in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Markooh Castle is visited by many tourists each year and is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of the Caspian province of Mazandaran.

Volunteer rescue operation to save fish stranded in Zayanderud (PHOTOS)

Nature lovers got together in Isfahan to rescue fish stuck in muddy ponds of the city’s famous river.

A village with residents of European origin in Iran!

Although these villagers are said to originally hail from other countries, they are in love with Iran and identify themselves as Iranian only.

Date harvest (PHOTOS)

The harvest season in southern Iran is upon date farmers.

Mystery of Rig-e Jenn, Iran’s most unknown spot (PHOTOS)

Except a handful of researchers who have traveled to Rig-e Jenn, no one has ever passed through it.

Mystery cemetery in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Locals believe that the white soil of the cemetery does not let corpses decompose and that the sins of those buried in the graveyard are completely forgiven.

Tourist attractions in Maku Free Trade Zone (PHOTOS)

Maku Free Trade Zone is home to picturesque scenery.

Pharmacy doubles as art gallery (PHOTOS)

The colorful walls featuring the works of different artists lift the spirit of people who visit the drugstore.

The only woman who makes horseshoes in Iran (PHOTOS)

Making horseshoes for my horse inspired me to learn the skill, Ashnaei said.

Zoorkhaneh (PHOTOS)

Images of Iranian athletes who practice in Zoorkhaneh.

A dhow workshop in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of craftsmen in a workshop in southern Iran building dhows.

Iranian stylists show their stuff at festival (PHOTOS)

Tehran's Water and Fire Park hosted a festival on July 29 where stylists were hard at work to show their creative skills in cutting and shaping hair.

Iran secures return of stolen artifacts from Italy (PHOTOS)

After a prolonged legal battle Iran has secured the return home of 30 ancient artifacts smuggled into Italy over the past 10 years.

Radkan Tower (PHOTOS)

Images of Radkan Tower in northeastern Iran which is almost 800 years old.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Einoldoleh Mansion

The mansion dates back to the Qajar era and was registered as a national historical site in 1998.

Fabius in Tehran (PHOTOS)

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with the country’s high-ranking officials.

Mogherini in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Mogherini who was accompanied by her deputy Helga Schmidt arrived in Tehran on Tuesday to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.

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