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Mideast’s First Mini-World Park under Construction in Iran

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The construction of the Middle East’s first and world’s fourth mini-world park is underway in the western Iranian province of Hamadan.
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Iran’s “Versailles Palace” Eventually Registered as National Heritage Site

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Iran’s top cultural heritage body finally gave the green light for registration of the Sabet Pasal Mansion, commonly known as the Versailles Palace of Iran, as a National Heritage Site following a considerable controversy over the imminent destruction of the architectural masterpiece.
Architecture

Iran’s Versailles Palace Saved from Demolition for Now

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Sabet Pasal Mansion, which is commonly known as the Versailles Palace of Iran, is going to be inscribed as a National Heritage Site in an attempt to save it from demolition.
Iran in Pictures

Stunning Ceilings of Iranian Mosques

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Iranian mosques, particularly their ceilings and tiling, have always been a subject of great interest for tourists and photographers.
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Iran Exporting Saffron to 47 Countries

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More than 172 tons of saffron worth $246.7 million were exported to 47 countries, including the US, in the last Iranian year that ended March 20, the president of Iran’s National Saffron Center said.
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Grand Mosque of Urmia: An Architectural Masterpiece

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Grand Mosque of Urmia in northwestern Iran is considered an architectural masterpiece dating back to hundreds of years ago.
Architecture

Historical House of Boroujerdis in Iran’s Kashan

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The central Iranian city of Kashan is home to several historical houses with beautiful architecture and decorations. These houses, including those of Boroujerdis, Tabatabaeis, and Abbasis, are among the most interesting tourist destinations in Kashan.
Architecture

Simplicity of Iranian Architecture’s Complex Geometry

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The famous architecture website Arch Daily has reviewed the geometry and materials used in Iranian architecture and its fantastic use of brick or adobe elements.
Architecture

French Book Portrays Persian Domes

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A book on Iranian art and architecture, titled 'Les Coupoles Persanes', (in English 'Persian Cupolas: the Art of Skies and the Earth') has been published in France.
Architecture

Iran Stands at 11th Place in A’Design World Ranking

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A’Design Competition, the world’s most important contest in the fields of architecture and designing, has introduced 2016 top countries based on the number of designers that have been granted with the A' Design Award.
Architecture

Italian Photographer Portrays Use of Science and Math in Persian Architecture

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Italian photographer Massimo Rumi spent a month travelling around the breathtaking ancient mosques and bazaars of Iran, and took stunning photos of Islamic buildings, which show how Persian architects used science and math in their works.
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Sun Palace; Monument from 18th Century in Northeastern Iran

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The Sun Palace is located in Kalat Naderi near the northeastern city of Mashhad, Iran.
Architecture

Iranian Architecture Shines in Eastern Europe

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Mehr Khaneh (House of the Sun), a project in Ukraine inspired by Iranian traditional architecture and the ancient culture and religion of Mithraism, has drawn foreign media attention in an international exhibition.
Architecture

Tehran’s Nature Bridge Receives Aga Khan Architecture Award

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Iran's largest pedestrian bridge is among the six winners of this year's $1 million Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
Architecture

Tehran’s Towers: How Iranian Capital Embraced Bold Architecture

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From its iconic Azadi (freedom) tower, which has ridden out a revolution, an eight-year war and innumerable protest rallies, to the elegant museum of contemporary art or the city theatre, Tehran has long been home to a brand of wacky, yet distinctively Iranian, contemporary buildings.
Human Rights

FAO Enters into Partnership with UNHCR to Help Afghan Refugees in Iran

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The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) office in Iran has entered into partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in an attempt to improve livelihood of Afghan refugees in the Islamic Republic.
Iran in Pictures

Hypnotizing Beauty of Iranian Mosque Ceilings

Golrokh Askarieh -
Middle Eastern architecture is renowned for its kaleidoscopic beauty. If you have not had a chance yet to witness it for yourself, we can take you on a mesmerizing visual journey.
Iran in Pictures

Historical Houses of Iran’s Kashan

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The central Iranian city of Kashan is home to several historical houses with beautiful architecture and decorations. These houses, including those of Boroujerdis, Tabatabaeis, and Abbasis, are among the most interesting tourist destinations in Kashan.
Iran in Pictures

Historic Kalantari Bazaar in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Most of the businessmen in Kalantari Bazaar, an ancient trading district in Grand Bazaar of the Iranian capital city of Tehran, are selling domestic products.
Iran in Pictures

Tughrul Tower, 12th Century Monument in Southern Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Tugrul Tower, which was built in the 12th century CE, is located in the city of Rey, south of the Iranian capital.
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Darougheh House in Iran’s Mashhad Wins UNESCO Conservation Award

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The conservation of Darougheh House in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, was among the 13 winning projects of UNESCO 2016 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Science and Technology

Robots to Combat Desertification and Repel Pests

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Researchers from the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University have successfully designed robots that are able not only to plant seeds but also to fight harmful pests.
Architecture

Hazelnut Harvest in Northern Iranian Village

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian farmers in Ammarloo village in Roodbar County, Gilan Province, have started harvesting their hazelnut gardens. 400 tons of hazelnut are expected to be...
Architecture

Urban Architecture of Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
As the capital city, Tehran was introduced with symbols of modernism sooner than other Iranian cities. Modern architecture was one of these symbols. The evolution...
Iran in Pictures

Historical Complex of Niavaran in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Niavaran Complex is a historical complex situated in Shemiran, north of the Iranian capital Tehran. It consists of several buildings and monuments built...
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