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Iran plans to offer Alamut Fortress to UNESCO

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Iran is planning to apply for UNESCO World Heritage Site status for the Alamut Castle.
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Iran World Heritage Attractions (No. 2)

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Naghsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Iran, in photos.
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UNESCO to put Shush on World Heritage List

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has plans to place Shush, an ancient Iranian city, on the 2015 World Heritage List.
Books

Iranian libraries among ‘1001 libraries to see before one dies’

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Two historical libraries of Iran appeared on the list of must-see libraries of the world.
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How can one be an Iranian? How can one not be an Iranian?

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Abdolhossein Zarrinkoob, a great Iranian, lays out the reasons why his fellow Iranians should take pride in being Iranian.
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UNESCO’s official visits Kashan historical sites

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The President of UNESCO's General Conference, who is in Iran to attend a ceremony to commemorate registration of the Burnt City in the UNESCO's World Heritage List, has visited the historical sites in Kashan.
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Christians in Isfahan celebrate the 350th anniversary of a famous church

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A service is held in Isfahan to mark the 350th anniversary of a very old place of worship.
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Humans took up residence in what is Iran today some 230,000 years ago

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Darband Caves in Gilan Province with archeological finds as old as the Paleolithic Era can unravel the mystery surrounding early cave dwellers in Iran.
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Symbolic polo match to prompt UNESCO to register the game in Iran’s name

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A polo match is held in Isfahan to prompt UNESCO to register the sport in Iran’s name.
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Iran and Italy sign MOU on archeology

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Iran and Italy sign a deal to establish closer archeological cooperation.
Art

Enamel; Ancient Handicraft Invented by Iranians

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A handicraft as old as 5 millenniums, enamel has still remained popular and magnificent. Being called Meenakari in Iran, the art's hub in the country is Isfahan.
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Pigeon Houses, Iranian Architectural Elegance

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Pigeon houses represent a perfect example of humans and nature working together for mutual benefits.
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Pre-World War II ammunition unearthed in Tehran

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Up to 180 artillery and mortar rounds dating back to pre-WWII era have been found in a neighborhood in the Iranian capital.
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60 Years of Pilgrimage Visits to Saint Thaddeus Monastery, Iran

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Up to 7,000 Christians get together for the 60th anniversary of regular yearly visits to Saint Thaddeus Monastery or Ghara Kelisa in northwestern Iran.
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Burnt City, Iran’s 17th Entry on World Heritage List

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Shahr-e Sukhteh- the Iranian Burnt City- finally makes it to the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
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Takht-e Soleymān; Manifestation of Persian Civilization

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Iranian ancient citadel Takht-e Soleyman (Throne of Solomon), known to be a Zoroastrian fire temple, manifests Persian glorious civilization.
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Campaign to Save Freedom Tower Launched

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Cultural heritage advocates launch a campaign to save Tehran’s Freedom Tower.
Art

A tour of the largest private arts museum in Iran

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Saba Museum owned by Pasargad Bank is home to precious works of arts.
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ICHHTO introduces Tabriz and Yazd as Iranian creative cities to OIC

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Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) has introduced Tabriz in northwest Iran and Yazd in central Iran as iranian creative cities to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), said a senior official of ICHHTO.
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Preserving Shiraz Historical Core Necessary: UN official

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The UN Human Settlements Program (UNHSP) representative to Iran referring to unique historical texture of Shiraz said here Wednesday that preserving that historical heritage is necessary for boosting the cityˈs tourism industry.
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7500-Year-Old Motifs Inspire Modern Fabric Designers

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A group of fabric designers have created a collection inspired by motifs used on pottery previously discovered at the 7500-year-old Sialk Tepe near the central Iranian city of Kashan.
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5000-Year-Old Water Pipeline Discovered in Western Iran

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A 5000-year-old water system has been unearthed during the second season of a rescue excavation project at the Farash ancient historical site at the Seimareh Dam reservoir area in western Iran.
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Shush: Major Iranian option for 2014 global registration

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Iranian ancient city of Shush is slated to be offered to the UNESCO for a possible inscription on the World Heritage list of the organization.
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Persian literary figures honored at Turkish university

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A ceremony was held in Ege (Aegean) University in Izmir (Turkey) to commemorate famous Iranian poets and top literary figures including Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi, Omar Khayyam and Saˈdi.
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Iran Planning to Attract More Tourists

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Head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Massoud Soltanifar vowed to do his organization's best to pave the ground for attracting more tourists to the country's holy shrines.
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