Golestan’s Green Paradise

Golestan province, located in northern Iran on the coastlines of the Caspian Sea, has a verdant, beautiful environment and pleasant weather, which make it...

Rouhani: Forest Rangers Killed While Protecting Environment

Iran’s President, in a message of condolence after the killing of three park wardens, said that they remain on the front line of preserving the country’s environment and natural resources.

Sweden’s Ultra-Runner Makes Movie about Her Running in Iran

Kristina Paltén, a Swedish runner, says three things inspired her to pick Iran for running: its beautiful nature, the long distance, and her ambition to change the image of Iran and other Islamic countries.

Iranian Researchers Decipher Cuneiform Inscription

The software’s developer, elaborated on the cuneiform dictionary, saying, “The software is able to decipher and provide translation for the inscriptions which date far back to Achaemenid era into four languages of Persian, Kurdish, English and Arabic.”

Smuggler of Achaemenid Coins Apprehended in Metro

Tehran’s Police Chief announced that a smuggler of ancient antiques has been arrested in Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti metro station.

Turkey Claiming Possession of Rumi with Hollywood’s Help

In an interview with Sobh-e Now, the Iranian director Shahram Asadi talks about Turkey’s plans to claim possession of famous Persian poet, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, including their ongoing plan to produce a film about his life with Hollywood’s help.

Qeshm Locals Offer Homestays to Ecotourists

As one of the most important islands on the Persian Gulf, Qeshm is a place where you can enjoy several natural and historical attractions as well as traditional customs.

10 Tons of Ash Reshteh to Be Served for Fasting People

10 tons of Iranian Ash Reshteh (a kind of soup) will be served for Muslim people fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

Museum of Tajmir Village

A room in a house in Tajmir Village in Sarbisheh, eastern province of South Khorasan, has been turned into a museum of local handicrafts and ancients items related to the rural populace.

Excavation Uncovers Ilkanid-Era Pottery

Archaeological excavations in Isfahan’s Feizabad archaeological site have uncovered pottery objects dating back to the Ilkhanid era.

Iran Registers Original Pomegranates, Dates, and Carpets at WIPO

Iran has registered a number of its strategic domestic products at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Architecture booms as Iran opens its doors to the world

Iran is "on the verge of a new era for architecture" according to local architects, as change sweeps through the Islamic republic following the lifting of...

Persian Gulf Marine Tourism: Neglected Opportunities

Out of the loop for far too long, Iran has ceded its potential place in marine tourism to smaller Persian Gulf states who have seized the opportunity and made significant strides to gain a foothold in this niche sector.

Tehran to host European Iranologists

The Italian Cultural Attaché in Iran and the Research and Training Deputy of Islamic Culture and Relations Organization have agreed that Iran will host the European Iranologists Society, (Societas Iranologica Europaea (S.I.E)).

Paleolithic Stone Tools Uncovered in Qeshm Island

A team of Iranian archeologists have unearthed stone tools manufactured in the Middle Paleolithic era on the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm, Iran's Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) announced.

Regional Cooperation Key to Marine Conservation

Reports indicate that some 105 marine species, mainly mammals, birds and reptiles living in Iran’s seas and lakes, are heading toward extinction.

Dispute Over Cause of Persian Gulf Salinity

Two officials at the Department of Environment cannot seem to agree on the precise source of the Persian Gulf’s rising salinity.

Red Deer’s Chances of Survival Improve

The recent birth of four baby red deer in Semeskandeh Wildlife Refuge in Sari, Mazandaran Province, has lifted the spirits of officials and activists, and increased the critically endangered animal’s chances of survival.

Prehistoric Archaeological Discoveries in Shiraz

The archaeologists seen in these photos are exploring Postchi Hill in the southern city of Shiraz. New artefacts found in recent explorations of the...

Sobatan Alpine Valleys in Northwestern Iran

Sobatan is a beautiful region located near Neor Lake in Iran’s northern province of Ardebil.

‘Bagshy’ Turkmen Musicians

Baghshy are traditional musicians in the north-east of Iran who have helped classical Turkmen music to survive to this day. Their mystical music, stemming...

Iranian Women Prepare Gushfil in Ramadan

Gushfil is a traditional sweet pastry often cooked during Ramadan across different cities of Iran. In these photos, women in Arak, Markazi province, prepare...

Iran Takes Part in Milan Architecture and Design Triennial

Iran took part in the 21st architecture and design triennial in Milan, entitled '21st Century,' for the first time.

Antiquities of Iraqi Origin Seized in Tehran Subway

More than 10 ancient relics, worth nearly $1m, were recently seized by the Police in one of Tehran’s subway stations from a man who seemed to have transferred them from Iraq to Iran.

Alasht of Mazandaran

Alasht, meaning ‘Eagle Sanctuary’, is a small city in the highlands of Savadkuh County, Mazandaran province. The city, which is the birthplace of Reza...

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