Cultural Heritage

Unveiling of historical objects at Zanjan museum

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The historical objects seen in this February 9 photo are part of the 204 objects belonged to ancient Iran era which have been recently...
Architecture

Iran eyeing joint food exports with Italy

Emad Askarieh -
Iran said on Tuesday that it sees a huge potential in cooperating with Italy over exports of food products to not only the markets of the region but also to Russia.
Hard News

US tourists heading to Iran after sanctions lift: NYT

Emad Askarieh -
American tourists are heading to Iran in the aftermath of last month’s sanctions removal which saw Iranian tourism boom again, a new report says.
Iran in Pictures

Beautiful Sunset in Abadan

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Sunset in Abadan, Khuzestan province, is so amazing and beautiful depicting the beauty of nature in the region. The following images have been released by...
Cultural Heritage

Iran reclaims ancient fossils from US

IFP Editorial Staff -
A ceremony was held to unveil 1,351 ancient fossils which were takento the US 40 years ago for research studies.    
Foreign Policy

Iran offers visas to arriving tourists at its airports

IFP Editorial Staff -
Head of Iran's Organization of Cultural Heritage, handicrafts and Tourism said the country will issues 30-day visas for its visitors from 190 countries upon arrival at Iranian airports.
IFP Exclusive

Gomishan, Less-Visited Destination in North-eastern Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Very few people visit Gomishan city in Golestan province, north-eastern Iran, despite its interesting historical houses.
Cultural Heritage

Iran’s Eight-Million-Year-Old Fossils Unveiled after Returning Home from US

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s ancient fossils, which had been sent to the US some 40 years ago for studies and were returned home after Tehran won a decades-long legal dispute with Washington, were unveiled in the Iranian capital.
Custom

Love, Mysticism, Dance and Sama in an Ancient Ritual to the Antiquity of Persia

IFP Editorial Staff -
Ouraman Takht, a small town with a population of 2,000, lies near the city of Sarvabad in Kurdistan Province. It is known for its history, and for its Pir Shalyar ceremonies. Ouraman seems to be as old as time itself – documented sources date it back more than 1,300 years. Based on locals’ claims, the ceremony has been performed for nearly 900 years.
Economy

Iran to resume export of hand-woven carpets to US

Emad Askarieh -
Head of Iran National Carpet Center Hamid Karegar says the Islamic Republic will resume export of its hand-woven carpets to US in near future.
Iran in Pictures

Gorgeous sunset on Kish Island(PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The coral-rimmed, oval-shaped Island of Kish off the southern coast of Iran shines a fiery orange in the sunset, creating a unique and fascinating...
Cultural Heritage

7,000 Year-old Female Body Found in Tehran is Infected

IFP Editorial Staff -
Experts at the Health Faculty of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences have carried out a scientific examination of the remains of a 7,000...
IFP Exclusive

Chitgar – The Largest Artificial Lake in Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
The lake of Chitgar is one of the latest tourist attractions in Tehran, Iran. The lake is surrounded by an outdoor resort, one which...
Custom

Sadé festival in Kerman, Yazd

IFP Editorial Staff -
Sade festival is celebrated 40 days after winter solstice in Iran. The festival is observed by Iranian Zoroastrians to celebrate the emergence of fire. The festival...
Custom

Amaryllis Flower Festival, Jarreh Village, Shiraz (PHOTOS)

IFP Editorial Staff -
A festival is held in villages Jarreh and Baladeh villages in Kazeroun, Fars Province every year. Amaryllis farms in Kazeroun cover 70 hectares of land...
IFP Exclusive

Lut Desert (PHOTOS)

IFP Editorial Staff -
Dasht-e Loot is a desert in southeastern province of Kerman, Iran. It is the world's 25th biggest desert. The surface of the sand there has been measured...
Cultural Heritage

Iran Urges UNESCO Push to Protect Cultural Heritage in Syria, Iraq

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural organization, to make utmost efforts to protect the endangered cultural works and historic sites in Syria and Iraq from the devastating activities of terrorist groups.
Iran in Pictures

Heavy snow covers Kandovan village

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The inhabitants of troglodyte homes, excavated inside volcanic rocks and tuffs, in Kandovan village of East Azerbaijan province, spend winter days under heavy snow. The...
Cultural Heritage

Fire Temple in Isfahan, Sassanid-era Relic (PHOTOS)

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The fire temple of Isfahan is a Sassanid-era Zoroastrian sacred temples. The fire temple is part of an archaeological complex is located on a hill...
Economy

Iran Aiming for Major Hike in Tourism Income

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran has formulated plans to increase revenue from the tourism industry within the next ten years to an amount equal to the income generated by oil sales, Head of the country’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Masoud Soltanifar said.
IFP Exclusive

Wooden village in Northeastern city of Neyshabour (PHOTOS)

IFP Editorial Staff -
The wooden village is located 15 km off Mohammad Abad village in Neyshabour and is constructed by contemporary architect Hamid Mojtahedi. The structure makes an eye-catching view for visitors.
Cultural Heritage

Nasir al-Mulk or Pink Mosque in Iran’s Shiraz

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Nasir al-Mulk or Pink Mosque is one of the major tourist attractions of Shiraz, the well-known cultural city in southern Iran.
Cultural Heritage

60 man-made caves in Western Iran belonging to the iron age

IFP Editorial Staff -
The caves were found in northwestern city of Maraqeh by Iranian archeologists. The following images have been released by Khabar Online News Agency:    
IFP Exclusive

Iced Waterfall, Nowdeh village, Ardebil (PHOTOS)

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The picturesque waterfall cascades down 30-meter rocks in the northwestern province of Ardabil, Iran.    
Handicrafts

Doidukh village (PHOTOS)

IFP Editorial Staff -
Doidukh village of North Khorasan Province has a long history in producing different handicrafts including double-sided silk rug.
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