The ICHHTO chief has said that registration of Arba’een at UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage helps protect and pass on the ritual and its spiritual values to future generations.
The objects, including gold jewelry, silver coins, a seal that dates back to the Sassanid era, and figurines, were seized in three sting operations which led to the arrest of six smugglers.
Iran’s tourism chief has said that tourism in Iran has grown three times the world average, adding that the country needs even more growth if it seeks to achieve its 2025 objectives.
The most important findings of the excavations are 30 glazed bricks adorned with images of winged animals which incorporate the mythic beasts of the Elamite and Achemenid eras.
Iran's tourism sector is a flourishing market for investors and the country anticipates an influx of tourists after sanctions are removed, Soltanifar said.
