Iran to release Persian Carpet Encyclopedia

The focus of Persian Carpet Encyclopedia is on designs, patterns and aesthetics, technical knowledge, management, economics and trade, history, geography and the styles of carpets.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Garden of Stones in Sirjan

A stony protest against government policies by a local in southeastern Iran turns into a popular tourist attraction decades later.

Iran to host Islamic Countries’ Health Tourism Conference

A growing number of hospitals across Iran provide foreigners who visit Iran for medical purposes with excellent healthcare services.

The colorful trace of autumn in Tehran

The autumn season in Tehran, in full color, has been depicted from a photographic angle.

Iran in the eyes of an American traveler

Monica Byrne, the US novelist and playwright, gives a first-hand account of her experience in Iran.

An expo of hand-woven carpet in Qom

Hand-woven Persian carpets have been put on display in the central city of Qom.

Kiss captivity goodbye

Seven wild captive birds regained their freedom after environmental police of Marivan found them in a poacher’s house.

With injection of credit, Persepolis will have a board of trustees: Vice-president

The Iranian government hopes infusion of more funds to Persepolis will help create a board of trustees for the historical site.

Two endangered species roam in search of real protection

Beautiful photos of two rare species which are on the edge of extinction in southern Iran.

Excavations uncover ancient gate in Persepolis

Archeologists have discovered an ancient gate in Persepolis in Tale-Ajori.

Iran plans to offer Alamut Fortress to UNESCO

Iran is planning to apply for UNESCO World Heritage Site status for the Alamut Castle.

Iran inaugurates ME’s biggest gold-processing plant

Inauguration of a gold plant in the northwest is expected to double Iran's annual production of the precious metal.

Rare caracal sighted in Iran’s Hamadan Province

The presence of a rare species of caracal in a protected area of Hamadan Province is a reflection of normal habitat for the wildlife there.

Iran World Heritage Attractions (No. 2)

Naghsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Iran, in photos.

Abr Jungle of Shahrood; a dream of walking on clouds

Cloud Forest, a spectacular natural site in Shahrood, could be a good holiday destination for those who need a change of scenery.

UNESCO to put Shush on World Heritage List

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

Two Persian leopards have been fitted with GPS tracking neckbands

GPS tracking neckbands help Iranian animal experts get a better understanding of Persian leopards in mountainous regions of the country.

Iran calls on fellow Caspian states to help save Caspian seals

Iranian officials say a ban should be slapped on seal hunting in the Caspian Sea to save seals.

Lovely, Unique Wildlife of Iran’s Mazandaran Province

Volunteer environmentalists, who protect Iran's northern forests, have snapped great photos of animals in their habitat.

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

Two historical libraries of Iran appeared on the list of must-see libraries of the world.

Flowers line the walkway to take visitors by surprise

The northeastern city of Mashhad plays host to a flower festival which exclusively displays Chrysanthemums.

Harvesters pick berberis in Iran, enjoying the fruits of their labor

Harvest season in Iran creates picture-perfect scenes of farmers’ efforts bearing fruit.

How can one be an Iranian? How can one not be an Iranian?

Abdolhossein Zarrinkoob, a great Iranian, lays out the reasons why his fellow Iranians should take pride in being Iranian.

UNESCO’s official visits Kashan historical sites

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.

Christians in Isfahan celebrate the 350th anniversary of a famous church

A service is held in Isfahan to mark the 350th anniversary of a very old place of worship.

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