Nature and Wildlife

In Photos: Wildlife Sanctuaries of Iran’s Khorasan Razavi

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Khorasan Razavi Province, in northeastern Iran, is home to a mountain of natural attractions including conservation areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and a national park.
Cultural Heritage

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.
IFP Exclusive

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.
Hard News

French envoy describes Iran as most secure regional country for foreign tourists

Emad Askarieh -
The French envoy to Tehran has disputed inclusion by Paris of Iran in the list of dangerous states for travelling, saying Iran is the most secure regional country for trips.
Nature and Wildlife

Wildlife in Khorasan Razavi Province in photo-1

Emad Askarieh -
Khorasan Razavi Province, in northeastern Iran, is home to a mountain of natural attractions including conservation areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and a national park.
Cultural Heritage

Iran and Italy sign MOU on archeology

Emad Askarieh -
Iran and Italy sign a deal to establish closer archeological cooperation.
Economy

Hand-woven Persian carpet motifs to be registered globally

Emad Askarieh -
Iran is bent on taking out patents on its world-famous carpet motifs.
IFP Exclusive

Rica is doing well and his teeth are shining brightly

IFP Editorial Staff -
Rica, a male leopard who has undergone unprecedented dental surgery in Iran, is doing great.
Healthcare

Meager share of medical tourism in overall tourism profits

IFP Editorial Staff -
An expert says given the country’s medical potential Iranian officials should do more to secure the inflow of cash via medical tourists.
Nature and Wildlife

Persian leopard with implanted gold crowns

Emad Askarieh -
In an operation, unprecedented in the country, Iranian doctors put gold crowns over the damaged teeth of a leopard.
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.
Architecture

Iran Architect Builds Rotating Home in Tehran

Emad Askarieh -
An award-winning Iranian architect has designed and built a seven-story building with three revolving bedrooms in the capital, Tehran.
Hard News

VP: Iran’s Tourism Industry Flourishing

Emad Askarieh -
An Iranian official expresses pleasure that more foreign tourists have been showing interest in traveling to Iran in recent months.
Environment

Will this fleet-footed predator be pulled back from the brink of extinction?

Emad Askarieh -
More efforts are needed to save Iranian cheetah from the imminent danger of extinction.
Selected

Travelogues Can Boost Tourism

Emad Askarieh -
As a vehicle of expression, travelogues can give tourism a shot in the arm.
IFP Exclusive

Pigeon Houses, Iranian Architectural Elegance

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Pigeon houses represent a perfect example of humans and nature working together for mutual benefits.
Economy

No expense is spared to pitch Iranian carpets internationally

Emad Askarieh -
The government has its sights on the extensive promotion of Iranian carpets across the world to help the industry reclaim its past glory.
Cultural Heritage

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.
IFP Exclusive

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.
Nature and Wildlife

Rare Corsac Fox Caught on Camera

Emad Askarieh -
A 58th issue of Sarzamin-e Man (My Land) Monthly, out in August 2014, features a rare photo of Corsac Fox in Iran.
Architecture

Houshang Seyhoun Looks at Evolution of Architecture in Iran

Emad Askarieh -
Houshang Seyhoun, a world-class expert, expounds on Iranian and Islamic architecture as well as on the composition of Tehran.
Handicrafts

Iran among Three Global Handicrafts Hubs

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Head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) said the country, as one of the three global handicrafts hubs, holds world’s first rank in many handicrafts such as carpet-weaving, woodcarving, and wood inlaying.
IFP Exclusive

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.
Cultural Heritage

Takht-e Soleymān; Manifestation of Persian Civilization

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian ancient citadel Takht-e Soleyman (Throne of Solomon), known to be a Zoroastrian fire temple, manifests Persian glorious civilization.
Cultural Heritage

Campaign to Save Freedom Tower Launched

Emad Askarieh -
Cultural heritage advocates launch a campaign to save Tehran’s Freedom Tower.
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