Fandoqloo Forest: Scenic Beauty in Northwestern Iran

The Fandoqloo forest which lies next to vast mayweed fields is one of the most beautiful jungles and tourist attractions of Iran.

Coppersmiths’ Business Still Booming in Iran’s Yazd

The Coppersmiths’ Bazaar in the city of Yazd in central Iran has remained the hub of copperware trade and services after half a dozen centuries.

Pre-Historic Rock Arts of Teymareh Mountain

Teymareh is an ancient region with thousands of pre-historic petroglyphs located in the middle of Isfahan, Markazi and Lorestan provinces in central Iran.

South Khorasan; Well-Known Centre of Diverse, Traditional Handicrafts

Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts, with a variety of about 300 types and a multi-thousand-year-old history, are among the most important tourist attractions of the country.

Tahdig: A Yummy, Globally Popular Part of Persian Cuisine

Tahdig is a delicious part of some Iranian foods which is popular both inside the country and in other parts of the world.

Iran, Austria Seal Deal to Restore Persepolis Ancient Complex

Austria has signed a preliminary agreement with Iran to fund the renovation of the ancient Iranian monument Persepolis in Fars province.

Hunting Scenes on Tiles of Tehran’s Golestan Palace

The Golestan Palace, a famous world heritage site in Tehran, is home to a series of beautiful tile artworks, whose history in Iran goes back to prehistoric times.

Iran Exports First Shipment of Mat Handicrafts to Qatar, UAE

Iran has for the first time exported its homegrown mat weaving products to the Persian Gulf states of the UAE and Qatar.

Sassanid Archaeological Landscape Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Saturday inscribed the Sassanid Archaeological Landscape in Fars Province on its World Heritage list, increasing the number of Iranian sites to 23.

Washtub; Ancient Musical Instrument Popular among Women in Northern Iran

The flat washtub is one of the simplest things that could be found in almost every house in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province. However, Iranian women in that region have long been using it as a musical instrument in wedding ceremonies and parties.

Iranshahr Market; A Bazaar Well-Known for High-Quality Fabrics

The market of Iranshahr, a city in Sistan and Baluchestan Provonce, is a hot tourist attraction in south-eastern Iran.

Iran’s Northern Beaches Hosting Thousands of Visitors in Summer

As the weather is getting warmer in Iran, people from across the country are travelling to the coasts of Caspian Sea in the northern provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran to enjoy the beautiful beaches of this region.

Iranian Woman Makes Football with Flags of All World Cup Teams

An Iranian woman from the city of Yazd has made a football on which the flags of 32 countries participating in FIFA World Cup 2018 can be seen.

750-Year-Old Pulpit Found in Ancient Iranian Village

A minbar, the Islamic type of pulpit, which dates back to 750 years ago, has been unearthed, repaired, and unveiled in an ancient Iranian village.

Iran’s Lalejin; The Pottery Capital of the World

Lalejin, a city in the northwest of Iran’s Hamadan province, is known as the world’s capital of pottery, one of the first human artefacts and the objective representation of handicrafts in the minds of all people.

Doimaj; Traditional Iranian Snack for Summer Time

Doimaj, also known as Dogmaj, is a common traditional snack which people in some Iranian provinces eat during the warm seasons.

Iranian Police Forces in Russia to Help Team Melli’s Fans

Iran has sent a number of police officers to Russia to help the Iranian football fans and cooperate with Russian security forces in establishing security and order during the FIFA World Cup 2018, a security official said.

Traditional Doll Exhibition Underway in Tehran’s Azadi Tower

A doll exhibition is being held in the iconic Azadi Tower, showcasing a large collection of traditional and old dolls gathered from across Iran for the first time.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Larzaneh Village

Larzaneh is a picturesque village in mountainous areas of Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Shekardasht Summer Pastures

Shekardasht is one of the most beautiful and unique parts of Talesh County in Iran’s Northern Gilan Province. With its humid and cool mountainous climate, it is considered as one of the best summer highland pastures for livestock.

Ancient Site Belonging to 5th Millennium BCE Discovered in Southern Iran

A historical site belonging to the fifth millennium BCE has been discovered in a port city in Bushehr province, southern Iran.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Karim Khan Citadel

The Arg of Karim Khan or Karim Khan Citadel is a historical structure located in downtown Shiraz, southern Iran.

Netherlands Hosting “Iran, Cradle of Civilisation” Exhibition

An exhibition of Iranian historical items has opened in the Dutch city of Assen to introduce the Iranian civilisation to the visitors.

Ancient Metal Melting Sites Found in Northwest of Iran

Iranian archaeologists have found significant traces of ancient metal melting sites in the west of the country while excavating metal enclosures in the Kani Rash county of Mahabad city, West Azarbaijan Province.

World’s Largest Mosaic Carpet Catching Eyes in Iran’s Tabriz

The world's largest and most beautiful mosaic carpet has turned into a major tourist attraction in the Iranian city of Tabriz, the tourism capital of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 2018.

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