Mummy Found in Southern Tehran May Belong to Former Shah!

A mummified body found in Shahr-e Rey in southern Tehran is assumed to be the body of the ex-king of Iran Reza Shah Pahlavi.

Iran to Build Passenger Vessels to Boost Marine Tourism

The Islamic Republic of Iran is to produce different types of passenger vessels to further develop marine tourism in its northern and southern bodies of water.

Iranian Villager Turns His House into Popular Hotel Museum

A construction worker from a village in Iran’s Semnan Province hosts tourists from all over the country at his local home which he himself has turned into a hotel museum.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Scenic Village of Filband

Filband, a village near the northern Iranian city of Babol in Mazandaran Province, is famous for its skies which are full of interconnected cumulus clouds, especially in springtime.

4,000-Year-Old Skeletons of Mother, Infant on Show in Iran

The intact skeletons of a mother and her infant dating back to 4,000 years ago are on display at a museum in the eastern Iranian province Semnan.

Rooster Undergoes World’s First Cataract Surgery

A rooster in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz has undergone cataract surgery which is the first of its kind in the world.

Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Qajar Era Artworks

An exhibition of various works by prominent Iranian artists during the Qajar era has opened in Malek National Museum in capital Tehran.

Qeshm Island Named as Centre for Development of Global Geoparks by UNESCO

The United Nations’ Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) is to officially name Iran’s Qeshm Island as a reference for other countries on the development of geoparks.

Kerman Province; Popular Destination at Heart of Iranian Deserts

Kerman, the largest province in Iran with an ancient history, is home to numerous world heritage sites which annually attract millions of visitors.

Iran Unveils Rugs Woven for Rivals at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Iran has unveiled three rugs woven by highly-skilled Iranian artists to be gifted to Team Melli’s Group Stage rivals at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Shazdeh Mahan Garden

Shahzadeh Mahan Garden, also known as the Shazdeh Garden, is one of the most beautiful Persian gardens in Iran, located in the hillside of Tigran Mountain, about 2 kilometres away from Mahan in Kerman province.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Bahmanshir River in Khuzestan

Bahmanshir River is a beautiful body of water in the city of Abadan located in Iran’s south-western province Khuzestan.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Bam Citadel

The Arg-e Bam or Bam Citadel is the largest adobe building in the world, located in Bam, a city in Kerman Province which was devastated in a deadly earthquake in 2003.

Iranian Architects among Winners of Prestigious A’ Design Award 2018

Several Iranian architects have once again managed to win the prestigious A’ Design Award 2018 in an unprecedented number of sections.

Iranian Nomads’ Lifestyle Amazing: Italian Photographer

An Italian photographer, whose photos of nomadic lifestyle in Iran were recently put on a comparative display along with those taken from Italian nomads, has talked about how different and fascinating Iranian nomads are. 

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Landscapes of Khuzestan Nature

Khuzestan province lies in southwestern Iran and is known for its beautiful nature. It enjoys pleasant climatic conditions during spring, and thus has been called Iran’s Spring Paradise.

Abriz; Delicious Dish Indigenous to Bakhtiari Tribe

“Briz” in the Bakhtiari language means “to fry”, and “Ab Briz” means meat cooked and fried in its own stock. The word has been abbreviated as “Abriz,” also known as “Owriz.”

Spring Snow Covers Tulip Garden in Iran’s Karaj

The recent heavy snow has covered the tulip flowers exhibited in a festival underway in the city of Karaj in Iran’s Alborz province.

Dispel Bad Luck by Wearing Rings with Sharaf-e Shams Engraving

Sharaf-e Shams is the name given to a special type of engraving on a ring stone, which is believed to banish sorrow, depression, bad luck, and negativity. Some others say you will never be in dire situations when wearing the ring stone on which Sharaf-e Shams is engraved.

Italy Returns Historical Headstone to Iran

The Italian Police have confiscated a 17th-century headstone smuggled out of Iran and handed it over to the Islamic Republic’s embassy in Rome.

Mashhad to Host Louvre Exhibit after End of Tehran Show

An exhibition of artworks on loan from the Louvre will be held in the city of Mashhad, northeastern Iran, after the end of the show in the capital Tehran, said a senior Iranian official.

Iran’s Kerman Province Home to Globally-Registered Qanats

Kerman province in southeastern Iran is home to hundreds of qanats through which underground waters have long been extracted by local people.

Plane Carrying First Group of Brazilian Tourists Lands in Iran

The first Brazilian tourist plane, chartered by Pasargad Tours Company, has landed in Iran’s Shiraz airport on Saturday.

Abgineh Museum; An Exhibition of Medieval Glass Works

The Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran also known as Abgineh Museum is located at 30 Tir Street in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Historical Bazaar of Qom

The Bazaar of Qom is a historic bazaar located in the heart of the city of Qom in the southwest of Tehran.

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