Iran Unveils 7m-Year-Old Fossils Excavated in Lorestan
A number of fossils dating back to 7 million years ago were unveiled on Wednesday, September 7, in Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE).
Historic Kalantari Bazaar in Tehran
Most of the businessmen in Kalantari Bazaar, an ancient trading district in Grand Bazaar of the Iranian capital city of Tehran, are selling domestic products.
Tughrul Tower, 12th Century Monument in Southern Tehran
Tugrul Tower, which was built in the 12th century CE, is located in the city of Rey, south of the Iranian capital.
Iran to Host 300 Professional Tour Leaders from across Globe
Iran is going to receive 300 professional tour leaders from across the globe, an official said.
Darougheh House in Iran’s Mashhad Wins UNESCO Conservation Award
The conservation of Darougheh House in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, was among the 13 winning projects of UNESCO 2016 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Historic Bazaar of Tabriz in Northwestern Iran
The Bazaar of Tabriz is a historical market situated in the middle of Tabriz, Iran. It is one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East and the largest covered bazaar in the world. It is also one of Iran's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Robots to Combat Desertification and Repel Pests
Researchers from the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University have successfully designed robots that are able not only to plant seeds but also to fight harmful pests.
Iranian Mobile Museum Moving from One Continent to Another
Iran’s Ambassadors for Peace Mobile Museum travelled to five African countries in an effort to disseminate the culture of peace.
Iranian Cheetahs’ Population Declining Rapidly: ICS
The head of the Iranian Cheetah Society (ICS), a Tehran-based NGO, said the population of Iranian cheetahs, also known as Asiatic cheetahs, is undergoing a rapid decline despite all measures taken to save the endangered species.
Damavand: Highest Peek in Middle East, Highest Volcano in Asia
Mount Damavand, a potentially active volcano, is the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East as well as the highest volcano in Asia.
Over 5mln Foreign Tourists Visited Iran in 2015, Official Says
Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Masoud Soltanifar said more than five million foreign tourists visited the Islamic Republic in 2015.
Hazelnut Harvest in Northern Iranian Village
Iranian farmers in Ammarloo village in Roodbar County, Gilan Province, have started harvesting their hazelnut gardens. 400 tons of hazelnut are expected to be...
9,000-Year-Old Ozbaki Ancient Hill Inaugurated in Iran
Ozbaki Ancient Hill, which dates back to some 9,000 years ago, is located in Nazarabad, Alborz province, and is in the interim list for...
Dutch Adventurer after Visiting Iran: I Can’t Even Remember my Preconceptions
“Never before had I been to a country whereby the preconceptions of it were so far away from reality… the people of Iran are the best.” These are the words of Kim Berghout, a hitchhiking world-traveling adventurer from the Netherlands who has shared her experiences about visiting Iran.
A Traditional Yet Comfortable Hotel in Heart of Iran
Mehr Chain Hotels are among the best hotels in Iran, serving Iranian and foreign tourists in the desert city of Yazd.
National Purebred Horse Festival Held in Iran’s Meybod
The three-day National Purebred Horse Festival was kicked off in the Iranian central city of Meybod, Yazd province, on Wednesday, August 24.
Traditional Wedding Ceremony in Northeastern Iranian Tribe
The wedding ceremonies of Kurmanj nomads are always full of colours and happiness, and these are part of their intangible heritage.
Every November, because of...
Sand Sculpture Festival in Caspian Sea Coast in Northern Iran
A few days ago, a Sand Sculpture Festival was held in the Khazar Abad coast of Caspian Sea, near the city of Sari, northern...
25th Handmade Carpet Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran
The 25th Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition opened on Monday, August 22, at Tehran’s Permanent International Fairgrounds.
Here are Mehr’s photos of the exhibition:
Iran to Reclaim Achaemenid Tablets from US after 80 Years
Iranian Vice President Massoud Soltanifar announced that the Achaemenid tablets kept in the US will be repatriated to the country after 80 years unless those who have accused Iran of an alleged involvement in the 1997 Jerusalem terrorist attacks ask the court of appeals for a reversal.
‘Sacred Defence’ Museum in Tehran Displays Sacrifices Made to Save Iran
The Garden-Museum of ‘Sacred Defence and Promotion of Resistance Culture’ is a place to introduce a small part of sacrifices Iranian people made during the Iraqi imposed war (1980s) to save the country from foreign invasion.
Hoz-e Soltan Salt Lake in Central Iran
Hoz-e Soltan Salt Lake is located 40km north of central Iranian city of Qom, 85km south of Tehran. The Lake, which is also known as Saveh-Qom Lake and Shahi Lake, has an area of 240 square kilometres, and is bound by Alborz Mountain Chain in the north.
Italian Desert Explorer to Run in Support of Iran’s Lut Desert and Asiatic Cheetah
An Italian desert explorer is going to run the impassable tracks of Iran’s Loot Desert in an effort to voice support for the national project of “Lut and Cheetah”.
Women’s Key Role in Iran’s Shahsevan Tribe
Hectic women of Shahsevan nomadic tribes play key roles in the economic life of their community, which is usually hosted by Sabalan outskirts during...
Iran, Armenia Abolish Mutual Visa Regime
Visa requirements for Iranian and Armenian citizens visiting the other country have been lifted, Iran’s embassy in Yerevan announced Saturday.
