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Tehran unveils “Kneeling Before Iran” monument at Enghelab Square

The unveiling ceremony for a new public monument titled “Kneeling Before Iran” was held on Saturday at Enghelab Square in the capital.

Red gold harvest season in Iran

With the arrival of autumn, farmers in Iran's North Khorasan Province have begun harvesting saffron from their fields. North Khorasan ranks as the third-largest saffron producer in the country.

Date harvest begins in Ghazavieh, Iran’s Khuzestan province

Farmers in Ghazavieh, a village in the central district of Karun County in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan Province, have begun harvesting dates from the area’s palm groves.

Salt crystals shine along Iran’s Kal-Shur River

The Kal-Shur River in northeastern Iranian North Khorasan province has become a seasonal hub of activity and a striking natural attraction.

Baghlegh Wooden Cemetery in northeastern Iran                     

The cemetery of Baghlegh village in Raz and Jargalan County, North Khorasan Province, northeastern Iran, is one of the most distinctive graveyards in the country.

Photo report: Nowruzlu Wetland protected area in Miandoab, northwestern Iran

Located 15 kilometers from Miandoab city, in northwestern Iran, the Nowruzlu Wetland protected area spans approximately 1,100 hectares.

Sabzineh agritourism farm boosts local economy in Iran’s Azadshahr

The Sabzineh agritourism farm in Azadshahr County, in Iran’s northern Golestan province, has emerged as a model of sustainable development by transforming traditional agriculture into an engaging tourism experience.

Last Kalak makers of Bakhtiari in mountains of Iran’s Bazoft

In the mountainous region of Bazoft in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, the last kalak makers of the Bakhtiari people continue a centuries-old tradition deeply rooted in nature.

Ancient Zahhak Castle stands as timeless sentinel in northwestern Iran

Located 20 kilometers southeast of Hashtrud in Iran’s East Azarbaijan Province, Zahhak Castle – also known as Narin Qala or Zahhak Qalasi – is a remarkable relic of Iran’s ancient past.

Seh Qaleh Desert in eastern Iran: A hidden gem for desert lovers

The untouched and captivating Seh Qaleh Desert in Iran’s South Khorasan province has emerged as a new destination for those who seek silence, starry skies, and the raw beauty of nature.

Iran’s Meymand welcomes tourists for annual rosewater festival

Each spring, the town of Meymand in Iran’s southern Fars Province, becomes a vibrant destination for tourists drawn by its famous rose fields and traditional rosewater distillation practices.

Spring tea harvest begins in Iran’s Tonekabon

The first harvest of spring green tea leaves has commenced across 500 hectares of tea gardens in Tonekabon County, northern Iran.

Golden fields of Khuzestan: Iran’s breadbasket begins bountiful wheat harvest

Farmers in Iran’s southern Khuzestan province have started harvesting wheat across 754,000 hectares of farmland, according to the provincial Agricultural Jihad Organization.

Chogha Zanbil: Grandeur of Iran’s Elamite architecture

Chogha Zanbil, an ancient ziggurat in Khuzestan, southern Iran, is the first Iranian site registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list and one of the oldest stepped temples in the world.

Armenian Christian community observes Holy Week, and Easter in Tehran

Armenian Christians in Tehran marked Holy Week and Easter Sunday with ceremonies at four major churches, including the St. Vartan Church and Saint Sarkis Cathedral.

Vibrant spring tulips bloom in Tehran’s Iranian Garden

The Iranian Garden in Tehran is now adorned with colorful spring tulips, creating a stunning natural display.

A football oasis in nature’s crown in Iran’s Kordestan

In the stunning landscapes of the Deyvaznav village, in Iran’s Kordestan Province, lies a unique artificial grass football field that sparkles like a gem in the heart of nature.

Lily Meadow where wild flowers meet nature in southern Iran

Lily Meadow is one of the natural attractions of Khuzestan Province, southern Iran, and is located 35 kilometers northwest of Izeh County.

Karaj hosts 11th Tulip Festival featuring Middle East’s largest flower carpet

The 11th annual Tulip Festival is underway in Karaj's Shahid Chamran Park, near the Iranian capital Tehran, showcasing the Middle East's largest floral carpet spanning 2,700 square meters.

Salt Goddess، splendor of the nature of Hormoz Island, southern Iran

Hormoz Island, off the southern coast of Iran, thanks to its special geographical location, has diverse geological structures in addition to red soil.

Rabat Qoli Caravanserai in northeastern Iran: A timeless crossroads of culture, commerce

The Rabat Qoli Caravanserai, a centuries-old waystation in North Khorasan’s Jajrom County in Iran, stands as a testament to Iran’s Silk Road legacy.

Shushtar: A jewel of ancient Iranian hydraulic engineering 

The Historical Hydraulic System of Shushtar, one of Iran's most remarkable engineering marvels, attracts numerous visitors during the Nowruz holidays.

Tehran’s historic car museum unveils rare vehicles for Nowruz

Tehran's Historic Car Museum has opened its doors for Nowruz 1404 with a special exhibition of rare and classic vehicles.

Isfahan Bird Garden: A feathered haven for Nowruz travelers

The Isfahan Bird Garden, located in the Nazhvan Forest Park in central Iran, is welcoming Nowruz travelers and tourists from across Iran during the Persian New Year holidays.

Ancient watermills of Iran’s Dezful attract visitors on first day of Nowruz

The historic watermills of Dezful, in southwestern Iran, is one of the country’s most valuable cultural heritage sites that drew visitors on the first day of the Persian New Year on Friday.

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