Iran's Cultural Heritage

The latest reports and photos of Iran’s Cultural Heritage

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Kashan: A Major Tourist Attraction in Heart of Desert

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The Iranian city of Kashan is one of the major tourist attractions of the country, drawing large numbers of visitors each year.
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Persian Architecture in Photos: Historical House of Moshir-ol-Molk

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The historical house of Qajar minister Moshir-ol-Molk Ansari in Isfahan is a masterpiece in the history of Persian architecture.
Cultural Heritage

Historical Village of Fahraj: A Gem in Heart of Iran Deserts

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Fahraj, located 30 kilometres east of Yazd in central Iran, is an ancient village in the heart of Iranian deserts dating back to pre-Islamic times.
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Iran’s World Heritage Sites: Ziggurat of Chogha Zanbil

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The Ziggurat of Chogha Zanbil, located in Khuzestan province in south-western Iran, is a temple of the 13th century BCE that the Elamites had built for their gods.
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Europeans Need to Know More about Iran: Danish Archaeologist

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A Danish archaeologist says Europeans need to know more about Iran, as ancient sites in Iran symbolize some of the most significant turning points in history.
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Shushtar Hydraulic System; Epitome of Persian Architecture

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Images of Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in the southwestern Iranian Province of Khuzestan.
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Ancient Bridge of Shadravan; Oldest Bridge in World

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Shadravan or Caesar Bridge in southwestern Iran was constructed during Sassanid era. It's said to be the most ancient bridge in the world.
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Persian Architecture in Photos: Grand Mosque of Farah Abad

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The Grand Mosque of Farah Abad in Sari, Mazandaran province, is part of Farah Abad historical complex built at the time of Shah Abbas Safavi (In around 1791).
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Yazd Commits Itself to Promoting Adobe Structures

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The central Iranian city of Yazd, which is known as the world’s first adobe city, has given the UNESCO a commitment to promote construction of adobe buildings and structures both inside the city and in other parts of the world.
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Sistan & Baluchestan; Home to Ancient Culture, Civilisation

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Sistan and Baluchestan province in south-eastern Iran is where one of the world’s oldest cultures and civilizations has been formed and developed.
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Romanians Warmly Welcome Exhibition of Iranian Culture, History

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The Iranian embassy in Romania recently held an exhibition on the Iranian culture and civilization, which received considerable attention in the Eastern European country.
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5,000-Year-Old Skeleton Unearthed in Northern Iran

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The skeleton of a baby girl dating back 5,000 years has been unearthed in northern Iran.
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Tajabad Caravanserai; Unique Structure in Iran’s Hamadan

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Tajabad Caravanserai, one of the rarest circular caravanserais of Iran, is located in the village of Tajabad in western Hamadan province.
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Tehran’s First Fortification Unearthed in Grand Bazaar

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A number of ancient pieces from Safavid era, belonging to the first fortification of the Iranian capital, have been unearthed during an excavation in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran.
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Iran Proposes UNESCO to Name 2019 after Iranian Philosopher, University

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Iran has called on UNESCO to name 2019 as the year of late philosopher Sheikh Shahaboddin Sohrevardi and the Gondishapur University.
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History of Military Service in Iran in Photos

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Military service in Farsi language is called “Sarbazi” which means to lose your head, to sacrifice, and to stand up to death in battle.
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Cemetery in Tehran Burial Site of Hundreds of Poles

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Catholic cemetery of the Poles in southern Tehran is located in district of Doulab, close to the Armenian cemetery.
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Biglar Beigi Tekyeh; Fabulous Hall with Mirror Works

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Biglar Beigi Tekyeh is a valuable building in the historical neighbourhoods of the ancient and beautiful city of Kermanshah in western Iran.
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5,000-year-old Antiques Discovered in Iran’s Jiroft

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Police officials of Jiroft in Iran’s central Kerman province say they have found antique objects that are about 5000 years old.
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Grave Belonging to Iron Age Warrior Discovered in Northern Iran

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Iranian officials say the body of a forty-year-old man and his weapons belonging to 3 thousand years ago have been discovered in Rostamabad near Rasht in northern Gilan province.
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Qatar’s Awarding of Windcatcher Scale Model Raises Eyebrows in Iran

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Last week, Iranian netizens were shocked to see Qatari officials awarding a scale model of windcatchers to Paris Saint-Germain staff who had won a traditional camel race in the peninsular nation.
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Deir-e Gachin; Mother of Iranian Caravanserais

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Deir-e Gachin Caravanserai is one of the greatest caravanserais of Iran which is located in the centre of Kavir National Park in Qom province.
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“Iran, Cradle of Civilisation” Exhibition to Move to Spain

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In the coming days, the exhibition of “Iran, Cradle of Civilisation”, which is now underway in the Netherlands, is set to move to a museum in eastern Spain after the end of the exhibition.
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Historical Water Transfer System Unearthed in Central Iran

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A complicated water transfer system dating back to the mid-Islamic centuries has been unearthed in central Iran.
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Iran’s Beauties: World’s Oldest Arch Dam

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Kebar dam, the world’s oldest arch dam, has been built on a river with the same name in southwest of the central city of Qom.
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