Iran's Cultural Heritage

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Ancient Metal Melting Sites Found in Northwest of Iran

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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.
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Nostalgic Sounds, Songs Reverberate through Tabriz Museum of Sound

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The “Museum of Sound” is one of the dozens of museums in the Iranian city of Tabriz. The place, which was opened in March 2018, narrates the delightful tunes of the past and contemporary music of East Azarbaijan province.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Chehel Sotoun Edifice

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Chehel Sotoun, also known as Kolah Farangi, is the only remnant of royal palaces built by the Safavid king Shah Tahmasb in the Iranian city of Qazvin.
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“Iranians to Become World’s Largest Cultural Lobby in 10-20 Years”

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Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti, a senior cultural figure, says Iranians will constitute the world’s largest cultural lobby in the next decade.
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Some 200 Iranian Antiquities to Be Exhibited in Netherlands

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Nearly 200 Iranian antiquities have been transferred to the Netherlands to be put on public display in the Dutch city of Assen, said Jebrail Nokandeh, the director general of the National Museum of Iran.
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Pourashraf Castle: A Fantastic Ancient Monument in Western Iran

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The historical Pourashraf Castle is the jewel of a mansion nestled in an idyllic village in western Iran.
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Australian Envoy Advises Tourists to Visit Tehran’s Malek Museum

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The Australian Ambassador to Iran has called on all Australian tourists travelling to Iran to visit the Malek National Museum and Library in Tehran.
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Qajar Relics on Show in Tehran’s Golestan Palace

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Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital is hosting three exhibitions in which monuments and works belonging to the Qajar dynasty are being shown to the public.
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Aqda Village; A Historical Gem in Heart of Iran

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The historical village of Aqda is located 40 kilometres from Ardakan in Iran’s central province of Yazd.
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Greek Expert Hails Iran’s Cultural Mosaic as “Exceptional”

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A Greek cultural expert has praised Iran’s mosaic culture as “exceptional”, saying the country’s highly diverse culture could strongly appeal to any foreigner visiting Iran.
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Ancient Iranians Used Stone Lions to Guard Their Graves

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The city of Aligoudarz in Lorestan Province is home to an ancient cemetery where stone lion busts are used as tombstones.
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Persian Gardens in Photos: Pahlavanpour Garden of Yazd

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Pahlavanpour Garden is a historical site located in the city of Mehriz in Yazd Province, which manifests Iran’s traditional architecture.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Fekri Mansion in Bandar Lengeh

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The historic Fekri house is a hot tourist attraction in Iran’s Bandar Lengeh, a port city in southern province of Hormozgan on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Portuguese Castle in Hormuz Island

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The Portuguese Castle of Hormuz Island, built in the early 16th century, is one of the last surviving monuments of the Portuguese rule in the Persian Gulf.
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Number of Tourists Visiting Iran’s Yazd Province Up 11%

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The number of tourists visiting the historical city of Yazd in central Iran has considerably increased, a senior tourism official says.
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Tehran’s Cultural Heritage in Photos: Dabir ol-Molk House

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Dabir ol-Molk House is one of the most beautiful historical buildings in Tehran, the capital of Iran, which belongs to the Qajar era.
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Vintage Cars Go on Parade in Tehran

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Fifty old cars, some as old as 60, held a rally from Saadabad Palace to Niavaran Palace in Tehran on Wednesday.
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Free Entry Draws Huge Crowd to Tehran Museums

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Museums run by Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization charged no admission on Thursday to commemorate World Museum Day, prompting thousands of people to pay a visit to the city’s numerous museums.
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Kalat: Ancient, Scenic Iranian City with Royal History

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Kalat is a beautiful city in the heart of mountains in the northeastern Iranian province of Khorasan Razavi.
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Zarch; Longest Qanat of Iran, World

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The longest Qanat in Iran and the world is the Qanat of Zarch which is located in Central Yazd province.
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Nehchir Citadel; Historical Structure in Heart of Iran

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Nehchir Citadel is a historical building located near the city of Mobarakeh in Isfahan Province, central Iran. The magnificent structure dates back to the Safavid era, and has been restored during the Qajar period.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Amir Nezam Garousi Mansion

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The mansion of Amir Nezam Garousi is one of the most attractive historical buildings in the city of Tabriz in East Azarbaijan province, northwestern Iran.
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Tehran’s Cultural Heritage in Photos: Museum of War

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The historic House of Teymourtash, which is now open to visitors as the Museum of War, dates back to the late Qajar period, and has been registered on the National Heritage List in 2004.
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Iran’s Qajar Era Films to Be Restored in France

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A collection of films belonging to the Qajar era found at Tehran's Golestan Palace are going to be sent to France for refurbishment, an Iranian official announced.
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Antiquities Advertised for Online Sale Seized in Iran

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A number of historical items put up for sale on an Iranian advertising website have been confiscated by the country’s cultural heritage authorities.
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