Iran's Cultural Heritage

The latest reports and photos of Iran’s Cultural Heritage

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Bam Citadel: 17 Years after Devastating Earthquake

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The Arg-e Bam or Bam Citadel was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake on December 26, 2003, along with much of the rest of Bam and its environs.
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Switzerland Returns 2800-Year-Old Smuggled Glazed Bricks to Iran

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A total of 49 works of ancient art that had been looted and smuggled out of Iran some four decades ago have recently been returned home with the aid of Swiss officials.
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Miniature Art Registered on UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

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The miniature art has officially been registered on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Historical Houses of Yazd Converted into Ecotourism Hotels

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Houses in the historical city of Yazd in central Iran have been turned into magnificent ecotourism hotels.
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Iran to Present Four Intangible Heritage Cases to Be Registered on UNESCO’s List

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Iran is to present four cases for registration to the 15th meeting of the Intangible Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scentific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Grand Mosque of Neyriz: An Ancient Architectural Wonder

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The Grand Mosque of Neyriz is one of Iran’s oldest mosques and, based on some historical evidence, used to be a Zoroastrian fire temple which turned into a mosque during the Islamic era.
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Ashraf Hall; A Magnificent Work of Architecture in Isfahan

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Ashraf Hall is a Safavid-era palace which has turned into a prominent attraction in the historical city of Isfahan, central Iran.
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Tehran’s Moqaddam Museum: A Qajar-Era Mansion with Exquisite Tilework

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The Moqaddam Museum in the Iranian capital, Tehran, is a tiled mansion dating back to the Qajar era.
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Iran’s Cultural Heritage in Photos: Tomb of Sheikh Khalifeh

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Tomb of Sheikh Khalifeh is a historical building in southern Iran, registered as a national heritage site.
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Iran Architecture in Photos: Tabatabaei House

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Tabatabaei House is a prominent epitome of Persian Architecture, located in the historical city of Kashan, central Iran.
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Iran Architecture in Photos: Moghadam House and Museum

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Moghadam Museum is a historical house in Tehran which contains many priceless historical objects.
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Remains of Ancient Fortress Unearthed in Northeast Iran

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The remains of an ancient fortress dating back to the Achaemenid era have been discovered in northeastern Iran.
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Black Flute Player: Magnificent Sculpture by Master Sadighi

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A sculpture and a bust of a black flute player are two masterpieces by Iranian artist Abolhassan Khan Sadighi, which is kept in the Museum of National Arts in Tehran's Baharestan Square.
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Century-Old House in Qom Boasts Unique Architecture

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The historical Haj-Qoli-Khan house is one of the ancient homes in the central Iranian city of Qom.
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7-Year-Old Cancer Girl’s Wish Comes True in Ancient Castle of Shush

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Zeynab, a seven-year-old Iranian girl, is battling against cancer. She always wished to become a queen one day and have her own castle and treasure.
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Kahak: A Traditional Town with Mesmerizing Tourist Attractions

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The town of Kahak in Iran’s north-central Qom province boasts picturesque scenery as well as historical monuments much revered by Iranians.
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Muqarnas: An Exquisite Ornamental Art in Iranian Architecture

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Muqarnas is a kind of ornamented work in Iranian architecture and has contributed to the evolution of some forms of art.
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Iran’s History in Photos: Castle of Falak-ol-Aflak

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The Castle of Falak ol-Aflak or Shapur Khast is a historical fortress in western Iran, dating back to the Sassanid era.
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Human Face Carved in High Relief Unearthed in Persepolis

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A stone carving showing a human face in bas-relief has been newly discovered at the historical site of Persepolis in southern Iran.
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Iran’s Historical Uramanat Region to Be Registered Internationally

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The Uraman or Uramanat region in western Iran is close to being registered on the UNESCO’s list of historical sites.
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Iran’s Persepolis to Host Asian, World Powerlifting Championships

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The World Power Sport Federation (WPSF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on holding Asian world powerlifting championships at Persepolis, a world-famous historical site in southern Iran
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Qeisarieh Complex: Fabulous Gateway to Isfahan

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The Qeisarieh complex in Iran’s central city of Isfahan involves an impressive portal leading to the Grand Bazaar and the must-see attractions in old town.
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Iran’s Treasury of National Jewels: Collection of Priceless Jewellery

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Iran’s Treasury of National Jewels is a treasure-trove of rare, priceless jewellery and one of the world’s biggest collections of gold.
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Skeleton of Another Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran

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The second skeleton of a young girl dating back to the Parthian era has been dug out in central Iran.
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Iran’s Architecture in Photos: House of Mohammad Moein

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Mohammad Moein was a prominent Iranian researcher and professor whose house in Tehran has turned into a museum.
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