Mazandaran Province

The latest news and views about Iran’s Mazandaran province

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Traditional ‘Locho’ Wrestling Contest Held in Mazandaran

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Locho wrestling is a traditional field of Pahlavani sports practiced in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran.
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3,000-Year-Old Antiquities Seized from Smugglers in Iran

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Iranian police forces have seized at least 50 antiquities dating back to 3,000 years ago in the city of Galugah in Mazandaran province.
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Men Arrested for Stoning Bear Cub to Death in Iran

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Two men who stoned a helpless bear cub to death in Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran have been captured and are going to face trial, an official announced.
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Rice Cultivation Starts in Iran’s Mazandaran

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Every year in April, farmers of Mazandaran province in northern Iran start preparing their rice fields for transplantation of the seedlings.
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Filband Village Covered in Snow in Middle of Spring

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Filband, a village in northern Iran famous for its skies which are full of interconnected cumulus clouds, has become even more attractive these days as it is blanketed with snow in the middle of spring.
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People in Northern Iran Celebrate Nowruz with the Dead

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The ceremony of celebrating Nowruz with the Dead is held every year in the village of Saqandin Kola in Sari County of Mazandaran province on the first Friday after the 13th of Farvardin which is the first month of the year in Iranian calendar.
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All Forces Mobilized as Floods Wreak Havoc on Northern Iran

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Iranian armed forces and civil bodies have been deployed in northern Iran as flash floods seriously affected people of Golestan and Mazandaran provinces, leaving behind casualties and making thousands displaced.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Ramsar Boulevard

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Ramsar or Moallem Boulevard, a symbol of the city of Ramsar in Mazandaran province, is one of the most beautiful roads in northern Iran, which links the sea, mountain and forest together.
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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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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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Pumpkin Art: Iranian Artist’s Beautiful Designs

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A talented Iranian man from the city of Babolsar in Mazandaran, northern Iran, makes beautiful pumpkin art by carving the fruit.
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Breathtaking Grandeur of Autumn in Mazandaran, Iran

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The natural landscape of Mazandaran province in northern Iran is so eye-catching in autumn that can convince almost any tourist to take a leave and pay a visit.
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Meat Market of Juybar, Best Place to Eat Fresh Kebab

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The meat market of Jubar, a city in Mazandaran province, is one of the most fascinating markets of northern Iran in terms of size and reputation.
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Mat Weaving Turns into Main Profession of Iranians in Mazandaran

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Mats and wicker works are among the oldest man-made stuffs woven in various parts of the world using the strands of vegetable fibres or reeds.
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Majma’eh Gozari; Traditional Mourning Ritual in Northern Iran

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“Majma’eh Gozari” is one of the oldest mourning rituals in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran.
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Some Old Bridges Withstand Severe Flooding in Northern Iran

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Some historical bridges in northern Iran have withstood recent flooding while some new ones have caved in, which shows how robust ancient bridges are.
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4 Dead after Heavy Floods Hit Northern Iran

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At least four people have been killed due to flooding across the northern regions of Iran since Friday night, according to Mazandaran medical emergency center.
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Malabij; A Delicious Food from Northern Iran

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Malabij, also known as Malata, is one of the most delicious dishes of Mazandaran Province in northern Iran.
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Nour Gavan; Ancient Ceremony to Mark Triumph of Light over Darkness

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The traditional ceremony of Nour Gavan, which literally means ‘the milk vetch on fire’, is held every July in the village of Neva, 12 km from Gazanak, between Amol in Mazandaran province and Tehran.
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Nardoun Stew; Wedding Dish in North of Iran

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Among the traditional dishes of Mazandaran province in northern Iran, Nardoun (pomegranate aril) stew is one of the most delicious ones.
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Ancient Artefacts Discovered in Iran’s Mazandaran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A number of ancient artefacts dating back to first millennium BCE have been seized from smugglers in Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran, a cultural heritage official announced.
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Washtub; Ancient Musical Instrument Popular among Women in Northern Iran

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The flat washtub is one of the simplest things that could be found in almost every house in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province. However, Iranian women in that region have long been using it as a musical instrument in wedding ceremonies and parties.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Larzaneh Village

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Larzaneh is a picturesque village in mountainous areas of Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran.
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Sari; Ancient Hub of Iranian Culture, Tourism

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Sari is an Iranian city situated among the forest and the sea, with a pristine nature and a world of sights to see. It is the largest and most populous city in Mazandaran, and also the capital of the province.
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China to Make $2bn Investment in Iranian Oil Refinery

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A Chinese company is set to build an oil refinery in Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran with a $2 billion investment.
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