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World-Renowned Iranian Geographer Parviz Kardavani Dies

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Famous Iranian geographer Parviz Kardavani, who was known as the father of scientific desertology of Iran, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 18, at the age of 90.
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Iranian People Mark Ashura Rituals While Observing Health Protocols

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Millions of Shiite Muslims from all walks of life poured into the streets of various Iranian cities on Thursday to mark Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of their third Imam, while wearing face masks and observing social distancing amid strict COVID-19 restrictions.
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US Sanctions May Deprive Iran of Right to Host FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has informed the Iranian Football Federation that the US sanctions do not let it send the video assistant referee (VAR) system to Iran for the country’s home matches in the third round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Literature

Elegy on Imam Hussein Most Widely-Used Text on Persian Inscriptions

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A researcher on cultural heritage says the renowned poem of the Iranian poet Mohtasham Kashani on the martyrdom of the third Shiite Imam, Imam Hussein, on the Day of Ashura, is the most widely used piece of Persian poetry in inscriptions around the world.
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Ancient Objects Unearthed at Site of ‘Lost City’ in Western Iran

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Archaeologists have dug out objects belonging to the Seleucid, Parthian and Islamic (Ilkhanid) eras while searching the site of the Laodiseh temple in the city of Nahavand in the west-central Iranian province of Hamadan.
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Ferdows Garden: A Mesmerizing, Ancient Monument in Heart of Tehran

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The Ferdows Garden located in the Iranian capital, Tehran, dates back to the era of Mohammad Shah Qajar, the third king of the Qajary Dynasty who ruled in the 1830s and 1840s.
Nature and Wildlife

Stargazers Get Chance to Observe Impressive Phenomenon of Preseids

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The Perseids which had been visible in the sky since two weeks ago peaked on the night of August 13, 2021, providing one of the best opportunities for stargazers to observe the dazzling phenomenon.
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Tehran Hosting Exhibition of Unique Abstract Paintings

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A painting exhibition titled “Post-, Pre-Time” has opened in the Iranian capital, Tehran, showcasing works drawn with acrylic paint on canvas.
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Doogh Broth: A Yummy Nutritious Iranian Dish

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The doogh broth is one of the nutritious and tasty dishes of the city of Urmia, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of West Azarbaijan.
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Iran’s Nat’l Sports Museum: A Display of Nation’s Athletic History, Honours

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Iran’s National Sports, Olympics and Paralympics Museum is a treasure trove of the country’s history.
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Iranian Drama ‘6.5 Per Metre’ Named France’s Fourth Best-Selling Film

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Over the past week, 40,000 French moviegoers have watched the Iranian award-winning movie “Metri Shesh-o Nim” (6.5 Per Metre), which rolled out in 265 theaters in France on August 9.
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Leader Thanks Medal-Winning Olympians as Iran Finishes 27th

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Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has thanked the country’s Olympics medalists after the Iranian team wrapped up its campaign with 7 medals.
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Researchers Announce New Discovery in Historical Graveyard in Northern Iran

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New excavations at Liar Sang Bon Cemetery in Iran’s northern province of Gilan have found a direct connection between the size of the graves and the social rank and status of the people buried there.
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Grape Syrup Halva: A Delicious Traditional Iranian Confection

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Halva is a type of traditional sweetmeat or confection usually made in different ways. Here, we will review the recipe for a traditional, nutritious Azeri type of halva in which grape syrup is used instead of sugar.
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World-Famous Iranian Stuntman Dies after Movie Scence Accident

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Renowned Iranian stuntman Arsha Aghdasi has died of the injuries he sustained in an accident at the scene of a film being shot in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
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Iran’s First NFT Multimedia Exhibit Themed on ‘Trump’ Opens in Tehran

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Iran’s first multimedia group exhibition on the non-fungible token (NFT) platform is underway in the capital city.
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The Carpet Which Introduces Iranian Art in Olympics

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A few days ago, an Iranian artist unveiled an Olympics-themed framed rug in Tokyo, where the 2020 Olympics is underway.
Art

From Tehran to Rome: A Journey through Art

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The Italian Embassy in Iran is working on a project called “From Tehran to Rome: A Journey through Art” which focuses the lives of Iranian and Italian artists who have a history of studying or working in any of the two countries.
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Iran’s Uramanat Landscape Inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

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The Cultural Landscape of Iran’s Uramanat region, comprising agricultural villages located in the mountainous Kurdistan Province of Iran, has qualified for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
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Olympics 2020: Iran, Poland Volleyball Teams Crush Opponents on 2nd Leg

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On the second matchday of the Pool A of men’s volleyball games at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the world champions Poland put the disappointment of a shock opening defeat by Iran behind them by defeating Italy in straight sets on Monday, while Iran also crushed Venezuela to secure its second win.
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Weaving Shirdong; Local Art of Iran’s Bakhtiari People

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Shirdong weaving is one of the handicrafts of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in southwestern Iran.
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Iran’s Railway Network Registered on UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List

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Iran’s national railway network has been registered on the global cultural heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
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Iranian Table Tennis Player Shows Anger after Losing against British Athlete in Olympics

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Iranian ping-pong player Nima Alamian could not go through the opening round of the men’s singles against British Paul Drinkhall at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Iran in Photos: People of Kalat Still Hold Their Weddings in Traditional Way

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Wedding celebrations have long been held in a traditional way in the town of Kalat in Iran’s North Khorasan Province.
Food

Gozlama; A Fast Food Indigenous to Iran’s Azarbaijan

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Gozlama is one of the dishes that is cooked in Urmia, the capital city of Iran’s West Azarbaijan province.
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