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Iran Objects to Turkey’s “Islamic Calligraphy” Proposal to UNESCO

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Iran has officially objected to Ankara’s proposal for the registration, by UNESCO, of what it calls “Islamic calligraphy” as part of Turkey’s intangible cultural heritage.
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Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower to Peak on Tuesday

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The Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower will peak on Tuesday night, and skygazers will have the chance to watch it in many countries of the northern hemisphere, including Iran.
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Skeleton of Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran

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The skeleton of a Parthian woman has been unearthed during archaeological excavations on a historical hill in the central Iranian province of Isfahan.
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Iranian Village Comes to Be Known as “Litter-Free Village” Nationwide

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An Iranian village has come to be known as the “trash-free village” in the country as one may find no litter there.
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Persepolis Wins Iran Pro League for 4th Consecutive Time

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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Persepolis football team won its fourth successive title in the Iran Professional League (IPL).
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Silkworm Breeding; A 600-Year-Old Career in NW Iran

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Breading silkworm in order to produce silk, which is called Noqan-dari in Iran, has a long history in the country's north-western region.
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Sardar Azmoun Named Top Goal Scorer of Russian Football League

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Sardar Azmoun, the Iranian striker playing for Zenit Saint Petersburg, has finished the 2019/20 season at the Russian Premiere League as the top goal scorer after scoring against FC Rostov in the season’s last fixture.
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Tehran War Cemetery; A World War Site Inside British Embassy

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One of the most interesting cemeteries in Iran’s capital belongs to the soldiers of Alliance who were killed during the two World Wars.
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Iranian Photographer Nominated for Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2020

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A series of photos taken by a young Iranian photographer has been shortlisted for the Leica Oskar Barnack Award, an international photo contest held by Germany.
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Tehran Municipality Uses Creative Way to Tell People to Wear Mask

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The Municipality of Tehran's District 9 has used a creative way to remind citizens of the need to wear a mask in public places in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19.
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Tehran Police Seize 750 Coins Dating Back to 3,000 Years Ago

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The Police in Iran’s capital of Tehran have disbanded an antique dealing ring, confiscating 750 antique coins dating back to 3,000 years ago.
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Zarbaft; A Fabulous but Almost Forgotten Persian Fabric

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Zarbaft is the most exquisite and legendary Persian textile which was once a world-famous fabric.
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Two Historical Structures Dug Out in Central Iran

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Two ancient structures dating back to the Parthian Empire (Arsacid Empire) have been unearthed in central Iran.
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Mandaean Children Baptized in Iran’s Karun River

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Seven Mandaean children were recently baptized in Karun River in Khuzestan province, south-western Iran.
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Isfahani Whey Meatball: A Yummy Iranian Food

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The Iranian cuisine accommodates different types of meatballs, including the Qelqeli meatball and the Tabrizi meatball. One of the other most popular types of meatball is the one made with rice and whey in Isfahan.
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Colourful Windows; An Inseparable Part of Persian Architecture

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Colourful windows have always been a prominent and integrable part of Persian architecture since ancient times.
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Is Saint Thaddeus Monastery Oldest Christian Church in World?

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The Monastery of Saint Thaddeus in north-western Iran is considered by some experts to be the oldest church of the Christian world.
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Jirya; Iranian Village Globally Known for Its Carpets

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Jirya is the name of a small village in Markazi province, central Iran, where a unique carpet with international reputation is woven.
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Bones Exhibition; A Link between Human Body and Nature

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Iranian artist Atash Shahkarami is holding an exhibition of her paintings called "The Bones" at Tehran’s Vista gallery.
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Jahan-Nama Museum; A Collection of Artworks from Entire World

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Jahan-Nama Museum, which contains collections of artworks from all over the world, is located in Sahebqaraniyeh Palace, northern Tehran.
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Smuggled Iranian Antiquities to Return Home from Austria

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Ancient artefacts belonging to Iran have been handed over to the Iranian representative in Austria via legal formalities.
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Khulak Weaving Thriving Again in Iran’s Sistan as Lake Hamun Revives

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Khulak weaving, the art of weaving a special type of curtain using reeds, is a profession practiced by many people living near the Hamun Lake in the underdeveloped Sistan and Baluchestan Province, south-east of Iran.
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Iranian Woman Turns Farmland into Doll Exhibition

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An Iranian woman has turned her farmland into an exhibition of dolls she makes for fun at the sixth decade of her life.
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Engraving Art; Unique Manifestation of Iranian Culture, History

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Toreutics or the art of engraving patterns on metal objects is a traditional art in Iran that has long been practised by many people in different parts of the country.
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Shafe’i Mosque; A Gem of Architecture in Kermanshah

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The Shafe’i grand mosque in Iran’s western city of Kermanshah highlights an elegant example of Islamic mosques inspired by the Ottoman architecture.
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