JOLFA – A photographer’s paradise, the Jolfa region, settled in the northwest corner of East Azarbaijan province, is a treasure trove of natural wonders, historical landmarks, and cultural heritage.
TEHRAN - Stretched in northwest Iran, the often mist-clad mountains of Arasbaran beckon nature lovers with their otherworldly beauty and rich cultural history.
Imagine living in an oasis house during the scorching summer heat. It might sound unbearable, but thanks to the ingenuity of ancient engineers, towering windcatchers transformed these homes into havens of comfort!
TEHRAN - A historical inscription located the entrance of the Hosseinian House in Yazd has been fully deciphered as part of a local calligraphy workshop.
TEHRAN – Isfahan province’s tourism chief Amir Karamzadeh has announced plans to restore and revitalize the historical areas surrounding the southern and eastern sections of the UNESCO-registered Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
TEHRAN - Ma’in Caravanserai, a 400-year-old historical landmark in Marvdasht plain of Fars province, is set to undergo restoration, the provincial tourism chief has said.
TEHRAN - The UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, renowned for its historical wind towers (also known as wind catchers) as part of its atmospheric urban landscape, is set to host an international conference on wind towers in March 2025.
TEHRAN - UNESCO has officially recognized the art of crafting and playing the Rabab/Rubab as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, acknowledging the cultural significance of this ancient musical instrument for Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
TEHRAN - The ancient festival of Mehrgan, celebrated in Iran and Tajikistan, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
TEHRAN - A historic wall painting depicting the English diplomat Sir Anthony Shirley (1565–1635) has been restored and returned to its original location at the centuries-old Ali Qapu Palace in Isfahan.
