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Beyond Irans famous cities villages that deserve a place on every travelers itinerary

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Beyond Iran’s famous cities: villages that deserve a place on every traveler’s itinerary​

TEHRAN - Iran’s historical cities are renowned for their grand mosques, Persian gardens, traditional bazaars and Silk Road heritage. Yet beyond the familiar destinations of Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd, to name a few, lies another side of the country: a landscape of mountain villages, ancient mud-brick settlements and rural communities whose traditions offer a different perspective on Iranian life.

Beyond Iran’s famous cities: villages that deserve a place on every traveler’s itinerary

Iran and Uzbekistan Where shared history comes alive in Tashkent

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Iran and Uzbekistan: Where shared history comes alive in Tashkent​

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan - As an Iranian journalist visiting Tashkent, I found myself looking at the huge Islamic Civilization Center from two perspectives. I was a visitor discovering the depth of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage. I was also an Iranian looking for familiar traces of a civilization that has never respected the borders drawn on today’s maps.

Iran and Uzbekistan: Where shared history comes alive in Tashkent

Crafting and playing the oud A living musical heritage in Iran

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Crafting and playing the oud: A living musical heritage in Iran​

TEHRAN – With its resonant melodies and distinctive pear-shaped body, the oud has long been part of the musical traditions of Iran and the wider West Aisa. Its craftsmanship and performance, sustained through generations of makers and musicians, received international recognition in 2022 when Iran and Syria jointly inscribed the tradition on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Crafting and playing the oud: A living musical heritage in Iran

National Museum of Iran highlights public role of archaeology on Intl Archaeology Day

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National Museum of Iran highlights public role of archaeology on Intl. Archaeology Day​

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to making the country’s archaeological heritage accessible to the public, highlighting the role of museums in communicating scientific discoveries and fostering a broader appreciation of the past on International Archaeology Day.

National Museum of Iran highlights public role of archaeology on Intl. Archaeology Day

Intl Archaeology Day A glimpse of Irans Paleolithic heritage and museums

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Intl. Archaeology Day: A glimpse of Iran’s Paleolithic heritage and museums​

TEHRAN - On 17 October, archaeologists and cultural institutions worldwide mark International Archaeology Day, highlighting archaeology’s contribution to our understanding of the human past. The occasion also invites reflection on the broader role of archaeology in reconstructing human history, investigating changing relationships between people and their environments, and communicating scientific knowledge to the public through museums and other cultural institutions.

Intl. Archaeology Day: A glimpse of Iran’s Paleolithic heritage and museums

Iran proposes joint tourism packages measurable targets to boost Chinese arrivals

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Iran proposes joint tourism packages, measurable targets to boost Chinese arrivals​

TEHRAN – Iran has proposed five practical measures to increase Chinese tourist arrivals, including joint travel packages, familiarization tours and direct cooperation between travel agencies, as it seeks to turn longstanding cultural ties with China into tangible tourism business.

Iran proposes joint tourism packages, measurable targets to boost Chinese arrivals

Iran issues postwar tourism recovery and competitiveness strategy

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Iran issues post-war tourism recovery and competitiveness strategy​

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism ministry has issued a strategic and operational plan to revive the country’s tourism industry during the transition and post-war periods, with a focus on rebuilding its international tourism brand, improving competitiveness and coordinating recovery measures nationwide.

Iran issues post-war tourism recovery and competitiveness strategy

Tehran Auto Plaza seeks to turn the automotive world into a destination

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Tehran Auto Plaza seeks to turn the automotive world into a destination​

TEHRAN – For many motorists, a visit to a car showroom has a specific purpose: to inspect a vehicle, discuss a price and decide whether to buy. Tehran Auto Plaza is being developed around a broader idea, one in which the automobile becomes the starting point for a day of discovery, specialist services, social encounters and new experiences.

Tehran Auto Plaza seeks to turn the automotive world into a destination

Bushehr Where Irans history meets the Persian Gulf

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Bushehr: Where Iran’s history meets the Persian Gulf​

TEHRAN - On Iran’s southern coast, where the Zagros Mountains descend toward the Persian Gulf, Bushehr offers a distinctive blend of history, architecture, nature and living traditions. The sea has shaped almost every aspect of life here, from trade and fishing to cuisine, music and the design of traditional houses.

Bushehr: Where Iran’s history meets the Persian Gulf