A total of 50 works of art from Iran received the seal of authenticity in handicrafts within the framework of evaluation of artistic works in the Asia-Pacific region.
Five historical and cultural sites in Iran's northern city of Azadshahr, Golestan Province were registered on the National Heritage List, announced the head of Azadshahr Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani brought back Iran's $1.2-million ancient Persian bas-relief after more than 80 years of changing hands among smugglers.
Iranian museums preserve three million historical and cultural objects, the director of museums and historical properties at Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) said.
Over 1,800 tourism projects are currently underway across the country with an investment worth 430 trillion rials ($4.5 billion), heralding bright prospects for the industry.
The modest Kashan National Museum, which occupies a small pavilion in the grounds of Fin Garden showcases some fine examples of Kashani velvet and brocade, and has some ceramics and calligraphy on display. A scale model of the garden helps to show its perfect proportions from an aerial perspective.
This village is located 48 km. north west of Arak. It is one of the oldest villages of this province, and is 850 years old. Imamzadeh Haftado Do Tan related to 587 AH. is located in the central and old locality of the village. Sarooq is famous for its ...
The Fahraj village is at a distance of 58 km east of Bam. The ruins of two castles, surrounded by a moat can be noted here. Three kilometers east to the village is a relatively huge cemetry, where skeleton bones and other articles have been discovered. ...
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