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Susa, a cradle of civilization
Situated between the Karkheh and Dez rivers in southwest Iran, Susa was once one of the most important and glamorous cities of the ancient world. Susa, which is inhabited for thousands of years, embraces several layers of superimposed urban settlements from around the late 5th millennium BC until the 13th century CE. The ancient town served ...
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Tourism seen as effective tool against Iranophobia: ICESCO official
The contribution of tourism and the hospitality industry is an effective tool to foil anti-Iranian sentiment or Iranophobia, which has long been forge ...
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Some $213m allocated to boost tourism infrastructure nationwide
The Iranian government has allocated a budget of 60 trillion rials ($213 million) to boost tourism infrastructure all over the country, the deputy tou ...
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Iran marks national Shiraz Day
The 15th day of Ordibehesht in the Iranian calendar that falls on May 5 has been designated as Shiraz Day due to its historical and cultural importanc ...
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Iran’s Bushehr seeks to draw World Cup spectators
Iran’s Bushehr province, which neighbors Qatar, seeks to draw football fans who would be arriving in the emirate to watch World Cup games in November ...
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Shiraz historical texture holds potential to gain UNESCO tag
The historical texture of Shiraz, the capital of southern Fars province, holds potential to be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The hi ...
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Rosewater festival held in southeast Iran
A rosewater distillation festival, commonly known as “Golab-giri”, was held in Nahur village, Zabol county, the southeastern province of Sistan-Balouc ...
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Hamedan where nature meets culture
Hamedan never falls short of offering exciting ideas to its visitors. Astonishing archaeological sites, scenic nature, tranquil gardens, vaulted domed ...
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Lorestan’s Sassanid-era fortress draws thousands of travelers
The centuries-old Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress in Khorramabad, was the most visited monument in the western province of Lorestan during the two-week New Ye ...
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Nowruz; a 3000-year tradition of felicity and connectedness
The Persian New Year celebration, known as Nowruz, begins this year on Monday, March 21. Here is how Iranians celebrate the 13-day long holiday, and w ...