Small heritage guardian

The educational program of UNESCO world heritage was launched in 1994 as the special UNESCO project and has been continuing till now. This project gives young people the opportunity to contribute to conserve the natural and cultural heritages.

12 June 18 - 12:40

Global cities of handicrafts

The cities of Isfahan, Tabriz, Laljin, Mashhad, Sirjan, Marivan, as well as the villages of Kalporgan, Haft shahr are considered as the global villages of Iran, which are registered in UNESCO world heritage list.

11 June 18 - 12:45

At 12th session of Committee for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage:

UNESCO lists polo as Iran’s intangible cultural heritage

UNESCO has recognized the team sport of polo, played on horseback, as Iran’s intangible cultural heritage during a session held in South Korea on December 7.

7 December 17 - 18:41

UNESCO Registers Iranian Polo, Kamancheh as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO is to officially register an Iranian sport and a traditional Persian musical instrument on its list of intangible cultural heritage in a month’s time.

11 November 17 - 10:58

Head of National Library at 23rd Press Exhibition:

Iran's ancient history book registered as world heritage in UNESCO

A genuine book of 'Jami-al-Tawarikh' or 'Rashidi History' written by Rashid-ul-ddin Fazlollah Hamadani kept in Golestan Museum in Tehran was registered as world heritage in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

3 November 17 - 11:19

At Tehran's Azadi Tower:

UNESCO to celebrate Int'l Peace Day in Tehran

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is scheduled to celebrate the International Peace Day in the Iranian capital on Thursday.

19 September 17 - 8:30

UNIC: UNESCO holds Int'l Youth Day in Tehran

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) together with UN-affiliated bodies in Tehran held International Youth Day in the country, United Nations Information Centre reported.

15 August 17 - 9:53

Following Maryam Mirzakhani's demise:

UNESCO pays tribute to late Iranian math genius

The UNESCO joins the world scientific community to pay tribute to the Iranian born mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, who died on Saturday at the age of 40.

19 July 17 - 12:26

Yazd city registered as world heritage site

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has adjoined the ancient city of Yazd in central Iran to the list of world heritage sites, it was reported on Sunday.

10 July 17 - 13:21

Iran's tourism:

UNESCO recognizes Iran efforts in preserving historical sites

Steps taken by Iran to preserve Isfahan's Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Shoush ancient city were recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

9 July 17 - 11:1

Iranian scientist receives 2017 Young Scientists Award

The International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program of UNESCO has named Amirhosein Mosavi as one recipient of the 2017 Young Scientists Awards.

29 June 17 - 7:59

UNESCO World Heritage specialists travel to Iran

UNESCO experts to assess Iran’s natural, historical sites

A delegation of the UNESCO World Heritage specialists is scheduled to travel to Iran in summer in order to assess Arasbaran Protected Area in the northeast and the Ensemble of Historical Sassanid Cities in the south of the country.

29 May 17 - 9:13

IMNA reports:

Impressive role of the municipality to develop a creative city

After joining the World Creative Cities Network, the city of Isfahan has grown acceptably in the field of tourism.

17 May 17 - 9:56