UNESCO
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Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience
The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts…
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Ziggurat of Chogha Zanbil;
Ancient Mesopotamian temple in Iran
Choghā Zanbīl, also spelled Tchoghā Zanbīl or Choga Zambil, ruined palace and temple complex of the ancient Elamite city of Dur Untashi (Dur…
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Denmark eager for co-op with Iran in geology, mining
Denmark’s new Ambassador to Tehran Jesper Vahr has expressed his country’s willingness to cooperate with Iran in geology and mining areas.
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Ruins of majestic historical gateway unearthed near Persepolis
The ruins of a majestic historical gateway, built upon the order of Cyrus the Great, who was the founder of the mighty Achaemenid Empire (ca.…
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Heeding handicrafts results in economic growth
"Heeding the handicrafts will generate employment and develop tourism, while promoting global dialogue and boosting the country's economic growth,"…
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Persian miniature recognized as intangible cultural heritage
The multinational nomination case “Miniature Art” submitted with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan, has been inscribed…
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World Cities Day;
Value communities, today and for the future
The United Nations General Assembly has designated the 31st of October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239. The Day is expected to…
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Iran's Isfahan getting UNESCO's World Handicrafts Club
The fabulous city of Isfahan is recognized as world craft city for centuries-long production of sui generis handicrafts. The city's specific…
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Isfahan, Afghanistan to further cooperation
Expressing his satisfaction with Isfahan joining the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), he called it a great success and said "The…
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Isfahan joined UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Isfahan has been recognized as an excellent example of how lifelong learning can turn into a reality at local level. Learning cities like Isfahan…
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Rasht maintaining brand of UNESCO's city of gastronomy
Director of UNESCO programs in the creative city of Rasht announced the brand consolidation and preservation of Rasht as the Creative City…
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A peek into cemetery tourism in Iran
Tourism is one of the fastest-growing phenomena in our modern world. It always makes new changes to have unforgettable experiences, to create…
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Inaugurating Clothing, Technology and Fashion Town in Isfahan
“The clothing, technology and fashion town of Isfahan city is being set up,” a member of the Islamic City Council of Isfahan said.
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Isfahan; Pre-eminent Creative City of Crafts
Isfahan as the birthplace of 197 types of handicrafts is recognized globally as a point of reference among all creative cities of crafts.
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Iranian activists urged UNESCO to take stance on US sanctions
In a letter to the Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, a group of Iranian College student…