UNESCO

Archaeological Discoveries at Burnt City Provide Insights into Ancient Civilizations and Climate Change Impact

According to Iranian archaeologist Seyyed-Mansour Seyyed-Sajjadi, recent research and tests have revealed that the UNESCO-designated Burnt City's…

Iran's Hyrcanian forests received joint UNESCO label with Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Hirkan Forest has been added to the United Nations' list of Natural World Heritage sites as an extension of Iran's Hyrcanian Forests.…

54 Persian caravanserais inscribed on prestigious UNESCO World Heritage list

In a significant recognition of Iran's rich cultural heritage, 54 centuries-old roadside inns (Persian caravanserais) scattered across the country…

Isfahan expecting to host UNESCO Creative Cities Network Annual Conferences

Isfahan announced its official candidacy application to host the UNESCO Creative Cities Network Annual Conferences in 2025.

Agritourism: Meybod bids to bring more visitors

Meybod, an oasis county in central Iran better known for its rich cultural heritage, seeks to promote agritourism to diversify attractions.

Isfahan, Bandar Abbas: discover enchanting cities of crafts and folk arts

If you are looking to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Iran, two cities that should be on the top of your list are Isfahan and…

Iran to host geopark highlighting green tourism

Iran will host a geopark in Maku, which has significant geological and historical value.

In three days, 10,000 visitors to Isfahan's cultural heritage sites recorded

During a national three-day vacation that began on Friday, Isfahan province received over 10,000 visitors to its cultural heritage sites and…

International Women in Engineering Day, 23 June 2023

International Women in Engineering Day is an international awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention…

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque: restoration work ends on quarter of creamy dome

Restoration work has been completed on one quarter of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque’s floral dome — during which serious errors in its creamy tiles…

Yazd hopes to lure Chinese travelers

Yazd province, whose capital is a UNESCO World Heritage, pursues a scheme to lure more travelers from China.

By Afshin Majlesi

It’s not a Yalda celebration without pomegranates

Children running around, mothers set out trays of delicately cracked pomegranates, bowls glittering with their ruby-red seeds and elders take…

Meybod; an oasis town with subterranean watermills

The ancient city of Meybod, which is situated on the margins of a harsh desert in central Iran, has long been home to arrays of underground watermills…

Citizenship education needs more practice in societies

Citizenship involves all walks of life working together to make positive changes to the society in which they live – locally, nationally and…

Cras Photo Exhibition on “Kurdish Clothing”

The exhibition subject of this news-piece will be organised by the Regional Research Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in…

Iran preparing to get 4,500-year-old cypress on UNESCO list

Iran’s deputy tourism minister on Thursday said they were preparing to apply to UNESCO for listing a 4,500-year-old cypress on the Natural World…

Yazd celebrates fifth anniversary of its UNESCO registration

On Sunday evening, hundreds of people including tourism officials, cultural heritage experts, artists, and travel insiders attended a ceremony…

Geotourism still has untapped potential in Iran

Geotourism is an important sector in Iran due to the country’s special geological structure, an official with the tourism ministry has said.

Kashan comes out victorious from Nowruz holidays

Having plenty of historical monuments, eye-catching bazaars, captivating mosques, fascinating caravansaries, and old houses, Isfahan's Kashan…

Iran jointly nominates Iftar for UNESCO tag

Iran has submitted a dossier on the Iftar meal to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for a possible joint registrati…

Seleucid, Parthian relics unearthed in UNESCO-tagged Bisotun

In a recent excavation in Bisotun, an ancient UNESCO-tagged site containing bas-reliefs and inscriptions of Darius the Great, archaeologists…

Nov 16th, 2021; International Day for Tolerance

Fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples

The United Nations is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This imperative lies…

Restoration aimed to help preserve Sirvan for future generations

A team of Iranian restorers and cultural heritage experts has finished work on Sirvan in a bid to help preserve the ancient town for future generation…

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…

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…

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.

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.…

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,"…

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…