Cultural Heritage

UNESCO: Deliberate attacks on cultural heritage constitute war crimes

Tehran, IRNA - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned against the deliberate targeting of cultural heritage during an armed conflict, saying such attacks could constitute a war crime under international law.
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Zarghami denies Iran's withdrawal from ICOM, ICOMOS

Tehran, IRNA –Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has denied fake news about Iran's withdrawal from the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and Historical Sites and Monuments (ICOMOS).
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Shanghai to host Glory of Ancient Persia exhibition

Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ali Darabi has said that China's Shanghai is the next destination to host 'The Glory of Ancient Persia' exhibition.
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UNESCO adds Iran’s ancient Sadeh festival to its cultural heritage list

Tehran, IRNA- Iran's traditional festival of Sadeh and the cultural and social practices surrounding Iftar have been officially recognized and added to the UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.
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Iran warns against repercussions of war on education, cultural heritage in Gaza

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ezzatollah Zarghami has sent a letter to the head of the UN’s cultural agency, warning against the consequences of Israel’s Gaza war on education as well as cultural and historical heritage in the besieged Palestinian territory.
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World bows to Iran’s hardworking cliff-dwellers: Minister

Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s tourism minister says a decision by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to designate the Iranian historical village of Kandovan as an exemplary tourism spot is a sign of international respect for hardworking Iranian cliff-dwellers.
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2,000-year-old Iranian carving delivered to Iran Embassy in London

London, IRNA – The chargé d'affaires of the Iranian embassy in London has said that the 2,000-year-old Iranian carving which had been smuggled out of the country has been delivered to Iran Embassy in London will be returned to Iran soon.
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1,500-year-old stone inscription discovered in Fars province

Shiraz, IRNA - Persepolis World Heritage Site announced on Wednesday that an ancient stone inscription was discovered in Tangeh Bolaghi region, Pasargad city in Fars province.
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Iran's Tabas Geopark internationally inscribed

Tehran, IRNA – Research and Geological Heritage deputy of the National Geological and Mines Discovery Organization said that Tabas Geopark, Iran's 3rd international geopark, gained a positive vote from UNESCO World Geoparks and was internationally inscribed.
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CEO of Khovar News terms beautiful Iran as ancestral home

Tehran, IRNA – Managing Director of Tajikistan national news Agency “Khovar”, Saidali Siddik, referring to hosting Iran cultural week by Tajikistan, said that Iran is a beautiful country and the home of our ancestors, that is why its growth and development is joy for the people of Tajikistan.
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Iran mulling visa waiver for spectators of Qatar World Cup

Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Republic’s administration weighs cancelling visa requirements for spectators travelling between Qatar and Iran during the FIFA World Cup 2022, an Iranian minister said.
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Kuzeh Konan to be registered as national pottery city

Tabriz, IRNA - Historical city of Kuzeh Konan, 75 kilometers west of Tabriz in East Azarbaijan Province, has been nominated to be registered as a national pottery city in Iran.
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Kish Island's Harirah city in UNESCO's Tentative List

Kish, IRNA - Ancient city of Harirah in Kish Island, southern Iran, is one of Iranian historical monuments that has been inscribed in UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage sites.
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Annual charity bazaar opens in Pakistani capital with Iran’s participation

Islamabad, IRNA -- A day long annual charity bazaar of Pakistan Foreign Office Women’s Association (PFOWA) opened in Islamabad on Saturday with the participation of various countries, including the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Iran, Venezuela ready to expand tourism ties

Tehran, IRNA – The Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism of the Islamic Republic of Iran discussed expansion of tourism ties with Venezuelan tourism minister.
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Tehran's heritage district encompasses 2,250 hectares

Tehran, IRNA - The Management of District Affairs Studies of Tehran Municipality has announced that districts 11 and 12 of the city, expanding over 2,250 hectares, are considered as the historical areas of the capital.
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Fars Province experiencing significant development in tourism

Tehran, June 14, IRNA – Fars Province pilgrims coordination official said on Monday that developments and measures taken in tourism and handicrafts area in this southern country province have been significant in the last eight years.
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IRNA Exclusive: Manifestations of Iran Epic Exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum

London, June 3, IRNA - London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has put on display an exhibition titled Iran Epic: A Corner of 5,000-Year Iranian History, in ten different sections. The exhibition that is held from May, 29 to September 12 is open to the public. London/IRNA
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Iran, China to cooperate in cultural heritage conservation in Asia

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian deputy tourism minister Mohammad-Hassan Talebian has said that the plan to protect the cultural heritage of Asia could increase the confidence and unity of the Asian countries in introducing and protecting their valuable cultural heritage.
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National Library unveils tokenized manuscript preservation platform

Tehran, May 18, IRNA - National Library of Iran on Tuesday unveiled a blockchain-based tokenization platform for crowdfunding preservation of Iranian manuscript heritage.
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International Museum Day

Today, International Museum Day, marks an annual celebration for heritage lovers worldwide. The photos depict the museum of Sanandaj, Kordestan Province, western Iran. May 18, 2021. IRNA/Mosleh Pirkhezranian.
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Iran unveils files for registration with UNESCO

Tehran, April 27, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali Asghar Mounesan has unveiled Iranian files of intangible and tangible heritage for registration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO.
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Lahore, Iranian cities to renew agreements on sister city

Islamabad, April 17, IRNA -- A delegation of Pakistan’s Indus Foundation and Director of Iran’s Cultural Center in eastern city of Lahore have decided to renew Sister City agreements of Lahore with Mashhad and Isfahan.
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Italians' eye on Iranian Orsi Khaneh

Tehran, Feb 14, IRNA - The fourth episode of "Domus Eyes on Iran," which is a 10-episode documentary has been inaugurated in Tehran, simultaneous with the publication of a review in the Domus magazine of the Orsi Khaneh (a house that has traditional elements of Iranian windows) architecture.
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2800-year-old village of Tiss on path of prosperity

Chabahar, Jan 30, IRNA - The mountainous village of Tiss, which dates back to the Achaemenid dynasty, is going to get flourished as the sole village of Chabahar Free Zone in Sistan and Baluchestan province.
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One more step to register Dalahoo as world city of Tanbur

Qasr-e Shirin, Jan 12, IRNA -- The Governor of Dalahoo in Kermanshah city in western Iran called for registration of the city as the national city of Tanbur (musical instrument).
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Seven-colored velvet comes to life after thee centuries

Tehran, Jan 11, IRNA - The weaving of seven-colored velvet has been revived after 300 years by Iranian experts, who succeeded in conducting reverse engineering of the ancient art.
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Six Iranian Intangible Cultural Heritages registered with UNESCO

Tehran, Jan 9, IRNA -- Six Iranian Intangible Cultural Heritages were registered with UNESCO over the past eight years bringing the Iranian Intangible Cultural Heritages registered with UNESCO to 16.
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2800-year old glazed bricks repatriated from Switzerland

Tehran, Dec 20, IRNA – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali Asghar Mounesan said on Sunday that some 49 pieces of 2800-year old glazed bricks were repatriated to Iran from Switzerland.
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