Tag: Tourism
Dozens of possible dinosaur footprints emerge in Iran, researcher urges urgent documentation
TEHRAN – A rock surface bearing dozens of possible dinosaur footprints has been exposed in Iran following a landslide, prompting a paleontologist to call for urgent scientific investigation and documentation to protect the traces from weathering and erosion.
Jajarm offers budget-friendly rural escape, but rail links need improvement
JAJARM, North Khorasan Province – With its quiet rural surroundings, historical railway station and proximity to protected natural areas, Jajarm has the potential to attract travelers seeking an affordable alternative to Iran’s busier tourist destinations. But poor railway facilities, limited train tickets and a shortage of visitor services remain major obstacles to turning that potential…
From ancient clay to living tradition: the enduring art of Iranian pottery
TEHRAN – Pottery is among the oldest forms of human craftsmanship, transforming ordinary clay into vessels and objects of practical use and artistic expression.
Forgotten Safavid-era village discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Researchers have identified and documented the remains of an abandoned village believed to date back to the Safavid era in the Dasht-e Barm forest area of Kazerun county, Fars province, southwestern Iran.
Iranian crafter named Asia-Pacific’s top master of wood arts
TEHRAN – Iranian artist and sculptor Mohammad-Ali Vadood has been named the Top Master of Wood Arts in Asia and the Pacific at the 2025 China Asia-Pacific Furniture and Woodworking Industry Forum (CAPFA), according to Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
Cultural officials reject Rubio’s remarks on Persian history at Athens’ Acropolis
TEHRAN – Joining Iranian political officials, several senior cultural figures, including the tourism minister, the head of the Iranology Foundation and the director-general of the National Museum of Iran, have criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on ancient Persian history, saying historical civilizations should not be used to justify political hostility or threats…
Pezeshkian visits Tehran exhibition showcasing rural and nomadic achievements
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday visited the sixth exhibition of rural and nomadic achievements in Tehran, praising rural residents and nomadic communities for their contribution to the country’s production and supply of essential goods.
Tehran tourism needs coordinated policies, not more infrastructure: council member
TEHRAN – Tehran’s main tourism challenge is not a shortage of infrastructure but fragmented policymaking and limited public awareness of the capital’s existing attractions, a city council member said.
Book on history of vehicle license plates in Iran unveiled
TEHRAN – A book tracing the history of vehicle license plates in Iran, from the arrival of automobiles to the introduction of the country’s national registration system, was unveiled on Saturday at the Mostazafan Foundation’s headquarters in Tehran.
Shams Tabrizi mausoleum opens in Khoy after 20-year wait
TEHRAN- The mausoleum of Shams Tabrizi in Khoy, West Azarbaijan province, has officially opened after two decades of anticipation, marking a new step in efforts to promote Iran’s Sufi heritage and cultural tourism.