Iran is home to one of the world’s oldest civilisations dating back to 10,000 BC. Its rich heritage and culture is an amalgam of Arab, Persian, Turkish and South Asian cultures.
Category: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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The 10 Most Beautiful and Important Cultural Sites in Iran; Shoshi Parks; Fodor’s Travel
Iran’s cultural heritage sites, many recognized by UNESCO, are some of the most incredible in the world. They came under threat after President Donald Trump threatened to target them in a warning to the Iranians, who are expected to retaliate against the U.S. assassination of Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
Source: The 10 Most Beautiful and Important Cultural Sites in Iran
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Trump threatened Iran’s cultural sites. Here are 22 stunning photos of them; Ryan W Miller; USA Today
In Iran, there are two dozen UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 22 of them cultural ones. Here’s a look at some of the religious, economic and social sites.
Source: Trump threatened Iran’s cultural sites. Here are 22 stunning photos of them
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Trump threatened Iran’s cultural sites. Here are 22 stunning photos of them; Ryan W Miller; USA Today
In Iran, there are two dozen UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 22 of them cultural ones. Here’s a look at some of the religious, economic and social sites.
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Persepolis, Isfahan, And Other Iranian UNESCO Heritage Sites Remain Safe: For Now; Lea Lane; Forbes
We must preserve the world’s cultural heritage.
Source: Persepolis, Isfahan, And Other Iranian UNESCO Heritage Sites Remain Safe: For Now
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Iran’s cultural treasures have been threatened by Trump. Here are some of its most important sites; Sheena McKenzie; CNN
President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threat to target Iran’s rich array of cultural and heritage sites in his standoff with Tehran after the killing of a top Iranian commander last week.
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In pictures: Iran’s sites of cultural importance; BBC
Donald Trump has threatened to respond to any Iranian attacks by targeting its cultural sites.
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UN cultural agency chief meets with Iran ambassador amid current; UN News
The current tensions across the Middle East and Gulf region and their potential implications for cultural heritage sites were the focus of a meeting on Monday between the head of the UN’s cultural…
Source: UN cultural agency chief meets with Iran ambassador amid current
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Trump’s threat to hit ‘Iranian culture targets’ draws war crimes claim; Keith Griffith; Daily Mail
It is not entirely clear what Trump meant by targets ‘important to Iran & the Iranian culture’, and a White House spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Opinion: Destroying cultural heritage sites is a war crime; Sara C Bronin; LA Times
Trump’s threat to attack heritage sites of profound importance to all of human civilization is morally reprehensible.
Source: Opinion: Destroying cultural heritage sites is a war crime
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Iran celebrates Hyrcanian Forests becoming World Heritage; Tehran Times
Iran on Thursday held a ceremony to officially celebrate Hyrcanian Forests for being designated as a World Heritage site. Experts say that parts of the woodland date back some 50 million years.
Source: Iran celebrates Hyrcanian Forests becoming World Heritage
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Special Attractions You Must See in Iran; Iran Front Page
Have you ever heard about Badab-e Surt, the hottest place on Earth, or Mangrove Forests? If you are interested, plan a trip to see Iran attractions!
Source: Special Attractions You Must See in Iran | Iran Front Page
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Travelers’ camp to bring comfort to visitors of Saint Thaddeus monastery; Tehran Times
A travelers’ campsite is to be established adjacent to the Monastery of Saint Thaddeus, northwestern Iran, in order to bring comfort to the visitors of the UNESCO-registered place of worship.
Source: Travelers’ camp to bring comfort to visitors of Saint Thaddeus monastery
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French, British sightseers visiting Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan; Tehran Times
A group of ten French and British sightseers have commenced a ten-day tour across Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.
Source: French, British sightseers visiting Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan
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Iran’s Caspian Forest Dates Back Some 50 Million Years Ago; Al Bawaba
Iran’s UNESCO-registered Hyrcanian Forest (also known as Caspian Forest), dating back some 50 million years, is a unique place that is still unknown to…
Source: Iran’s Caspian Forest Dates Back Some 50 Million Years Ago | Al Bawaba
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Iran’s ancient forests are undiscovered oasis; Morung Express
Iran’s ancient woodlands that date back some 50 million years make them a unique place that is still unknown to many.
Source: Iran’s ancient forests are undiscovered oasis | morungexpress.com
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Where Is Hottest Place in the World?; IFP
Have you ever thought about the hottest place in the world? What have you heard about that? Did you know that it is actually in Iran? Yes!
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Shahr-e Sukhteh, Iran’s archaeological gem; Zahra Mirzafarjouyan; Mehr News
Shahr-e Sukhteh is a lost jewel in Iran which archeologists consider it as the world’s first city in terms of urban texture, population and urban planning. It is the remains of an ancient city and archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age in southwestern Iran.
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