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Afghan Minister of Higher Education Visits Kashan University

Afghanistan Higher Education Minister Najibullah Khwaja Umari accompanied by his assistant, Afghanistan ambassador to Iran and a number of diplomats visited Kashan University on Wednesday.

Ayatollah Sheikh Mojtaba Beheshti Passes Away

Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Mujtaba Beheshti one of the senior teachers of the higher levels of the Hawzah Seminary of Isfahan has passed away.

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque an architectural Masterpiece

Standing on the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Iran city of Isfahan, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of the Safavid era.

New Steel Mill to Offset Russian Halt to Iran Sales

Iran’s opening of a new steel mill in central Isfahan last month will offset a cut in sales of hot-rolled (HR) steel coils in the face of looming unilateral US sanctions, officials say.

US targets Iran's tourism; airlines halt service

The US government says it has sanctioned a Malaysia-based tourism agent for Iranian private airline Mahan Air which is already under American sanctions.

Tappe Sialk in central Iran, assumed birthplace of oldest civilization

With a history of nearly over 8,000 years, Tappe Sialk prehistoric site in Iran’s central city of Kashan in Esfahan Province is believed to be the probable birthplace of the world’s oldest civilization, oldest fixed settlement, oldest architecture, oldest ziggurat, oldest pottery kilns and oldest metal furnaces.

Beryani, Esfahan

The pride and joy of Esfahan is beryani. Minced mutton and lungs are cooked in a small pan with a dash of cinnamon and spices and served with almond slivers over warm flatbread. Washed down with a glass of doogh, a salty yogurt drink, this entree is best tried at Beryani Azam where crowds pack in for the lunch option. Given its pleasant location near the river, you can walk it off with a stroll down the city’s famous bridges.

Mount Sofeh: An Attractive Mountain South of Iran's Isfahan

The small range of Sofeh Mountain is located at the southwest of Isfahan. The highest peak is 2257 meters. There are two small springs of water in Sofeh Mountain.

Islam, Muslims, and modern technology

In this interview, Professor Seyyed Hossein Nasr highlights the impact of modern technologies on human habitats and ecosystems. The destruction of environment by modern technology is seen as one of the most serious threats faced by humanity. Modern technologies have also replaced traditional methods of making objects of daily use. This replacement has serious consequences for the spiritual health of humanity. In discussing the impact of modern technology on the Muslim world, suggestions are made to preserve various aspects of Islamic civilization.

Naghsh-e-Jahan Square in Isfahan - Iran

Naqsh-e Jahan Square in the central Iranian city of Isfahan has for centuries embodied the oriental essence of Iran’s art and culture. Constructed between 1598 and 1629, during the Safavid era, Naqsh-e Jahan Square has for centuries been known as the highlight of Iranian urban and architectural designing.

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