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No Need for Embassies for a Trip to Iran

The Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization announced: “Tourists are no longer required to go to Iranian embassies for visas. They can apply online and travel to Iran once their application has been reviewed.”

500 Ancient Graves Identified in SE Iran

Archeological studies and research works have so far led to the identification of about 500 ancient graves in the Mehdiabad Oliya cemetery in the city of Rigan, Kerman Province, which some archeologists attribute to the Parthian period and others to the Achaemenid era.

Pour Ashraf Castle: A Fantastic Ancient Monument in Western Iran

The historical Pour Ashraf Castle is the jewel of a mansion nestled in an idyllic village in western Iran.

San’ati Museum in Tehran Home to 6,000 Art Pieces

Ali-Akbar San’ati Museum, a gallery of the Iranian maestro’s artworks, is located in a historic building in central Tehran belonging to the Qajar era.

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.

The Shahrestan Bridge: The Oldest Bridge on Iran's Zayandeh River

Shahrestan Bridge is the oldest bridge on Zayandeh Rud in central Iran. The foundations are from the 3rd to 7th century Sasanid era, but the top was renovated in the 10th century by the Buyids and finally during the 11th century Seljuk period.

Iranian traditional medicine key to optimal health, life style

Iranian traditional medicine is one of the most famous and ancient forms of traditional medicine, whose earliest record can be traced back to 6,500 BC.

Gavmishan Bridge in Tranquil Corner of Western Iran

The Gavmishan bridge monument dates back to the Sassanid era (224 to 651 CE) and it was placed on the national heritage list in 1999.

Lion Motif - Iran

The lion motif is one of the oldest motifs in Iran's culture, art and history. Although it has gone through various changes in form and meaning and application, it is still one the most important motifs in the country.

Isfahan Handicrafts - Iran

Isfahan is internationally known as the heart of Iran’s handicraft industry. Over 100 handicrafts of Isfahan have UNESCO’s Seal of Excellence. They include Malileh embroidery, Qalamkar cloth work, Termeh fabric designs and the eloquent Isfahan carpets. Officials say Isfahan’s handicrafts are sold well in international markets.

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