TEHRAN – Fars province’s cultural heritage directorate is embarking on a project to restore and preserve the ruins of Sarvestan palace, which dates from the Sassanid era (224 CE to 651). On Friday, the provincial tourism chief Mohammad Sabet-Eqlidi, during his visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site emphasized the importance of preserving this magnificent

TEHRAN – Taft, an ancient city in Yazd province, is currently witnessing a significant boost in its tourism sector with the implementation of 51 tourism projects. “51 tourism projects worth 43 trillion rials ($72 million) are currently underway in Taft,” Yazd province’s tourism chief said on Thursday.  Seyyed Mohammad Rastgari detailed that the projects encompass

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TEHRAN – Several senior officials in Iran football have been arrested over alleged corruption and bribery. Khodadad Afsharian, head of Iran Football League Referees’ Committee, has been jailed for bribery as well as Soheil Mahdi, head of Iran Football League Organization, and Fariborz Mahmoudzadeh, former head of Iran’s First Division League. The investigation began with

Ancient Persian architecture, as if narrating a story, reveals centuries of conquests, spiritual journeys, and majestic empires that have shaped its landscape. These stories weave together over 2,500 years of history, showcasing how culture, art, and innovation are deeply embedded in the stone and the soul of these architectural wonders. Here are the 5 highlights

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Palestinian writer and poet Ahlam Bsharat’s “Code Name: Butterfly” has recently been published by Michka Publications in Tehran. The book has been translated into Persian by Azim Tahmasebi. “Code Name: Butterfly” is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of life under occupation. The story revolves around

TEHRAN-Renowned Iranian violin player and instructor Minoo Oftadeh passed away in Tehran on June 6 at the age of 66 after enduring a long period of illness. Born in May 1958, she entered the National Music Conservatory at the age of 10. She specialized in the violin. During her high school years, she also learned

TEHRAN- Iranian director Maryam Kazemi is set to bring the legendary Persian mythical character Arash the Archer to life on stage at the Tehran Theater Complex. The production, which is currently in its final rehearsals, will feature a cast of 64 actors, including Nasser Avijeh, Arezou Afshar, Nazanin Safa, Hesam Kalantari, Mehrdad Zamani, Farbodd Tajvidi,

TEHRAN-The 11th Iran Cinema Festival is underway in Paris, France, where 20 Iranian films are shown at the Nouvel Odéon cinema. The lineup includes feature, short, animated, and documentary films by veteran and young directors, ISNA reported. Among the feature films is “A Minor,” the last film by the late filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui (1949-2023). “A

TEHRAN – The historical Raoufi House in Qazvin has reopened as a creative house dedicated to handicrafts, aiming to promote local craftsmanship, help create jobs, and attract tourists. In a ceremony held on Saturday, a local official in charge of handicrafts announced the opening of the center, which coincided with the celebration of World Handicrafts