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Khoda Afarin Archaeological Museums

Being rich in terms of water resources and farmable lands, Khoda Afarin has been a suitable place for human settlements since thousands of years ago.

Yazd

Having numerous historical, religious, and natural tourist attractions and being one of the most traditional Iranian cities in the post-Islamic era, Yazd is considered to be one of the best tourist destinations of Iran

Parsian Esteghlal International 5-Star Hotel

Parsian Esteghlal International Hotel, part of the Parsian International Hotels Group, is located on a 70,000-square-meter estate in Tehran’s Baghshahr area at the foot of the Alborz Mountains.

Iranian Kachi of Abuzaid Abad

The Kachi of Abuzaid Abad is not merely a food or a pudding, but cooking and serving it is accompanied by customs that help families to be more compassionate towards each other

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Mehriz Knife

Knife making is one of the famous handicrafts of the historical city of Mehriz in Yazd Province and its products used to be sent all over Iran.

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The Saddlebag Weaving Craft of Ashkezar

The craft of saddlebag weaving and the use of saddlebags are more popular among villagers and nomads of Iran

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Papier-mâché: An art form featuring both modern and traditional dimensions

In Iran, papier-mâché has been fused with arts such as Gol-o-Morgh (flower and bird painting), acquiring a distinct character that sets it apart from its counterparts in other countries

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Qalamkari Painting

Qalamkari Painting is an ancient technique of painting on fabrics for producing exquisite pieces.

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Tabriz Carpet, the Most Elegant Iranian Carpet

The type of knot used in weaving Tabriz carpet, which is known as the “Turkish knot” makes the texture and design of the carpet more elegant.

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An Overview of the Well-known Iranian Art

Iranian art is part of its cultural and civilizational identity and it has attracted the attention of many art-loving people of the world.

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Vahag

This documentary deals with the life and activities of Somayyeh Mihankhah, an active Baloch woman - one of the Iranian ethnic groups - in the field of culture and portrays the less-seen aspects of women and family life in Sistan and Baluchistan province of Iran. This lady is one of the pioneers in the field of reading books for children and teenagers in the Dashtiari region and has engaged in many effective activities in this field in her deprived region.

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The Marriage Project

This documentary is about two issues. A) an attempt to test the possibility of forming a relationship between the people admitted in a mental asylum, and B) the filmmaker’s bitter experience of meeting and living with a person who is now one of these mental patients.

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Moribund

A fascinating documentary about the life of an environmental activist who struggles to preserve the oak forests as well as take care of his father. The film depicts the dangers and efforts of forest rangers in their fight against wood thieves, the vital importance of protecting natural resources, and the sacrifices made by those who fight to preserve them.

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Ashura

The story of two martyred brothers, Hamid and Mahdi Bakri, two battalion commanders of Iran’s Armed Forces during the Iraq-Iran War (1980-1988). Mahdi requests his younger brother to join him at the war front and despite certain existing problems, Hamid honors his brother’s request. Following Operation Kheibar, Mahdi Bakri must return home alone, leaving his brother behind. The series narrates the tragic story of Mahdi’s journey to find out what happened to his brother and how he copes with his loss.

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Beautiful Mind

Beautiful Mind follows the inspiring journey of Dr. Hossein Baharvand, a pioneering Iranian biologist who revolutionized the field with his groundbreaking discoveries in stem cell research. Born in Isfahan in 1971, he made history by producing human and mouse embryonic stem cells in Iran. While his scientific achievements soar, he battles profound mental health challenges that reveal the complexities of the genius. This dynamic series takes viewers on an emotional ride through ambition, innovation, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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The Symphony of Simurgh

This documentary depicts the relationship and struggles between man and birds. In the Symphony of Simurgh, the audience sees a frightened and confused bird in an almost lifeless natural pond trying to save life. The documentary then pictures a dynamic and green wetland the inhabitants of which are struggling to survive.

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The Tomb of Awhadi Maraghehei

The Tomb of Rokn al-Din Abu al-Hassan Maraghehei (1271-1338 CE), popularly known as Awhadi Maraghehei, is located in the city of Maragheh (in East Azarbaijan Province of Iran), which was renovated during the era of the second Pahlavi king (from 1974 to 1978 CE).

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Palace of the Cyrus the Great

The palace of Cyrus the Great is located in the city of Borazjan (Bushehr province). Based on its architectural style, the time of its construction is attributed to the period of Cyrus, the founder of the Achaemenid dynasty (around 529 BC). It is said that this building was the winter palace of Cyrus the Great.

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Dezful A City of Brick and River An Architectural Masterpiece in Northern Khuzestan

The historic urban fabric of Dezful is one of the most extensive and best-preserved brick-built urban fabrics in Iran. Constructed from fired bricks in warm, earthy tones, it encompasses numerous historic houses, mosques, bathhouses, and traditional bazaars. Historic houses in Dezful, such as Tizno House, Zargar House, and Sohrabi House, are outstanding examples of residential architecture adapted to the city’s hot and humid climate. With their central courtyards, water pools, cool underground chambers known as shavaduns, and brick windcatchers, these houses provided a pleasant and comfortable living environment during Khuzestan’s long, hot summers.

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Ameriha House Kashan s Largest Historic House A City Within a City

The unique and unparalleled feature of the Ameriha House, which sets it apart from all other historic houses in Iran, is the number and diversity of its courtyards. The house consists of seven independent and self-sufficient courtyards, each belonging to a different branch of the extended Ameri family and serving a distinct function.

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Tehran The Capital Through the Lens of Architecture From Qajar Gardens to Modern Skyscrapers

For contemporary architects and urban planners, Tehran is both a cautionary lesson and an opportunity for rethinking urban development. The city demonstrates how a small village can be transformed into a metropolis in just over two centuries. This city of contrasts continues to tell the story of its turbulent history, whispering through its towering skyscrapers and highways, as well as its Qajar palaces and historic houses. It invites architects and urban planners to reflect on the meaning of urban identity and sustainable development.

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Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque The Hidden Jewel of Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Unlike the conventional principles of Iranian mosque architecture, this mosque sits on the eastern edge of Naqsh e Jahan Square in Isfahan and, rather than announcing itself, seems to conceal itself.

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Ethics in Islam seeks the realization of inherent potentials.

Divine religions establish principles for their followers, and Ethics in Islam seeks to explain Islamic moral principles for its own adherents.

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From Iran s literary past, a narrative of the flourishing of Iranian culture in past centuries.

Iran is an ancient country with an authentic culture, a culture that has maintained its vibrancy throughout the centuries.

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Sages of the Isfahan School and the Issue of the Origin of the World, an examination of the Isfahan School philosophers view

The book Sages of the Isfahan School and a Study of the Creation of the World ex Nihilo is one of Dr. Nazari Tavakkoli’s well known books.

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Conquering Phoenix, A Tribute to a Great Martyr

Phoenix the Conqueror tells the story of a martyred student.

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History of Persian Literature , politicization of the history of Persian literature

So far, many studies have been conducted on the rich Persian culture and literature, among which History of Persian Literature is one of the most prominent.

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Radif in Iranian Music

Radif in Iranian music is one of Iran’s intangible cultural heritages, which was inscribed in the UNESCO List of intangible world heritage in October 2009.

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Evolution of Iranian Music

By knowing the evolution of Iranian music, one can get to know more about the Iranian nation and its culture.

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Shajarian’s Rabbana

Words are incapable of describing Shajarian’s Rabbana. One has to listen to it and hear it in order to fathom the depth of its spirituality!

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Bakhtiari Music in Nowruz

Bakhtiari folk music is the manifestation of Bakhtiari culture and the one played to welcome the spring and Nowruz is full of joy and delight.

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Nay

Ney or Nay is a woodwind Persian musical instrument

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Tanbur

Tanbur (Tambour), another Persian musical instrument, is shaped from mulberry wood

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Sanīʿ al-Molk; Founder of the First Painting School in Iran

“Abu al-Hasan Ghaffari, known as Sanīʿ al-Molk, is considered one of the foremost painters and miniaturists in Iranian history. His primary expertise lay in realistic portraiture, and he possessed both a creative imagination and a deft hand for depicting real-life events and scenes, leaving behind a legacy of distinguished and enduring works in Iranian visual arts.

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Iranian Illustration: Global Highlights

The art of illustration, or “tasvirsazi,” is considered one of the diverse branches of visual arts. This art involves establishing a connection between text and image, which together can convey one or more specific messages to the audience.

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Mahmoud Farshchian: The Shining Star of Iran’s Art Scene

Mahmoud Farshchian is a highly skilled and internationally renowned Iranian artist, recognized as a master of Persian miniature painting. His innovative and conceptually rich works, created over the course of his prolific artistic career, have earned him widespread admiration and respect among art scholars and enthusiasts worldwide.

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Calligraphy

Iranian calligraphy is a part of Islamic calligraphy in Iran and the field of Iranian civilization

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Emad al-Ketab: Reviver of Persian Calligraphy

Mirza Mohammad Hossein Sifi Qazvini, known as Emad al-Ketab, is considered one of the most prominent figures in the history of Iranian calligraphy in the Nastaʿlīq style and the final link in the golden chain of the old masters of this distinguished Iranian-Islamic art. Living during the Constitutional Revolution era, he used his exceptional talent, abundant creativity, and tireless effort to serve as the connecting point between contemporary calligraphers and the school of Mirza Mohammad Reza Kalleh.

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Darvish ʿAbdolmajid Taleqani: Pioneer of Shekasteh-Nastaliq in Iran

Darvish ʿAbdolmajid Taleqani was the most prominent calligrapher of the Shekasteh-Nastaliq style in 12th-century Iran, and many calligraphy scholars consider him the greatest master in the history of this script.

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Bayazid Bastami: Freed from Worldly Desires, In Search of Perfection

Bayazid Bastami’s disciples are known as “Teyfuriyya” or “Bastamiyya”. Teyfurriya is one of the oldest Sufi systems, which propagates that one can reach perfection through detachment from selfish and worldly desires.

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Khwaja Nasir al-Din Tusi, A Genius in Mathematics and Astronomy

According to Ibn Khaldun, Nasir al-Din Tusi has been the greatest Iranian scientist of the post-Islamic era.

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Abu Mo’in Naser bin Khosrow bin Harith Qubadiani Balkhi

Abu Mo’in Naser bin Khosrow bin Harith Qubadiani Balkhi, popularly known as Naser Khosrow, one of the great Iranian poets, writers, philosophers, and world travelers, was born in the Qubadian part of Marv in the year 1004 CE.

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Qeysar Aminpour (Khuzestan)

Qeysar Aminpour is one of the most influential poets of the post-Iranian Revolution period. He has written poems about Iran-Iraq War, as well as poems in classic and modern style. Some believe that he shifted from poems about the war to poems about love, and others know him to be the greatest poet of Iranian Revolution.

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Abu Rayhan Biruni

Abu Rayhan Mohammad bin Ahmad Biruni, popularly known as Al-Biruni is a renowned Iranian scholar, scientist, mathematician, astronomer, chronologist, anthropologist, Indologist, and natural scientist who was born on 5 September 973 CE in an area near Khwarazm and for this reason, he came to be known as Al-Biruni, meaning someone belonging to outside Khwarazm.

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Mahin Afshanpour

Miniature painting is a genuine Iranian art and Mahin Afshanpour’s name shines at the peak of this art.

Customs of Iran

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The History of Nowruz

Nowruz marks the beginning of spring and the new year for Iranians and they have been celebrating it since ancient times.

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Maragheh's Ashura rituals, the most important manifestation of the city's culture and history.

Maragheh is an ancient city in northwestern Iran where special ceremonies are held to commemorate Muharram.

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Mid-Sha’ban Ceremony in the Ahmadadabad City of Ardakan County

On the eve of the 15th day of the month of Sha’ban, the people of Ahmadabad of Ardakan welcome the grand Mid-Sha’ban festivity by giving sweets and gifts to their children.

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Armenian Annual Ceremony Held at Saint Thaddeus Monastery

Saint Thaddeus Monastery - called Qarah Kelisa in the Azari language - is very important for Iranian Armenians and every year a grand ceremony is held in it with the presence of Christians from all over the world.

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The Polkeh Gardani ritual, a unique mourning ceremony of the people of Shishvan in commemoration of Imam Hussein

The Polkeh Gardani ritual can be considered one of the most unique ways Iranians mourn during Muharram.

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Nowruz

Nowruz (literally translated New Day) is one of the oldest celebrations in ancient Persia, which is held vigorously in the first day of spring marking the beginning of the Iranian calendar (21 March).

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Kousha University of Applied Science and Technology: Bridging Skills-Based, Industrial, and Practical Education with Labor Marke

Kousha University of Applied Science and Technology: A higher education institution dedicated to enhancing students’ scientific and technical knowledge and equipping them with the skills needed to undertake practical and industrial projects.

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Karaj Sugar Applied Science and Technology Center: One of the Modern Institutions of Skills-Based and Industrial Higher Educatio

Karaj Sugar Applied Science and Technology Center: Bridging Skills-Based Education, Industry, and Entrepreneurship to Meet the Needs of the Country’s Industries

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Isfahan City Center Comprehensive Center for Applied Science and Technology: Integrating Skills-Based Education, Employment-Orie

Isfahan City Center Comprehensive Center for Applied Science and Technology: A Modern Institution for Skills-Based Higher Education, Adopting a Practical Approach Aligned with Labor Market Standards.

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Kermanshah University of Technology: Bridging Engineering Education, Research, and Technological Development in Western Iran

Kermanshah University of Technology aims to train specialized professionals, meet the needs of industries in Kermanshah Province and western Iran, and advance the development of modern technologies across various industries.

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Qom University of Technology: Bridging Engineering Education, Research, and Industrial Development in the Province

Qom University of Technology: A University Focused on Engineering and Technology Education, Fostering an Innovative Environment for Training Professional Engineers

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Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Non-Profit University: Connecting Education, Research, and the Development of Academic Skills

Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Non-Profit University: Providing Quality Education, Advancing Academic and Research Activities, Enhancing Society’s Cultural Standards, and Educating Competent Graduates

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