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Anthropology Museum of South of Sahand

The Anthropology Museum of South of Sahand, which was the first of its kind in the East Azarbaijan Province of Iran displays various aspects of the life of the people of the region in 12 sections.

Aladaglar Mountains

The incredible hills of Aladaglar (meaning rainbow) Mountains might, for a moment. Make one think that he or she is walking on another planet.

Abbasi Hotel

Here stands the oldest hotel on Chaharbagh Abbasi Avenue, Isfahan, Iran, Asia, an unrepeatable heritage in Isfahan architectural style, from the glorious Safavid era.

Traditional Aushes of Yazd

Many types of Aush (a particular Iranian dish) with different flavors and healthy and nourishing ingredients are cooked in Yazd, which have an important place in the diet of the people of this province

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Fars Carpet

Carpet weaving is one of Iran’s handcrafts, and having special designs and patterns Fars carpet has carved a niche for itself.

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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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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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Poosh Douzi (Canopy Making) Art of Yazd

.Poosh Douzi is an art and craft in which fabric and temporary canopy is sewn for different places

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Leather Handicrafts

Leather has been used by Iranians in producing various products for a long time and many leather products are made in this country even today.

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Pottery, Earthen Arts and Craft

Pottery is the craft or art of making dishes from clay by hand or wheels and the dishes made in this way are called earthenware. The earthenware pots which are made from different raw materials, mainly reddish brown clays or a mixture of Pottery and different materials with a lighter color, have different colors and, depending on taste of the potter or the clients, sometimes are finally painted with glazes.

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The Secret of Survival

Rahim is a young and annoying man whose family, his friend Iraj, and the residents of the neighborhood are repeatedly troubled by him. After stealing a shipment of COVID-19 vaccine from the smugglers, he gets imprisoned and after being released from prison, he is kidnapped by the smugglers who intend to kill him but he survives their murder attempt and escapes. Later on, everyone understands that Rahim’s blood is different from the blood of others and that makes him popular with people; until he is caught in other crises and begins to live with a different identity.

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Conjugal Visit

Parvaneh's father is in prison and he communicates with his daughter through the phone of Farhad, one of his inmates. After some time, Farhad and Parvaneh become interested in each other and this is the beginning of their meetings and the beginning of their problems

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Najla

A romantic drama related to the 1980s, following the story of a determined girl by the name of Najla who makes a promise to the boy who is in love with her to accept his proposal if he helps her reach the Arbaeen pilgrimage gathering by crossing the Iran-Iraq border. However, unexpected obstacles, personal struggles, and cultural differences put their agreement to the test. The series explores themes of love, sacrifice, and perseverance amidst adversity.

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Felt Art

“Felt Art” documentary is the fascinating story of felt production in Borujard city of Lorestan province of Iran and introduces the viewers to this art and demonstrates the beauty and complexity of weaving, which is one of the most neglected handicrafts. With its lively colors and designs felt weaving has always been an integral part of Iranian folk culture. Moreover, with their abstract shapes and symbolic colors inspired by nature, Iranian felts tell stories of mystery, love and life.

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Farid’s Riddles

Having extraordinary intelligence in solving difficult riddles, Farid tries to solve people’s problems with the help of Khawaja Ahmed and his teacher. The series throws light on various moral, educational, and humanitarian issues, as well as dealing with oppression and helping the oppressed.

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The Cypress Under water

Does Jahanbakhsh Keramat’s secret reveal? This secret will dishevel the sleep of Chista, Mahrou, Goudarz, Bahram, Jahangir, and Major Poshias. Jahanbakhsh goes on a long trip to prove his innocence and to bring calm back. A trip at its end changes the life of a lot of them.

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Qal’eh Dokhtar or Dokhtar Castle (Qiz Qalasi)

Qal’eh Dokhtar or Dokhtar Castle is located in the Achaemenid part of Miyaneh city (in East Azerbaijan province).

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Schools of Iran (madrasa)

Iran s madrasas tell the story of knowledge, but not knowledge alone. They tell us how people learned, debated, lived together, and respected one another. The architecture of the madrasa was an architecture of community. A student might be alone in his chamber, but he could still hear the discussions of others. When he stepped into the courtyard, everyone could see him. There were no walls or curtains to separate people. Perhaps, in its simplicity, the madrasa was one of the finest forms of urban space in Iran: open yet protected, public yet private, orderly yet not so rigid that it left no room for spontaneity.

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Ghaffariyeh Dome of Maragheh

Ghaffarieh building is located northwest of Maragheh, next to the Safi Chay River. The history of its construction can be placed between the 725-728 years of the lunar Hegira.

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Shazdeh Garden in Mahan A Paradise in the Desert the Miracle of Water in an Arid Land

Shazdeh Garden has been transformed into an earthly paradise through its creation of visual contrast and drama, gravity-powered hydraulic engineering and water distribution, landscape design and planting systems on sloping terrain, and the central role of water in its design. The garden demonstrates how, even in one of the world’s driest climates, the thoughtful use of water, land gradients, and vegetation can create a space that nourishes not only the eyes but also the human soul.

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Milad Tower A Symbol of Modern Tehran Iran s Tallest Tower Through the Lens of Architecture

Milad Tower has created a multifunctional urban landmark by combining high-rise structural engineering suited to earthquake-prone regions with modern technology and Iranian identity. The tower demonstrates how telecommunications infrastructure can be transformed into a vibrant public space and a major tourist attraction. As a symbol of modern Tehran, Milad Tower shines over the capital at night with its colorful illumination.

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Watermills of Barzok

Barzok watermills display the skill of artisanship used in their construction and reflect the cultural aspects of Iranian traditional architecture

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Dastan-e Rastan: A Selection of the Best Edifying Stories

The purpose of compiling Stories of the Righteous is to explain ethical and educational points in simple language for the young generation of society.

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A Collection of Philosophical Essays: A Path to a Better Understanding of Islam

Islam’s response to fundamental philosophical questions can provide a precise path to understanding its essence.

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Iran: A History of Art – A Study of Iranian Art and Its Evolution

iranians had the art of art since the ancient time , but the arrival of islam to iran played a special role in strengthening some art such as architecture .

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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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Conquering Phoenix, A Tribute to a Great Martyr

Phoenix the Conqueror tells the story of a martyred student.

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The Bakhshi Music of Khorasan

The Bakhshi music of Khorasan, which has its own special characteristics expresses the rich and noble culture of the people of the region.

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Isfahan School of Music

Isfahan School of Music has a lofty position in the Iranian classical Music.

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Naqareh

A percussion instrument, which was used to announce important events in the past but has multiple uses today.

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Qopuz

Qopuz also pronounced as Kopuz is an ancient string instrument, which is so important in the culture of the Azari-speaking people that when they generally talk about a musical instrument they mean Qopuz.

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Nawha-khwani in Yazd

The most important manifestation of music in the culture of the people of Yazd is reciting elegies in the mourning programs of the month of Muharram

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Tonbak

Tonbak, sometimes written as Tombak is one of the most known and popular Persian musical instruments in Iran

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Iranian Painting: The Harmonious Melody of Color and Design on a White Canvas

Painting is one of the key branches of visual arts, in which the artist conveys ideas and emotions using colors, techniques, and tools such as brushes, pencils, or pastels, creating images on surfaces like paper, canvas, or walls. It is among the oldest and most significant art forms, employed to express emotions, reflect realities, visualize imagination, and communicate a wide range of concepts.

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Gholamhossein Amirkhani: The Father of Contemporary Iranian Calligraphy

Master Gholamhossein Amirkhani is considered one of the enduring figures of Iranian calligraphy in the Nasta‘liq style and the most renowned contemporary calligrapher, having played a significant role over the past forty years in the development and promotion of this authentic Iranian-Islamic art.

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Persian Calligraphy

Persian calligraphy or Iranian calligraphy is one of the most revered arts of Iran, which has gradually evolved and many calligraphers have contributed to different genres of this art. Nastaliq is an outstanding genre of Persian calligraphy that has come to be known as the most beautiful human calligraphy.

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New Art Media in Iran: Progression in Evolution, Impact, and Creativity

New art media are a relatively recent branch of the visual arts, emerging through the use of fresh language and innovative forms of expression.

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Hossein Behzad: A Pioneering Figure in Contemporary Iranian Miniature Painting

Master Hossein Behzad, a preeminent contemporary Iranian miniature painter, significantly contributed to the revival of this Iranian-Islamic national art through the creation of a distinctive new style. By integrating traditional Persian miniature techniques with modern artistic elements, he produced lasting works that garnered acclaim both nationally and globally.

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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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Nezami Ganjavi

Born in Ganjeh in the year 1141 CE, Jamal al-Din Abu Mohammad Ilyas bin Yusuf bin Zaki bin Mu’ayyad, popularly known as Nezami Ganjavi, was a great Iranian poet of epic poetry - originally from the Tafresh City - who introduced a colloquial form of story writing in the Persian literature and poetry. He is, thus, known as the pioneer of poetic story writing.

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Amir Kabir

Mirza Mohammad Taghi Khan Farahani, popularly known as Amir Kabir

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Omar Khayyam

The renowned Iranian polymath, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet, Hakim Omar Khayyam, was born in the city of Neyshabur on 18 May 1048 CE.

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Baba Tahir’s Persian Quatrains: Vintage Poetry

Baba Tahir Oryan is mainly admired by both elites and others for his phenomenal do-beytis (quatrains).

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Nezami Ganjavi: the Renowned Iranian Poet

Nezami Ganjavi was a great Iranian poet of epic poetry who introduced a colloquial form of story writing in Persian literature and poetry

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Mulla Sadra and the Compatibility of Revelation and Wisdom

By writing the book “Asfar al-Arba’a”, Mulla Sadra changed Islamic philosophy.

Customs of Iran

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(Chest-beating (sineh-zani

Chest-beating (sineh-zani) is a traditional act of mourning performed in mourning groups or in mosques and tekyeh (religious halls)

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Shabih Khwani in Bkhshayesh

Every year, tens of thousands of people attend the Shabih Khwani ceremony in Bakhshayesh City of East Azarbaijan.

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Tati Language of Karingan Village

Although the Azari language is presently spoken in most regions of the Azarbaijan provinces of Iran, the Tati language was widely spoken in some of these regions in the past, and it is still spoken in the Karingan or Keringan Village of East Azarbaijan Province.

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Shahnameh Khwani

The custom of “Shahnameh Khwani” (lit. reciting the stories of Ferdowsi’s book, Shahnameh) has been very popular among Iranians and is considered to inspire the spirit of chivalry, morality, and bravery.

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Allah Allah Husaina Veina Mourning Ceremony in Maragheh

The people of Maragheh mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) in the “Allah Allah Husina Veina” ceremony they hold on the morning of Ashura by wearing the attire of the Hajj pilgrims.

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Golvani

Golvani is a special piece of cloth that women of the Lak tribe use as a headband and their men have different uses for it.

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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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