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Azarbaijan Museum of Nomads, Getting to Know One of the Most Influential Parts of Iranian Society

Azarbaijan Museum of Nomads displays a lifestyle that is completely compatible with nature and introduces visitors to one of the most influential parts of Iranian society

Awhadi Maraghei’s Tomb

Located in the heart of a green garden, next to the Ilkhanate Museum, and with its modern structure, Awhadi Maraghei’s Tomb, which was built between 1974 and 1978 AD, welcomes those who nurture Persian culture and literature.

Pileh Baba Ecotourism Lodge

Pileh Baba Eco-Lodge is located in Kecha Village, Rasht County, Gilan Province.

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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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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Firuzehkubi or Turquoise Inlay of Isfahan

One of the most popular handicrafts of Iran, that is both decorative and applicable, is “Firuzehkoobi” or turquoise inlaying. Firuzehkubi are small pieces of Turquoise gem stone which are inlaid, like mosaics, on a base that are tools or utensils made of copper, silver, brass or bronze.

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Koozehkonan Pottery

Koozehkonan pottery artists engage in making pottery with the skills they have learned from their earlier generations.

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Batik Printing

One of the old professions that is still prevalent in the East Azarbaijan Province of Iran is batik printing, (called Kalaqei in Iran): a craft that produces very beautiful products.

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Kofteh-gari: The Art of Enhancing Lifeless Metal.

In this craft, artisans decorate the surfaces of metal volumes by inlaying wires made of diverse materials

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Kurdish Klash

Kurdish Klash or Kurdish Giveh is a traditional hand-woven fabric that is very light, cool, and comfortable due to the use of natural materials such as yarn and cotton and is the best footwear for long walks and hiking.

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That Man Came by Bus

This documentary depicts one hundred years of the history of bus service in Iran in a story and historical style. The first bus arrived in the city of Rasht and after a short period of time, it entered the city of Tehran, and so far more than a century has passed since the bus has been used as an important public vehicle in Iran.

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Sima’s Unfinished Narration

This feature film is about a part of the life of Dr. Arash Simin, a psychologist in the field of success and self-help, who gained fame by holding “TED” (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conferences and gained many audiences. However, with a news broadcast in the virtual space, her family condition suddenly undergoes certain changes.

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Khaal Khaali

A hunter makes a bonfire in the forest and by continuous barking, Khaal Khaali tries to warn him about the possible danger. When the hunter’s tent catches fire, Khaal Khaali tries to put out the fire with the help of an elephant whose trunk acts as a fire extinguisher.

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The West Sky

The story of Aseman e Qarb deals with the early days of Iran-Iraq war and the role of Aliakbar Shiroudi.

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The Late Father’

A father of a poor family has passed away and they have a lot of problems for his funeral

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Diaphragm

This documentary is about the history of the arrival of the phenogram in Iran during the time of Naser al-Din Shah (one of the Iranian kings during the Qajar period), its replacement by the gramophone, the role of this device in perpetuating sounds, publishing news and even expressing political protests. This device continued to be used until it became subject to the phenomenon of censorship during the rule of Reza Pahlavi and was eventually replaced by cassette tapes in the early 1970s.

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Isfahan: The City of Turquoise Domes; A Symphony of Water, Light, and Geometry

The story of Isfahan is a story of “rebirth.” With a history that stretches back to antiquity and even to Iranian mythology, the city entered its golden age in the 10th century AH, when Shah Abbas I chose it as the capital of the Safavid dynasty. Shah Abbas envisioned a city that would be not merely a political and economic center, but a “terrestrial image of paradise.” He brought together the finest architects, engineers, calligraphers, tilemakers, and artists from across Iran, and the result of this extraordinary gathering was a city that, even four centuries later, continues to astonish and inspire.

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Falahati (Agricultural) Palace

This palace was by the order of Gholamreza Khan, the governor of Ilam in the year 1908 CE on a plot of land with an area of 810 square meters with an infrastructure of about 337 square meters within the orchards of Ilam city.

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Hariri House, Tabriz The Art of Wall Painting in a Qajar-Era House

Hariri House is a remarkable example of a Qajar-era residence, bringing together the fusion of art and architecture, a cosmopolitan spirit and openness to cultural influences in design, and the importance of wall painting as a narrative medium within domestic spaces. It demonstrates how a residence can become a narrator and storyteller, preserving the stories, beliefs, dreams, and cultural exchanges of an era upon its very walls. With its diverse and astonishing murals, Hariri House embodies the open-minded, curious, and tolerant spirit of Tabriz on the eve of modernity.

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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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Shiraz: The Architecture of Poetry and Gardens

What does the architecture of Shiraz tell us . It whispers that the spaces created by human hands need not be monuments to power and wealth> they can instead become reflections of the gentle spirit of a culture. The gardens of Shiraz reconcile architecture with nature, while the Tomb of Hafez transforms the idea of a mausoleum from a cold, silent memorial into a warm and vibrant civic space where lovers of poetry gather. Shiraz teaches today’s architects and urban planners that a place endures not because of its grandeur, but because it forges an emotional bond with its people a place where they can recite poetry, fall in love, and gaze up at the sky.

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Mosques of Iran

Persian mosques are among the defining expressions of Iranian architecture, not merely for their domes, minarets, or dazzling tilework, but because they have always been woven into the lives of the people. Markets came and went, bathhouses flourished and faded, caravanserais rose and disappeared. But the mosque was always something more. It was a place where people came to find silence, to pray, to weep, or sometimes to raise their voices. Its stone floors have borne the footsteps of every walk of life, from kings to beggars. Perhaps that is the simplest way to describe it: The mosque is Iran in miniature.

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Ali (AS) and Divine Philosophy, an attempt to reconcile religion and philosophy

The book Ali (as) and Divine Philosophy attempts to explain divine philosophy from the perspective of Imam Ali (as).

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"Islam and Religious Pluralism" and the Perspective of a Muslim on Plurality

The West aggressively promotes the notion of religious pluralism, but is this narrative truly perfect and free of flaws?

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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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Untitled Poem’: A Critical Look at the Occupation of Palestine

The issue of Palestine and its occupation has plunged the West Asia region into crisis for decades

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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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Barbat

Barbat is an Iranian instrument that may seem to be the same as the Arabic oud to common people. However, the longevity of this instrument is much more than that of oud.

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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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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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The Music of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province

The Bakhtiari community of Iran reflects the difficulties of nomadic life in their music.

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Tanbur

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

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Turkmen music

The most important part of Turkmen music is the collection of works that are sung and played by the Bakhshis.

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Seyed Mohammad Ehsai: The Painter with a Refined Sense for Words

Seyed Mohammad Ehsai is a renowned and accomplished figure in contemporary Iranian visual arts and is regarded as one of the pioneers of Naqqashi-Khat (calligraphic painting) in the country. Through his distinctive body of work in this field, he has gained international recognition and acclaim among art enthusiasts. One of the main reasons for Ehsai’s prominence lies in his pivotal role in establishing calligraphic painting in Iran. He was among the first artists to employ letters as a medium for personal artistic expression.

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Iranian Pottery and Ceramics: A Cohesive Union of Art and Craft

Pottery and ceramics constitute important branches of the visual arts. Pottery, one of the earliest ceramic products, is made of a porous and colored body.

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Kamal-ol-Molk: The Enduring Innovator of a New Path in the History of Iranian Painting

Mohammad Ghaffari, known as Kamal-ol-Molk, is regarded as a renowned and highly skilled painter in the history of contemporary Iranian art, who, through his works, initiated a major historical break from tradition, bringing an end to the two-century-long fusion of Iranian and European styles along with European naturalism. His unique style and method served for many years as a singular model for Iranian painters, and his profound influence continues to shape the work of subsequent generations of artists.

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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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Mir Emad: The Master of Nasta‘liq Calligraphy in Iran

Mir Emad Hassani Seifi Qazvini was one of the most celebrated calligraphers in the history of Iranian art during the Safavid era, whose fame extended far beyond the borders of Iran. Through his exceptional mastery and artistic brilliance, he elevated the Nastaʿlīq script to such perfection that many scholars of Islamic calligraphy came to describe it as the bride of calligraphic scripts.

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Calligraphy; the Gem of Islamic-Iranian Art

Calligraphy is the art of beautifying letters and words based on established principles and rules. In general terms, this art means writing beautifully and having elegant handwriting. In other words, calligraphy involves attention to the visual aspect and adherence to aesthetic principles and rules when writing letters and words.

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Ghoamreza Takhti

a famous Iranian wrestler was born in a moderate and religious family in the Khaniabad neighborhood of Tehran on August 27, 1930.

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Dehkhoda

Ali Akbar Dehkhoda, a great Iranian literary personality, journalist, satirist, member of the National Assembly, university professor, linguist, lexicographer, and poet - who has come to be widely known for his masterpiece “Persian to Persian Dictionary”, was born in Tehran on February 24, 1880.

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Baba Taher

Baba Taher of Hamadani, popularly known as “Baba Taher Oryan” was the Iranian mystic, poet, and couplet composer of the 11th century CE.

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Zakariya al-Razi: The Great Physician and Scholar of Alchemy and Philosophy

Zakariya al-Razi can be referred to as one of the most renowned physicians in the history of Iran in whose honor a number of laboratories, medical centers, and universities have been named “Razi”.

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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.

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Khwaja Abdullah Ansari’s Supplications: the Climax of Spirituality

Khwaja Abdullah Ansari’s supplications were inspired by the Qur’an, hadith, and the teachings of mystics who lived before him.

Customs of Iran

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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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Azari Dance

Having a history of eight thousand years the Azari dance includes certain spiritual and religious aspects.

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Thanksgiving Ceremony in Hizaj Village of Hamedan

It has been more than 300 years that the people of Hizaj Village of Qahavand County, Hamedan Province, hold a ceremony of thanksgiving around mid-May for the ever-flowing spring of this village by cooking rice pudding and asking God for blessing of their crops.

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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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Alam Gardani in Siah Saran Village

Alam Gardani is a ceremony held in the first decade of the month of Muharram participated by the residents of the three villages of Siah Aaran, Zaviyeh, and Livarjan in Jolfa County.

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Traditional Clothing of Iranian Zoroastrians

Zoroastrian men often wear white clothes, while the traditional garments of Zoroastrian women are quite colorful

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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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