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The Museum of Ancient Iran, the first museum in Iran, is located in the western part of Mashq Square on Si Tir Street in Tehran.

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The word Bagh (garden), in Middle Manichaean Persian

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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.

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Traditional Darning

Darning is a sewing technique for repairing holes, or worn areas in fabric in such a way that the fabric returns to its original state after repair, leaving no trace of the refinishing work.

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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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Carpet Weaving in Nahavand

Nahavand carpet is famous for using unique designs and special and unique colors.

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Tabriz Leather

The leather products of Tabriz, especially its full leather shoes, have a global reputation and are popular among tourists as one of the best souvenirs they can take from this city.

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Carpet tableau title and the reputation of Sardrud in its production

Artists implement the most beautiful patterns and designs in their tapestry paintings in an attractive and eye-catching way.

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The Iranian Kilim: A Textile Reflecting the Vast Diversity of Iran’s Heritage and Landscape

Although the fundamental structure of Kilim weaving is similar across the country, its designs and practical uses vary extensively according to local Iranian cultures and geographies

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Hanir

The story of a young rural girl who, along with other girls of her age, works to harvest the leaves of the henna trees on her father’s land. While cutting the branches one day, she accidentally cuts her finger and a drop of blood falls onto the leaves and turns them red. Her mother, who is aware of the curative properties of the henna leaf, beats the leaves and applies them to Hina’s wound to heal it. The incident sparks a curiosity in Hina, who starts to learn more about the traditional medicinal uses of henna. The documentary explores the cultural and historical significance of henna, its use in traditional medicine, and its role in modern beauty practices. It also sheds light on the challenges faced by rural communities in preserving traditional knowledge and practices in the face of modernization.

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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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Bodiless

After her daughter Arghvan goes missing, Sara Moghadam heads to the prosecutor's office. They are tracking Arghwan's mobile to identify the last person who had contact with her. The research shows that terrible incidents have taken place.

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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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Octopus

A young man struggling to survive in extreme poverty discovers a shocking truth: his estranged father has left behind a considerable fortune. As he embarks on a dangerous quest to unravel his father's criminal legacy, he finds himself caught in a web of deceit, betrayal, and power.

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Khavaran Nameh

A review of the history of the advent of Islam in Iran and how Iranians converted to the Ahl al-Bayt School of Thought during the Sassanid (212 - 652 AD), Abbasid (750 - 1258 AD), Buyid (934 - 1062 AD) and Ilkhanate (1256 - 1335 AD) dynasties based on the introduction of Khavaran Nameh, an epic account of the life of the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (AS) written by Ibn Hossam Khosefi and illustrated by Farhad, a student of Pir Ahmad Baghshamali, a famous Iranian painter.

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Tabriz Bazaar The World s Largest Covered Bazaar A City Beneath Brick Vaults

To understand the grandeur of Tabriz Bazaar, we must first understand the city s strategic position throughout history. For centuries, Tabriz stood along a vital artery of the Silk Road, the network of routes that connected East Asia with Europe. Caravans carrying spices, silk, carpets, jewelry, and precious metals from China, India, Persia, the Ottoman Empire, and Venice converged in Tabriz, where goods were exchanged and trade flourished.

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Qanat

Qanat or Kariz was a smart way Iranians used to deal with the problem of water shortage by transporting water from an aquifer or water well to the surface.

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Kerman: The City of Windcatchers and Desert Gardens; A Jewel of Southeastern Iran

In the southeastern Iranian plateau, on the edge of the scorching Lut Desert and at the foot of towering mountains, lies a city that has shone like a jewel in the heart of the desert for centuries. Kerman, this ancient and resilient city, with a history reaching back to the Achaemenid period and even to Iranian mythology, is one of Iran’s most important yet relatively overlooked centers of civilization. Kerman can be described as the “City of Windcatchers and Desert Gardens”—a city where architecture evolved not to fight against the harshness of nature, but to coexist with it in a peaceful and intelligent way. Here, soaring windcatchers blend with lush, paradise-like gardens, offering a remarkable story of the ingenuity, patience, and creativity of the people who have made their home in the desert.

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Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan Water and Mirrors The Most Magnificent Safavid Palace

The story of Chehel Sotoun began with the ambitious vision of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty. After moving the capital from Qazvin to Isfahan, Shah Abbas sought to create a city that would be not merely a political center, but a place worthy of the title “Half the World.” In addition to Naqsh-e Jahan Square and its magnificent mosques, he needed a ceremonial palace where he could receive ambassadors and foreign dignitaries and host official functions and royal celebrations.

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The Pigeon Towers of Iran

Across the central plains of Iran, among farmlands and sometimes beside quiet country roads, stand remarkable structures unlike anything else. Some are cylindrical, others square or polygonal, rising as high as fifteen meters

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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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Human rights from an Islamic perspective and answers to important questions.

The image of Islam and human rights from the perspective of Islam that has been portrayed in the minds of the world’s people through the media has many flaws.

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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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Analytical History of Islam: An Analytical Look at Early Islamic History with a Critical Approach

History is a subject in whose analysis impartiality comes first, a perspective that has been well implemented in Analytical History of Islam.

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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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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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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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Santur

The santur (also santūr, santour, santoor) (Mesopotamian Arabic: سنطور،Persian: سنتور), is a hammered dulcimer of Iranian or Mesopotamian origins.

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Kurdish Music

Kurdistan is a land with special customs and traditions, where special instruments are used to play music, especially in celebrations.

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Sorna in Lak Music

The scope of Lak music is quite unique and Sorna and Dohol are its main musical instruments.

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Tanbur

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

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Ey Iran

The patriotic song “Ey Iran Ey Marz-e Porgohar” was composed and sung while Iran was under the occupation of the Allied Forces and was going through bitter days.

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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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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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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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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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Mirza Gholamreza Esfahani: The Calligrapher Who Sought Help from Imam Ali (AS)

Mirza Gholamreza Esfahani, a renowned calligrapher of the Qajar era, is considered a distinguished figure in the history of Iranian calligraphy, having produced first-rate works in various scripts.

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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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Ibn Muqla: The Innovative Calligrapher

Ibn Muqla is considered one of the most influential figures in the illustrious realm of Iranian calligraphy. Through his unparalleled dedication and creativity, he was able to develop and perfect the six canonical scripts—Muḥaqqaq, Rayḥān, Thuluth, Naskh, Ruqʿah, and Tawqiʿ—thereby leaving a lasting legacy for this quintessentially Iranian-Islamic art.

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Mirdamad: Founder of New Islamic Philosophical Thoughts

Mirdamad’s major contribution to Islamic philosophy was his novel formulation regarding gradations of time and the emanations of the separate categories of time as descending divine hypostases. He resolved the controversy of the createdness or uncreatedness of the world in time by proposing the notion of “Hhuduth-e Dahri” (Atemporal origination).

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Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Modarres: The Symbol of Struggle against Tyranny

The name of Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Modarres is a reminder of years of efforts and struggle against tyranny

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Shahriyar: A Lifetime of Pure Love

What has been behind by Shahriyar as his heritage is just love and love and love!

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Seyed Jamaluddin Asadabadi

An intellectual and thinker of the Islamic world in the period of Nasser al-Din Shah. He was born in Asadabad, Hamedan

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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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Ibn Muqaffa’: The Scholar Who Introduced the Iranian Culture to Arab Countries

Kelileh va Demneh, “Tajnameh of Anushirvan”, “Ayinnameh Ahd Sassani”, “Kitab-e Mazdak, and Kitab al-Taj” are some of the books that Ibn Muqaffa’ has translated from Middle Persian to Arabic introducing the Iranian Culture to the Arab world.

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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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The Story of Asli and Karam

The story of Asli and Karam is considered to be the greatest oral heritage of the Azarbaijani people, which is narrated by Ashiqs/Ashiks in gatherings and in the form of a folklore song.

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Takam Gardani

Nowruz is the ancient festivity of Iranians during which special customs are observed for celebrating it in different parts of Iran. Takam Gardani is a folklore custom that the people of Iran’s Azarbaijan perform to welcome Nowruz.

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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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Carpet-Washing Ceremony (Qali-Shouyan in Persian) of Mashhad-e Ardahal

The carpet-washing ceremony of the Fin region of Kashan county and Khaveh Ardahal village in “Mashhad-e Ardahal” is one of the ancient mourning ceremonies of this region, which is held on the second Friday of autumn every year, commonly known as the “Carpet Friday”, to commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of Sultan Ali ibn Imam Mohammad Baqir (as).

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Bayatilar, the folk couplets of Azerbaijani speakers

Bayatilar is an important part of the oral culture of the people of Azerbaijan, which has been formed over the centuries and passed down from generation to generation.

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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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