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Natural Science Museum of Yazd

The Natural Science Museum of Yazd was established in 1988 AD by the Department of Education of the province and under the supervision of a science community inside an old school named Iranshahr.

Shapour Cave, An Astounding Cave Housing the largest Statue of Ancient Iran

The largest statue left from ancient Iran, with a height of about seven meters, is located in an astounding cave called Shapour Cave

Laleh International Hotel

Laleh International Hotel is one of the most luxurious and well-established five-star hotels in Tehran

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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Tiling

Symbol of Ornamental Elements in Iran

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Traditional Iranian lock making, simple and mysterious.

Locks that are traditionally produced in Iran may seem simple, but precise and mysterious techniques are used in their construction.

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Mootabi, a technical fabric with strong and durable weaves.

In Mootabi, goat or camel hair is transformed into yarn, rope, and netting through a specific process. The textiles produced using this technique are very strong and durable.

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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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Tabriz Toreutics

Tabriz Toreutics is an art and craft the artifacts produced by which are considered exquisite and lasting gifts.

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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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Hook

Shirhan loves boxing and with the guidance and encouragement of his brother Mirhan is planning to become a boxing champion. But something unfortunate happens to his brother, which costs Shirhan dearly. He continues boxing to fulfill his brother’s dream, but an incident changes the whole situation.

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Mahmoud’s Position

A narrative of the life and struggles of Ayatollah Hossein Shahroudi (a Shiite religious scholar) from his birth in Shahroud to his demise in Najaf.

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Tangnai (Bottleneck)

This documentary narrates the difficult days of the outbreak of COVID-19 and portrays a deep human relationship, that is, love for mothers. The film revolves around a lady who rushes to the aid of old and elderly mothers who are affected by the pandemic.

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Mansour

The film has been made on the life and activties of Martyr Mansour Sattari (the former Brigadier general of the Iranian Air Force). A real and believable narrative about a hero who gets entangled in difficult situations in such a way that one is not sure about the outcome.

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That Great Man

This documentary takes a look at the religious, cultural, and scientific personality of Ayatollah Bahjat, who was also an outstanding mystic. The life story of this religious scholar is narrated by his son.

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Starry Way

This documentary is about a number of blind runners who, in spite of facing difficulties and hardships, pass this dangerous road with love and hope. The aim of “Starry Way” is to depict the families, the efforts, and the daily lives and spirits of these people.

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Emarat-e Malek (Malek Mansion)

The Malek palace in Bushehr is located near this city (homonymous region) and dates back to the end of the qajaro period. It was built by the architects as a building complex and supervised by French engineers using local materials in architectural style that derives from the antiquity of the Persian Gulf coast, known as Bangaleh.

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Na'in A Miniature of Desert Architecture, Where History Remains Untouched

What distinguishes Na’in from other historic cities of Iran is not the grandeur or magnificence of its monuments, but its authenticity and remarkably well-preserved character. Unlike many historic cities where the old urban fabric has been lost amid modern construction, in Na’in, visitors can still experience a traditional desert city in its entirety, with all its distinctive elements intact.

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Iranian courtyard, enclosed paradise

And suddenly, it is as though the curtain rises on the final scene of a magnificent performance. The light, space, and scents change all at once. You find yourself standing at the threshold of a spacious, square or rectangular space, flooded with light, with the sky as its ceiling.

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Qadiri House, Rasht Outward Looking Architecture in the Land of Eternal Rain

For contemporary architects, Qadiri House in Rasht offers a comprehensive and inspiring lesson in “climate-responsive design.” It demonstrates how architecture can coexist with nature rather than resist it or impose itself upon it, transforming environmental constraints into aesthetic opportunities and developing intelligent, sustainable solutions in response to climatic challenges.

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Agha Bozorg Mosque, Kashan: Architecture for Wisdom and Faith

This building shows that an architectural masterpiece does not necessarily have to be the largest, tallest, or most richly decorated. Sometimes, the rightness of a space, its alignment with its function, and the harmony of its elements can be more valuable than any form of luxury or excess.

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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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The Selected from the History of Iran a complete look at contemporary Iran.

The contemporary history of Iran has many ups and downs, and Al-Montakhab min Tarikh Iran (The Selection from the History of Iran) is an attempt to provide an overview of these ups and downs.

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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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Religious Democracy, an answer to doubts about Iran's political system

The topic of religion and politics has always been a challenge for thinkers. Religious democracy tries to provide an answer to this challenge.

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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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Moving Beyond the Conventional Image of Nahj al-Balagha

Nahj al-Balagha stands as one of the greatest works in the Islamic world, and A Journey Through Nahj al-Balagha is intended as a concise guide to its vast landscape

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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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Kamanche

Kamanche is an Iranian instrument, similar to violin & bass

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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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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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Ashiqi Music

The “Ashiqi” or “Ashiki” music of Azarbaijan is one of the richest “maqami” styles of Iranian music, in which various narratives are expressed in the form of songs.

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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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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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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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Iranian Design: From Ancient Pottery to Innovative and Unprecedented Forms

Design is one of the various branches of visual arts and is considered one of the oldest methods of communication among humans, often executed with simple tools and through lines. The word “design” literally means “planning” or “drafting”, but in a specialized sense, it refers to recreating tangible images or visualizing mental concepts.

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Photography: Lasting Frames that Tell the History of Iran

Photography is one of the various branches of visual arts and is the art of creating lasting images through light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation on light-sensitive materials.

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Persian Miniature Painting: An Art Inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Miniature painting, considered one of the diverse branches of visual arts, is an authentic and captivating art form that combines delicate, imaginative, and finely detailed illustrations with both decorative and functional qualities

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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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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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Sheikh Bahai and the Need for Reviving His Tumar

Around 500 years ago, Sheikh Bahai, a great Iranian scientist, ended the long-standing dispute in the distribution of the water of the Zainderud River by writing his book Tumar

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Allameh Tabatabai: Outstanding Role in the Development of Islamic Philosophy

By writing the books Badayeh al Hikmah and Nahayah alHikmah, Allameh Tabatabai opened a new phase for Islamic philosophy.

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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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Attar Neyshabouri

Farid al-Din Abu Ḥamed Mohammad bin Abu Bakr, popularly known as Attar Neyshabouri - one of the renowned Iranian mystics and poet of the Persian language - was born in the Kadkan district of the city of Neyshabour in the year 1146 CE.

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Mehdi Azaryazdi: The Father Iranian Child and Teenage Literature

Mehdi Azaryazdi’s writing style is very attractive for children.

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Zakariya al-Razi

Born in the city of Rey in the year 865 CE, Abu-Bakr Mohammad ibn Zakariya Razi is the renowned Iranian physician, philosopher, and alchemist, who is widely famous as the person who discovered alcohol, sulfuric acid, and Kerosene, and as rightly said by George Sarton, the founder of the discipline of the history of science, Razi was the greatest physician of Iran and the world during the medieval ages.

Customs of Iran

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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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Golabgiri

Golabgiri is a traditional ceremony held annually in 14 provinces of Iran, mainly from early Ordibehesht to late Khordad

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Yalda Night

The name of the last night of autumn and the first night of winter — the longest night of the entire year, after which the nights become shorter and the days grow longer.Yalda: Written by Ali Bolukbashi

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The View of the People Shiraz about Seville Orange Tree

The people of Shiraz highly honor and respect the “Seville Orange Tree” and observe certain special customs in handling it.

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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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Timcheh Mozaffarieh, Tabriz، Symbol of Muharram Mourning in Tabriz

The Mozaffarieh Bazaar in Tabriz can be considered the symbol of the city’s Muharram mourning ceremonies.

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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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