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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

The Palace of Ardeshir Babakan

Built in the 3rd century CE, the Palace of Ardeshir Babakan exhibits the outstanding features of the Sassanid architecture

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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Gelij

The use of wool and cotton in weaving Gelij is the main cause of this fabric being very delicate and soft.

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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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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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Zilu

Zilu, is an Iranian handicraft, very similar to Gilim, with the difference that its texture is made of completely natural and plant-based materials.

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The Delicate Art of Carving on Glass

Some crafts are so subtle and sensitive that even making a small mistake destroys the effort of the craftsman. A subject that shows the importance of experience in the delicate art of carving on glass.

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Maragheh Soap

Maragheh soap is one of the semi-industrial products of this city, which is obtained in a traditional way and has many properties.

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Zoozoo and Friends

A little cute hedgehog who lives with his parents, traveling from place to place and learning all the possible things necessary for a kid! General storyline of this series is about Zoozoo going to gain knowledge or knowing something.

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The Cushion

A young frog named “Sabzak” who lives in an imaginary city and begins to feel smart by eating seeds containing a thick pumpkin shell. He plans to unite everyone in his city and fix the city clock to help the whole city.

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The Contrary Route

This feature film is the life story of a young boy who has not seen his father and his mother works in a factory. In spite of being amateur and just having a small camera, he decided to make a movies in order to change the course of his life and works hard to achieve his ambitious goal.

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Dilemma

Hamed is an ambitious boy from a relatively low-income family who resorts to anything possible to have a better life and in the bargain loses the entire belongings of his family. But, all of a sudden a simple incident takes place that changes his life and financial status following which he begins to think of leaving his cousin, Maryam, and marrying Parinaz.

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A Hut in the Fog

During the course of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, a young girl named Mijan and her stepmother, living in a small village in the Gilan Province of Iran, decide to take in a politically active revolutionary who has been injured and hide him from security forces (SAVAK). The danger mounts when they find out that the SAVAK are desperately looking for the injured person and these two ladies are determined to keep him hidden.

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Captain

This feature film depicts the story of an ailing boy by the name of Isa who loves football. The hospital staff is trying hard to make it possible for Isa to fulfill his wish before undergoing the last surgery. Isa’s father, who is unable to face his cancer-ridden son, makes a request to the management of the hospital, dresses as a clown, and performs a show for the hospitalized children to be with his son anonymously.

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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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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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Sanandaj The Cultural Capital of Kurdistan

One of the distinctive features of Sanandaj’s architecture is the extensive and artistic use of stone. Unlike Iran’s desert cities, where mudbrick and brick are the predominant building materials, stone plays an important role in Sanandaj’s architecture, owing to the availability of stone in the Zagros Mountains. Monolithic stone columns, capitals adorned with muqarnas, courtyard paving, and stone dadoes all demonstrate the remarkable craftsmanship of Kurdish stonemasons. Sanandaj is also a city of iwans—semi-open architectural spaces that are a distinctive feature of traditional Iranian architecture.

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Fin Garden in Kashan The Archetype of the Persian Garden A Harmony of Water, Geometry, and History

Fin Garden in Kashan, one of the oldest Persian gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is far more than just a garden. It is the archetype of the Persian garden: a complete, refined, and remarkably well-preserved expression of what Iranians have long called pardis, or “paradise on earth.”

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Saint Mary Church of Ardebil

The exact date of construction of the Saint Mary Church of the city of Ardabil (Ardabil province). this church is not known, but the date 1876 CE is inscribed on the entrance door of the church that is related to the year in which this door was donated and installed.

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Tehran Book Garden A Paradise for Book Lovers The World s Largest Bookstore in the Heart of the Capital

The architecture of Book Garden combines modernism with traditional Iranian elements. The building s exterior features a combination of stone, glass, and metal, giving it a modern and impressive appearance. Small central courtyards with water pools and plants bring natural light and a sense of freshness into the interior spaces while establishing a visual connection with the surrounding Taleghani Park.

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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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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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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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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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A Journey Through the Conduct of the Imams: In Search of an Answer to the Enigma of War or Peace

A study of the lives of the Imams examines the approach of the Imams (peace be upon them) in dealing with the issue of the caliphate and government.

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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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Azari Music

Azari music is an important part of the culture of the Azari-speaking people of Iran, which has evolved throughout history.

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Balaban

Balaban can be considered one of the most important wind instruments of Azari music, which is widely used in individual and group performances.

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Javad Maroufi

Javad Maroufi was a famous Iranian pianist who tried to introduce Iranian music to the world through his works.

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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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Belur Instrument of Lak Music

Belur is a simple musical instrument playing which does not require much training and, therefore, it is very popular among the Lak people.

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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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Iranian Graphic Design: An Artistic Fusion of Technique and Content

Graphic design is recognized as a branch of the visual arts and involves the careful selection and arrangement of visual elements, including images, text, symbols, and colors, to create a composition that communicates a specific message to viewers

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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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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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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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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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Why is Sa’di Still Alive?

Sa’di is known in Iran as the “first teacher” and he has carried this title for 700 years.

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Vahshi Bafqi

Vahshi Bafaqi has been described as a man of piety, high aspiration, and asceticism.

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Hafez: A Poet of Miraculous Words

Hafez’s poems are a display of the beauty of the Persian language

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Jalal al-Din Mohammad Balkhi

Jalal al-Din Mohammad Balkhi, popularly known as Mawlawi, Mawlana, and Rumi, and one of the most famous Iranian poets, was born in the city of Balkh of the Greater Khorasan in September 1207 CE. His full name was “Mohammad ibn Mohammad ibn Hossein Hosseini Khatibi Bakri Balkhi” and during his lifetime he was called “Jalal al-Din”, “Khodawandegar” and "Mawlana Khodawandegar”.

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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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Mulla Hadi Sabzevari: Manifestation of Philosophical Order

Hakim Mulla Hadi Sabzevari, with his special views, was able to take a new step in the development of philosophical teachings and was recognized as the founder of the Neo-Sadraei discourse.

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Eid al-Adha Eve in Khvorvandeh Village

On the eve of Eid al-Adha, the people of Khvorvandeh Village gather next to the spring they consider to be blessed and perform a special ritual.

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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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Iranian customs

There are three major national festivals (religious festivals not included) being celebrated nationwide every year. These festivals have their roots in Iranian customs and ancient culture and are celebrated over the centuries. There is a common concept among all these festivals: emphasizing the value of the family and friendship.

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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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(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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Ta’zieh In Toot Village of Yazd

One of the features of the Ta’ziyeh of Toot Village, which led to its inscription on the list of Iran’s national heritage, is the preservation of authenticity and the traditional way of performing 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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