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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

Tabriz Leather Factory: The Factory That Became a University

After restoration, the Tabriz Leather Factory was transferred to the Islamic Art University of Tabriz.

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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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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Mamaqan Needlework

Needlework products of Mamqan are the manifestation of a unique effect of the art, taste, and talent of unknown artists.

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Tile and its production techniques and skills.

Tile is one of the most important decorative elements of Iranian architecture. Over the centuries, techniques and skills have been developed in the creation and design of tiles.

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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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Iranian Khatam

Khatam (marquetry) is an ancient Iranian skill and art of decorating objects and it is one of Iran’s handicrafts and a symbol of the art and taste of the people of this land.

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Noskhe-pardazi; The Ancient Art of Beautifying Books in Iran

One of the factors that made Noskhe-pardazi (the art of beautifying books) grow in Iran significantly is the background of this land with regard to science.

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Things that Will Remain

IVF procedure was brought to Iran by Professor Abbas Aflatonian In 1989, and for the first time, a child was born from ectopic fertilization

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Little Geniuses

Little Geniuses” is a 3D animated series that champions the inventive potential of children. Through thrilling adventures, the show’s young heroes use creativity and critical thinking to solve problems in art, technology, and everyday life—proving that big ideas come in small packages! Designed to inspire joy and intellectual curiosity, the series blends humor, heart, and hands-on learning, empowering kids to see themselves as changemakers. Little Geniuses

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HalaBaMa

The story of a group of animals who live happily in a jungle called “HalaBaMa” away from any violence. The sweet events in the life of each animal are the story of each episode the purpose of which is to promote moral virtues and the spirit of group activities and cheerfulness in children.

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Fisherman’s Nowruz

Fisherman's Nowruz is a precious tradition practiced by the people of Qeshm Island and is close to fading away. This ancient tradition has its roots in Iran’s history and is a method of calculating periods of time such as days and months, specific to Iranians. Experienced old sailors, who are fully familiar with this nautical calendar, continue to keep the tradition alive. The documentary Fisherman’s Nowruz aims to highlight the significance of this tradition and its impact on the lives of the people of Qeshm Island.

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The Misunderstanding

Some college students who study cinema take a rich girl as a hostage hoping to become actors but little by little things gets more complicated making difficult for them to distinguish the real from the unreal.

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Breakfast with Giraffes

Pouya, Shahin, and Mojtaba are invited to Reza's wedding, Everything goes well until Reza overdoses, and this joyful night turns into a terrifying one.

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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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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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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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Sa d al Saltaneh Caravanserai Qazvin , Iran s Largest Urban Caravanserai A Marketplace for the World

At the heart of Qazvin s historic urban fabric, once the first capital of the Safavid dynasty, stands a remarkable complex that rightfully bears the title of Iran s largest urban caravanserai. Built in the late Qajar period on the orders of Mohammad-Baqer Khan Sa’d al-Saltaneh, the governor of Qazvin at the time, Sa d al Saltaneh Caravanserai is a vast commercial and accommodation complex covering nearly 26,000 square meters. Far more than a caravanserai, it functioned as a complete commercial city, with covered bazaar passages, timchehs, courtyards, a bathhouse, a mosque, and magnificent chahar-suqs. Still vibrant and active today, the complex is a remarkable example of Qajar era commercial architecture and the thoughtful integration of multiple functions within a single architectural ensemble.

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Qasabeh Qanat of Gonabad One of the World s Oldest and Deepest Qanats An Achaemenid Masterpiece Beneath the Earth

One of the most remarkable aspects of the Qasabeh Qanat of Gonabad is its continued operation for more than 2,500 years. Despite earthquakes, floods, wars, and climatic changes, the qanat is still flowing and continues to supply water. Today, its discharge is approximately 150 liters per second, enough to irrigate parts of Gonabad’s agricultural fields and orchards. This remarkable continuity and resilience reflect the quality of its construction, the sophistication of its engineering knowledge, and the extraordinary skill of its builders.

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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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Conquering Phoenix, A Tribute to a Great Martyr

Phoenix the Conqueror tells the story of a martyred student.

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Saadi Shirazi Persian Kalam

Prominent Persian poet from Iran, famous for his prose in Gulistan and verse in Bustan.

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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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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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Endowment Deed of Rab’-e Rashidi

Endowment Deeds of Rab’-e Rashidi is a 700-year-old document (book) consisting of an extensive list of endowments and how the income from them was spent to support scientific activities.

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My Model for a world that thirsts for another way.

Modernity has distracted man from spirituality and caused him to become alienated. Therefore, another path must be taken...

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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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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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Daf

The history of Daf goes back to ancient times when it was played in old Persia, different parts of Asia & North Africa

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Tas

“Tas” is a type of Kurdish percussion instrument that is mostly used in the monastic (khanqah) traditional music of Kurdistan and is considered very important.

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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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Caricature: A Penetrating and Innovative Art in the History of Iran

Caricature is another branch of the visual arts that involves the exaggeration, distortion, and amplification of human, animal, or object features while maintaining a visually recognizable likeness.

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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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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 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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Kamal-ud-Din Behzad: The Second Mani or the Raphael of the East

Kamal-ud-Din Behzad was a renowned and highly skilled Iranian painter who opened a new path in the realm of Persian miniature painting and left a profound and widespread influence on the work of later artists in Iran, India, Turkey, and Central Asia.

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Mirza Mohammad Reza Kalhor and the Revival of Nastaliq Script

Mirza Mohammad Reza Kalhor was a renowned and skilled calligrapher of the Qajar era, recognized among the prominent Nastaliq masters in the history of Iranian visual arts. Through his innate talent and creativity, he succeeded in establishing a fresh, distinctive, and enduring style in Nastaliq calligraph.

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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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Mehdi Azaryazdi: The Father Iranian Child and Teenage Literature

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

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Attar Neyshabouri: Why He Should Be Known Aknew

Being a great personality, many stories have been told about Attar Neyshaburi’s life.

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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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Ferdowsi

Ferdowsi is the greatest Iranian epic Persian poet who composed “Shahnameh”, comprising nearly 60,000 verses, which turned out to be the most famous collection of his poems and one of the greatest literary works of ancient Persia.

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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.

Customs of Iran

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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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Qaen pottery breaking ceremony, a symbolic ritual on the threshold of the New Year

The pottery-breaking ceremony of Qaen is held on the verge of the end of the year and the arrival of the new year a ceremony in which many symbols are seen.

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Haft sin

Haft-sin is a special arrangement symbolizing the Iranian New Year (Nowruz), which is beautifully designed and comprises seven things starting with the letter “sin” of the Persian language alphabet.

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Carpet Washing Ceremony (Qali-Shuyan)

The traditional and religious carpet washing ceremony of Fin Kashan and Khaveh Ardehal village, which is held every year on the second Friday of October in Mashhad Ardehal, 42 kilometers west of Kashan, is the only Islamic religious ceremony that is held according to the solar calendar. In this symbolic ceremony, participants from the Fin region gather to hold the event.

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Sienhzani (Chest-Beating)

Sinehzani (in Persian) or Chest-beating is a ceremony performed as a sign of mourning for the Shiite Imams, especially Imam Hussain ibn Ali (as) in groups or in mosques and in Husayniahs.

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Traditional clothing of East Azerbaijan, a national intangible heritage of Iranians

The traditional clothing of East Azerbaijan reflects various aspects of the culture of the nomads and villagers of this province.

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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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