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International Dolls Museum

International Dolls Museum is a private museum which has been launched in Tehran on Mehr 1393 S.H

The First Traditional Textile Village in Iran

The Iranian village Rooyin, which dates back to the Timurid era, is located in the northeastern province of North Khorasan

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.

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Masghati | Persian saffron and rosewater sweet

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Kalash or Giveh (espadrille) of Kurdistan

Giveh, which the Kurds call “Kalash” in their local language, is one of the main parts of Kurdish men’s clothing. Although Kurds usually wear white Kalash, this local shoe is also produced in blue and red colors.

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White Clay Pottery

In white clay pottery, a type of clay is used that contains Kaolinite, and its products turn white.

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Tabriz Carpet, the Most Elegant Iranian Carpet

The type of knot used in weaving Tabriz carpet, which is known as the “Turkish knot” makes the texture and design of the carpet more elegant.

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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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The Saddlebag Weaving Craft of Ashkezar

The craft of saddlebag weaving and the use of saddlebags are more popular among villagers and nomads of Iran

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Qalamkari Painting

Qalamkari Painting is an ancient technique of painting on fabrics for producing exquisite pieces.

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Douch

The story of a teenager by the name of “Gholamreza” who is very fond of cycling but has no bicycle. He, therefore, decides to participate in the Literacy Movement contest to win a bicycle.

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Dafak

The story of a family of eight Bakhtiari (an Iranian tribe) nomads currently living in Dezful (a city in the Khuzestan Province of Iran). This family is self-taught in modern painting in different styles and hopes to hold an exhibition in the best galleries of Iran.

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Evil Ear

A comedy-type documentary about jokes and their place among different strata of society. Producer and Director: Mehdi Boustani Shahrbabaki

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Nikan

Nikan is a teenage girl who finds herself in a difficult situation when her father disappears, leaving behind a trail of debts due to his involvement in smuggling drugs and other things. With her mother in prison, Nikan decides to start a business to support her family. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, she perseveres and navigates through the dangerous world of drug dealers and smugglers. Along the way, she discovers her father’s shady dealings and finds herself in a network of lies, deceit, and cheating, she becomes determined to find a way to protect her family with the help of her closest friends.

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Orange Forest

"The Orange Forest" is the story of a failed playwright who has just become a high school teacher. The students and the principal of the school are not satisfied with his behavior. In the course of a journey, he encounters an image from his past.

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Stories of the Fox and the Rooster

This animation series is about a blue fox who is an inventor and his neighboring rooster who crows early in the mornings and disturbs the fox who usually sleeps during day time. The fox struggles to find a way to make the rooster and his family shift from that area.

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The Blue Mosque (Masjid-e Kaboud)

Exterior view of The Blue Mosque or Masjed-e Kabud , a historic mosque in Tabriz, Iran. The mosque were constructed in 1465 upon the order of Jahan Shah, the ruler of Kara Koyunlu , The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake , it is inscribed as UNESCO cultural world heritage because of its very special tile working

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Domes in Iranian Architecture: The Earthly Sky From Structure to Meaning

The Iranian dome teaches us that an architectural element can be functional, beautiful, and meaningful at the same time. It can meet human physical needs, nourish the spirit, and serve as a symbol of a nation s culture and civilization.

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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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Chogha Zanbil

Chogha Zanbil (or the Ziggurat Dur Untash) is an ancient Elamite complex located in the Shush (Susa) County of the Khuzestan Province of Iran.

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Ameriha House Kashan s Largest Historic House A City Within a City

The unique and unparalleled feature of the Ameriha House, which sets it apart from all other historic houses in Iran, is the number and diversity of its courtyards. The house consists of seven independent and self-sufficient courtyards, each belonging to a different branch of the extended Ameri family and serving a distinct function.

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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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Dastan-e Rastan: A Selection of the Best Edifying Stories

The purpose of compiling Stories of the Righteous is to explain ethical and educational points in simple language for the young generation of society.

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Islam and education a path to reforming oneself and society.

Great people always have a big question before them: How can we lead ourselves and society towards salvation The answer that Islam and Education seeks to find.

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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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Saadi Shirazi Persian Kalam

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

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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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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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Isfahan School of Music

Isfahan School of Music has a lofty position in the Iranian classical Music.

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Nay

Ney or Nay is a woodwind Persian musical instrument

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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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Naqareh

A percussion instrument, which was used to announce important events in the past but has multiple uses today.

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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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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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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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New Art Media in Iran: Progression in Evolution, Impact, and Creativity

New art media are a relatively recent branch of the visual arts, emerging through the use of fresh language and innovative forms of expression.

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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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Iranian Sculpture: From Ancient Reliefs to Heroic Statues Iranian sculpture spans a long and varied history, from the ancie

Sculpture is a branch of the visual arts in which the artist, inspired by both nature and imagination, shapes a variety of materials such as stone, wood, clay, plaster, metal, glass, wax, or paper. Through the use of hands, tools, and diverse techniques—including addition, subtraction, cutting, and reshaping—the artist creates a tangible, three-dimensional form.

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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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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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Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Bahjat Tabrizi

Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Bahjat Tabrizi, popularly known as Shahriyar and the renowned Iranian poet who composed poems in Persian and Azari languages, was born in the suburban areas of the city of Tabriz on 21 March 1904 CE.

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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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Ibn Miskawayh: Rational and Wise

Due to the importance given to ethics and its significance in politics, Ibn Miskawayh holds a noticeable position in the history of Islamic thought. He belongs to a tradition that considers special weight for reason and wisdom.

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Al-Biruni: A Role Model of Avoiding Fanaticism

Al-Biruni is said to be one of the greatest and most influential scientists of the 10th and 11th century CE.

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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”.

Customs of Iran

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The skill of dismantling and erecting a nomadic tent, a heritage born of nature.

Over the centuries, the nomads of East Azerbaijan have developed unique and interesting methods for dismantling and erecting nomadic yurts.

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Eid al-Ghadir in Faragheh Village of Abarkuh

Faragheh is one of the green villages of Abarkuh County, which is famous for its rituals performed on the day of Eid al-Ghadir.

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Yalda Night

Yalda Night or Chelleh Night is one of the oldest Iranian festivals. In this celebration, the passing of the longest night of the year and the subsequent lengthening of days in the Northern Hemisphere, which coincides with the winter solstice, are celebrated.

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Traditional Attire of the People of Azarbaijan

The traditional attire of the people of East Azarbaijan people of Iran is the manifestation of various aspects of the culture of the nomads and rural people of this province

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Iranian coffeehouse, a social institution with specific traditions

Iranian coffeehouses came into existence in the 16th century and, throughout their centuries-long existence, have fostered traditions and arts.

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Arasbaran Nomads

Arasbaran nomads have had an active role in the history of Iran and are known as the original tribes of the Azarbaijan region.

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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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