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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.

Masghati | Persian saffron and rosewater sweet

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The connection between art and nature in Sundanese weaving.

Sundbafi weaving is a type of mat made from date palm fibers, it is an art in which no industrial tools are used.

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Papier-mâché: An art form featuring both modern and traditional dimensions

In Iran, papier-mâché has been fused with arts such as Gol-o-Morgh (flower and bird painting), acquiring a distinct character that sets it apart from its counterparts in other countries

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Kashan Carpets

Kashan carpet weaving is one of the unique arts of Iran, whose amazing beauty has attracted the attention of art lovers and tourists throughout history.

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Ehrami weaving: an art form intertwined with religious beliefs and rituals

Once used as Hajj clothing, Ehrami weaving is now mainly used for making prayer rugs

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Sha’r Weaving: The Textile Art of the Desert People of Iran

Sha’r Weaving is an art of fabric weaving that has been popular in Yazd and some central cities of Iran.

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Tabas Metal Engraving and Its Unparalleled Delicacy

While Qalam-zani is well-known through the names of cities like Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tabriz, Tabas metalwork holds its own unique identity and exquisite finesse.

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Felt Art

“Felt Art” documentary is the fascinating story of felt production in Borujard city of Lorestan province of Iran and introduces the viewers to this art and demonstrates the beauty and complexity of weaving, which is one of the most neglected handicrafts. With its lively colors and designs felt weaving has always been an integral part of Iranian folk culture. Moreover, with their abstract shapes and symbolic colors inspired by nature, Iranian felts tell stories of mystery, love and life.

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End of Silence

“End of Silence” is a documentary about the epoch-making event of the 15th of Khordad 1342 AH (June 5, 1963), which marked the beginning of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. This documentary introduces the prominent martyrs of this movement and the effects of this uprising in other important cities of Iran.

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Dance with Me

Synopsis: Roheleh and Faezeh are close friends, each dealing with the challenges of visual impairment. Roheleh, blind from birth, strives to bring color into her life, while also illuminating the darkness enveloping Faezeh, who is gradually losing her sight.

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Colonel Soraya

The story of this film is based on a true story and it portrays a mother’s longing and efforts for free her son who is being held captive in Iraq at Camp Ashraf, the base of the so-called People’s Mojahedin Organization (a terrorist group referred to as Monafeqin/Hypocrites by Iranian).

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Documentary Jeyran

It is the story of a 60-year-old woman who lives alone on top of the forest mountains and has been waiting for her missing child for more than 35 years.

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Amin al-Zarb

A documentary about Haj Mohammad Hasan Esfahani, nicknamed Amin al-Zarb, one of the influential personalities of the Qajar court who, on the order of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, established the first minting industry in Iran. This documentary shows Amin al-Zarb’s position condition in the royal court, his relationship with Amin al-Sultan, and his role in the Régie contract and the establishment of the North Iranian Railway.

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Assef Vaziri House, Sanandaj An Iranian Mansion in the Heart of the Zagros

Assef Vaziri House, with its mountain slope architecture adapted to a cold climate, its harmonious fusion of formal and courtly traditions with local materials and craftsmanship,” and the “importance of stone as a primary and enduring building material in the architecture of western Iran,” stands as a manifesto of living. This mansion demonstrates how abundant local materials, such as Zagros stone, can be used to create spaces that are grand and enduring while remaining in harmony with the surrounding nature and culture. With its stone verandas, Mirror Hall, and magnificent bathhouse, Assef House is a symbol of the power, wealth, and refined taste of the governors of Kurdistan, as well as a brilliant fusion of Iranian architecture with the spirit and identity of Kurdish culture.

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Salam Terminal at Imam Khomeini Airport Iran s Gateway Blending Traditional Grandeur with Modern Architecture

What distinguishes Salam Terminal from other airport terminals in Iran and the wider region is its creative interpretation of traditional Iranian architectural concepts through a modern, abstract, and striking design. The building’s overall form pays homage to two fundamental elements of Iranian architecture: the dome and the iwan.

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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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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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Si o se Pol, A Symphony of Arches over the Zayandeh Rud River

Si-o-se Pol, a symphony of arches, still stands over the Zayandeh Rud River—even on the driest days—whispering tales of the grandeur, tolerance, and ingenuity of the Safavid civilization. More than a relic of the past, this bridge offers a profound lesson for the future of architecture and urban planning in Iran and around the world.

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The Tomb of Ya’qub Leith Saffari

Located in the Shahabad village of Dezful County (Khuzestan Province) the construction of the Tomb of Ya’qub Leith Saffari (840-879 CE) dates back to the era of the Saffarid dynasty.

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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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Conquering Phoenix, A Tribute to a Great Martyr

Phoenix the Conqueror tells the story of a martyred student.

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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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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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Untitled Poem’: A Critical Look at the Occupation of Palestine

The issue of Palestine and its occupation has plunged the West Asia region into crisis for decades

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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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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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Bakhshu Khwani

Bakhshu Khwani is a style of eulogy that Jahanbakhsh Kurdizade performed with his special musical technique and sad tone.

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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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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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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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Reza Abbasi: The Pinnacle of the Isfahan School of Persian Miniature Painting

Reza Abbasi was a highly skilled and innovative artist, widely renowned during the Safavid period, whose outstanding works played a pivotal role in the development of Iranian art. His artistic innovations—particularly in composition, color, and subject matter—brought about a profound transformation in Persian painting. Abbasi’s pioneering approach laid the foundation for the Isfahan School of painting in the early 11th century AH, establishing a new visual language that combined traditional Persian techniques with innovative stylistic elements. Through his works, he elevated the aesthetic standards of miniature painting and inspired generations of artists in the Safavid and subsequent periods.

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Iranian Illustration: Global Highlights

The art of illustration, or “tasvirsazi,” is considered one of the diverse branches of visual arts. This art involves establishing a connection between text and image, which together can convey one or more specific messages to the audience.

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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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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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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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Rumi: The Unique Iranian Poet and Mystic

Mawlana Jalal al-Din Balkhi, Rumi, is a great Persian-speaking poet and mystic who lived in the 7th century AH/13th century AD.

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Darvish Khan

Born in Tehran in the year 1872 CE, Gholamhossein Darvish, popularly known as Darvish Khan, was a renowned Iranian artist and a traditional musician of the late Qajar era.

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Ali Esfandiari

Ali Esfandiari, popularly known as “Nima Yushij”, the contemporary Iranian poet and nicknamed the father and founder of modern Persian poetry, was in the Yush district of the Mazandaran province of Iran born on November 11, 1897. “She’r-e Nau” (lit. New style of poetry) was a title that Nima himself had given to his art.

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Al-Shaykh al-Saduq: One of the Greatest Shiite Hadith Scholars

Sheikh Sadouq believed that in order to know God, man needs divine inspiration or divine proof. He emphasized that reason cannot know God and discover religious knowledge in the absence of revelation.

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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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Amir Kabir

Mirza Mohammad Taghi Khan Farahani, popularly known as Amir Kabir

Customs of Iran

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Golabgiri (Making Rosewater)

Golabgiri is an interesting ancient ceremony of Iran - as the birthplace of rosewater production in the world - dating back to about one thousand years ago.

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Muharram In Yazd

Muharram is the month in which Iranians commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Husain (AS).

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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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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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Maragheh's Ashura rituals, the most important manifestation of the city's culture and history.

Maragheh is an ancient city in northwestern Iran where special ceremonies are held to commemorate Muharram.

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Golvani

Golvani is a special piece of cloth that women of the Lak tribe use as a headband and their men have different uses for 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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