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Anthropology Museum of South of Sahand

The Anthropology Museum of South of Sahand, which was the first of its kind in the East Azarbaijan Province of Iran displays various aspects of the life of the people of the region in 12 sections.

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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Minakari: A meticulous art form whose products are among the finest souvenirs of Iran

Minakari is recognized globally as a signature Iranian art, and most foreign tourists are eager to take home enameled vessels as souvenirs

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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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Iranian Monabbat-Kari

Monabbat-kari (wood-carving) is a genuine Iranian art and craft, which is practiced by different artists in different cities and the Monabbat artifacts of Abadeh have gained global fame.

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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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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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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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Mehran

The story of a boy by the name of “Mehran” in the 1980s, who became the host of a war-torn family from the city of Mehran (one of the cities damaged during the war imposed by Iraq against Iran - from 1980 to 1988). Due to the death of his mother, Mehran’s family only includes his father and him who is a primary school student.

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The Marriage Project

This documentary is about two issues. A) an attempt to test the possibility of forming a relationship between the people admitted in a mental asylum, and B) the filmmaker’s bitter experience of meeting and living with a person who is now one of these mental patients.

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Conjugal Visit

Parvaneh's father is in prison and he communicates with his daughter through the phone of Farhad, one of his inmates. After some time, Farhad and Parvaneh become interested in each other and this is the beginning of their meetings and the beginning of their problems

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Moribund

A fascinating documentary about the life of an environmental activist who struggles to preserve the oak forests as well as take care of his father. The film depicts the dangers and efforts of forest rangers in their fight against wood thieves, the vital importance of protecting natural resources, and the sacrifices made by those who fight to preserve them.

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Josef, the Prophet

This serial is about one of the most beautiful, impressive, and dramatic stories of the Holy Qur’an, depicting the life history of Prophet Joseph, the son of Prophet Jacob, who was born in Mesopotamia. Josef’s looks and other qualities make him the center of attention of his father and this arouses his brothers’ jealousy who take him to a desert and put him in a well. But his destiny is to…

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Yaghi (Rebel) Serial

The story of the difficult and challenging life of a young boy who has struggled with many problems since birth and now, at the peak of his youth, he is facing the happier side of life. The person who supports him eventually turns out to be a drug smuggler who intends to use the world wrestling champions to smuggle drugs.

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Ganj Ali Khan Bathhouse

This building is a part of the Ganj Ali Khan complex in the Kerman Bazaar and was built on the order of Ganj Ali Khan, the ruler of Kerman of the time - on behalf of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid Dynasty - between the years 1005 to 1034 AH/1596 to 1624 AD

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Sheikh Ahmad-e Jam Mausoleum Complex

The name of Torbat-e-Jam has been derived from the name of the tomb of renowned Gnostic, Sheikh Ahmad Jam (441-536 AH/1049-1141 AD) who was also known as Sheikh-e-Jam or Pir-e-Jam. He lived in the Ma’dabad village of Khorasan and was buried in the same region after his demise. Later on, the village was named after him and came to be known as “Torbat-e Jam.

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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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Abbasian House, Kashan A Spiritual Labyrinth When Architecture Meets Mysticism

Rather than resembling a conventional residential house, it is more reminiscent of a mystical khanqah and a private sanctuary. Built in the late Zand and early Qajar periods, the Abbasian House belonged to Haj Mohammad Ebrahim Abbasian, a prominent merchant and religious scholar. With its complex, multi level spatial organization, breathtaking and unparalleled plasterwork, and spaces that seem to have been designed for meditation, seclusion, and spiritual contemplation, the house is one of the most unique and enigmatic historic residences in Iran

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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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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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Saadi Shirazi Persian Kalam

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

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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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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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"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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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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Barbat

Barbat is an Iranian instrument that may seem to be the same as the Arabic oud to common people. However, the longevity of this instrument is much more than that of oud.

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Kamanche

Kamanche is an Iranian instrument, similar to violin & bass

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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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Tonbak

Tonbak, sometimes written as Tombak is one of the most known and popular Persian musical instruments in Iran

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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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Bakhtiari Music in Nowruz

Bakhtiari folk music is the manifestation of Bakhtiari culture and the one played to welcome the spring and Nowruz is full of joy and delight.

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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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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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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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Hossein Behzad: A Pioneering Figure in Contemporary Iranian Miniature Painting

Master Hossein Behzad, a preeminent contemporary Iranian miniature painter, significantly contributed to the revival of this Iranian-Islamic national art through the creation of a distinctive new style. By integrating traditional Persian miniature techniques with modern artistic elements, he produced lasting works that garnered acclaim both nationally and globally.

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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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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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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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Shahriyar: A Lifetime of Pure Love

What has been behind by Shahriyar as his heritage is just love and love and love!

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Mahin Afshanpour

Miniature painting is a genuine Iranian art and Mahin Afshanpour’s name shines at the peak of this art.

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Seyed Jamaluddin Asadabadi

An intellectual and thinker of the Islamic world in the period of Nasser al-Din Shah. He was born in Asadabad, Hamedan

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Abul-Fadhl Bayhaqi: The Father of Persian Prose

Unlike other historians, Abul-Fadhl Bayhaqi did not fear criticizing the rulers, and was brave enough not to bow down to them.

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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.

Customs of Iran

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Heydar Babayeh Salaam

The poem Heydar Babayeh Salaam, which is popular throughout the Azari-speaking lands, is a great and lasting legacy of Shahriyar, a contemporary Iranian poet.

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Ramadan in Yazd

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is accompanied by certain special customs in Yazd.

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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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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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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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Golabgiri

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

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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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