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Tehran Time Museum: Visit the Museum, Garden, and Historic Mansion with a Single Ticket!

Admire the Most Beautiful Examples of Iranian Stucco Work in the Time Museum Building in Tehran!

The Ancient Kandovan Village

Kandovan Village, with its homes hewn into the mountainside, is among the most unique human settlements in Iran

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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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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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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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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Iranian Wicker

Wicker is the art and craft of weaving used to make such products as baskets, mats, etc. by using the most basic equipment

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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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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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Superheroes

The story of 3 superheroes who are trying to solve the problems of the characters. There is a man that is involved in dangeroussituations that needs the super heroes help. There is also a young trainee that is very interested in superheroes and learning from them, but actually most of the time he is the one who solves the problem as a superhero.

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Nika and I

A comedy animation series about a brother and sister named “Ahmad and Zahra” living with their parents in their beautiful home. Two angels named “Nick and Nika”, too, live with them. Ahmad and Zahra always do good deeds and the angels also try to help them. Since these angels are a little naughty and everything is new to them, they create funny problems that are solved with the help of Ahmad and Zahra.

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Hazelnut Forest

An animation series that explores the importance of teamwork through the adventures of a group of lovable forest creatures. The families of the Hazelnut Forest, who may seem different from each other, come together to support and care for each other. This animation promotes positive values and teaches children the importance of accepting differences.

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The Child Engineer

The story of childhood, adolescence, and youth of a boy by the name of “Javad” who had been abandoned by his gambler father - soon after being born - who did not want children, and his mother had to entrust him to an orphanage.

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The Captain

The film tells the story of Capta in Abdul Rasoul Gharibi, a fisherman who is also a painter. In his artworks, he depicts the struggles of fishermen and sailors, while also highlighting the histori-cal context of the region.

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The Jameh Mosque of Isfahan A Living Museum of Iranian Architecture

What makes the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan unforgettable and deeply instructive for today s audience whether architects, historians, or travelers is its simultaneous continuity and change. The building is a manifesto against the idea of architecture as something finished, complete, and untouched. The Jameh Mosque shows that an architectural masterpiece does not necessarily have to be the product of a particular golden age or the work of a single genius. It can instead emerge from a collective dialogue, gradual evolution, and shared creation over the course of centuries.

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Vakil Bazaar, Shiraz A Zand Era Masterpiece Where Commerce and Art Converge

To understand Vakil Bazaar, one must first understand Karim Khan Zand and his vision for Shiraz. Amid the turmoil that followed the collapse of the Afsharid dynasty and the assassination of Nader Shah, he succeeded in unifying a large part of Iran and chose Shiraz as his capital. Unlike many rulers before and after him, Karim Khan never crowned himself and did not call himself Shah. Instead, he adopted the humble title Vakil al Ra’aya, meaning the people’s representative or the people’s advocate. This people centered and modest spirit was also reflected in the architecture of the Zand era: the buildings of this period were not designed to display royal power or intimidate the viewer, but to serve the people, stimulate the urban economy, and enhance the comfort of everyday life.

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Borujerdi House Symmetry, Light, and Love

Its romantic origin story reminds us that some of the greatest architectural masterpieces are born not merely from power and wealth, but from love, healthy rivalry, and deeply human motivations. With all its grandeur, symmetry, and refinement, Borujerdi House stands as a symbol of how architecture can become a physical embodiment of love: love for the beloved, love for art, and love for creation.

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Caravansaries of Iran

Caravanserais tell a different story of Iranian architecture. They were not built for kings or monumental mosques, but for anonymous travelers, for camels and merchandise, for roads and commerce. It is an architecture that is often overlooked in history books, yet it may offer lessons that are even more relevant today than many of Iran’s grandest monuments. At a time when the world is once again searching for ways to strengthen connections between cultures and nations, the caravanserai remains a powerful source of inspiration. Even in the age of airplanes and the internet, it reminds us that travel is not merely about reaching a destination—it is also about the journey itself, and the places where people meet along the way.

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The Tomb of Awhadi Maraghehei

The Tomb of Rokn al-Din Abu al-Hassan Maraghehei (1271-1338 CE), popularly known as Awhadi Maraghehei, is located in the city of Maragheh (in East Azarbaijan Province of Iran), which was renovated during the era of the second Pahlavi king (from 1974 to 1978 CE).

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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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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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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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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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From Iran s literary past, a narrative of the flourishing of Iranian culture in past centuries.

Iran is an ancient country with an authentic culture, a culture that has maintained its vibrancy throughout the centuries.

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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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Dutar

Dutar, the art of making and playing which has been inscribed on the UNESCO List of World Intangible Heritage, is one of the cultural elements of the north and northeast regions of 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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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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Kamanche

Kamanche is an Iranian instrument, similar to violin & bass

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The Music of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province

The Bakhtiari community of Iran reflects the difficulties of nomadic life in their 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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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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Iranian Design: From Ancient Pottery to Innovative and Unprecedented Forms

Design is one of the various branches of visual arts and is considered one of the oldest methods of communication among humans, often executed with simple tools and through lines. The word “design” literally means “planning” or “drafting”, but in a specialized sense, it refers to recreating tangible images or visualizing mental concepts.

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Kamal-ol-Molk: The Enduring Innovator of a New Path in the History of Iranian Painting

Mohammad Ghaffari, known as Kamal-ol-Molk, is regarded as a renowned and highly skilled painter in the history of contemporary Iranian art, who, through his works, initiated a major historical break from tradition, bringing an end to the two-century-long fusion of Iranian and European styles along with European naturalism. His unique style and method served for many years as a singular model for Iranian painters, and his profound influence continues to shape the work of subsequent generations of artists.

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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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Mahmoud Farshchian: The Shining Star of Iran’s Art Scene

Mahmoud Farshchian is a highly skilled and internationally renowned Iranian artist, recognized as a master of Persian miniature painting. His innovative and conceptually rich works, created over the course of his prolific artistic career, have earned him widespread admiration and respect among art scholars and enthusiasts worldwide.

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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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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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Ghazali

Abu Hamed Mohammad ibn Ahmad Ghazali (1058 - 19 December 1111 CE), the great Iranian scientist, philosopher, theologian, and jurist and one of the greatest men of the great Islamic Sufism, was born in the Iranian city of Tus.

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Hamzeh Ilkhanizadeh and His Role in the Iranian Sport of Polo

Hamzeh Ilkhanizadeh is a well-known name among those interested in polo, which is as an authentic Iranian sport

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Amir Kabir

Mirza Mohammad Taghi Khan Farahani, popularly known as Amir Kabir

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Mirdamad: Founder of New Islamic Philosophical Thoughts

Mirdamad’s major contribution to Islamic philosophy was his novel formulation regarding gradations of time and the emanations of the separate categories of time as descending divine hypostases. He resolved the controversy of the createdness or uncreatedness of the world in time by proposing the notion of “Hhuduth-e Dahri” (Atemporal origination).

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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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Azari Dance

Having a history of eight thousand years the Azari dance includes certain spiritual and religious aspects.

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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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Shab-e Yalda (Yalda’s night)

Shab-e Yalda (Yalda’s night) or Shab-e Chelle is the Iranians’ way to confront the coldest season of the year. This Iranian festival, which is celebrated every year on the night of December 20/21 (±1) in the Gregorian calendar, has a very long history and is among the most important Iranian festivals and ceremonies.

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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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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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Nosal Festivity

The Touye Village of Damghan is famous for its ancient history and old rituals one of the most important of which is the “Nosal” Festivity.

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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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