Chogan, the horse-riding game of Persian heritage, to be revived in Naqsh-e Jahan SquareChogan, the horse-riding game of Persian heritage, to be revived in Naqsh-e Jahan Square

TEHRAN--Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department and Isfahan Municipality are preparing plans to hold Chogan, a traditional horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling, in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, said director general of the department.

Amir Karamzadeh explained that the northern part of Naqsh-e Jahan Square has been

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Baraghan eyes label of World Best Tourism Villages, holds culinary festivalsBaraghan eyes label of World Best Tourism Villages, holds culinary festivals

TEHRAN--Following measures for completing the dossier of Baraghan village in Alborz province as a nominee to be on the World Best Tourism Villages list, the villagers held a cuisine tourism festival with a focus on Baraghan plum and hosted tourists and culture lovers.

The festival was organized by Alborz Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism

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Shiraz citizen donates prehistorical relics to cultural heritage departmentShiraz citizen donates prehistorical relics to cultural heritage department

TEHRAN--Samad Rohaninejad, a citizen from Shiraz, Fars province, donated an exquisite collection including 176 ancient objects to Fars Cultural Heritage Department and took a great step in preserving the cultural heritage of the province.

The artifacts, which date back to the pre-historic era and ancient civilizations of Iran, are now available to

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TEHRAN - The first-ever geographical atlas of the Persian Gulf was officially unveiled on Wednesday at a ceremony hosted by the Mostazafan Foundation, marking a significant scholarly milestone in documenting the maritime heritage of the region.

Hamidreza Soleimani, CEO of the Dafeeneh Museums Institute, described the atlas as representing the

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Herding and hunting: National Museum study paints picture of Iron Age lifeHerding and hunting: National Museum study paints picture of Iron Age life

TEHRAN - A study by researchers from the National Museum of Iran has unveiled new insights into animal exploitation patterns during the Iron Age in Gilan province, which is bounded by the Caspian Sea, north of the country.

The findings, presented earlier this week at the Iran National Museum Seminar Series, provide crucial evidence about

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Persian Gulf National Day: a celebration of history, culture, and naturePersian Gulf National Day: a celebration of history, culture, and nature

Each year, on the 10th of Ordibehesht in the Iranian calendar, Iran observes Persian Gulf National Day — a moment to reflect on the historical, cultural, and geopolitical importance of this strategic body of water in West Asia.

The occasion, observed on April 30 this year, also commemorates the historic 1622 victory in which the combined forces of

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