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Shiraz historical mosques: Light, color, spirituality showcase
Oct 13, 2025 05:53Pars Today – In the heart of Iran’s history, the city of Shiraz shines like a living treasure of Iranian culture. Its spiritual essence flows through a collection of mosques that are not only places of worship but also masterpieces of architecture.
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A journey into Isfahan’s culinary heritage where every bite tells a story
Sep 24, 2025 06:48Pars Today – In Isfahan Province, located in central Iran, the dish Beryani tells a centuries-old story.
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New Jolfa neighborhood in Isfahan: A living symbol of cultural exchange, religious tolerance, artistic splendor
Sep 23, 2025 08:24Pars Today – New Jolfa is an ancient Armenian neighborhood established along the southern bank of the Zayandeh Rud River in Isfahan, Iran, during the Safavid era.
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Jameh Mosque of Isfahan — a living chronicle of faith and architecture
Sep 21, 2025 05:24Pars Today - The Jameh Mosque of Isfahan stands as one of the most significant religious and architectural landmarks in Iran, encapsulating over a millennium of Islamic art, political history, and spiritual evolution.
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Isfahan’s majestic minarets blend faith, artistry, and seismic resilience
Sep 19, 2025 06:27Pars Today: Among historical structures, minarets rank alongside windcatchers (badgirs), towering portals (iwans), and city walls as the most architecturally unstable forms.
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How did Isfahan become the hub of Iran’s handicrafts?
Sep 17, 2025 08:42Pars Today – For centuries, Isfahani artisans have preserved traditional crafts such as minakari (enamelwork), ghalamkari (hand-printed textiles), and khatamkari (wood inlay).
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A visual journey along the road
Sep 02, 2025 05:29Pars Today – In the heart of Iran’s Alborz Mountains, the winding Chalus Road stretches through breathtaking landscapes, with each turn revealing a new scene of Iran’s natural beauty.
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Vali Castle: A timeless masterpiece of history and art in Ilam
Aug 09, 2025 05:30Vali Castle, once the residence of the governor of Poshtkuh and now home to the Ilam Museum of Anthropology, is one of the province’s most captivating historical treasures. During the 8-year imposed war against the Islamic Republic, starting in 1980, the structure sustained partial damage.
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Kafari Gorge: A hidden gem in Iran’s Zagros mountains
Aug 09, 2025 05:18Pars Today – Kafari Gorge, located in the west of Ilam Province, Iran, is one of the most captivating yet lesser-known areas of the region, boasting both natural beauty and ancient history.
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Simareh, the “Hidden Pompeii” of Iran that opens a window to the ancient world
Aug 09, 2025 04:42Pars Today – Simareh, once known as Madaktu, showcases its Elamite roots and the grandeur of a Sassanid city, with palaces, temples, workshops, and early Islamic mosques remarkably well-preserved.