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Visit Turkmen Sahra, the Land of Music and Horses No.2364,Tuesday,6 July,2021 Museums and other cultural heritage sites in the west-central province of Hamedan www TOURISMpaper com have been allowed to reopen doors to the public as restrictions over the coronavirus . pandemic have been loosened, the provincial tourism chief has said. The World`s Only Print Tourism Newspaper Virus-related health protocols are strictly enforced for visitors, CHTN quoted Majid Jahangirian as saying. Earlier last week, the officials announced that Ali Sadr water cave, which is one of Hamedan Reopens the top tourist destinations of the province, opened its doors to visitors. Tourist Sites, Ali Sadr cave, Ganjnameh inscriptions, Avicenna Mausoleum, Hegmataneh hill, Alaviyan dome, Jameh mosque, and St. Stephanos Gregorian Church are amongst Museums as Virus Hamedan’s attractions to name a few. Curbs Ease 4 cooking Restoration of Soup e Gharch Mushroom soup is one of the most nutri- tional soups with low calories. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque It contains high amounts of vitamin C. It is also very high in niacin. Niacin is a form of vitamin B which helps the diges- Continues tive system and healthy skin. team of cultural heritage experts.“Supervisory and advisory Ingredients: ■ 2 1/2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter experts and experienced committees have been formed ■ 1 Small Onion A restorers supervises the jointly by the province’s Cultural ■ 1 Bunch Green Onions restoration of parts of the creamy Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts ■ 1/2 lb (226 g) Mushrooms dome of the 17th-century Sheikh Department and Imam Square in ■ 2 Potatoes Lotfollah Mosque, a masterpiece order to continue the restoration of ■ 1 3/4 Cup Chicken Broth of Iranian architecture in Isfahan, the dome of the mosque,” Nasser ■ 1/2 Cup Half & Half Milk (milk & cream) the deputy provincial tourism chief Taheri announced. Nazar Garden: One of Historical ■ Salt (Optional) has said. The restoration project continues The restoration project has been with the use of traditional materi- in progress since last year as the als and methods as well as rear- Gardens of Iran’s Fars Province previous low-quality rehabilitation ranging and restoring old nother memorable in four sides of which there forking seats in four sides of work produced many criticisms tiles removed during garden of Shiraz is are four long pools as though the center chambers. There from experts and authorities. the initial phase A Nazar, The old Nazar he had made this develop- are paintings on the inside However, in recent weeks, cul- of the project, Garden was one of the big- ment for his graveyard. Dur- dividers of the pergola struc- tural heritage aficionados he noted. gest patio nurseries of Shi- ing his control, Nazar garden ture and in its ceiling you can have sharply criticized raz amid the Safavid control was additionally a legislative see stalactic work of blossom officials for carrying (1501–1722). Amid Zand line garden. This garden was a and fowl. The facadeis from out restorations with- (1750–1794). This garden place for performing govern- block with a little tile work. It out the assistance of was bigger than what exists ment undertakings (Forsat have likewise cut plinth. Hav- today. This garden is of the Hosseini Shirazi, 1998), and ing been extended the city, Directions: main developed gardens in was used for caterings, of- an extraordinary piece of the 1- Heat the butter in a pot until melted. Zand dynasty which is situ- ficial salutes, and functions. garden has gone on for the 2- Add the diced onions and fry until ated in the southern side of After Karim khan’s demise, current decades particularly translucent. Toopkhaneh square. The he was covered in its eastern in first Pahlavi time. 3- Add the green onions, stir and con- garden had existed before lord seat, but later on Agha It was allocated for private il- tinue frying. Karim khan Zand’s domina- Mohammad Khan Ghajar lustrious events and author- 4- Add the mushrooms and continue fry- tion. At his time, Karim khan uncovered his body and took ity gatherings. ing until mushrooms become dark. (Vakil) reestablished, cleared his body to Tehran and cov- An octagonal building is ar- 5- Add the potatoes and pour in the and blossomed the garden ered it under the staircase of ranged amidst this garden chicken broth, stir well. (Add salt if pre- and added some structures Golestan castle. The garden which is changed over into a ferred). to it, consequently, he is summer house is an octago- historical center in 1931 and 6- Cover the pot with a lid, simmer for known as the garden devel- nal structure which is 1.5 is called Pars Museum there- 20 minutes over medium heat, until the oper. It is informed that the meter over the garden level. after. Archeological exhumed potatoes are mashed in the soup. garden configuration has Inside the building, there is articles having a place with been made by Vakil, he has an octagonal pool produced various times of Iranian histo- made a four-season pergola, using marble, and there are ry are shown in this Museum. Visit Turkmen Sahra, the Land of Music and Horses urkmen Sahra is a heaven of tra- old UNESCO-registered Gonbad-e Qa- cate geometric principles and patterns Yemen and migrated to Iran during ditional music and fantastic hors- bus is of high architectural importance which embellish parts of its load-bearing the Sassanid era. There are different T es, which lies in the northeastern as an exemplar and innovative design brickwork. Narratives say the tower has versions of the reason for his migra- part of Iran. It offers breathtaking natu- of the early-Islamic-era architecture. influenced various subsequent design- tion. He is highly respected among ral phenomena and a deep and eerie Also called Gonbad-e Kavus, the brick ers of tomb towers and other cylindrical the people of Turkmen Sahra. Visitors history that captivates any traveler. tower is located in a city of the same commemorative structures both in the to Khalid Nabi Shrine will find accom- Located in Golestan and North Kho- modations as well as a mosque next rasan provinces, Turkmen Sahra covers to his shrine. a large region. A number of cities are lo- Three words would accurately de- cated in the area, including Gonbad-e scribe Iran’s Turkmen horses: beauty, Kavus, Bandar-e Turkmen, Kalaleh, and purity, and nobility. However, there’s a Aqqala. It is bordered on the west and lot more to it. They are also known for the north by the Caspian Sea, as well their speed, endurance, and bravery. as the Republic of Turkmenistan. On Throughout history, Turkmens bred the east are Bojnord and Dargaz, while famous Turkmen horses, of which on the south are hilly regions of Mount two, Yomud and Goklan, are only Alborz. Due to its favorable geographi- bred in Iran. The other breed, AkhalTeke cal position, Turkmen Sahra boasts a is world known horse of Central Asia. variety of natural and historical attrac- Turkmen horses are among the purest First Boutique tions. From the millennium-old tower of breeds in the world, especially con- UNESCO-registered Gonbad-e Qabus sidering that they are bred solely for to natural phenomena called HezarDar- racing.The language of the Turkmen reh, a mysterious stone cemetery, and people is their beautiful and original unique horses.Turkmen Sahra can also music. The music of this region reflects Hotel to make take pride in the rich culture and tradi- name. The UNESCO comments that region and beyond. its rich history. Among the most original tional music of the Turkmen people. The the tower bears testimony to the cultural Historical records claim Khalid Bin types of music in the world is the tradi- sound of their special music is comple- exchange between Central Asian no- Sinan, better known as Khalid Nabi, tional music of the Turkmen Baghshies. mented by the color and design of the mads and the ancient civilization of Iran. was one of the four prophets after Je- Freedom, brotherhood, heroism, and Debut in Zanjan costumes of the locals, creating a magi- The long-lasting structure capped by an sus and before Muhammad (S). He solidarity are among the themes in this cal combination. The one-millennium- eye-catching conical roof boasts intri- was originally from what is now called music. he first boutique hotel in northwestern Zanjan province will be inaugurated in T the near future, the provincial tourism chief has said. Located in the historical texture of the provincial New Cultural Elements in Southwest Iran capital of Zanjan, the hotel is originally a Qajar- era (1789-1925) mansion, which has undergone some rehabilitation works, Amir Arjmand an- nounced on Thursday. Added to National List Equipping living rooms, kitchens, and handi- craft salesrooms as well as repairing the dam- aged parts of the building including walls, doors, total of 11 cultural elements, which are passed down from generation windows, staircase, and restrooms are parts of to generation in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, have recently the restoration project of the historical structure, A been added to the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list. which is carried out by the private sector, the of- The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts on Saturday an- ficial added. nounced the inscriptions in an official document it submitted to the governor- Boutique hotels reflect the rich culture and his- general of the southwestern province, CHTN reported. tory of a region and are among popular tourist The talent of making local foods such as Kangari Ash, Changal, and Dango attractions as they are built in lively urban neigh- as well as the skill of making two traditional flatbreads of Sholsholi and Bol- borhoods or renovated old buildings and they boli were among the items added to the prestigious list.Kohgiluyeh and Boyer- aim to attract guests as well as visitors, he ex- Ahmad is known for being home to various nomadic tribes.
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