No.2329,Sunday,16 May,2021 An ancient tomb in Chitab, southwestern Kohgiluyeh, and Boyer-Ahmad province www TOURISMpaper com has been discovered accidentally by local farmers. . . While working on their agricultural lands, the farmers stumbled upon an ancient The World`s Only Print Tourism Newspaper tomb, which is estimated to date back to the first millennium BC, the deputy provin- cial tourism chief has said. Also found in the tomb were three 3,000-year-old clay utensils, Rahim Dadinejad Millennia-old Tomb, announced on Tuesday. Relics Unearthed A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts is exploring the ancient tomb and to continue agricultural activities, a temporary water canal has been designed in Southwestern to reach agricultural farms, the official added. Iran 4

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ranian tourism minister introduced to Iran’s attractions. cause it dates back to thousands Christians, which makes a na- are three photogenic ancient 5.7 oz (162 grams) of Bandari or ap- Ali-AsgharMounesan “The people of Armenia do not of years ago,” Toumanian said. tion proud. We have even man- churches that constitute the Ar- proximately a whole bandari sandwich I and Yerevan’s ambas- know much about Iran’s tourist “We have good experience in the aged to register several church- menian Monastic Ensembles of contains 463 calories. The calorie sador to Tehran ArtashesTouma- attractions, if [enough] informa- field of intangible cultural herit- es on the World Heritage list.” Iran, which were collectively in- counts of bandari may vary depending nian on Monday discussed ways tion is provided and tourism of- age and there are many similari- To the untrained eye, Iran’s earli- scribed on the UNESCO World on the sausage used. to deepen ties in the realms of Heritage in 2008. They are dot- Ingredients: tourism and cultural heritage. ted in fresh and green lands of ■ 1 lb (453g) Sausage The officials exchanged views northwest Iran and are important ■ 1 Large Onion on how to boost travel when pilgrimage sites for Armenian- ■ 2 Tbsp Oil the coronavirus is controlled Iranians and others from across ■ 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste with help of vaccines.“We are the globe.Also known as the ■ Salt ready to increase the tourism QarehKlise (“the Black Church”), ■ Ground Chili Pepper ties between the two coun- St. Thaddeus, as one of the old- tries. It seems, within the next est surviving Christian monu- few months, the tourism sector ments in the country, is situated would resume as [COVID-19] in Chaldorancounty some 20 vaccination is underway world- kilometers from Maku, adjacent wide,” Mounesan said. to the borders of Armenia, Azer- The Iranian minister attached baijan, and Turkey. great importance to tourism as a The Chapel of Dzordzor stands tool, which can foster peace and tall on the outskirts of Maku. The friendship between various na- name narratively originates from tions. “We pay special attention a famous painter HovansYerz, to tourism with our neighbors ficials and tour operators of the ties between the two countries in est churches may seem modest known as Dzordzortzi, who su- because we believe tourism, in two countries work in this re- this regard. Armenian specialists structures to some but they bear pervised the chapel’s restoration Directions: addition to economic matters, gard, they would be interested in can also help to restore the en- testimony to a vast panorama for a while. 1- Fry the sliced onion in small pot helps to promote friendship be- traveling to Iran.” gravings of Iranian churches,” of architectural and decorative The ancient Church shows off with vegetable oil until translucent and tween the nations. Such rela- Joint work on the restoration of the ambassador explained. scenes associated with Arme- elaborate bas-reliefs of flowers, changed color to golden. tionship with Armenia has been historical sites and monuments Talking about the coexistence of nian culture blended with other animals, and human figures on 2- Add the sliced sausages to the pot improved after the [implementa- was another issue discussed in religions in Iran, Mounesan said: regional cultures: Byzantine, Or- its façade and exterior walls. It and fry them along. tion of] a visa waiver [program].” the Tehran meeting. “In different cities of Iran, includ- thodox, Assyrian, Persian, and bears verses of Old and New 3- Add tomato paste, salt and ground The envoy, for his part, said “The arena of Iranian cultural ing Yazd, there are places of Muslim.St. Thaddeus, St. Stepa- Testament in Armenian calligra- chili pepper (as needed), mix them thor- many Armenians are not being heritage is important to us be- worship for Muslims, Jews, and nos, and the Chapel of Dzordzor phy as well. oughly and add boiling water. Stir for a minute and cover the pot with the lid and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the Travel Destinations: Kolah-Farangi Mansion water steams off partially. olah-Farangi mansion is one of the most gor- preservation and instruction of the local arts of Gilan geous tourist attractions in Rasht. The structure province. K is located on the southern side of Mohtasham The construction materials of Kolah-Farangi mansion Garden (also known as the City Park). are brick and wood, and its roof is made of clay. All The history of Mohtasham Garden dates back to the around the building on the first floor is a porch and on Qajar era (1789–1925), particularly to the time when the second floor is a wooden balcony. Nasser al-din Shah Qajar ruled Iran. Akbar khan The delicate decorations of the mansion such as Biglarbegi, who was one of the rulers of Gilan, started wooden lion heads, carved columns, and beautiful the construction of this garden and when he passed balcony railings have made this structure an attractive away, his daughter inherited it. She married her cous- and unique monument. in, Sadegh Khan Mohtasham al-Molk, and therefore, Sophisticated Rasht, capital of Gilan province, has the garden was called Mohtasham Garden.A unique long been a weekend escape for residents of Tehran feature of this building is that it looks like a three-story who are looking to sample the famous local cuisine building from the outside but it has four stories. There and hoping for some pluvial action – it’s the largest, are two rooms on both the first and the second floor. and wettest town in the northern region. Gilan is di- On the upper floor, there is a large octagonal room that vided into a coastal plain including the large delta of has windows on every side. SefidRud and adjacent parts of the Alborz mountain During different seasons of the year, these windows range. provided lightning and good ventilation. This building Bounded by the Caspian Sea and the Republic of was used as the summer residence for the rulers of Azerbaijan on the north, Gilan, in the far past, was Rasht, and then in the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi, within the sphere of influence of the successive Achae- it was changed to the City Park and was opened for menid, Seleucid, Parthian, and Sassanid empires that public use. Nowadays it is being used as the center of ruled Iran until the 7th century CE. Qajar-era Rig-e Yalan: AAmazingmazing KKangang iiss WWherehere tthehe RRoofoof Hosseiniyeh A Must-See Iranian ooff oneone HouseHouse isis thethe YardYard undergoes Desert for Tourists Restoration ig-e Yalan is a pristine and wonderful ooff AnotherAnother arts of the Qajar-era (1789- R region home to the world’s highest sand 1925) AminihaHosseiniyeh in dunes which measure up to 500 meters P the northwestern province of in height.Rig-e Yalan is located at a point where Qazvin has undergone restoration, three vast Iranian provinces, namely South Kho- the deputy provincial tourism chief has rasan, Kerman and Sistan-Balouchistan meet. said. The basement of the historical To many people, these sand dunes may seem structure as well as its sash windows no more than a visual attraction. However, off- are planned to be restored within six road drivers and those interested in desert sports months, Ehsan Nurani announced on know that such sand dunes are invaluable as far Tuesday. as sports activities are concerned. Aminiha Mansion was built in 1858 by The climate of Rig-e Yalan, which is an interna- MohammadrezaAmini, one of Qaz- tional tourist spot, is such that only animals and vin’s reputable merchants. Parts of the camels can pass through it. If we stay there for a building were endowed as a Hosseini- moment, we can hear the sounds of camel con- yeh, a place used for religious mourn- voys passing by. ing ceremonies. Located in the historical texture of Qazvin, the monument was inscribed on the National Heritage list in 1948. he hill-stepped village of Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan way towards atop, sightseers can Qazvin was once the capital of the Kang is a heaven for pho- Razavi province. The village is also perpetuate their visit by capturing mighty Persian Empire, under Sa- T tographers and travels who adjacent to Nishabur, known for its amazing pictures of hospitable peo- favids, from 1548 to 98. It is a major seek off-the-beaten tracks. turquoise handicrafts and mines. ple and their hillside houses. tourist destination with a wonderfully The village is home to tens of The village offers its visitors a bi- Kang is a contender as ‘Khorasan’s restored caravanserai-turned-arts pre- bizarre-shaped houses that the zarre scene of architecture that Masuleh’ that is also a homogenous cinct, some quirky museums, and a roof of one is a yard of another on can more or less be found in other stepped village of stacked mud- handful of decent eating options. For the highlands of Mount Binalud in parts of the country; each house is brick homes in northern Iran. most travelers, Qazvin is also primar- northeast Iran. built on another’s rooftop, most of The millennium-old Masuleh is ily the staging point for excursions Travelpedia, a reputable international tourist Kang, with an antiquity of more which having porch-balconies and arranged to be assessed by UN- to the famous Castles of the Assas- website, has introduced Rig-e Yalan as one of 12 than 3,000 years, is situated at earthen roofs. ESCO experts for becoming a sins and trekking in the sensational exciting tourist spots in the world, and says trav- a distance of some 30 km from Upon getting there and all along the World Heritage. Alamut Valley. elling to this place amounts to travelling to space.